CERTIFICATE IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
The One Year Certificate in Industrial Relations is aimed at those who may not want to pursue the longer three year Associate Degree Programme but still want to attain a certain level of competence in Industrial Relations. This programme will focus more on the practical courses of Industrial Relations.
This One Year Certificate is designed primarily for officials and leaders of trade unions and those who in the shortest time possible wish to acquire the skills necessary for running a union. At the same time too, should they wish to move forward to the Associate of Arts Degree, they would be able to use the credits acquired here towards the Associate Degree. This will also enhance employment opportunities and promotion.
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| LBS 100 Introduction to Industrial Relations |
3 |
| LBS 200 Fundamental Principles of Labour Law |
3 |
| LBS 210 Grievance Handling and Arbitration |
3 |
| Semester 2 |
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| COM 101 Fundamentals of Communications |
3 |
| LBS 120 History of Caribbean Labour |
3 |
| LBS 240 Collective Bargaining |
3 |
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| Total Credits Required |
18 |
TEN WEEK FULL-TIME PROGRAMME IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
This programme gives a broad introduction to Industrial Relations to members of Trade Unions and Associations. Students will be assessed during and at the end of the programme. Successful completion can be used as entrance qualification for the Certificate or Diploma Programmes in Industrial Relations. However, this programme does not meet the requirements into the Associate Degree. Topics addressed include:
- Principles of Management
- Introduction to Industrial Relations
- Topics in Labour Economics
- History of the Trade Union Movement
- Principles of Collective Bargaining
- Grievance Handling
- Introduction to Co-operatives
- Basic Principles of Communication
- Principles of Accounting & Business Mathematics
- Introduction to Labour Legislation
TUITION FEES
Full payment of fees is required when registering for classes. Cipriani College is now a participant in GATE - Government’s Assistance for Tuition Expenses. The tuition fees listed below apply only to non-nationals. Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago are eligible for free tertiary education. The Board of Governors reserves the right to change tuition and fee charges when necessary without notice. Fees and tuition are not transferable.
Programme of Study ($)
Certificate in Industrial Relations- $1,500.00
Ten Week Programme - $1,000.00
Programme Fees (per year) - $100.00
Application Fees - $100.00
Student Guild Fee (Compulsory Fee Payment) - $60.00
Re-entry fee - $25.00
Note:
Late Registration Fee: All students registering for programmes after the published date for regular registration shall pay a non-refundable fee of $300.00
Library Caution Fee: Refundable fee of $200.00
Lab Fee: $120.00
Graduation Fee: $500 ($200 Refund upon return of gown and mortarboard in acceptable condition)
Transcript Fee: A fee of $25.00 will be charged for a student transcript
Grade Appeal: $50.00
Replacement Fee:
- Receipt - $10.00
- ID Card - $40.00
- Certificates - $50.00