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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Apply the organisation's code of conduct in a work environment

SAQA US ID	UNIT STANDARD TITLE
242815	Apply the organisation's code of conduct in a work environment
ORIGINATOR
SGB Generic Management
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-
FIELD			SUBFIELD
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies			Generic Management
ABET BAND	UNIT STANDARD TYPE	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	CREDITS
Undefined	Regular-Fundamental	Level 4	NQF Level 04	5
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 learners in a work environment. It is designed to raise moral standards as a counter to potential or real corruption within a work environment. The focus is on ethics and the learner, and does not include corporate governance. This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:

Explaining the concept of personal ethics in relation to the moral compass.

Describing the role of a code of conduct in a work environment, according to ethical principles.

Upholding the code of conduct within the work team.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.

UNIT STANDARD RANGE

'Code of conduct' may be a written document or an implicit value system.

'Moral compass' explains the origins of ethical behaviour under two axes, namely individual versus collective, or group; and behaviour versus outcome.

'Area of responsibility' includes, but is not limited to, cost centre, section, department or team.

'Junior managers' include, but are not limited to, team leaders, supervisors, foremen and section heads.

'Standard Operating Procedures' (SOPs) may comprise formal written documents or accepted practices in the organisation.

'Organisation' includes but is not limited to, workplace, work context, work unit, company, department or section.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1

Explain the concept of ethics in relation to the 'moral compass'.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

The components of the 'moral compass' are described according to theory and practice.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The team leader identifies team members' positions on the 'moral compass' according to observed behaviour.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

The relationship between ethics and the constitution is explained according to group and individual rights and responsibilities.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2

Describe the role of a code of conduct in a work environment according to ethical principles.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Code of conduct is explained, with reference to organisational documentation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The Code of conduct is compared to the principles in the Constitution and the 'moral compass' within the context of the organisation.

SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3

Uphold the code of conduct within the work team.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Potential conflict between a personal value system and an organisational code of conduct is identified, with examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2

The consequences of non-compliance with a code are explained, with examples.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3

Aspects of the code of conduct are applied according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4

Examples of deviations, past or present, from the code of conduct, are identified and remedial action, if appropriate, is taken according to Standard Operating Procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5

The importance of reporting deviations in areas beyond team leader's area of responsibility is explained according to the code of conduct.

UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS

This Unit Standard will be assessed by an assessor and moderated by a moderator registered with the relevant accredited ETQA.

Assessors should be in possession of a relevant qualification that is at least one level higher than the level of this unit standard.

Training providers must be accredited by a relevant ETQA.

Assessment should include both formative and summative assessment.

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

Learners are capable of identifying and solving problems using critical and creative thinking in upholding the code of conduct.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING

Learners are capable of working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community, by upholding the code of conduct.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING

Learners are capable of communicating effectively, in explaining and describing the concept of ethics and the application of a code of conduct.

UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING

Learners are capable of demonstrating an understanding of the world as a set of related systems, by explaining the consequences of non-compliance.

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	63269	National Certificate: Gaming Operations	Level 3	NQF Level 03	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	CATHSSETA
Core	57712	Further Education and Training Certificate: Generic Management	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Core	65589	Further Education and Training Certificate: High Speed Inter-City Commuter Railway Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Core	61849	Further Education and Training Certificate: Train Driving	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	TETA
Elective	71949	Further Education and Training Certificate: Automotive Components: Manufacturing and Assembly	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	93996	Further Education and Training Certificate: Contact Centre Operations	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	79687	Further Education and Training Certificate: Metal and Engineering Manufacturing Processes	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	MERSETA
Elective	64209	Further Education and Training Certificate: Metals Production	Level 4	NQF Level 04	Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered"	2023-06-30	As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual
Elective	90652	National Certificate: Ammunition Fitting	Not Applicable	NQF Level 05	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.

1.	AFRICA COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT (PTY) LTD
2.	Central Institute of Professional Studies and Services
3.	Compass Academy of Learning
4.	DISASTER MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD (DMS)
5.	EDUTEL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD
6.	Giamanje TVET College
7.	Innovative Shared Services
8.	IQ Skills Academy (PTY) LTD.
9.	Jobafrik Consulting
10.	KOKANO PROJECTS PTY LTD
11.	Mamuhle Academy
12.	MMASEBKO TRAINING SECURITY CENTRE
13.	Mortarboard Training Solutions
14.	Nemalale Eagles Consultancy CC
15.	OPELONG BUSINESS INSTITUTE (PT
16.	Optimum Learning Technologies (Pty) Ltd
17.	Petra Institute of Development
18.	PRASA T/A Metrorail KwaZulu Natal
19.	Progressive School of Business and Engineering (Pty)
20.	PTDEV (Pty) Ltd
21.	Sebenzisanane Human Capital
22.	Siza Nesu Training and Consultants
23.	South African Corporate Training Association
24.	Tasc Business Consulting and Training
25.	Transafric Consulting Pty Ltd
26.	Tshwane Training Institute (PTY) LTD.
27.	UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS EXCELLENCE(PTY)LTD
28.	Vhutshilo Health And Training Organisation