This unit standard is intended for managers of small businesses and junior managers of business units in larger organisations. It provides the background necessary to understand the management function in an organisation. The term business unit implies a small business, cost center, section or department. Junior managers include team leaders, supervisors, first line managers, and section heads.
The qualifying learner is capable of:
This unit standard is intended for persons who hold or seek to hold a supervisor or shop steward position. It enables contributors to the effective functioning of an organisation by understanding the roles of various stakeholders and agreements, policies, and procedures related to employment.
The person credited with this unit standard is able to identify and explain the roles and responsibilities as well as measure their own performance within a project team against agreed roles and responsibilities. Learners will also be able to plan their own performance improvement plans.
This unit provides an overview of the key management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Learners will gain practical insight into how these functions are applied to achieve organizational objectives effectively.
Understand the dynamics of employment relations and labour practices in the workplace. This unit helps learners explore roles, responsibilities, and rights of both employers and employees within a legislative framework.
This unit focuses on self-management in a project team context. Learners will develop skills to assess and plan their performance and conduct in line with team objectives and organisational expectations.
This foundational requirement ensures that learners can read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Clear communication supports leadership, performance reviews, policy interpretation, and organisational strategy in the context of management and performance improvement.