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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Further Education and Training Certificate: Trade Union Practice |
SAQA QUAL ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | |||
58337 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Trade Union Practice | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Development | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK | |||
ETDP SETA - Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority | OQSF - Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework | |||
QUALIFICATION TYPE | FIELD | SUBFIELD | ||
Further Ed and Training Cert | Field 05 - Education, Training and Development | Adult Learning | ||
ABET BAND | MINIMUM CREDITS | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | QUAL CLASS |
Undefined | 150 | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Regular-Unit Stds Based |
REGISTRATION STATUS | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
SAQA 06120/18 | 2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
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 qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. |
PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION |
Purpose:
The FETC: Trade Union Practice Qualification has been designed to meet the education and training needs of both members, particularly site stewards, as well as employees in the trade union movement, and those aspiring to become involved in trade union activities. This qualification is particularly useful for employees in the trade union movement who specialise in the following activities: This Qualification will expand the skills and knowledge base of the learner and focus on competencies relating to the history and structure of the trade union movement, clarification of roles and responsibilities within the movement and the rights of workers within the legal framework of the country. The FETC: Trade Union Practice Qualification will also impact positively on social transformation and the promotion of human rights and gender equality. Through the Elective component of the Qualification, learners will be able to specialise in specific areas related to their work or interest in the trade union sector. The Qualification provides a platform to build the foundation of learning in trade union practice as well as provide access to other related Qualifications. It will also enable learners to receive formal recognition of learning through a registered Qualification. The Qualification aims to equip learners to: Rationale: The FETC: Trade Union Practice lays the foundation to formalise current trade union learning and practice. It will provide learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, values and ethos of the trade union movement and help to both build a coherent learning pathway within the trade union sector and ensure articulation with other related disciplines. More specifically, the Qualification formalises the recognition of competencies and will contribute towards developing expertise in both theory and practice in the trade union environment, particularly empowering the shop steward, who carries significant responsibilities at this level in the sector. This Qualification will contribute to education and training in the trade union movement through challenging current industrial relations training by promoting a trade union perspective in line with world-wide trends and standards. It will also enable learners to promote and protect the rights of workers, and advance economic and social justice. Ultimately, the FETC: Trade Union Practice is aimed at increasing levels of efficiency, effectiveness, coordination and professionalism within the trade union movement. The FETC: Trade Union Practice Qualification will ensure that the learners acquire the applied competencies and skills contained in the Exit Level Outcomes and will form the basis for further learning both within the sector - which is one of the largest sectors in the country - and outside of it. This Qualification will assist the trade union movement - whose role in economy of South Africa is critical - to make a more meaningful contribution in terms of redress, transformation, promotion of the culture of learning and emphasising the holistic development of learners. In essence, it will strengthen the trade union movement. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
Learners accessing this Qualification will have demonstrated competence in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning: The structure of this Qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible through the assessment of individual Unit Standards. This Qualification may therefore be achieved in part or completely through the recognition of prior learning, which includes formal, informal and non-formal learning and work experience. As part of the provision of recognition of prior leaning, providers are required to develop structured means for the assessment of individual candidates against the Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification on a case by case basis. Such procedures, and the assessment of individual cases, are subject to moderation by independent assessors. The same principles that apply to assessment of this Qualification also apply to recognition of prior learning. The learner should be thoroughly briefed on the mechanism to be used and support and guidance should be provided. Care should be taken that the mechanism used provides the learner with an opportunity to demonstrate competence and is not so onerous as to prevent learners from taking up the recognition of prior learning option towards gaining this Qualification. If the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this Qualification the appropriate credits should be assigned to the learner. Recognition of Prior Learning will be done by means of Integrated Assessment as mentioned above. This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow: Access to the Qualification: There is open access bearing in mind the 'Learning assumed to be in place'. |
RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? |
Y |
QUALIFICATION RULES |
The Qualification consists of a Fundamental, a Core and an Elective Component.
