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:
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 |
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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 |
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LAB206 | Internship |
LAB207 | Administrative Law |
LAB208 | Occupational Health & Safety |
LAB209 | Introduction to International Labour Law |
LAB210 | Research Essay |