NOCN
Level 2
QN: 600/7710/4
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NOCN Level 2 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: 321 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
321 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applying Health and Safety Legislation in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the background and origins of specific health and safety legislation affecting the workplace.
- Know the main legal requirements of specific health and safety regulations.
- Understand how specific health and safety regulations can be used to improve health and safety standards at work.
2
Communication Skills for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to source, read and respond to written trade union materials.
- Be able to use written skills for different trade union purposes.
- Be able to take part in trade union discussions on a one to one and group basis.
- Be able to make a presentation.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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
6
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.
7
Online Learning for Trade Union Education
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits of online learning for trade unionists.
- Be able to manage own online trade union learning.
- Understand the requirements necessary for successful online learning.
- Understand the collaborative approach to trade union education online learning.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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)
- 600/7710/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Apr 2013