To be awarded the Qualification, learners are required to obtain a minimum of 150 credits as detailed below. Fundamental Component: The Fundamental Component consists of Unit Standards in: It is compulsory therefore for learners to do Communication in two different South African languages, one at NQF Level 4 and the other at NQF Level 3. All Unit Standards in the Fundamental Component are compulsory. Core Component: Elective Component: The Elective Component consists of Unit Standards in a number of specializations each with its own set of Unit Standards. Learners are to choose a specialization area and Elective Unit Standards at least to the value of 23 credits. However, Learners wishing to develop a general competency could choose a combination of unit standards from any of the specializations below. > ID 13943: Analyse new developments reported in the media that could impact on a business sector or industry, NQF Level 4, 10 credits. > ID 115414: Perform support functions for media liaison, publicity campaigns and corporate social investment programs, NQF Level 4, 9 credits. > ID 116481: Identify between morally acceptable and unacceptable behavior, NQF Level 3, 6 credits. > ID 120390: Develop and apply a service culture to a leadership role, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 117156: Interpret basic financial statements, NQF Level 4, 4 credits. > ID 116481: Identify between morally acceptable and unacceptable behavior, NQF Level 3, 6 credits. > ID 110000: Generate information and reports for internal and external use, NQF Level 4, 10 credits. > ID 115823: Gather and manage information for decision-making, NQF Level 5, 5 credits. > ID 117927: Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to solve a given problem, NQF Level 4, 6 credits. > ID 120390: Develop and apply a service culture to a leadership role, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 120300: Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context, NQF Level 5, 8 credits. > ID 120385: Apply a range of project management tools and techniques, NQF Level 4, 7 credits. > ID 119939: Conduct negotiations in labour mediation, NQF Level 5, 6 credits. > ID 120366: Demonstrate understanding of the implementation of occupational health, safety and environmental legislation in the work place, NQF Level 4, 9 credits. > ID 120384: Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 116481: Identify between morally acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, NQF Level 3, 6 credits. > ID 120389: Explain and apply the concept, principles and theories of motivation in a leadership context, NQF Level 4, 6 credits. > ID 120390: Develop and apply a service culture to a leadership role, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 14667: Describe and apply the management functions of an organization, NQF Level 4, 10 credits. > ID 120391: Apply leadership skills to relationship management, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 123394: Develop outcomes-based learning programms, NQF Level 5, 10 credits. > ID 110052: Understand and apply theories and principles of transformative development practice, NQF Level 4, 12 credits. > ID 110054: Select and use learning support materials in development practice, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 116481: Identify between morally acceptable and unacceptable behaviour, NQF Level 3, 6 credits. > ID 110055: Facilitate learning in development practice, NQF Level 4, 14 credits. > ID 120390: Develop and apply a service culture to a leadership role, NQF Level 4, 8 credits. > ID 117870: Conduct targeted training and development using given methodologies, NQF Level 4, 10 credits. |
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES |
On achieving this Qualification, the learner will be able to:
1. Gather and use information relating to trade unions. 2. Implement strategies to organise workers. 3. Promote the rights of workers. 4. Understand the relationship between the economy, power and the formation of social classes. 5. Understand the history and impact of the trade union movement in South Africa. |
ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
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2. 3. > Range: Legislation pertaining to labour includes but is not limited to the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Occupation Health and Safety Act. 4. 5. Integrate Assessment: The importance of integrated assessment is to confirm that the learner is able to demonstrate applied competence (practical, foundational and reflexive) and ensure that the purpose of this Qualification is achieved. Both formative and summative assessment methods and strategies are used to ensure that Exit Level outcomes and the purpose of this Qualification are achieved. Formative assessment is an on-going process which is used to assess the efficacy of the teaching and learning process. It is used to plan appropriate learning experiences to meet the learner's needs. Feedback from assessment informs both teaching and learning. If the learner has met the assessment criteria then s/he has achieved the Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification. Summative assessment is concerned with the judgement of the learning in relation to the Exit Level Outcomes of the Qualification. Such judgement must include integrated assessment(s) which test the learners' ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, skills and attitudes, which are represented by the Exit Level outcomes. Integrated assessment must be designed to achieve the following: |
INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY |
When selecting the counties in this International Comparability Study, it is noted that they were chosen, firstly, because they are all members of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and they offer training and development which is of the highest standard. Secondly, they were selected because the programmes on offer meet international requirements for the training of trade union members and officials. Nigeria was specifically selected so comparison could be made to an African country as well as a developing nation.
Training Qualifications and Courses referred to were: Europe: International Training Centre (Spain, France, Italy and Portugal): Course Title: Workers Activities. Course Title: Trade Union Training on Collective Bargaining. These European courses have a similar focus to the NQF level 4 South African Qualification. In particular, the content focus includes employment policies and international labour standards. However, it is aimed at a higher level than NQF Level 4. The project management module is also aimed at a higher level. The European course also includes an emphasis on information technology. United States of America: National Labour College: Course Title: Organising in the Construction Industry 1: Course Title: Strategic Planning for Construction Organising 2: Course Title: Leaders and Landmark Events of 20th Century Labour History: The course content relating to 'Organising in the Construction Industry 1' has additional content when compared to the Level 4 FETC: Trade Union Practice Qualification. For instance, it includes 'Introduction to Strategic Campaigns'. In particular, the focus relates more to the construction industry whereas the level 4 Qualification is much broader and can be applied to all trade union activities. The course content relating to 'Organising in the Construction Industry 2' compares well with the Level 4 Qualification, although the pitch in some areas is at a higher level than NQF level 4. It also includes additional modules such as 'Conduct a Power Analysis' and 'Strategic Research' which is not included at level 4. This course also focuses specifically on the construction industry and not the trade union movement in general. The course content relating to 'Leaders and Landmark Events of 20th Century Labour History' compares well also with the competencies of the level 4 Qualification, although it is more comprehensive in detail. United Kingdom: National Union for Journalists: Course Title: Trade Union Training: The above course compares well with the South African Level 4 Qualification as all the modules are covered in our Qualification. However, the Level 4 Qualification covers a wider range of subjects and is broader than the specific focus on the Journalism industry. Switzerland: Tonga.Online: Course Title: Trade Union Training: The Tongo Online course is different in that it is an e-learning course and not practical in any way. It has a large focus on information technology and International Standards. Nigeria: National Union of Textile, Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria: Course Title: Trade Union Handbook for Shop Stewards & Branch Executive Officers: The Nigerian course is very focused on one trade union only and is not a general programme of the trade union movement. The content compares well except that more focus is spent on collective bargaining, which is pitched more at level 5 in South Africa. In conclusion, all the above mentioned courses/programmes compare extremely well to the FETC: Trade Union Practice Qualification, Level 4 as they all form part of the international standards. However, the most notable attribute in the design of this Level 4 Qualification is that it embraces and focuses on the generic competencies for the trade union movement in South Africa as a whole whereas the above programmes are tailored more for specific trade unions. The actual subject matter and modules contained in each course are also similar in nature to the South African Qualification with minor exceptions. |
