The UFS Centre for Labour Law
Offers a range of short learning programmes on the Bloemfontein Campus (during the course of the week). The Short Learning Programmes in Basic Principles of Labour Law and Advanced Principles of Labour Law are also offered in Welkom, at the Qwa-Qwa Campus and Kimberley (dependent on a minimum number of participants). Please note that other venues may also be considered if a minimum of 30 participants enrol for such programme.
Why a short learning programme in labour/commercial law?
59,2% of persons participate in the labour force of South Africa by either being employed or by looking for a job. A large number of people provide employment (opportunities) and thereby also participate in the labour market and the general world of commerce. Labour law and commercial law therefore occupy the centre stage across all commercial and social contexts. Similar to South African law in general, labour – and commercial law have received special attention and have been subject to major reform since 1994 in order to address economic and social injustices of the past. In this regard commercial law generally regulates all business activities, whilst Labour law, as a sub-division of commercial law, aims to regulate the relationship between employer and employee as well as the collective relationship between employers/employer organisations and employees/trade unions. A sound knowledge of these two fields of law will prove to be invaluable to anyone exposed to employment and commercial activities. Persons who may benefit from the short learning programmes include employers, employees, trade union officials, shop stewards, business owners, HR-staff, managers, businessmen and anyone participating in commercial transactions – yes, even the buyer and seller of a newspaper!
The different short learning programmes offered by the Centre are as follows:
Certificate in Basic Principles of Labour Law (BPLL)
- Practical six-months programme on NQF Level 5.
- Deals with basic legislative principles regulating the relationship between employer and employee. Includes topics relating to basic conditions of employment, dismissals, industrial action and discrimination.
- Requirements for admission: Grade 12 or proof of adequate prior learning.
Certificate in Advanced Principles of Labour Law (APLL)
- Supportive six-months programme on NQF Level 7 (for persons intending to specialise in labour law).
- Deals with advanced legislative principles regulating the individual – and collective labour law relationship. Also incorporates study of secondary sources influencing legislation, e.g. case law.
- Requirements for admission: BPLL or any other relevant prior learning in labour law.
Certificate in Basic Principles of Social Security Law (PSSL)
- Practical six-months programme on NQF Level 6.
- Deals with legislative principles regarding social security of employees in the workplace. It includes e.g. unemployment insurance and other forms of social assistance.
- Requirements for admission: Grade 12 and NQF Level 5 SLP (for example BPLL) or adequate proof of prior learning.
Certificate in Commercial Law (BPCL)
- Practical six-months programme on NQF Level 5.
- Deals with legal principles of commercial law. It includes e.g. law of contract, delict, consumer protection, insurance, and credit agreements.
- Requirements for admission: Grade 12 or adequate proof of prior learning.
Certificate in Advanced Commercial Law (APCL)
- Practical six-months programme on NQF Level 6.
- Deals with legal principles regulating business enterprises. It includes e.g. partnerships, companies, closed corporations, and business trusts.
- Requirements for admission: Grade 12 or adequate proof of prior learning
Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ALDR)
- Practical six-months programme on NQF Level 6.
- Deals with legislative principles regarding conflict resolution, especially negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.
- Requirements for admission: Grade 12 and NQF Level 5 SLP (for example BPLL) or adequate proof of prior learning.
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