Advance Certificate in Labour Law

Purpose

The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to identify and solve basic labour law disputes and recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of equity legislation in the employment relationship evaluate the importance of freedom of association in South African labour law and recognise and assess the regulation of collective labour relations in South Africa. Enforce the rights and obligations of the individual employment relationship and indicate and evaluate the relevant dispute routes and procedures for labour law dispute resolution. Identify and analyse relevant social security provisions relating to the employment relationship.

Rationale

This qualification will provide its participants with an overview of the most important aspects of Labour Law. It will greatly assist those who are already in the field including legal advisers, labour consultants, civil servants, labour relations and personnel officers, managers and trade union officials. After the successful completion of this qualification students will be able to solve basic labour law problems in the workplace. They will also be able to identify the correct dispute resolution procedure and refer disputes to such external or internal forums as appropriate.

Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL)

Recognition of Prior Learning in the case of learners not complying with the formal entry requirements will be conducted in accordance with the policy and guidelines of the institution concerning the recognition of other forms of formal, informal and non-formal learning and experience. Recognition takes place only where prior learning corresponds to the required National Qualifications Framework(NQF)-level, and in terms of applied competencies relevant to the content and outcomes of the qualification. Through Recognition of Prior Learning students may gain access, or advance placement, or status recognition on the condition that they continue their studies at this institution.

Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is

• National Senior Certificate National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 4.

This qualification comprises of compulsory modules at National Qualifications Framework(NQF) Level 6 totalling 120 Credits.

• Interpretation and application of the Labour Relations Act and other related legislation, 30 Credits.
• The Employment Relationship, 30 Credits.
• Collective Labour Law, 30 Credits.
• Dispute settling procedures, 30 Credits.

Exit Level Outcome

1.Give a detailed analysis of the labour legislation on labour relations as tempered by the constitution as well as a practical knowledge of the common law in various sectors of relevant legislation on the employer and employee relationship.

• Interpret, analyse and apply various legislative and other provisions which regulate the contract of employment.

Integrated Assessment

The curriculum is coherently aligned in that all teaching, learning and assessment activities are linked to module outcomes and qualification outcomes. Assessment methods are varied and includes summative and formative assessment to enhance applied competence from students and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. Assessment will not only be used to determine whether outcomes were achieved, but also to generate data for grading and provide feedback in order to improve the curriculum. In order for all the assessment purposes to be achieved, Tests, assignments and an examination which reveal evidence of learning based on the criteria of adequacy forms part of assessment methods.