NOCN
Level 1
QN: 600/7707/4
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NOCN Level 1 Certificate for Trade Union Health and Safety Representatives
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 243 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
243 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Health and Safety Awareness for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know hazards and reporting procedures in own workplace.
- Understand the role of the trade union in tackling health and safety risks.
- Know an employer’s health and safety responsibilities.
2
Health and Safety Representatives - Role and Functions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the role and functions of a trade union health and safety representative.
- Know the legal provisions for facilities and time off for trade union health and safety representatives.
- Be able to consult with members on health and safety issues.
- Know the trade union approach to health and safety.
3
Health and Safety Representatives – Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to locate and organise health and safety information in the workplace.
- Know how to work collectively within the union.
- Be able to carry out an interview in a health and safety context.
4
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
5
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.
6
Preventing Accidents and Occupational Ill Health for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify hazards in the workplace.
- Be able to use a systematic approach to tackling hazards in own workplace.
- Know how to contribute to the control of risks in own workplace.
7
Trade Unions Organising for Health and Safety
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand ways in which own trade union organises for health and safety.
- Know ways of keeping union members involved and informed about health and safety matters.
- Know legal responsibilities for health and safety at work.
- Know contents of own workplace health and safety policy.
- Know methods and procedures that help to re
- solve health and safety issues in the workplace.
- Be able to identify education and development programmes for union health and safety representatives.
8
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.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/7707/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2013