Essential Employment Law – March 2022

Understanding employment law is an absolute necessity for first line managers because they are becoming increasingly involved in employment contracts and disciplinary/grievance procedures. This accredited, six-week course examines employment law as a management issue for the human services and non-profit sector

Completing the course will provide you with detailed knowledge of:

• The formal legislative framework and processes governing employment in the sector
• The purpose and procedural practices of the Unfair Dismissals Acts (1977-2007) and their role in determining employer/employee practice
• The central importance of Equality legislation in human services and non-profit organisations
• Employment contracts, disciplinary and grievance procedures as a first line manager specific issue
• The legislative context of the recruitment and selection process
• Training as a first line management issue

Successful completion of the course should lead to improved better Employment practice, encourage the quality agenda and contribute towards improved organisational excellence for you and your team.

Who is this course for?

The course is for first line supervisors and managers who need to understand employment law in Ireland and want to participate in in an accredited programme developed specifically for the human services and non-profit sector.

It is particularly suitable for people engaged in continuing professional development. Upon successful completion, you will receive 10 educational credits towards a Level 6 Applied Management award – eg. the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services).

Contents

Unit 1: An Introduction to Employment Law

Unit 2: Unfair Dismissals Acts – 1977–2007

Unit 3: Equality, Health & Safety

Unit 4: Contracts, Disciplinary & Grievance Procedures

Unit 5: Recruitment & Selection

Unit 6: Training & Development

Assessment

Successful completion is dependent on undertaking an online examination and completing a written assessment. The former will test your knowledge of the course learning materials. The latter will help evaluate how well you can apply this knowledge in your workplace. This will allow you explore the practical implications of employment legislation in an environment where you have the support of expert tutors and professional colleagues who are likely to be facing the same issues as you are.

Qualification

The course is certified by QQI as a HET Minor Award at Level 6. Successful participants will be awarded a Certificate In Essential Employment Law. Successful participants will hold 10 credits towards the Certificate in Applied Management (Human services), which is Year 1 of the 3-year Level 7 degree course: BA in Applied Management (Human Services).

Dates & Duration

The next course commences March 28th, 2022.

• Application deadline: March 21st, 2022
• Course commences online: March 28th, 2022
• Online workshop/webinar: April 4th, 2022
• Assignment Submission date: May 9th, 2022

Please apply via the Online Application Centre, or contact Conor at cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com/01-2990580.

Please note: The workshop will be online during Covid-19 restrictions.

The course runs for 6 weeks.