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Labour Relations 1 HRMG 3205

Human Resource Management Course

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International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

A necessary skill set in today's world - designed for those involved in, or associated with labour relations as management or union. Covers the collective bargaining process and day-to-day contract administration. Related laws, typical contract clauses, grievance procedures, responsibilities of the supervisor and the shop steward, and current activities in the labour relations field. Students will learn to approach their responsibilities for matters covered by collective agreements with more confidence and expertise. This course may be eligible for students to receive funding through the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant at www.bcit.ca/financial-aid/strongerbc-future-skills-grant. Students register themselves into the course, then apply for the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant to cover payment, if eligible.

Prerequisite(s)

  • No prerequisites are required for this course.

Credits

3.0

Domestic fees

$537.32 - $538.18 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Winter 2024

Below are five offerings of HRMG 3205 for the Winter 2024 term.

CRN 11626

Duration

Sat Jan 06 - Sat Feb 10 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 11626
  • Domestic fees $538.18
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 06 - Feb 10 Sat 09:00 - 16:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 481
Instructor

William Mathieson

Course outline

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Credits

3

Domestic fees

$538.18

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes.
Status

CRN 11627

Duration

Sat Feb 17 - Sat Mar 23 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 11627
  • Domestic fees $538.18
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Feb 17 - Mar 23 Sat 09:00 - 16:00 Downtown DTC Rm. 481
Instructor

William Mathieson

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$538.18

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Due to the intensive and interactive nature of this course students are required to attend all classes.
Status

CRN 79119

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 79119
  • Domestic fees $537.32
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Mar 23 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Barbara Sharp

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$537.32

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 89814

Duration

Wed Jan 03 - Sat Mar 23 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 89814
  • Domestic fees $537.32
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 03 - Mar 23 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

David Berrington

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$537.32

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  3. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  4. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtm
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 91852

Duration

Tue Jan 09 - Sat Mar 30 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 91852
  • Domestic fees $537.32
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jan 09 - Mar 30 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Marlize van Jaarsveld

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

3

Domestic fees

$537.32

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  3. Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtm
Status

Full

This course offering is full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

  • Recognize the differences between the unionized and nonunion workplaces and the different relationship management strategies that are appropriate to each.
  • Discuss the origins of unionization and the implications unionization has on workplace culture, processes, and roles for employees, unions, and employers.
  • Outline the rights, duties, and obligations employers and unions have under the Labour Relations Code.
  • Review the preparatory and execution elements of collective bargaining and of processes to break impasse such as strikes, lockouts, mediation, and interest arbitration.
  • Explain the primary functions and principles of collective agreements and contract administration.
  • Discuss the grievance procedure and process.
  • Recognize the principles of progressive discipline and the determination of appropriate discipline.
  • Describe the grievance arbitration process, including the preparatory and execution elements.
  • Provide examples of when union-management collaboration is appropriate and discuss how such collaboration can best be achieved.
  • Recognize the relationship management features of labour relations and the context in which they are exercised.

Effective as of Winter 2006

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Labour Relations 1 (HRMG 3205) is offered as a part of the following programs:

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    Diploma Part-time
  3. Business Administration (Management Option)
    Diploma Part-time
  4. Business Management (Advanced Placement – Degree/Diploma entry)
    Diploma Full-time
  5. Business Management
    Diploma Full-time
  6. Business Operations Management
    Diploma Full-time
  7. Fire Executive Management
    BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
  8. Human Resource Management
    Associate Certificate Part-time
  9. Human Resource Management
    Certificate Part-time
  10. Human Resources
    Statement of Completion Part-time
  11. Leadership
    Associate Certificate Part-time

School of Energy

  1. Manufacturing
    Bachelor of Technology Part-time

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