Diploma in Employment Law

Who is the course for?

Employment law is an area of specialism for trade unions, one where our experience, expertise and access is unique and vital.

The course is designed for experienced trade union representatives – the key link between the workplace and the wider union. It supports the development and practice of employment law, and develops the values and skills needed for higher level study and activism.

This TUC diploma course is part of a suite of courses which also includes the diploma in occupational health and safety and the diploma in contemporary trade unionism.

Union representatives who wish to take this course should have:

  • previously attended the union reps Stage 1 and Stepping Up – the advanced course for union representatives courses; or
  • obtained 30 OCN credits, with a minimum of 18 credits at level 2; or
  • obtained a suitable equivalent to the two categories above, through their own union’s courses or from elsewhere.