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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD: 

Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the team, department or division and ensure compliance 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
15225  Identify and interpret related legislation and its impact on the team, department or division and ensure compliance 
ORIGINATOR ORIGINATING PROVIDER
SGB Generic Management   
QUALITY ASSURING BODY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Generic Management 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE OLD NQF LEVEL NEW NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular-Fundamental  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  4 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Reregistered  2009-05-02  2012-05-02  SAQA 0480/09 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2013-05-02   2016-05-02  

In all of the tables in this document, both the old and the new NQF Levels are shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any reference to NQF Levels are to the old levels unless specifically stated otherwise. 

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This Unit Standard is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second level managers such as a heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, and may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying and accessing legislation, legal documents and rules
  • Interpreting legislation, legal documents and rules
  • Complying with legislation and rules which regulate business in general and the department/division in particular
  • Identifying areas of non-compliance 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that that people learning towards this Unit Standard are already competent in:
  • Communication at NQF level 4
  • Computer Literacy at NQF level 4
  • The Unit Standards entitled,
  • "Demonstrate basic understanding of the Primary labour legislation that impacts on a business unit"
  • "Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1991 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management under the Act". 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • Labour, occupational health and safety, environmental, trade, and financial legislation are included together with any other legislation specific to the team, department or division
  • Legal documents include contracts and records 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and access legislation, legal documents and rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. All legislation relevant to the team, department or division is identified and listed for future use. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Legislation relevant to labour, occupational health and safety, the environment, trade constraints, financial framework, legal framework and any other areas specific to the team, department or division can be accessed when required. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Documents will include all relevant internal documents and rules and all external, statutory documents. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Documents are categorised and filed for later retrieval. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Interpret legislation, legal documents and rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Legal obligations for the department/division are identified to assist compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Stakeholders are consulted to avoid misinterpretation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The implications of compliance and non-compliance are understood and an explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of each are given with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Company rules are identified and a decision made as to the degree of compliance by the section/division/department. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Comply with legislation and rules, which regulate business in general and the department/division. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Comply with legislation and rules, which regulate business in general and the department/division in particular. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Legal documentation used is correct, current, appropriate ands complies with all legal and statutory requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Terminology used in all documents, contracts and transactions is accurate and unambiguous. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Experts are contracted to develop documents and contracts that fall outside own level of authority or expertise. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Reporting systems are in place according to the requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Compliance issues are communicated to all stakeholders. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Identify areas of non-compliance with legislation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Possible areas where non-compliance is possible for the section/ division/department are identified for possible corrective action. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Identified areas are examined to determine if there is compliance or non-compliance. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Appropriate corrective action is listed for areas where non-compliance is identified or where compliance could be closer to the letter of the law. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. A report on non-compliance/compliance with applicable legislation is submitted to management for consideration. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Assessment of this Unit Standard should be contextual and practical.
  • Assessors must be registered as an assessor with the Services ETQA or an ETQA that represents the sector in which the learner is employed and which has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA..
  • Moderators must be registered as assessors with the Services ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA.
  • The mechanisms and requirements for moderation should be applied in accordance with the requirements of the relevant ETQA.
  • Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.
  • Training providers must be accredited by the Services ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Services SETA ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • A comprehensive understanding of legislation, rules and statutory requirements applicable to business and to the specific department/division
  • A comprehensive understanding of the implications of the relevant legislation, rules and statutory requirements
  • A comprehensive understanding of all legal documents and records 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems relating to issues of non-compliance 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others in order to endure that all legal requirements are adhered to 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities to reflect the ongoing development legal and compliance competence 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, evaluate, organise and critically evaluate information which might hinder or advance legal compliance 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties fully understand all legal obligations, procedures and processes 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to source and access all legislation and documents 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    In order to contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of society at large, it must be the intention underlying any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:
  • Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities 
    		•

