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BSBWRK405A
Promote union values, principles and policies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals who have knowledge of unionism and industrial relations, and a commitment to advancing social justice principles. They provide leadership and guidance to workers and union members.

This unit addresses the need for unionists to demonstrate integrity in their role. It requires recognition of the history and the political, social and economic importance of the wider trade union, political and social justice movements.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to demonstrate the values of the union and social justice movements.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

demonstrated evidence of how the values of the union movement are applied in daily or regular work practices

knowledge of own union: its history, vision and policies, its coverage of workers and its structure and processes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace and union documents

examples from work with union members

support from union officials.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

demonstration of techniques

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

observation of performance in role plays

observation of presentations

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of social justice, the history of the union movement and the workings of the Australian political system

review of documentation promoting membership participation in a collective agenda in the workplace and the community

evaluation of links made with relevant social and political coalitions.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other workplace relations units.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to persuasively explain the importance of social justice and the benefits offered through the union movement

literacy skills to read and understand a range of union literature

organising skills to see that social justice issues are integrated across all areas of work.

Required knowledge

basic power relations in society including economic, social, gender, racial and political

own union: its history, vision and policies, its coverage of workers and its structure and processes

relevant political system, including the basic structure of government and how legislation is developed, and the main political parties and their platforms

structure of the union movement including national and international union organisations, and regional and state/territory trades and labour councils.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Values and principles of unionism may include:

collectivism

cooperation

democracy

egalitarianism

equality

fairness

internationalism

justice for working people

respect for diversity

right for all people to have a voice in society

solidarity

position that power imbalance in society can only be effectively changed through collective action

Context might include:

economic, social and political environment

employer organisations and professional bodies

gender and racial divisions in society

legal entities

national and international peak councils

other affiliated unions

political parties

power relationships in society

regional and state/territory trades and labour councils

relevant networks and committees

Organising principles might include:

campaigning around issues and collective bargaining

developing networks

growth

leadership development

member activism and involvement

recognising strength comes from active participation of members who own the union

Social justice might include:

democracy

equity

fairness

human rights

inclusively

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Display conduct which demonstrates an awareness of the values and principles of unionism 
Ensure a sound knowledge of the structure and processes of the union, and the union context and its history is evidenced in work 
Ensure a sound knowledge of organising principles, strategies and behaviours is evidenced in work 
Ensure decision making processes are democratic and accountable and can be readily explained to other union members 
Clearly communicate the rights, responsibilities and benefits of union membership 
Ensure an awareness of the historical, social, political and economic importance of the union movement is evidenced in work 
Integrate social justice issues into work practices 
Utilise opportunities to explain and promote the values and principles of the union movement effectively and appropriately 
Make links between wages and conditions and social justice and collective power 
Make links with relevant social and political coalitions 
Motivate people to act collectively and encourage participation in union activities, and policy and decision making forums 
Promote membership participation in a collective agenda in the workplace and the community 
Ensure behaviour in others that is contradictory to furthering the principles and values of collectivism is challenged appropriately 
Actively communicate the perspectives and opinions of union members within the union as appropriate 
Develop own commitment 

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