What the subject is about
Employment and industrial relations practice involves both transactional and litigious work and includes:
advising clients about matters arising from employment relationships
advising clients on the relevant law and procedures, and
resolving disputes about employment and industrial relations matters through the court system or by using alternative dispute resolution processes.
This subject covers the fundamental processes in employment and industrial relations practice, which will enable you to act competently for clients in matters, and includes:
advising clients
identifying the relevant law and procedures
acting in proceedings arising from termination of employment
representing clients in dispute resolution processes, and
documenting and enforcing settlements.
Subject aim
The aim is to assist you to become competent in conducting employment and industrial relations matters.
Subject objectives
At the end of this subject you will be able to demonstrate competence in the following elements of employment and industrial relations practice.
Element Conducting Employment and Industrial Relations
Matters
Unit 1 Advising in Employment and Industrial Relations Matters
Unit 2 Acting in Termination of Employment Matters
Assessment method & value
Assessment of letter of advice - 60%
Assessment of terms of settlement - 40%