Overview

Course Objectives

This course will enable students to develop a general understanding of the employment relations environment, including theoretical and practical knowledge regarding:

• The people and institutions in employment relations (employees, employers, employer associations, unions, government organisations and other bodies)
• The processes used by those participants in negotiating and reaching decisions and the outcomes that arise
• The contribution of Employment Relations to organisations and society as a whole
• The political, economic and social context in which ER is practised

Eligibility

Academic

Applicants require an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).

Professional Work Experience
Applicants who do not have an academic qualification but who have at least five years relevant work experience may gain entry to the Masters program by first completing the Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale). Applicants may be advised to complete tertiary preparation.
 

How to Apply

This course is restricted. Students are required to apply and be approved by Griffith University before they can enrol in units through OUA.

Applications for the Employment Relations courses are due by Friday two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.

Please complete the application form below.

1. Read information requirements

   • Select to apply for one or more courses listed on the application form, taking note of the eligibility criteria for each course. If you want to apply for a (restricted) course with a different university, you'll need to submit a separate application from the relevant course page.

   • Read all parts of the application form in advance:

     Receive a faster response by ensuring you have all the required information ready before you start. If you have a web account, sign in first to pre-fill personal details we already have for you on record.

     If you do not have a web account, you'll need to register one within the application form. Once you've registered an account, you'll then be signed in. From here you can choose to complete your application and submit it, or save and return to it later.

     Completing this application should take 15 to 20 minutes.

   • Need help completing your application? Contact us:

     If in doubt about any of the information required to support your application, the more information you can provide the better. If you have any academic queries including how to request credit transfer, contact Griffith University directly. For all other enquiries, contact us.

   • Next steps:

     After submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email containing a copy of your application for your records.

     Your application will be assessed within 2-4 weeks, and if further information is required, we will contact you. Once your application has been assessed, we will be in touch via email to notify you of the outcome. At the latest this will be one week after the closing date for applications.

     If, after submitting your application, you wish to change your preferences or submit an additional document, please email apply@open.edu.au. Include your full name as it appeared on the application.

2. Prepare supporting documents

   • Check that you have all the required documents, according to individual course requirements and your personal circumstances, specifically:

     1. Your curriculum vitae - required for entry into postgraduate courses only.
     2. Certified copies of academic transcripts - required in most cases but check course eligibility rules.
     3. A letter of recommendation from your employer on company letterhead - recommended for entry using work experience.
     4. Certified legal documentation - if you have changed your name e.g. a marriage certificate, deed poll name change certificate.
     5. Certified legal documentation - if you need to correct an error in your date of birth e.g. a birth certificate.
     6. English language test results - if your courses were not predominantly in English e.g. IELTS or equivalent test results.
     7. Official translations of any documents not in English.

     A "certified" copy is a copy bearing the recognised mark of a Justice of the Peace, Commission of Oaths or declarations, Public Notary or a Solicitor.

   • Create an electronic copy of your attachments:

     For each certified document, scan and save it on your computer. Save your curriculum vitae to your computer, then get ready to upload all documents in the form.

   • Do not send original documents as they will not be returned.

1. After submitting your online application, you'll need to post the actual, certified copies of official documents included in your application to:

   Off Campus and Assignment Handling Services
   LO8, Room 1.68
   Griffith University - Logan Campus
   University Drive
   Meadowbrook QLD 4131

   These are required for assessing your application, and for graduation purposes. Do not fax or email these documents.

2. Do not send OUA the actual certified or original documents as they will not be returned.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations students must complete four units.

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit

The Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations will articulate into the Master of Employment Relations. Students will be awarded credit towards the Masters course.

Credit may be awarded for study undertaken at another tertiary institution and students are encouraged to contact the Course Convenor for further information.

Registering in this Course

OUA students should notify Griffith University of their intention to graduate with the award of Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations in the final year of their studies. Please complete the Graduation Form and send it with the graduation fee to:

Off Campus and Assignment Handling Services
Griffith University
Room 1.68
Academic 2 (L08)
Logan campus
University Drive
Meadowbrook QLD 4131

Recommended Study Pattern

Students are strongly urged to enrol in IRL100 Australian Employment Relations in their first Session. Students commencing in Session 2 should contact the Course Director for advice.

Students should complete IRL170 Employment Relations Strategies in their last Session.

Related Courses

This course sits within a group of courses, giving you the flexibility to study towards different levels of qualification. The courses are listed from the highest to the lowest qualification.

• Master of Employment Relations
• Graduate Certificate in Employment Relations

Course Structure