NOCN
Level 2
QN: 603/6149/9
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in Union Development
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 747 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
747 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building Stronger Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how the organising approach is applied within the workplace
- Be able to relate the organising approach to union principles
- Understand the relevance of education in an organising context
2
Campaigning for Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop a campaign plan
- Know how to undertake a union organising campaign
- Understand the use of evaluation in union organising campaigns
3
Developing the Organising Team in Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the value of developing workplace activism for trade unions
- Understand the mutual and collective nature of education to organising
- Understand methods and techniques for embedding the educational role in workplace organising
- Understand the outcomes of educating and organising
4
Essential Skills for Organisers in Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins and purposes of the organising approach
- Understand key concepts associated with the organising approach
- Understand the significance of different communication techniques for successful organising
- Be able to apply project management tools for the management of projects
5
Handling Change in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the causes of change affecting the workplace
- Know how to identify appropriate legislation, policies and information related to a specific change at work issue
- Be able to identify problems and opportunities for trade unions during change at work
6
Improving Communication Skills for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to source, read and respond to written,or digital materials on specific trade union issues
- Be able to use written or digital 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 using appropriate digital or written resources
7
Improving Confidence for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how building confidence can help deliver effective trade union support in the workplace
- Understand how confidence can be damaged by stereotyping and how this impacts on the role of the union representative
- Understand how improved confidence and awareness can help the union representative to bring about change in the workplace
8
Improving Equality in the Workplace for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how direct and indirect discrimination and inequality of opportunity occurs in the workplace
- Understand legislative sources and polices for promoting equality
- Understand ways of tackling discrimination and promoting equality
9
Improving Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand a wide range of health and wellbeing issues in the workplace and the impact on members
- Understand the trade union approach to health and wellbeing at work and how this may differ to the employer’s approach
- Be able to plan effective action on health and wellbeing arrangements in his/her workplace
10
Improving the Knowledge of Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the trade union approach to new issues, legislation or procedures in the workplace
- Know how to use a range of sources of information effectively
- Understand the application of information
11
Improving the Skills of Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop a detailed trade union response to supporting new issues
- Be able to find specific information on a new trade union issue
- Be able to present detailed information on a new topic
- Know how to identify specific trade union issues in the workplace
- Know how to address specific issues relating to a new trade union issue in the workplace
- Be able to work collectively
- Be able to report back on a new issue
- Know how to negotiate in the workplace
12
Project Management for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to draft a project outline relevant to a union organisation or workplace setting
- Be able to prepare a schedule and budget for a trade union project
- Be able to apply tools and techniques for the effective management of a project
- Be able to identify potential issues and solutions
- Be able to evaluate a trade union project
- Be able to devise appropriate strategies for dissemination of a trade union project
13
Recognising How Your Union Works
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how trade union democracy operates within the workplace
- Know the structure of your union nationally, locally and in the workplace
- Understand how to improve union branch attendance or increase activity in the workplace
- Know how to identify elements of a union’s regional and national democracy
14
Research for Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use mapping to establish workplace profiles
- Be able to recognise the significance of identifying and using workplace issues to establish organising activity
- Understand the value of research to campaign planning
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/6149/9
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2020