242824 Apply Leadership Concepts in a Work Context

What is this course about?

This Unit Standard will be useful to learners, working in all sectors of the economy, community organisations or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). 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 their job. This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Explaining the concept of leadership.
- Differentiating between the concepts of leadership and management.
- Applying leadership techniques to individuals and teams within the work context.
- Evaluating the impact of leadership techniques applied.

What is the key content covered?

NQF Level 4 - 12 Credits

This unit standard replaces:
13953 Apply the principles of situational leadership to a business unit NQF Level 04 - 5 credits

Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
Learners should be competent in Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3.

Unit standard range
- 'Area of responsibility' includes, but is not limited to, cost centre, section, department or team.
- 'Junior managers' include, but are not limited to, team leaders, supervisors, foremen and section heads.
- 'Standard Operating Procedures' (SOPs) may comprise formal written documents or accepted practices in the organisation.
- 'Organisation' includes but is not limited to, workplace, work context, work unit, company, department or section.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

Specific Outcome 1
Explain the concept of leadership.

Specific Outcome 2
Differentiate between the concepts of leadership and management.

Specific Outcome 3
Apply leadership techniques to individuals and teams within the work context.

Specific Outcome 4
Evaluate the impact of the leadership techniques applied.


US ID NQF Level Credits Description
1203005 8 Analyse leadership and related theories in a work context
2428214 6 Identify responsibilities of a team leader in ensuring that organisational standards are met

This workshop is accredited by Services SETA

SETA Accredited Course

What is the duration of the course? : 3 days
All our full day in person workshops commence at 08:30 and end at 16:30. Times can differ for virtual and inhouse group workshops.
Cape Town Johannesburg Polokwane Durban Port Elizabeth Pretoria Virtual
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