Law - Contract & Employment Law - Online
The main aim of the Certificate in Contract and Employment Law is to provide learners of all backgrounds with the opportunity to explore and develop their interest in Contract and Employment Law.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
Online – Tues (7-10pm), Thurs (7-9pm), selected Sats (9am-1pm)
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 Full award with a minimum of eight modules. or Recognition of Prior Learning (APL/APEL)
Careers / Further progression
Progression from the Certificate in Contract and Employment Law programme is on to the level 8 Bachelor of Arts in Law programme. Entry criteria to this bachelor is based on being a mature applicant (i.e over 23 years of age) and completion of the Certificate in Contract and Employment Law programme.
Further information
Induction – Saturday 11th September 2023
Classes – Week commencing Monday 13th September 2023
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
€1,000
Applicants will have the opportunity to explore and develop their interest in Contract and Employment Law.
Contract Law
Nature of Contracts in Common law jurisdictions
Essential elements of a legally binding contract
Consideration
Capacity
Contractual terms
Express and implied terms – Sale of Goods Acts
Exemption clauses
Mitigating Factors
Remedies for breach and non-performance
Discharge
Employment Law
Relevant legislation
Nature of employment
Essential elements of contracts of employment
Recruitment
Conditions of Employment
Employment Equality
Protective Legislation
Health & Safety Legislation
Consultation and Information
Termination
Industrial Relations
* This is a standalone qualification. However as a graduate you will be exempt from the above modules on the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law delivered on a part-time basis at the institute.
The programme’s assessments will be a combination of final examinations and continuous assessments.
Enquiries
lifelonglearning@ait.ie
Call 090 648 3050