Trade Union Congress (TUC) - Diploma in Employment Law
Aim of Course:
This course will provide guided learning through which the learner may become more effective as a workplace representative, promote an understanding of trade union approach to employment law and deepen & extend the capacities of learners, enabling them to access full-time officer posts or Higher Education opportunities.
Duration:
The course will run 1 day per week for 36 weeks. For start dates please email: sservices@reidkerr.ac.uk or call 0800 052 7343
Course Content:
This course is principally designed for trade union representatives - the key link between the workplace and the wider union. It is intended to help learners engage with the development and practice of employment law and to develop attitudes & skills needed for higher level study.
This course is a Diploma course and is accredited by the National Open College Network and is offered on a part time day release basis.
Core Units:
The Changing Nature of Law
Employment Law and the Individual
Trade Union and Collective Rights
Skill Units:
Communication and Study Skills
Research Project
Information Communication Technology
Legal Skills
Entry requirements:
Union reps stage 2 or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Other Courses of possible interest:
Introduction to IT
