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

Understand the employer/employee relationship 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
13172  Understand the employer/employee relationship 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Manufacturing and Assembly Processes 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  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
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 
The skills, values and knowledge reflected in this unit standard are required by people in the field of manufacturing, engineering and technology.

The learning outcomes in this unit standard contribute to the exit level outcomes which provide access to workplace based learning programmes for occupationally focused qualifications in this field, and provide qualifying learners with access to a range of further learning at NQF level 2.

Qualifying learners have an understanding of the employment contract, the procedures, rules and policies which determine workplace relationships, and the respective roles and responsibilities of the employer and the employee. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
This unit standard has been designed as a basic introduction to the skills, values and knowledge it embodies, and does not assume any prior learning or experience. The credits allocated to this unit standard assume that a learner is already competent in communication and numeracy at ABET Level 3. 

UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
The scope and level of this unit standard is determined by the ranges as indicated under the specific outcomes. 

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
Describe the roles and contribution of the employee and the employer 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Describe and explain the purpose of employment contract and company rules, policies, procedures and relate these to the relationship between the employer and the employee. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Indicators and understanding confirmed:

1. Select the appropriate procedure for a variety of events / situations
2. Explain and discuss how a responsible employee can prevent or avoid problems in the workplace
3. List the rights and obligations of the employee with regard to the employment contract
4. Explain how a responsible employer and employee can establish and maintain a healthy workplace relationship
5. Explain how my personal contribution can have a positive effect in the workplace 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
Describe the rights and responsibilities of the employee and the employer 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Describe and explain the purpose of employment contract and company rules, policies, procedures and relate these to the relationship between the employer and the employee. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Indicators and understanding confirmed:

1. Select the appropriate procedure for a variety of events / situations
2. Explain and discuss how a responsible employee can prevent or avoid problems in the workplace
3. List the rights and obligations of the employee with regard to the employment contract
4. Explain how a responsible employer and employee can establish and maintain a healthy workplace relationship
5. Explain how my personal contribution can have a positive effect in the workplace 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the relevant portions of company rules, policies and procedures 
OUTCOME RANGE 
Rules, policies procedures: Leave, time keeping, disciplinary and grievance procedures, communication channels, options for resolving problems, safety. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Describe and explain the purpose of employment contract and company rules, policies, procedures and relate these to the relationship between the employer and the employee. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Indicators and understanding confirmed

1. Select the appropriate procedure for a variety of events / situations
2. Explain and discuss how a responsible employee can prevent or avoid problems in the workplace
3. List the rights and obligations of the employee with regard to the employment contract
4. Explain how a responsible employer and employee can establish and maintain a healthy workplace relationship
5. Explain how my personal contribution can have a positive effect in the workplace 

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
Explain employment contracts and their purpose 

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
1. Describe and explain the purpose of employment contract and company rules, policies, procedures and relate these to the relationship between the employer and the employee. 
ASSESSMENT CRITERION NOTES 
Indicators and understanding confirmed

1. Select the appropriate procedure for a variety of events / situations
2. Explain and discuss how a responsible employee can prevent or avoid problems in the workplace
3. List the rights and obligations of the employee with regard to the employment contract
4. Explain how a responsible employer and employee can establish and maintain a healthy workplace relationship
5. Explain how my personal contribution can have a positive effect in the workplace 


UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
The assessment will be governed by the policies and guidelines of the MERSETA Education and Training Quality Assuror (ETQA) who has jurisdiction over this field of learning.

The assessor will (at the very least) be accredited and have a technical qualification in this learning area.

The learner can be assessed in the language of his/her choice although if s/he has to report incidents or conditions to some one else, s/he will be assessed on his/her ability to report in the language commonly used in the working environment.

The learner can be assessed against this unit standard to obtain credits or as part of an integrated assessment for a qualification. 

UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
1. Names & functions of:
  • Various policies, contracts, legislation

    2. Purpose of:
  • Company policies, rules and procedures
  • Employment contracts
  • Legislation related to employment

    3. Attributes, descriptions, characteristics & properties:
  • Company policies, rules and procedures
  • Employment contracts
  • Legislation related to employment

    4. Cause and effect, implications of:
  • Not abiding by agreements, policies, contracts
  • Not performing to required standard

    5. Procedures and techniques
  • Grievance
  • Disciplinary

    6. Regulations, legislation, agreements, policies, standards
  • Knowledge of the relevant portions of the legislation governing the following:
  • Labour Relations
  • Employment Equity
  • Basic Conditions of Employment
  • Workman`s Compensation
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • OHS
  • Knowledge of:
  • The relevant portions of the company`s policies and procedures
  • Bargaining council main agreements (if applicable)
  • The employment contract

    7. Relationships, systems:
  • Relationship between legislation, the company`s policies and the employer / employee relationship
  • If applicable to the specific workplace, the relationship between the bargaining council main agreement and the Labour Relations Act 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage myself and my activities:
  • Carry out work-related responsibilities
  • Adhere to correct time-keeping 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively:
  • Know the communication channels and how to use them 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems:
  • Discuss the relationship between legislation, the company`s policies and the employer / employee relationship
  • If applicable to the specific workplace, discuss the relationship between the bargaining council main agreement and the Labour Relations Act 
    		•

    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  49753   General Education and Training Certificate: General Technical Practice  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  EWSETA 
    Core  23253   National Certificate (GETC): Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Activities  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Core  58268   National Certificate: Lift Installation and Maintenance  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  MERSETA 
    Elective  49411   General Education and Training Certificate: Construction  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  CETA 
    Elective  58493   General Education and Training Certificate: Equine and Equestrian Practices  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  AgriSETA 
    Elective  58026   General Education and Training Certificate: Food and Beverage Handling Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FOODBEV 
    Elective  66269   General Education and Training Certificate: Lumber Milling  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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