This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in unionism and industrial relations and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.
Job Roles
Union Official.
Total number of units = 8 3 core units plus 5 elective units 2 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below. The remaining 3 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below, or any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Core Units Risk Management
Workplace Relations
Group A units Workplace Relations
Group B units Advertising
Compliance
Financial Management
General Administration
Human Resource Management
Information Management
Learning and Development
Management
Occupational Health and Safety
Project Management
Public Relations
Sustainability
Workplace Effectiveness
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Qualification Pathways
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB41807 Certificate IV in Unionism and Industrial Relations or other relevant qualification/s
OR
with vocational experience in unionism but without a formal qualification
Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:
Union Organiser
Workplace Union Representative.
This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
BSB60407 Advanced Diploma of Management.
Not applicable.
Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options. | |
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | conciliating and arbitrating on behalf of union members consulting with stakeholders managing conflict and resolving disputes negotiating solutions for workplace issues presenting information in a range of styles to suit a particular audience questioning, clarifying and evaluating information using advocacy skills to represent workers using persuasive questioning techniques |
Teamwork | applying teamwork skills to organise and allocate responsibilities in negotiation and bargaining providing support for union organisers and coaching/mentoring as required working with diverse individuals and groups |
Problem-solving | budgeting for campaigns or projects managing risk and developing contingency plans taking action to resolve worker issues thinking laterally when encountering resistance to proposed solutions to workplace issues |
Initiative and enterprise | being creative and providing innovative solutions to complex issues developing a range of options when preparing cases for court or tribunal implementing continuous improvement processes making strategic decisions |
Planning and organising | allocating resources as required collecting and analysing information and presenting it in an appropriate format conducting risk management audits and preparing action plans evaluating processes and recommending changes planning and managing major research projects planning, managing and reviewing campaigns |
Self-management | having personal goals and vision for future campaigns managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational polices and procedures are followed |
Learning | developing and maintaining professional competence in risk management maintaining knowledge of current industrial relations environment providing learning and development opportunities recording and monitoring staff training in risk management |
Technology | preparing and filing forms electronically using business technology such as computers, and word processing and document management software using risk analysis software tools using the internet and web for research purposes |
