Employment Law

Employment Law Diploma – FETAC Level 6

Commencing in May, 2011; the course shall run for 1 evening a week over 14 weeks.

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Purpose:

This module is designed to equip participants with knowledge of the component parts of employment law and an appreciation of how employment law principles work in practice. In addition, candidates who successfully complete this module will develop an in-depth understanding of the statutory frameworks which regulate the employer/employee relationship.

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General Aims of the programme.

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

• Develop an understanding of the sources of and rationale behind Irish employment law;
• Explain the impact current legislation has on the key aspects of employment practice;
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the characteristics of a contract of employment, including statutory and EC law regulation of the employment relationship;
• Appreciate the role of law in regulating working conditions and promoting fairness, equality and best practice in the workplace;
• Demonstrate awareness of the practices and procedures relating to disciplinary matters;
• Describe types, legal provisions and rights relating to discrimination;
• Appreciate how the law has developed to grant family friendly rights to employees;
• Appreciate the legal significance of HR policies and procedures, particularly in relation to disputes or legal action;
• Critically evaluate the impact of an aspect of employment law on working conditions in their own vocational area.

The specific learning outcomes are grouped into 6 units:

1. The Regulatory Framework
2. Contracts of Employment
3. Discrimination
4. Dismissal and Redundancy
5. Health & Safety at Work
6. Collective Employment Law

Assessment

Assignment – 40%

Project – 40%

Exam – 20%

Awards

• FETAC Level 6 component certificate in Employment Law - L32491.
• A Diploma in Employment Law from Bourke College.

Fee: €695.00

Email: admin@bourkecollege.ie for more information.

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Online

Please note that this programme will also be available online from January, 2010; the online learning will include comprehensive notes as well as audio files to assist the students, please note that online students will still be required to sit the written examination.