Professional Diploma in Industrial Relations

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Professional Diploma in Industrial Relations

Programme Details

The Diploma in Industrial Relations course is a comprehensive program offered by Malaysian Employers Federation Academy in collaboration with the renowned International Labor Organization (ILO). This course provides a sound foundation in theory, principles and practice for all those whose careers require knowledge and skills in industrial and employment relations. It will enable participants to apply multidisciplinary knowledge to decision-making in the field of industrial and employment relations. Successful candidates will receive DUAL CERTIFICATION upon completion of the course!

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Programme Outline

Program Highlight

Apply theoretical approaches and analyze their application to achieve effective industrial relations strategies
Provide qualification requirements for HR and IR staff
Incorporate tools and methodologies for effective labor-management relations at different levels of the economy
Describe the industrial relations systems with a comparative approach

Who Should Attend

Human Resource Management (Personnel executives, assistance, non-executives and clerical staff)
Personnel assisting with industrial relations (IR) administration
Individuals interested in IR and Labor Laws, pursuing a career in Human Resource Management
Entry Requirements: Minimum SPM/SPVM or Certificate in IR/HRM with 2 years working experience in related field(s)

Program Structure

Module	Dates	Program
Module 1 Introduction to Employment Laws	Sunday	Introduction to Employment Act 1955 Common Law Position of Employer-Employee relations Employment Legislations & Regulations Assignment 1: 10% of Assessment
Module 2 Industrial Relations Act 1967 (Amendments) & Regulations	Sunday	Protection of Rights of Workmen & Employers Reference of Complaint to Industrial Court Managerial Prerogatives Dispute Resolution
Module 3 Trade Union Act & Collective Agreements	Sunday	Trade Union Act 1959 Dynamics of Collective Bargaining Principles of Collective Agreements
Module 4 Grievance Handling, Disciplinary Procedures & Termination of Employment	Sunday	Four-Step Approach to Grievance Handling Constructive Dismissal Types of Employee Misconduct Domestic Inquiry Forms of Termination of Employment Assignment 2: 10% of Assessment
Module 5 International Perspective on Employment/Industrial Relations	Sunday	International Evolvement of IR Functions of ILO Issues on ILO Conventions Exam Revision - All Modules
Final Examination	Sunday	Online Examination: 40% of assessment
IR Project Paper		Research Skills & Dissertation: 40% of assessment

Assessment

Assignments - 20% of Competency

Participants are Required to Research and Develop 2 Assignments to Display Level of Understanding on Specific Modules

Examination - 40% of Competency Assessment

Participants are required to prepare and sit for a comprehensive examination to display level of understanding on the modules

IR Project Paper - 40% of Competency Assessment

Participants are required to research, develop and dissert the IR Project paper topics assigned

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements: Minimum SPM/SPVM or Certificate in IR/HRM with 2 years working experience in related field(s) and competency in Bahasa Malaysia and/or English

Certification & Exemptions

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive:

Professional diploma in Industrial Relations awarded by MEF Academy in collaboration with the International Labor Organization (ILO)
Certified Industrial Relations Practitioner awarded by SPEED, Asia e University, recognizing professional expertise in industrial practices. This dual certification offers participants a robust qualification that is widely recognized in the field of Industrial Relations and Labor Law.