Business Law Diploma

Course Code: SAC106
Award Level 4, Similar to - NVQ Level 4

With this Business Law Home Learning Course you will learn many aspects of Law; from how Courtrooms work through to Criminal Offences and even how to make good business contacts. This is a very comprehensive course and is also very enjoyable. You will gain an all-round knowledge of Business Law which can be useful in the workplace, especially if you deal with legal matters in your current or future job role. You could also use this as a way to get started in the legal industry, giving you a detailed insight into how Lawyers and Solicitors operate.

Course Content

Unit 1: The English Legal System

Section One: The Nature of Law

Introduction
Some social functions of law
Criminal and civil law
Common law and equity
Equitable rights
Equitable remedies
Maxims of equity
Common law damages

Section Two: Sources of Law

Legislation
Statutory interpretation
Precedent
European Union law

Section Three: The Courts and Tribunals

Possible classifications
The legal process
Criminal courts
Indictable offences
Summary offences
Offences triable either way
Civil courts
Tribunals
Arbitration
Mediation

Section Four: Legal Personnel and Legal Aid

Magistrates
Juries
Members of tribunals
The solicitor
The barrister
The judges
Legal aid and other sources of legal assistance

Unit 2: Legal Relationships

Section One: Liability for Employees and Agents

The employment relationship
Vicarious liability
The contract of employment
Agency
Types of agent and formation
Responsibilities of the parties
Terminating an agency
The commercial agents regulations

Section Two: Sole Traders and Partnerships

Business organisations introduced
Sole traders
Partnerships
Liability of partners
The partnership agreement
Ending the partnership

Section Three: Forming a Company

Basic principles
Separate legal personality
Company membership and limited liability
Types of company
Forming a company
The constitution: memorandum and articles
The Memorandum of Association
The Articles of Association
Changing the constitution

Section Four: Managing the Company

Capital
Shares
Borrowing
Company management

Unit 3: Business Contracts

Section One: Making a Contract

What is a contract?
Creating the contract
Agreement - offer
Intention to create legal relations
Consideration

Section Two: What Can Go Wrong During the Making of a Contract

What can go wrong in the making of a contract and how it affects the contract
Lack of certainty
Lack of necessary formality
Lack of capacity
Illegal contracts
Misrepresentation

Section Three: Contractual Terms

The contents of a contract
Terms and pre-contractual statements
Contractual terms - express and implied
Conditions, warranties and innominate terms
Terms which exclude or limit liability

Section Four: Discharging a Contract

How contracts come to an end
Discharge by performance
Discharge by agreement
Discharge by breach of contract
Frustration of contracts
Remedies

Unit 4: Non-Contractual Obligations of the Seller/Producer

Section One: The Duty of Care in Negligence

Negligence: an introduction
The duty of care
Special circumstance
Negligent statements and professional negligence

Section Two: Other Aspects of Negligence and Product Liability

Breach of duty
Factors in setting the standard
Proof of breach
Resulting damage
Defences
Remedies
Product liability

Section Three: Other Aspects of Tort Nuisance

The rule in Rylands v Fletcher
Occupier's liability

Section Four: Liability in Respect of Employees

Vicarious liability
Liability for employees only
Within the course of employment
Health and safety at work
Making the system work
Additional questions: guidance
European Community Law

Unit 5

Section One: The Development of the European Community

Introduction and history
The Treaty of Rome
The four main institutions
The Treaty of Maastricht
Terminology

Section Two: The Functions of the Institutions

The role of the institutions
Inter-relationship of the institutions
Recent changes

Section Three: The Sources of European Community Law

Transformation of European Community law into English law
The enacted sources of European
Community law
The general principles of EC law
Modes of interpretation

Section Four: The Integration of European Community Law at a National Level

Supremacy of European Community law
Direct effect
Indirect effect of EC law
State liability for non-compliance with EC law

Section Five: Enforcement of European Community Law at a European Level

Introduction
Control of the institutions
The action for failure to act
The plea of illegality
The action for damages
Control of Member States
The preliminary reference procedure

Course Duration

This home learning course will take approximately 110 hours and there is no time limit for completion.

Assessment

The Business Law course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and there are no time limits on this course.

Qualifications

This Business Law course is fantastic value and provides TWO qualifications in one course! This means that you can obtain:

Qualification 1: Business Law Diploma Business Law Diploma entitling you to use the letters "SAC Dip" after your name.

Qualification 2: NCFE Level 4 Business Law Award This Course leads to an NCFE Level 4 Award Certificate for successful learners. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. You can read more about NCFE and our awarding bodies here:Awards

Course Questions & Answers

Q: What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Q: Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

There is no time limit to complete this Business Law home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

Q: What is included in the cost of my course?

You will receive your official course manuals
A4 folder containing assignments
Unlimited tutor support

Q: Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Q: Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

Q: How do I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in Business Law.