ARTICULATION OPTIONS |
Horizontal articulation can be found in the following Qualifications:
Vertical articulation can be found in the following Qualifications: |
MODERATION OPTIONS |
CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
NOTES |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARDS: |
ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS | |
Core | 242816 | Conduct a structured meeting | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 243850 | Demonstrate an understanding of political economy | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Core | 243852 | Demonstrate an understanding of the role and function of financial management in the trade union environment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Core | 243848 | Demonstrate an understanding of the trade union movement | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 243846 | Demonstrate an understanding of working class theories | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Core | 120344 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant current occupational health and safety legislation | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Core | 243849 | Explain the current legal framework for the trade union environment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Core | 243847 | Organise and mobilise workers | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
Core | 243853 | Plan and administer trade union activities | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Core | 243851 | Promote gender equality and women's empowerment in employment | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119472 | Accommodate audience and context needs in oral/signed communication | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119457 | Interpret and use information from texts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119467 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119465 | Write/present/sign texts for a range of communicative contexts | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9015 | Apply knowledge of statistics and probability to critically interrogate and effectively communicate findings on life related problems | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Fundamental | 119462 | Engage in sustained oral/signed communication and evaluate spoken/signed texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 119469 | Read/view, analyse and respond to a variety of texts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 9016 | Represent analyse and calculate shape and motion in 2-and 3-dimensional space in different contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Fundamental | 119471 | Use language and communication in occupational learning programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Fundamental | 7468 | Use mathematics to investigate and monitor the financial aspects of personal, business, national and international issues | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Fundamental | 119459 | Write/present/sign for a wide range of contexts | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 5 |
Elective | 116481 | Identify between morally acceptable and unacceptable behaviour | Level 3 | NQF Level 03 | 6 |
Elective | 13943 | Analyse new developments reported in the media that could impact on a business sector or industry | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 120385 | Apply a range of project management tools and techniques | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 7 |
Elective | 120391 | Apply leadership skills to relationship management | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 117870 | Conduct targeted training and development using given methodologies | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 120366 | Demonstrate understanding of the implementation of occupational health, safety and environmental legislation in the work place | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 9 |
Elective | 14667 | Describe and apply the management functions of an organization | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 120384 | Develop a simple schedule to facilitate effective project execution | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 120390 | Develop and apply a service culture to a leadership role | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 120389 | Explain and apply the concept, principles and theories of motivation in a leadership context | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 110055 | Facilitate learning in development practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 14 |
Elective | 110000 | Generate information and reports for internal and external use | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 10 |
Elective | 117156 | Interpret basic financial statements | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 4 |
Elective | 115414 | Perform support functions for media liaison, publicity campaigns and corporate social investment programmes | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 9 |
Elective | 110054 | Select and use learning support materials in development practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 8 |
Elective | 110052 | Understand and apply theories and principles of transformative development practice | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 12 |
Elective | 117927 | Use a Graphical User Interface (GUI)-based database application to solve a given problem | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | 6 |
Elective | 120300 | Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 8 |
Elective | 119939 | Conduct negotiations in labour mediation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
Elective | 123394 | Develop outcomes-based learning programmes | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 10 |
Elective | 115823 | Gather and manage information for decision-making | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 5 |
LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: |
NONE |
PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: |
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 Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries 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 Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here. |
1. | Aldabri 106 Institute for Quality (Pty) Ltd |
2. | B T Group of Companies Pty Ltd |
3. | Basella Training |
4. | Breakeven 59(PTY) Ltd |
5. | Dabulamanzi & Njabulo Ndaba Consulting cc |
6. | DITSELA WORKERS EDUCATION INSTITUTION |
7. | ELIJAH BARAYI MEMORIAL TRAINING CENTRE |
8. | KEITSHEPILE TRADING AND PROJECTS |
9. | Leronsa Trading Enterprise |
10. | Motheo Training Institute Trust |
11. | Premier Recruitment and Training (Pty) LTD |
12. | Reinforcing Steel Contractors |
13. | Sebenzisanane Human Capital |
14. | South Africa Advanced Skills Institute |
15. | Southren African ABET and Skills Development Agency (Pty) LTD |
16. | T Mabuya & Associates (Pty) Ltd |
17. | Yellow Media Learning Institute (Pty) Ltd |
All qualifications and part qualifications 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. |