IR101 - A Comprehensive 12 Module Program - Industrial Relations in Australia

• The online modules offered for the full comprehensive IR101 Program are:

  • Module 1 – The history and context of Industrial Relations in Australia This covers the political history and legal development of industrial relations with a particular focus on the current system.  It puts Industrial Relations in context and provides an essential insight into the relationships and motivations of Industrial Relations stakeholders in Australia.
  • Module 2 – Analysing and interpreting Awards and Agreements. This will involve developing practical skills around interpreting awards and agreements and understanding how tribunals will interpret disputes. Also provides an overview of some relevant and current Case law.
  • Module 3 – Performance Management and Terminations (including abandonment of employment and redundancy). This module covers managing performance and terminations.   The principles and application of natural justice and procedural fairness are also learned.
  • Module 4 – Agreement Making. Includes the latest changes to help you understand the legal requirements, the different agreements, good faith bargaining (including dealing with employee and union claims), scope orders, what forms to use, FWC processes. What forms to use for lodgement. Types of Agreements. Discussion and strategy work on what best might suit your organisation. Developing a log of claims and Protected Application Ballot Orders.
  • Module 5 – Dispute Resolution and Negotiation Skills. Comparison of different types of clauses and their pros and cons. Understanding the model clause and its requirements. Understanding the motives and reasons for disputes and how they might be resolved. Understanding legal options to address disputes. General protections disputes. Negotiation skills – types of styles, when and how to employ them. Planning for negotiation exercises.
  • Module 6 – Workplace Investigations. Effectively manage bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints.  Learn how to conduct Workplace Investigations into allegations of: misconduct, workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination.   Learn how to take witness statements.   Learn essential elements such as investigation techniques, the principles of Natural Justice, applying Procedural Fairness, pitfalls to avoid, tips for ensuring your processes are well documented and defensible, assessing witness credibility,  determining your findings, weighing and considering evidence and making recommendations.
  • Module 7 – Contracts of Employment and Safety (an Industrial Relations Overview). What should you include? Examines current case law over employment contracts and things like restraint of trade, intellectual property, confidentiality, casuals and independent contractors. What is prohibited in an employment contract and limitations on fixed term contracts.  The Safety overview covers Workers compensation, OHS and rehabilitation. It examines Employer and employee obligation and looks at changes to case law and harmonisation of the different systems from an IR perspective.
  • Module 8 – Employee Engagement and Industrial Action. Essential in any IR Strategy, learn when to employ it, methods of consultation, setting up committees, focus groups and direct engagement. New rules around Protected Action Ballots. Types of communication, strategies and essential workplace tools.  Legal obligations and responses to unprotected industrial action. Industrial Torts. Secondary boycotts – what are they and how do they work?
  • Module 9 – Conciliation and Advocacy. An overview of how to behave in a tribunal. Who’s who in the Fair Work Commission. Preparing a case and evidence such as witness statements and statutory declarations.
  • Module 10 – Right of Entry including Safety Rights of Entry. Learn all about Right of Entry under the Fair Work Act and how it interacts with Safety Right of Entry.  We will show you what is required, what can be done upon entry, where they can go and what they can do.  Understand the form of an Entry Notice and its requirements in order to be valid. Also learn how to check Entry Permits.  Give yourself the confidence to handle these situations.
  • Module 11 – Advanced Advocacy – Running a Hearing in the FWC. Preparing your case, preparing submissions, preparing witness statements, important relevant case law for hearings, Cross examination and re-examination skills, protocols, raising objections, presenting evidence and closing submissions.
  • Module 12 – Strategic IR. Understanding Commercial objectives and ensuring your IR Strategy will give your business a competitive edge as well as supporting those Commercial objectives. In this very practical module you will analyse business requirements and write Industrial Relations Strategies including one for your own business.

Includes all 12 Modules at a discounted upfront price saving you a total of $660 including GST.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need any pre-requisite training or courses to do IR101?

• No, anyone who is new to Industrial Relations or would like to strengthen their Industrial relations knowledge can do our courses.

How is the course delivered?

• This is an online course that is also compatible with your tablet or iPad.
• The course delivery is a virtual lecture, with slides and a voice over guiding you through the content. It incorporates theory, practical exercises and role plays through a range of visual and audio methods.

• You will be provided with all course materials e.g. handouts, videos, links etc.
• You will also receive practical tools to enhance your IR practice by way of forms, guides, precedents and letters.

Will I be assessed during this course?

• Yes, there are assessments for each module

How up to date and relevant is the course content?

• The content is up to date and relevant, our team are continuously updating the content of each module as the legislation changes.  Combining over 30 years practical experience in Industrial Relations, knowledge of the law with commercial strategy and acumen is not something you can find in Google or a manual.

• This course gives you the benefit of wisdom gained through hindsight and experience on how to deal with complex Industrial Relations matters in a clever and strategic way. Once you have gone through each module you will be able to immediately apply the knowledge and strategies into your workplace.

 How quickly can I apply what I learn?

• Immediately! The skills you learn in our program can be readily applied in the workplace.

How long does each Module take to complete?

• Each module can take from 2 – 5 hours depending on the subject and on how fast you go through the content.

How long do I have to complete each Module?

• You have 3 weeks to complete each Module.

How long do I have to complete the entire course?

• You have 12 months from the start of your first module to complete the course but if you focus full time you can complete it in close to one week full time).

How much does it cost?

• You have 2 options:

Option 1: Pay as you go

• $350 plus GST per module, plus (Totals $4200 plus GST)

Options 2: Pay up front

• $3,600 plus GST  for ALL 12 modules (You save $600 plus GST by paying for the whole program upfront!!)