Diploma in Labour Law

Duration of Programme

Delivery Type

2 Years

Full-time / Part-Time (Block Release) / Online Learning.

INTRODUCTION

Diploma in Labour Law is an NCQF level 6 programme accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority.

RATIONALE

Diploma in Labour Law aims at cultivating diverse skills and knowledge that will enable the learner to be able to address labour related issues such as negotiations, arbitration, and mediation in the workplace.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

This programme is designed for students who wish to pursue a career as:

  • Mediators
  • Arbitrators
  • Negotiators
  • Union Officials
  • HR Personnel
  • Research in Industrial Relations

EXIT OUTCOMES

A participant of this programme will able to:

To equip working professionals in the Labour Law field with the knowledge and capacities required to act as dispute resolution practitioners, including Arbitrators, Mediators and Conciliators. It will also be invaluable to trade Union and Employers representatives in enabling them to participate more effectively in labour dispute resolution processes.
To equip students with theoretical and professional knowledge and skills and to prepare them for specialized labour law practice, further study or application of labour law knowledge and skill.
To provide suitably qualified trainees having initiative, responsibility and the requisite ethical standards to participate in promoting the attainment of fair labour practices and the development of just labour relations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for admission to the programme, a candidate shall;

Direct Entry

  • Be in possession of BGCSE OR IGCSE OR HIGCSE or equivalent, including a credit in English language. (A minimum of 30 points from your best 6 subjects). OR
  • NCQF Level, Certificate V in Law or related area from any recognized institution obtained with a minimum classification of a credit, or an equivalent qualification;

 

Mature Entry

For mature age entry, an admissions panel will consider an application to purse the qualification. In the determination of the application, the panel shall take into account all qualifications, the age of the applicant and the motivation by the candidate for applying for the qualification. This may also include recognition of prior learning, in which work experience plays an important role.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The table below presents the programme structure for the Diploma in Labour Law.

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

 
CODE MODULE
COM101 Communication & Study Skills
ICT101 Information Technology
LAB101 Introduction to Law
LAB102 Legal Research Skills
LAB103 Constitutional Law
 
 
CODE MODULE
LAB104 Employment Law 1
LAB105 Labour Law 1
LAB106 Introduction to Labour Social Security Law
LAB107 Law of Obligations 1
 

Year 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

 
CODE MODULE
LAB201 Labour II
LAB202 Employment Law II
LAB203 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LAB204 Labour Practice and the Courts
LAB205 Law Obligations II
 
 
CODE MODULE
LAB206 Internship
LAB207 Administrative Law
LAB208 Occupational Health & Safety
LAB209 Introduction to International Labour Law
LAB210 Research Essay