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

Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the CCMA rules 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
114224  Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the CCMA rules 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Human Resource Management and Practices 
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 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  3 
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 
This Unit Standard is intended for all people who have to interpret and apply the CCMA rules and regulations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the purpose and application of the CCMA Rules
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the process for serving and filing documents and various applications filed in terms of the CCMA Rules
  • Demonstrating an understanding of the CCMA Rules pertaining to the conciliation and con-arb, arbitration, pre-dismissal arbitration (188A) processes and certification of award(s) (Section 143) 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    The learner undertaking this Unit Standard must be competent in:
  • Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4
  • Communication at NQF Level 4. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and application of the CCMA rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. The major purpose and application of the CCMA Rules are explained with examples. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The reason behind the CCMA Rules is explained with examples. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the process for serving and filing documents. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the process for serving and filing documents and various applications filed in terms of the CCMA Rules. 
    OUTCOME RANGE 
    Applications refer to condonations, substitution, joinder, variations, rescissions and other preliminary or interlocutory applications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. An explanation is given on the interpretation of proper service and filing of documents, as set out in the CCMA Rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. An explanation is given on the calculation of time periods as set out in the CCMA Rules. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The appropriate process, as set out in the CCMA Rules, is described and applied to real or simulated cases. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the CCMA Rules. 
    OUTCOME NOTES 
    Demonstrate and apply an understanding of the CCMA Rules pertaining to the conciliation and con-arb, arbitration, pre-dismissal arbitration (188A) processes and certification of award(s) (Section 143). 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. A presentation is given outlining the CCMA Rules that pertain to conciliation, con-arb, arbitration and pre-dismissal arbitration and the ratification of awards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The CCMA Rules pertaining to postponements and subpoenas are described and applied to real or simulated cases as examples. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) 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 with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding 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 
    The knowledge underpinning the above specific outcomes is:
  • The Labour Relations Act
  • The Basic Conditions of Employment Act
  • CCMA Rules 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify and solve problems regarding the enforcement of the basic conditions of Employment Act and tax requirements pertaining to collective agreements.
  • Identify and solve problems related to the interpretation of related labour legislation and its impact on stakeholders. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise oneself and one`s activities so that copies of related labour legislation is available on request. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collecting, analysing, organising and critically evaluating information, pertaining to all related Labour Legislation for bargaining councils and collective agreements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively with stakeholders gathering and explaining the appropriate labour legislation requirements and the impact it may have on them. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Using science and technology effectively and critically, in obtaining information related to labour legislation. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising the impact of the labour legislation on bargaining councils and collective agreements. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts when interpreting the various labour legislation. 

    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  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 
    Core  93994   National Diploma: Labour Relations Practice: Dispute Resolution  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual 
    Core  63369   National Diploma: Trade Union Practice  Level 5  NQF Level 05  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  ETDP SETA 
    Elective  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 


    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.
     
    1. Ayoba Training Institute (Pty)Ltd 
    2. Essential Skills Management 
    3. MWG Logistical Services 


    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.