Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law
Purpose: - The purpose of the qualification is to provide a basic programme of integrated teaching and learning relevant to the needs of a certain category of Paralegal practitioners, viz those that assist in the mediation processes envisaged by the Labour laws.
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Qualification type
Postgraduate Diploma
Credits
120
Sub-framework
HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
Providers listed
1
Qualification snapshot
Official qualification identity fields captured from the qualification record.
Originator
University of the Western Cape
Quality assurance functionary
CHE - Council on Higher Education
Field
Field 08 - Law, Military Science and Security
Subfield
Justice in Society
Qual class
Regular-Provider-ELOAC
Recognise previous learning
Y
Important dates
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Registration start
2024-07-01
Registration end
2027-06-30
Last date for enrolment
2028-06-30
Last date for achievement
2031-06-30
Purpose and entry context
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Purpose and rationale
Purpose
- The purpose of the qualification is to provide a basic programme of integrated teaching and learning relevant to the needs of a certain category of Paralegal practitioners, viz those that assist in the mediation processes envisaged by the Labour laws.
- To provide South Africa with significant numbers of graduates in Labour Law in order to ensure that the local leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened.
Rationale
The qualification will provide qualifiers with specific skills and applied competence in Labour Law that provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and rewarding contributions to society.
Entry requirements and RPL
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Entry Requirements
- Advanced Diploma in Labour Law, Level 7.
- Bachelor's Degree, Level 7 in an appropriate learning discipline.
- Bachelor Honours Degree in Labour Law, Level 8.
- An Advanced Diploma or Bachelor's Degree, Level 7 in an appropriate learning discipline.
Structure and assessment
Qualification rules, exit outcomes, and assessment criteria from the SAQA record.
Qualification rules
The following modules are compulsory
- Introduction to Legal Studies 1.
- Introduction to Legal Studies 2.
- Law of Persons.
- Legal Research and Writing 1.
- Family Law.
- Legal Research and Writing 2.
- Customary Law.
- EED (Law).
- Paralegal Studies 1.
- Paralegal Studies 2.
- Mercantile Law 1.
- Mercantile Law 2.
- Introduction to Social Security Law.
- Introduction to Employment.
- Introduction to Law of Civil Procedure and Law of Evidence.
- Introduction to Criminal Law.
- Labour Practice 1.
- Labour Practice 2.
Exit level outcomes
- Apply the requirements of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Apply the requirements of the Employment Equity Act.
- Apply the requirements of the Labour Relations Act.
- Understand the relationship between the South African Constitution and Labour Law.
- Interpret the Labour Relations Act from a legal perspective.
Associated assessment criteria
- The requirements of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Employment Equity Act are interpreted and applied.
- The South African Constitution is analysed to determine the relationship it has with the Labour Law.
- The requirements of the Labour Relations Act as they apply to individuals and organisations are understood and explained.
Integrated Assessment
A variety of assessment procedures, including
- Assignments.
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) tests.
- Continuous evaluation.
- Peer assessment.
- Formal Examinations.
Progression and comparability
Articulation options
Horizontal Articulation
- Bachelor's Honours Degree in Labour Law, Level 8.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Level 8.
Vertical Articulation
- Master's Degree in Labour Law, Level 9.
International comparability
This qualification responds to the specific and local needs. There is no direct comparability with qualifications in other countries.
Providers currently listed
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