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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Interpret the implications for South Africa of Conventions of the International Labour Organisation which have been ratified by the South African government 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
337084  Interpret the implications for South Africa of Conventions of the International Labour Organisation which have been ratified by the South African government 
ORIGINATOR
Task Team - Labour Relations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Human Resources 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  6 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 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 
The learner credited with this Unit Standard is able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the implications on South Africa of Conventions of the International Labour Organisation which have been ratified by the South African government. In particular, the learner will be in a position to critically evaluate and analyse the impact of a specific conventions and the resulting overall impact on the South African Labour market. The learner will be a position to explain the imperative role that South Africa has taken on in the region in relation to International Labour Organisation input and coordination.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Identifying and describing the core conventions that have been ratified by South Africa.
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the critical input by South Africa in consolidating the voice of the African member states and its overall coordinating role on the African continent.
  • Identifying and discussing the challenges facing the International Labour Organisation and its member states. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners accessing this Qualification will have demonstrated competence in:
  • Communication at NQF Level 5 or equivalent. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The range statements are incorporated in the Specific Outcomes and Associated Assessment Criteria. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and describe the core conventions that have been ratified by South Africa. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The core International Labour Organisation conventions, as ratified by South Africa, are listed and a description given of each. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is provided of the key objectives of the International Labour Organisations ratified conventions. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    The impact on regional stability and economic growth in SADEC as a result of some countries in the region not ratifying the conventions is critical analysed from a South African perspective. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the critical input by South Africa in consolidating the voice of the African member states and its overall coordinating role on the African continent. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    An explanation is provided on the role of NEDLAC and its representative constituency's participation within the International Labour Organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    An explanation is provided of the critical role played by South Africa as the consolidating voice, on behalf of African member states, within the context of the International Labour Organisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An explanation is given of the need in the SASDC region for South Africa to promote cooperation between multilateral bodies and International Financial Institutions on policy relating to employment and other social issues. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify and discuss the challenges facing the International Labour Organisation and its member states. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The impact of HIV/AIDS on the global economy is explained through the use of available literature. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The challenges relating to the technical implementation of ratified conventions currently faced by the International Labour Organisation are identified and a brief explanation is provided on each. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    An explanation is provided of the challenge faced by the International Labour Organisation relating to opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through Recognition of Prior Learning) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    N/A 

    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 challenges faced in the implementation of International Labour Organisation's conventions. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities in ways which enhance an understanding of the relevant implications to all parties. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information pertaining to conventions of the International Labour Organisation ratified by the South African Government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology to source and store the conventions of the International Labour Organisation ratified by the South African Government. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems in terms of the impact that the International Labour Organisation's conventions may have on South Africa. 

    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 in the application of International Labour Organisation conventions. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  74570   National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


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