Course Brief

The aim of this unit is to develop students’ understanding of the extent to which employee relationships impact on stakeholders who are internal and external to an organisation. Students will also be in a position to judge the possible outcome of employee relationship situations which will support an effective conflict avoidance intervention. Students will develop the skills required to understand the models, practice and process of employee relations in a broad context.


  • This course is offered in 50 contact hours.

Upon successful completion of this unit, learners will be able to:

  • Apply the principles of employee relations in an organisational context.
  • Determine appropriate advice relating to rights, duties and obligations of the employment relationship.
  • Analyse the role of different stakeholders who support positive employment relationships.
  • Evaluate the broader impact of negative and positive employee relationships.