Level 3 Human Resources Diploma

Course Content

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 1: Introduction to Human Resource Management (HRM)

The first unit introduces and identifies exactly what is meant when we use the term HRM. We will explore the distinctions between the practices of HRM and Personnel Management. In this module we will explore:

• The concept is traced from its early development through to the present day.
• The two “schools” of HRM are then discussed and the differences between them identified.
• This module is concluded by a brief consideration of the European context.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 2: The modern HRM environment

Here we will analyse the factors surrounding the present HRM environment. We will do this by considering a number of factors including the following:

• Globalisation.
• Recent public sector developments.
• The Labour market.
• Vocation training and education.

By the conclusion of this module you will have acquired a sound knowledge of the underlying background of HRM and its place in the World today.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 3: The contract of employment

This unit considers the role and importance of the contract of employment. The contract of employment is something which is frequently overlooked in HRM courses. In this module learners will examine a number of important areas including:

• The nature of the contract of employment.
• The importance of establishing the status of the worker.
• The various criteria used in order to determine this question.
• The influence of European law upon this area.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 4: Contents of the contract of employment

This unit considers the contents of the contract and the relative importance of different terms. Having established the importance of contracts of employment, the student will explore the following points in this module:

• Mutual duties of employer and employee.
• Distinctions between different contractual terms.
• The concept of vicarious liability.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 5: Termination of the contract of employment

In this unit you will be exploring various routes by which the contract of employment can come be terminated. In this module we explore dismissal and unfair dismissal. In addition the module explores the following:

• The basic considerations affecting redundancy.
• The concept of frustration.
• The common law view of dismissal.

You will gain knowledge of reasoning behind dismissals as well as the process.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 6: Discrimination in Employment

This unit explores the issue of discrimination in Employment. Not only the traditional areas of discrimination such as racial and sexual discrimination, but also considers forms of discrimination that are more recent developments including:

• Disability Discrimination.
• Discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation.

The entire area is placed within the context of European and domestic law.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 7: Trade Union and Industrial Conflict

As you progress through this unit you will explore the role and function of Trade Unions and Industrial Conflict and its implications for Human Resources. In particular we will examine the following:

• What exactly do we mean by the term “trade union”?
• How have these bodies developed throughout the course of history.
• The legal status afforded to trade unions.
• An outline of the area of industrial conflict.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 8: Motivational techniques

Here you will gain an understanding of motivational techniques that can be used for success in Human Resources. The focus of the module is on behavioural scientific techniques. In this module we will explore the following:

• What do we mean when we use the term “motivation”?
• A consideration of some of the barriers to motivation.
• An analysis of the different “schools” of motivation i.e. content and process.
• A detailed look at the work of leading theorists in this area.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 9: Key human resource processes

This unit explores key human resource areas that are among the main processes of HR. Many of these processes in turn are our daily “bread and butter” of the HRM specialist and they include:

• Recruitment and selection.
• Learning organisations.
• Performance management.
• Appraisal.

Level 3 Human Resources Diploma Unit 10: Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics

Your final unit sums up everything covered in this course and reviews two relatively new concepts to Human Resources. In this module we will consider the potential responses by the HRM specialist to concerns such as environmental awareness and the pressures of national and international governments that may be applied that will affect the HR specialist.