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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Employment Tribunal Skills | |||
Reference | BSM103 | Version | 3 |
Created | February 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To enable the student to obtain deep understanding of procedures, formalities and evidential requirements inherent in an employment tribunal case, and to comprehend the techniques that allow individuals and organisations to effectively manage the tribunal process. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Demonstrate an understanding of employment tribunal practice and procedure. |
2 | Develop a key understanding of effective case management. |
3 | Understand the evidential requirements of an employment law case and how to practically satisfy such requirements. |
4 | Evaluate various negotiation techniques and develop the ability to implement them appropriately in practice. |
Indicative Module Content |
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Employment tribunal practice and procedure; evidential requirements; negotiation, questioning and case development skills. |
Module Delivery |
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This module will be delivered by a mixture of online topic materials, case studies, student discussions, directed reading and independent research. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |   |   |
ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
Component 1 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 30% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | A portfolio assessment consisting of various aspects of taking or defending an employment tribunal claim. It is worth 30% of the module grade | ||||
Component 2 | |||||
Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 70% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
Description: | Written coursework exercise worth 70% of the module grade |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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Explanatory Text | |
The Module is assessed by two components: C1 - Coursework - 30% weighting. C2 - Coursework - 70% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
A | At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
B | At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
C | At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
D | At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component |
E | At least 35% on weighted aggregate |
F | Less than 35% on weighted aggregate |
NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
Module Requirements | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF 11 entry requirement or equivalent. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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1 | CUNNINGHAM, N. and REED, M., 2013. Employment tribunal claims: tactics & precedents. 4th ed. London: Legal Action Group. |
2 | EMIR, A., 2018. Selwyn's law of employment. 20th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press. |
3 | JONES, S. and SLADE, E., 2018. Tolley's employment handbook. 32nd ed. available through LexisLibrary on RGU library database. |