Advance Certificate in Labour Law

Law, Military Science and Security - Justice in Society

Purpose and Rationale

Purpose:

The intended purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with the ability to:

Identify and solve basic labour law disputes
Recognise and appraise the importance and functioning of equity legislation in the employment relationship
Evaluate the importance of freedom of association in South African labour law
Recognise and assess the regulation of collective labour relations in South Africa
Enforce the rights and obligations of the individual employment relationship
Indicate and evaluate the relevant dispute routes and procedures for labour law dispute resolution
Identify and analyse relevant social security provisions relating to the employment relationship

Rationale:

This qualification will provide its participants with an overview of the most important aspects of Labour Law. It will greatly assist those who are already in the field including:

Legal advisers
Labour consultants
Civil servants
Labour relations and personnel officers
Managers
Trade union officials

After the successful completion of this qualification, students will be able to:

Solve basic labour law problems in the workplace
Identify the correct dispute resolution procedure
Refer disputes to such external or internal forums as appropriate.

Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

The curriculum in this context is designed to ensure that students are knowledgeable about the various legislative provisions that regulate the contract of employment. Through teaching and learning activities, students are expected to interpret and analyze these provisions in order to apply them effectively in real-world scenarios.

Assessment methods are varied and include both summative and formative assessments. Summative assessments such as tests and examinations are used to determine whether students have achieved the module outcomes and qualification outcomes. These assessments provide data for grading purposes and feedback to students on their performance.

Formative assessments, such as assignments, are also used to enhance students' applied competence and facilitate authentic assessment and learning. These assessments allow students to demonstrate their understanding of the legislative provisions regulating the contract of employment based on specific criteria of adequacy.

Overall, the alignment of teaching, learning, and assessment activities ensures that students are well-prepared to interpret, analyze, and apply legislative provisions related to employment contracts in a practical and effective manner.

Qualification Details

Type: Advanced Certificate
NQF Level: 06
Min. Credits: 120
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University of Johannesburg

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 2005 through the merger of the Rand Afrikaans University, Technikon Witwatersrand, and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. UJ is one of the largest universities in South Africa, with over 50,000 students enrolled across its four campuses. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields, including arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, business, and health sciences. UJ is known for its commitment to providing quality education, promoting social justice, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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