TUC Diploma in Employment Law Course_England (on-line)

This course will help experienced trade union representatives develop their knowledge and experience of employment law making them more effective as workplace representatives. The course will give reps a better understanding of the trade union approach to employment law and enhance their ability to handle trade union and workplace issues whilst developing attitudes and skills needed for higher level study or activism.

Who is the course for?

This course is for experienced trade union representatives, who have successfully completed Union reps stage 1 and the Certificate in Employment Law courses, or own union equivalent.

How long is the course?

The course is delivered over three terms (36 weeks) with college holidays.

What will the course help me to do?

This course will help you:

• Become more effective as a workplace representative
• Promote a better understanding of the trade union approach to employment law
• Extend your capacity as a learner, preparing you for union officer posts or higher education opportunities
• Understand trade union and workplace issues at a deeper level
• Develop personal/study skills, the ability to work collectively and improve your confidence to study at a higher level

What subjects will be studied?

The TUC Diploma is accredited by the NOCN and is divided into several units - three core units and four study skills units - see below.

• The changing nature of law
• Employment law and the individual
• Trade unions and collective rights
• Study skills units

How much is the course?

There are no course fees for union reps from TUC affiliated unions.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is for residents of England only. This course will be delivered by Stockport College. Please be aware that funding restrictions in some areas may mean that a college cannot accept your application: if this is the case you will be notified which college to reapply to.

Please be aware, applications will cease to be available 1 week before the scheduled start date. If you wish to apply after this date, please contact [email protected]

*Please ensure that you have time off to attend this course and that you have notified the appropriate union branch official or officer that you intend to take the course.

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