Institute disciplinary action
ID: 11286
NQF Level: Level 5
Credits: 8
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.
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’.
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD:
| ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | QUALITY ASSURING BODY | |
| Core | 58473 | National Diploma: Freight Handling Logistics | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | TETA |
| Core | 61592 | National Diploma: Human Resources Management and Practices | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 58063 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Labour Recruitment Services | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Elective | 48915 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | MERSETA |
| Elective | 48439 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Road Transport Supervision | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | TETA |
| Elective | 57713 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Specialist Security Practices | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SAS SETA |
| Elective | 65529 | Further Education and Training Certificate: Transport Operations | Level 4 | NQF Level 04 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | 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 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | MERSETA |
| Elective | 58580 | National Certificate: Aerodrome Control | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | TETA |
| Elective | 49257 | National Certificate: Conflict Management and Transformation | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | PSETA |
| Elective | 59201 | National Certificate: Generic Management | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
| Elective | 93993 | National Certificate: Labour Relations Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | 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 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | FOODBEV |
| 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 | 59989 | National Certificate: Resolving of Crime | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SAS SETA |
| Elective | 58023 | National Diploma: Aircraft Piloting | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | 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 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SERVICES |
| Elective | 80066 | National Certificate: Strategic Road Traffic Operations | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Reregistered | 2015-06-30 | SAS SETA |