NQF Learning Domains and Learning Outcomes

1.0

Knowledge and Understanding:

K1

Possess knowledge and understanding of a comprehensive and consistent set of knowledge, concepts, principles, and theories of business administration in general and human resource management.

K2

Exhibit advanced knowledge and understanding of processes, materials, techniques, and terminology in the areas in human resource management and its practices.

K3

Exhibit ongoing knowledge and understanding of contemporary developments in the field of human resource management and its practices and the associated implications.

K4

Possess knowledge and understanding of research methodology and methods, and methods of investigation in the field of human resource management and its practices.

2.0

Skills:

S1

Apply the concepts, principles, and theories, related to business administration in general and human resource management in particular, into a range of complex contexts, and skillfully and accurately perform human resource management-related operations and procedures.

S2

Solve human resource management-related complex and unpredictable problems in an innovative way and making informed and defensible judgments in new or unfamiliar contexts and/or in circumstances where there is an absence of complete or consistent information; in business administration-related practices.

S3

Critically evaluate knowledge and its application in providing innovative solutions to human resource management-related contemporary issues and work practices.

S4

Practice methods of inquiry and investigation, verification, and research in human resources management complex problems and situations, using a variety of digital technology media, applications, hardware, and software in analyzing and processing data and information.

S5

Communicate human resource management-related contemporary, specialized and professional issues, to others and the public in a variety of creative means and utilize appropriate numerical methods in solving complex human resource management-related contexts and work practices.

3.0

Values, Autonomy, and Responsibility

V1

Exhibit perseverance and persistence towards accomplishment and excellence; high self-esteem; capability of establishing constructive work relationships; and commitment to personal, professional and academic ethics. 

V2

Self-evaluate own learning and performance levels; practice cognitive curiosity-driven continuous development; and independently make logical decisions supported by sound arguments and evidence(s).

V3

Effectively and flexibly lead work and professional teams while exercising full accountability for conducted work and decisions taken; and contribute to developing constructive solutions to society-related issues towards enhancing the public’s quality of life.