CIPD Employment Law (Generalist Elective)

Who is it for?

If you're considering this course, or any other of the CIPD courses that make up the PDS, you'll be an HR professional already working within an organisation and a current Student member of the CIPD. You'll be organised, have advanced people skills and be committed to helping staff to reach their full potential, both for their own career development and the benefit of the organisation.

Where can it lead?

Highly qualified professionals in HR can rise to the top. As more and more companies understand the importance of effective management of their staff, knowledge of and experience in sound HR practices is becoming more and more highly prized. Even if you would like to eventually progress to a different area of management, the skills you learn through this qualification will be a valuable addition to your resume.

Salary?

Once completed, this qualification can be expected to add to your earning potential, and give you an added edge when it comes to promotion opportunities. While a starting salary for a personnel manager can be anything between £25,000 to £50,000 a year or more, depending on the size of the organisation, a move to senior management can take you into an even higher salary band.

Can I apply?

As this is a Level 7 programme (equivalent to a Master's degree) you will need a good level of management experience. Please call our dedicated CIPD advisors on 0500 501 346 to discuss specific entry requirements, how to gain CIPD Student Membership, and the exemption process.

Course Code

U07

Period of study

12 months

What will I study?

Themes and Institutions of Employment Law

• Examine the main themes and institutions of employment law, focusing particularly on the differences between civil and criminal law, and the UK system of courts and tribunals.

Individual Employment Rights

• Consider the statement of initial employment particulars; contractual terms; mutual duties of the employer and employee; the payment of wages; rights to time off work; Working Time Regulations; and maternity rights.

Intellectual Property and Confidential Information

• Consider the duty of the employee not to disclose confidential information, and the duty of the employer to provide a reference. Study the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Access to Medical Records Act 1988.

Equal Opportunities

• Examine sex and sexual orientation legislation; age, race and religion/belief legislation; disability discrimination; equal pay legislation; and discrimination on the grounds of trade union membership or non-membership. Consider bullying, harassment at work and the need for specific policies.

Health and Safety at Work

• Examine UK and EU law on health and safety, and the rights and obligations of employers and employees. Consider the causes and effects of stress.

Termination of Employment

• Consider the different ways in which a contract of employment can be discharged, as well as wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, and TUPE.

Trade Union Law

• Study trade union recognition and derecognition, trade union law and picketing.

Assessment

There will be four assessments during the course and one exam (set by CIPD) on completion of the course. You will also be required to attend a 2-day residential workshop.  Assessments can be submitted to ICS online via the Student Community (the faster alternative), or posted to ICS.

• Assessment 1: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing knowledge of Units 1 to 3.
• Assessment 2: 7 questions (of a choice of 10) testing  knowledge of Units 4 to 7.
• Assessment 3: 3 questions on a case study, testing knowledge of all 7 units.
• Assessment 4: 1 assignment (of a choice of 2) which should be approximately 2,000 words.
• Final Exam: 1 case study and 7 questions (of a choice of 10). The exam must be completed within 2 hours.

Notes

The 2-day residential workshop will take place at a central UK location.

The exam is held in May and November of each year.

Please note that the format of the exam is subject to change. The details provided are intended only as a guide and should not be regarded as definitive.

Technical requirements/Fees

CIPD membership, exam and workshop fees are additional to course fees.