NOCN
Level 3
QN: 601/3467/7
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NOCN Level 3 Diploma in TUC Organising Academy
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 429 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
11 Units
Guided Hours
429 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Building Equality in the Workplace for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the impact of discrimination in the workplace and the union.
- Understand methods and support for building equality in the workplace and the union.
- Be able to plan for building equality in the union and the workplace.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
Information for Recruitment and Retention for Trade Unions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify actual and potential members in the workplace.
- Be able to evaluate policies and practices on trade union workplace recruitment.
- Be able to identify legislation for recruitment and retention.
7
Making Committees Effective for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to participate in the committee.
- Be able to review action plans.
- Be able to produce action plans.
8
Mentoring for Trade Union Representatives
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand own role and responsibilities when mentoring union members.
- Understand ways to identify individual mentoring needs.
- Understand how to review progress through mentoring.
9
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.
10
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.
11
Using the Media
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify effective ways of presenting trade union issues to the media.
- Be able to design and write news releases.
- Be able to develop interview skills.
- Be able to plan to use the media.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3467/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014