This Workplace Law Level 3 course enables you to develop your knowledge in a wide range of areas from the law of the contract, right the way through to discrimination and redundancy.
The Workplace Law Level 3 course is suited to anyone who wishes to know their rights, as an employer or as an employee. A good knowledge of Employment Law is essential for any business and this course broadly covers this.
You may find this course extremely useful if you are wishing to pursue a career in law or human resources as it explores how employment law is informed and developed and how courts and tribunals deal with it.
This course will enable you to achieve your dream career and ensure you have all the skills you need for long term success.
Support
The course will be delivered by post including Tutor Support for 12 months. All assignments are marked by one of our professional Tutors who will offer regular feedback and guide you through your course. Postal assignments cannot be accepted without prior permission from the tutor and you must have access to email in order to contact your Tutor.
Throughout your course, you'll have the support of a Tutor to guide you. Additionally, you can reach out to the Student Support Team for help with any other questions you may have. You can be assured that you will receive unlimited support for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.
Assessment
You must successfully complete a series of assignments. Once all assignments have been completed satisfactorily, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.
Modules
Module 1 – Introduction
The UK legal system and workplace law
Statute law
Common law
European law
Institutions associated with workplace law
Module 2 – Employing People and the Law
Recruiting staff and the law
The recruitment and selection process
Retaining employees and the law
Employment status
An employment contract
Legislation relating to the employment of staff
Parting with employees and the law
The statutory dismissal and disciplinary procedure
Disciplinary Procedures
Dismissal
When to take disciplinary and dismissal actions
Redundancy
Business transfers
Standard Grievance procedure
Collective rights
Employee representation
Module 3 – Customer Relationships and the Law
Creating a legally valid customer contract
Terms and conditions
Unfair terms in Customer Contracts Regulations 1999
Potential problems with goods and services
Rectifying a problem
Making a complaint
Creating a valid Business to Business Contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
Distance Selling Regulations
The Doorstep Selling Regulations
E-Commerce Regulations 2002
The Consumer Protections from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008
Guarantees and warrantees
Product Liability
Consumer Protection Act 1987
Negligence
The General Product Safety Regulations 2005
Claiming in the small claims court
Module 4 – Health and Safety and the Law
Legal Framework
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Smoke-free Premises and Enforcement Regulations 2006
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
The Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations 1989
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)
Noise at Work Regulations 1989
Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
Enforcement of health and safety regulations
Q & A
Will I require any previous knowledge to start this course?
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
What is included with this course?
In-depth study materials covering the full specification
12 months tutor support
Assignment marking and feedback
Certification
Will I need to purchase any books?
You will not need to purchase any books as we cover everything that is required in the course materials unless otherwise stated on the course page.
Are there any additional costs?
There will be no additional costs for this course.
I live overseas, would I be able to take this course?
Yes, this course is available to international students.
Do I have to pay delivery?
For paper-based courses, delivery is free to the UK. A delivery fee will be payable for paper-based courses sent outside the UK. Please click here for delivery information.
How many hours should I allow for this course?
We recommend that you are able to dedicate between 60 and 80 hours’ study time, plus additional time for completing assignments.
Can I complete this course sooner if I wish to?
Yes, you can work at your own pace to complete this course.
Awarding Organisation
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards and Certa Awards Quality Licence Scheme. This means that Kendal Publishing Ltd has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The course itself has been designed by Kendal Publishing Ltd to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications. ABC Awards and Certa Awards endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
ABC Awards and Certa Awards have long-established reputations for providing high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. ABC Awards and Certa Awards combine over 180 years of expertise combined with a responsive, flexible and innovative approach to the needs of our customers.
Renowned for excellent customer service, and quality standards, ABC Awards and Certa Awards also offer regulated qualifications for all ages and abilities post-14; all are developed with the support of relevant stakeholders to ensure that they meet the needs and standards of employers across the UK.
*Regulated qualification refers to those qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual / CCEA / Qualification Wales
Fees
Course fees for payment in full include:
Course materials which will cover the full course.
Assessment and feedback on all assignments.
Certification
Access to your personal Tutors via our online portal.
Access to a range of online resources.
Free Notebook and Pen.
Access to the NUS student card.
Tutor references once a satisfactory amount of work has been completed.
