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Human Resources & Employment Law - Letterkenny

Lifelong Learning
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There is an increasing requirement for small and mediumsized business owners, managers, and HR personnel to have an up-to-date knowledge of employment law and policy. This fast-paced and rapidly changing area is no-longer only the remit of the HR manager, instead it has become an area which all managers require the knowledge and skills to structure the workplace in a manner likely to avoid legal problems and enhance employee well-being.

Award Name Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Special Purpose
Awarding Body Atlantic Technological University
NFQ Level Level 7 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Special Purpose Diploma (Level 7 NFQ) Special Purpose Atlantic Technological University Level 7 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Letterkenny
Attendance Options:
Part time, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60

Duration

1 year, part-time, online.

Study Hours
This programme is delivered online, 3 hours per week with two days block online per semester. It is recommended that students should allow 10-12 hours per week per 10 credit module.

On-Campus Attendance
No attendance required.

Entry Requirements

Applicants require 5 O6/H7 in the Leaving Certificate, to include Mathematics (F2/O6/H7) and either Irish or English (O6/H7), OR QQIFET Level 5, OR equivalent qualification. Candidates who do not meet the above entry requirements may be admitted to the programme on the grounds of mature years (over 23 by 1st January in the proposed year of entry).

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Further information

Total Fees €3,000

This programme will equip workers, managers and business owners with the requisite legal knowledge and skills to succeed in the increasingly complex legal arena of employment law and HR.

Who should apply?
The programme has been suitable for private and public sector workers seeking to upskill and keep abreast of legal and contemporary issues in this frequently changing area and is now fully CIPD accredited. Graduates from this part-time programme will be equipped with a skill set that will enable them to succeed as managers, business owners and employees.

External Accrediting Body
CIPD - Chartered Institute of Personal Development.

What will I study?
Modules
Recruitment & Selection
Human Resource Management
Employment Legislation and
Policies
Equality Law
Employee Relations
Employee Well- Being

Examination & Assessment
100 % continuous assessment.

Admissions: admissions.donegal@atu.ie

Course Provider:
Location:
Letterkenny
Attendance Options:
Part time, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
60