Course details

The Employment Law component to offered by Barrow Training & Consultancy will provide to individuals exploring a career within a management/ supervisory role. Learners will be aware of and be able to apply the Legislation that applies to their particular area of business. The aim of the course is to provide the student with an overview of the laws and regulations that affect the functioning of the employment relationship. The developments in this area of law have been extensive and this course is designed to assist students in understanding this increasingly relevant topic

Programme Aim:

At the end of the course the learner will be to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the sources of and rationale behind Irish employment law
  • Explain the impact current legislation has on the key aspects of employment practice
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the characteristics of a contract of employment, including statutory and EU law regulation of the employment relationship
  • Appreciate the role of law in regulating working conditions and promoting fairness, equality and best practice in the workplace demonstrate awareness of the practices and procedures relating to disciplinary matters.
  • Describe types, legal provisions and rights relating to discrimination
  • Appreciate how the law has developed to grant family friendly rights to employees
  • Appreciate the legal significance of HR policies and procedures, particularly in relation to disputes or legal action

Entry Requirement

Leaving cert or equivalent qualification. Relevant life/work experience also considered

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Barrow Training & Consultancy

Barrow Training was established in 2008. We are a FETAC/QQI and VTCT accredited training center based in Bagenalstown, Co Carlow.

We specialise in professional training in the following areas:

  • Hospitality and Tourism and Bar Work
  • Healthcare and Healthcare Management
  • Childcare
  • Community Development
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Health and Safety including Occupational First Aid and Manual and Patient Handling
  • Business Studies and IT

Our aim is to provide specialist professional training to inpiduals and organisations tailored to suit your needs in any setting nationwide.

We have a dedicated and committed team who will visit you in your Organisation to plan your training and development needs based on your Strategic Plan and support you in achieving your Organisation’s goals and objectives and KPI’s.

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