What you will learn
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Unit 1 – The Legal System - Employment and Workplace Law in context
In this unit, you will begin to explore the legal landscape relating to Employment/Workplace Law. They will also understand dispute resolution methods for workplace disputes and understand the range of sources from which Employment/Workplace law arises
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Unit 2 - Employee Selection Process
In this unit, you will be able to understand the legal checks required when selecting candidates. They will also explore legal rules relating to requesting and providing references. They will also understand the basic rules of the formation of a contract of employment
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Unit 3 - The employment relationship
In this unit, learners will be able to understand basic rules of contract in relation to employment contracts. You will also know how the courts establish if there is a valid employer/employee relationship. Also looking at the key rights of an employee
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Unit 4 - Key rights of an employee and the corresponding duties of the employer
In this unit, you will specifically understand employee rights relating to pay and conditions. Then explore employee rights relating to working hours, maternity and paternity. You will also know what are the protected characteristics and understand the legal rules relating to discrimination in the workplace
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Unit 5 - Termination of Employment
In this unit you will understand the circumstances in which a contract of employment can be terminated. This will include understanding the factors that result in an unfair dismissal and also knowing the legal rules relating to redundancy
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Unit 6 - Health and Safety and liability for accidents in the workplace.
In this final unit you will explore the statutory requirements under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. You will also understand the legal rules that establish a claim in negligence relating to personal injury or property damage in the workplace.
Awarding Body
With a heritage stretching back over 150 years, NCFE is one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK. Last year, NCFE awarded certification to over 340,000 students.
NCFE Customised Qualifications are bespoke, unregulated qualifications developed to meet the specific needs of learners. These courses fit in where there are no other regulated qualifications available. This means you can achieve recognition from a well-respected awarding body, even if there isn’t a pre-existing qualification in a certain subject area.
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At the end of this course, successful learners will be awarded a formal certificate of achievement and a Customised Qualification from NCFE, who are one of the UK’s largest awarding organisations.
How is this Employment Law course assessed or examined?
During your course, you will compile a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your learning against various assessment criteria.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course; however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English.
Progression Routes
Learners who complete this course may want to undertake A-level Law, NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Skills for Business: Human Resources, Human Resources Management Level 4 and/or Level 5, which will all be valuable qualifications in your employment law career.
