NOCN
Level 1
QN: 601/3461/6
Curriculum Active
NOCN Level 1 Award for Trade Union Representatives
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 594 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
594 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building Confidence for Trade Unionists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how building confidence can change union members’ lives.
- Understand how confidence can be damaged by stereotyping in the workplace.
- Understand how to bring about change in the workplace.
2
Communication Skills for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to source, read and respond to written materials on specific trade union issues.
- Be able to use written skills for different purposes as a trade union representative.
- Be able to take part in discussions on a one to one and group basis on a trade union topic.
- Be able to make a presentation on a trade union issue.
3
Domestic Violence and the Trade Union Context
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why domestic violence is a trade union issue.
- Know how to support members experiencing domestic violence.
- Be able to identify trade union action on domestic violence.
4
Employment Rights Awareness for Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know basic employment rights.
- Understand the role of unions and union representatives in the workplace.
- Understand ways of taking up employment rights issues.
5
Equal Rights at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the legal provisions for equal rights at work.
- Be able to relate equal rights provisions to the experience of members at work.
- Know actions that unions can take to promote equal rights at work.
6
Handling Change at Work
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand changes affecting the workplace.
- Know how to identify appropriate legislation, policies and information related to change at work.
- Be able to identify problems and opportunities for trade unions during change at work.
7
Handling Members’ Problems
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand problems which affect members in the workplace.
- Understand information relevant to a specific problem affecting members.
- Be able to produce a plan on how to take up a specific problem affecting members.
- Be able to communicate with reference to a specific problem affecting members.
8
Introduction to Pensions for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know why pensions are important.
- Know own pension scheme.
- Understand own pension benefits.
- Be able to identify improvements to own pension scheme.
9
Introduction to Pensions Provision for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of pensions.
- Understand the various types of pensions.
- Be able to investigate details of pension’s provision.
- Be able to identify improvements to own pension schemes.
10
Learning Digital with the TUC
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create an online profile
- Be able to participate in online course group discussions
- Be able to use online learning tools
- Be able to use social media tools
- Understand the benefits of digital learning for trade unionists
11
Learning Online with the TUC
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create an online profile.
- Be able to participate in online course group discussions.
- Be able to use online learning tools.
- Be able to use social media tools.
- Understand the benefits of online learning for trade unionists.
12
Presenting Trade Union Information to Members Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create and edit a multi-slide presentation on a trade union topic.
- Be able to use graphical content on an electronic slide.
- Be able to make a presentation using electronic visual aids.
13
Recognising and Tackling Discrimination for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how discrimination occurs.
- Understand legislative sources and polices for tackling discrimination.
- Understand ways of tackling discrimination and promoting equality.
14
Reflecting on Learning and Experience in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of prior experience and learning.
- Understand own learning processes and the current learning environment.
- Be able to reflect on progress as a learner.
- Know how the current learning programme will impact on own role(s) at work.
15
Trade Union Organising in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand reasons for changes in union membership.
- Understand current union organising practice.
- Understand good practice around organising.
16
Trade Union Partnership Agreements
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the features of a Trade Union Partnership Agreement.
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties to a Trade Union Partnership Agreement.
- Understand the skills required to ensure effective implementation of a Trade Union Partnership Agreement.
- Understand the process of solving problems through the Trade Union Partnership approach.
17
Understanding Environmental Issues in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand environmental changes affecting the workplace.
- Be able to identify key information appropriate to environmental changes at work.
- Be able to identify environmental issues for trade union action.
18
Union Representatives - Induction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate skills of co-operative and collective working.
- Be able to find trade union and other related information.
- Know the key functions of a trade union in the workplace.
- Be able to create own union contacts list.
- Know how trade union documents guide union representatives.
- Know how to organise trade union information in an appropriate way.
19
Using Electronic Databases for Trade Union Activities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to create a database for a trade union task.
- Be able to use a database for trade union tasks.
- Understand protocols for database usage.
20
Using ICT for Trade Unionists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to operate a computer.
- Be able to organise, store and retrieve trade union information.
- Know safety and security practices.
- Know the components of a PC.
21
Using the Internet and Email for Trade Unionists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to access information on the internet relevant to trade union activity.
- Be able to send and receive emails.
- Understand internet safety and security issues.
22
Using Word Processing for Trade Unionists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use word processing functions.
- Be able to add text and graphics from different sources.
- Be able to produce trade union documents.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3461/6
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014