CIPD Certificate in Employment Relations - Law & Practice

About the Course

Covers key aspects of the employment law function required by human resources, employee relations assistants, line managers, owner-managers of small business or any individual who is aspiring to a career in HR management or employee relations.

The programme comprises two taught modules each semester delivered one evening each week. There is also a requirement to attend a full Saturday skills development workshop each semester

On completing the programme you will have the practical skills and knowledge to:

  • Readily identify the key issues that impact on employment practice
  • Apply the law effectively to your organisation
  • Use legal frameworks to assess your organisations employment law practices and procedures
  • Prepare and conduct face-to-face interviews including disciplinary, grievance and exit interviews
  • Give practical advice and guidance on employment law issues to line managers

Title of Award: Certificate in Employment Relations, Law & Practice
Programme code: TA_CERLP_QC
Duration: 1 year
Timetable: Wednesdays (6-10pm)
Professional Institute: Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
Commences: October 2010

Entry Level

There are no formal entry requirements but applicants may be invited for interview to discuss their interest in the programme. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.

Course Content / Timetable

Assessment
Assessment is by assignments, practical skills and work-based projects in each module.


Course Content
Day
Time
Winter Semester
Wed
18:00-20:00
Employee Relations in Context
Wed
20:00-22:00
Employee Contracts
Day
Time
Spring Semester
Wed
18:00-20:00
Managing the Employment Relationship
Wed
20:00-22:00
Managing the Exit from Employment
Note: Times & days of classes are indicative only and are subject to change

 

Career Opportunities

This programme leads to candidates receiving CIPD Certificate in Employment Relations, Law & Practice together with Associate Membership of the Institute. The programme content provides a sound platform for anyone who wishes to achieve best practice in this crucial area of people management.

Graduate Profiles

Select here for student profiles - Dept of Accountancy & Professional Studies

Fees & Funding

ITT Dublin Fees
€1180 (includes ITT Dublin registration fee)

CIPD Fees
As this is a professional qualification, fees are also payable to the CIPD. Arrangements for registration will be made once you start the course. More information is available from http://www.cipd.co.uk/branch/ireland/default.htm

How To Apply

Pay full fees before August 31st and get a 5% reduction on your tuition fees.

Apply online now

Application forms for 2010/11 are available to download here. Please make sure to select the Professional Institute application form.

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Please ensure to inlcude all relevant documentation and payment with your application form as incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to you.

Select here for further information on application and fee payment

Further Information

Please visit the Accountancy & Professional Studies Website

Programme Leader
Eric Whitsell BBS (Hons), MSc (Mgmt), Chartered, MCIPD.
Tel: +353 1 404-2897 E-mail: eric.whitsell@ittdublin.ie

More information: http://www.cipd.co.uk/branch/ireland/default.htm.
CIPD Ireland
Marine House, Clanwilliam Place, Dublin 2
Tel: 01 653 0400
Email: info@cipd.ie