Overview
The aim of this Graduate Certificate is to produce highly skilled professionals, knowledgeable in the field of industrial relations/employment relations and capable of performing in managerial and specialist roles within the private, public, not-for-profit or trade union sectors. Graduates will have a strong theoretical grounding in contemporary employment relations theories and issues, legislative frameworks, practical principles and processes. They will apply analytical and evaluative skills to inform decision making and resolve problems and will utilise effective communication strategies to disseminate information, manage stakeholders, deliver advocacy, mitigate risk and resolve conflict.
Admission and Credit
Admission
Entry Requirement
Language requirements
Standard
Structure
Essential set32 Credit Points
Enrolment Pattern
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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Use theories and practice to evaluate the Australian industrial relations system and analyse its contribution to broader national economic and social goals
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Research, analyse and evaluate how the needs or goals of employers, workers and government can be balanced in workplace relations policy
3.
Interpret, evaluate and ethically apply knowledge of the legal or policy context within which industrial relations operates to resolve workplace related issues and problems
4.
Gather, interpret, synthesise and communicate information on employment related legislation, policy, practices, risk or issues to a range of stakeholders and audiences using a variety of mediums
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Review, evaluate and employ negotiation, conflict resolution and advocacy skills relevant to the practice and management of grievance handling and dispute resolution with responsibility and accountability
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Utilise research and analytical skills together with effective people centred negotiation techniques to support data driven, humane and ethical decision making and issue resolution