NOCN
    Level 3
    QN: 600/7719/0
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    NOCN Level 3 Diploma for Trade Union Representatives - Employment Law

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 504 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Syllabus Units
    11 Units
    Guided Hours
    504 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Communication and Study Skills for Trade Union Representatives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make effective use of trade union materials.
    • Be able to make and take notes for specific trade union purposes.
    • Be able to write effectively for specific trade union purposes.
    • Be able to give a presentation to a group.
    • Be able to work collaboratively in a trade union activity.
    • Be able to engage in constructive discussion on a trade union related topic.
    2

    Communication and Study Skills for Trade Union Representatives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to make effective use of written trade union materials.
    • Be able to make and take notes for specific trade union purposes.
    • Be able to write effectively for specific trade union purposes.
    • Be able to give a presentation to a group.
    • Be able to work collaboratively in a trade union related activity.
    • Be able to engage in constructive discussion on a trade union related topic.
    3

    Employment Law and the Individual for Trade Union Representatives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the principles relating to contracts of employment.
    • Understand the application of the law relating to termination of employment.
    • Understand the key legal aspects of discrimination in employment.
    • Understand specific legislation affecting employment rights and trade unions.
    4

    Information Communication Technology for Trade Union Representatives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use a computer for trade union activity.
    • Be able to use word processing software to create trade union documents.
    • Be able to enter and manipulate trade union information in a database.
    • Be able to use spreadsheets to perform calculations and present information.
    • Be able to analyse ICT development needs and plan to meet those needs.
    5

    Legal Skills for Trade Union Representatives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the impact of case law on workplace issues.
    • Know how to locate and use written legal resources.
    • Understand how union representatives might use the law in negotiating.
    • Understand the preparation necessary to take a case to Employment Tribunal.
    6

    Research Project for Trade Union Representatives

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to decide on a trade union research project.
    • Understand different research methods.
    • Be able to plan a trade union research project.
    • Be able to carry out a trade union research project.
    • Be able to report on a trade union research project.
    • Be able to evaluate own learning and performance in preparing, planning and delivering a research project.
    7

    Trade Union and Collective Rights

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key aspects of the law concerning trade union organisation and administration.
    • Understand the law on recognition rights for trade unions.
    • Understand the law on consultation and information rights for trade unions and trade union representatives and members.
    • Understand the law on trade unions and industrial action.
    • Be able to produce guidelines for trade union bodies on Collective Rights.
    8

    Trade Unions and the Changing Nature of Law

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the origins and development of employment law and the role of trade unions.
    • Understand how the legal system is structured.
    • Understand how employment law operates in practice.
    • Understand how law is made and developed.

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/7719/0
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    NOCN
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2013