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

Institute disciplinary action 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
11286  Institute disciplinary action 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Mngt 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies Procurement 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  8 
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
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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 
This unit standard is intended for people who are, or seek to be a human resources management or employment relations practitioner or a general manager. Persons credited with this unit standard are able to identify and categorise transgression, implement appropriate procedures and represent an employee at a disciplinary hearing. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
It is assumed that people starting to learn towards this standard are able to:
  • communicate effectively (at least NQF level 4)
  • apply principles of policy and procedure implementation
  • demonstrate an understanding of an organisation and its functions
  • apply consultation skills. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Identify and classify transgression. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Sufficient information is gathered concerning alleged transgression. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Transgression is correctly classified in terms of the available evidence. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The correct procedure for handling the transgression is selected. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Implement procedure to handle non-dismissible offences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The employee is informed within the stipulated timeframe of the alleged contravention of a workplace rule and his/her rights in this respect. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The employee is confronted with the relevant facts and provided with sufficient opportunity to state his case. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The employee is informed in the appropriate manner of the disciplinary action to be instituted and his rights in this respect. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The disciplinary action is accurately recorded according to the disciplinary procedure. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Implement procedure to handle dismissible offences. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Further investigation is conducted and detailed information is gathered. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The employee is informed within the stipulated timeframe and in the correct manner, of the alleged contravention of a workplace rule and his/her rights in this respect. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    The correct manner includes the drafting of the charge sheet.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Detailed evidence is led including witnesses and the cross-questioning of witnesses. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Relevant argument and evidence in mitigation or aggravation is presented. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Represent employee at disciplinary hearing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The allegation or charge is correctly analysed and adequately investigated. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The relevant information is requested from the employer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The employee and witnesses are properly prepared for the hearing. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The employee's case is succinctly and effectively presented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Witnesses are appropriately questioned and cross-examined. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Pleas in mitigation are properly prepared and presented. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Where relevant appeals are lodged in terms of the disciplinary procedure. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
    1. Anyone assessing a learner against this unit standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA.
    2. Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this unit standard or will assess this unit standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA.
    3. Moderation of assessment will be overseen by the relevant ETQA according to the moderation guidelines in the relevant qualification and the agreed ETQA procedures.
    4. Therefore, anyone wishing to be assessed against this unit standard may apply to be assessed by any assessment agency, assessor or provider institution that is accredited by the relevant ETQA. 

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Knowledge considered to be critical evidence of competence is included in the assessment criteria explicitly, or can be inferred by performance. This includes knowledge on:
  • Principles of evidence gathering and presentation of evidence and arguments.
  • Cross-examination techniques.
  • Organisational practice.
  • Relevant legal requirements and processes. 
    		•


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems by using critical and creative thinking by, e.g.,
  • deciding on appropriate questions during the hearing and identifying mitigating factors. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one's activities by, e.g.
  • planning to institute disciplinary action and monitoring adherence to or adapting the plan during implementation. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information by, e.g.,
  • identifying and classifying the transgression. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by, e.g.,
  • representing an employee at a disciplinary hearing according to the assessment criteria for the specific outcome: 'Represent employee at disciplinary hearing'. 
    		•

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

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58473   National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Core  61592   National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  58063   Further Education and Training Certificate: Labour Recruitment Services  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  48915   Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  48439   Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Transport Supervision  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  57713   Further Education and Training Certificate: Specialist Security Practices  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  65529   Further Education and Training Certificate: Transport Operations  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 
    Elective  21728   National Certificate: Labour Recruitment Consultancy  Level 4  NQF Level 04  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2004-06-12  SERVICES 
    Elective  36153   National Certificate: Polymer Composite Fabrication  Level 4  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L4  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  58580   National Certificate: Aerodrome Control  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 
    Elective  49257   National Certificate: Conflict Management and Transformation  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  PSETA 
    Elective  59201   National Certificate: Generic Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  93993   National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  61594   National Certificate: Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2009-05-02  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Elective  49743   National Certificate: Manufacturing Management  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  59989   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-06-30  SAS SETA 
    Elective  49118   National Certificate: Resolving of Crime  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2007-12-02  Was SAS SETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  58023   National Diploma: Aircraft Piloting  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2016-12-31  TETA 
    Elective  22444   National Diploma: Freight Forwarding  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2007-11-28  Was TETA until Last Date for Achievement 
    Elective  58309   National Diploma: Project Management  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 
    Elective  80066   National Certificate: Strategic Road Traffic Operations  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SAS SETA 


    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 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.
     
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