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE OLD LEVEL NEW LEVEL STATUS END DATE QUALITY ASSURING BODY
    Core  60070   National Certificate: Inspection and Assessment (Non-Metallics)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-03-12  MERSETA 
    Core  49107   National Certificate: Inspection and Enforcement Services  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-11-20  PSETA 
    Core  49336   National Certificate: Law Enforcement: Sheriffing  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-04-01  SAS SETA 
    Core  61594   National Certificate: Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-02  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  58625   National Certificate: Occupational Safety  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-11-28  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  50419   National Certificate: Port Control and Admissions  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-06-29  PSETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Core  57631   National Certificate: Radiation Protection  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2009-11-16  ESETA 
    Core  49745   National Certificate: Value Engineering  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-11-18   
    Core  49469   National Diploma: Complex Procurement  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-10-12   
    Core  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2013-06-14  TETA 
    Core  58309   National Diploma: Project Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2013-06-14  SERVICES 
    Fundamental  58581   National Certificate: Air Traffic Support  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-06-14  TETA 
    Fundamental  58025   National Certificate: CNC Production Machining  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2013-02-21  MERSETA 
    Fundamental  78843   National Certificate: Diamond Processing  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2013-07-28   
    Fundamental  49398   National Certificate: Incident Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-01-22  TETA 
    Fundamental  49511   National Certificate: Lift Inspection  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-11-18  MERSETA 
    Fundamental  49061   National Certificate: Master Craftsmanship (Electrical)  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  ESETA 
    Fundamental  57122   National Certificate: Printing and Manufacture of Packaging  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-11-16  MAPPP 
    Fundamental  49122   National Certificate: Radio Station Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-09-18  MAPPP 
    Fundamental  58784   National Diploma: Geospatial Image Analysis  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2010-08-16  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  23433   National Certificate: Micro Finance  Level 4  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2010-10-30  BANKSETA 
    Elective  66389   Higher Certificate: Diagnostic and Procedural Coding  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Registered  2012-12-02   
    Elective  65030   National Certificate: Arts and Culture Development Management  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-03-12  MAPPP 
    Elective  63209   National Certificate: Energy Regulation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-02-18  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  66869   National Certificate: Home Affairs Services  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2012-09-09  PSETA 
    Elective  58978   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2010-10-18  MAPPP 
    Elective  49123   National Certificate: Journalism  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-10-18  MAPPP until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  49746   National Certificate: Measurement, Control and Instrumentation  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-10-12  ESETA 
    Elective  61489   National Certificate: Transport Operations  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-09-17  TETA 
    Elective  49853   National Diploma: Defensive Mission Control  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2008-09-17  SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  59589   National Diploma: Music  Level 5  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-02-06  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  59550   National Certificate: Agricultural Extension  Level 6  New Level Assignment Pend.  Registered  2011-02-06  AgriSETA 
    Elective  48785   National Certificate: Specialised Translation  Level 6  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-07-17  CHE 
    Elective  49317   National Certificate: Scriptwriting  Level 7  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2012-05-05  MAPPP 
    Elective  49062   National Diploma: Interpreting  Level 7  New Level Assignment Pend.  Reregistered  2011-01-22  CHE 
    Elective  48801   National Diploma: Specialised Translation  Level 7  New Level Assignment Pend.  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2010-07-17  CHE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Quality Assuring Bodies have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Quality Assuring Body should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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    3. Cornerstone Performance Solutions (Pty) Ltd 
    4. DYNA TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    5. EXPERIENTIAL TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD 
    6. GROWLIVE 
    7. IN TUITION 
    8. KINGSBURY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE SERVICES & ASSOCIATES 
    9. KNOWLEDGE QUEST PTY LTD 
    10. KUKHULA TRAINING CC 
    11. LEARNSYS (PTY) LTD 
    12. Media 24 Editorial Development & Training Department 
    13. N MAHARAJ ATTORNEY 
    14. Nedcor Group HRD 
    15. SQ DATA AND CONSULTING CC 
    16. STAFF MANAGEMENT SERVICES 
    17. The Institute of Bankers in south Africa 
    18. TOTAL TRAINING SYSTEMS 
    19. TSEBO TRAINING C.C 
    20. TSHETO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CC 


    All qualifications and unit standards registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.