120300 Analyse Leadership and Related Theories in a Work Context

This Unit Standard will be useful to learners who are working within the Public Sector, Local Government, commercial or community environment. It will enable learners to gain insight into the role of leadership within a work context, and thus providing them with the skills and knowledge to add value to one's jobs. This Unit Standard will also provide value to public officials who are involved in integrated development planning or public sector management and administration specialists.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Explaining the concept of leadership.
- Differentiating between leadership and management.
- Analysing and comparing leadership theories.
- Applying the different roles and qualities of leadership in a work context.

NQF Level 5 - 8 Credits

This unit standard replaces:
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
It is assumed that learners are competent in Communication at NQF Level 4.

Unit standard range
N/A

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

Specific Outcome 1
Explain the concept of leadership.

Specific Outcome 2
Differentiate between leadership and management.

Specific Outcome 3
Analyse leadership theories.

Specific Outcome 4
Apply the different roles and qualities of leadership in a work context.

Please note that this is a fundamental unit standard, and in accordance with Services SETA can therefore only be accredited if completed with an additional core or elective. Please contact us should you have any questions.