Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBWRK401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and implement an organising plan

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBWRK401A - Develop and implement an organising plan
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate a strategic approach to organising and recruiting union members.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application 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.Note that different organising plans may be developed for different worksites, employers and/or groups of workers.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Workforce Development - Workplace Relations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop organising plans
  • Consult stakeholders to prioritise organising activities and select target sites using agreed criteria
  • Undertake research on target groups
  • Develop options for organising approaches
  • Draft relevant organising plans
  • Obtain approval for organising plans from existing members and leaders
  • Inform relevant union staff of the organising approach
  • Develop and document monitoring arrangements for organising plans
       
Element: Implement organising plans
  • Ensure that strategies in the organising plans are implemented
  • Modify plans to meet changing circumstances
  • Access workers for support
  • Target worksites, key occupations and specific interest groups through appropriate communications
       
Element: Evaluate organising plans
  • Regularly monitor implementation of organising plans
  • Review outcomes against objectives
  • Assess the success of organising plans
  • Prepare reports on outcomes with suggestions for future activities and improvements
       


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:

organising plan with details of how it was developed and implemented to achieve defined aims and objectives

analysis of the effectiveness of the organising plan

knowledge of trade, craft , industry or occupation being targeted for recruitment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace and union documents

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 political, social and economic issues facing workers and trade unions

Guidance information for assessment

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

interpersonal and consultation skills to listen effectively and to ask questions

literacy skills to read and interpret a range of workplace and union documentation

project planning skills.

Required knowledge

industrial relations history

trade, craft , industry or occupation being targeted for recruitment

political, social and economic issues facing workers and trade unions

relevant legislation and regulations relating to rights and responsibilities of representatives and union members, and their implications for recruitment

relevant employment agreements:

awards

other forms of industrial instruments

workplace agreements

union information:

current policies, priorities and activities

history (general and workplace, location and industry-specific)

legal right of entry

membership information (benefits, rates and process for applying)

recruitment policies and procedures

representation processes.

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.

Stakeholders may include:

committees and other representative forums

members

organisers

other union personnel

peak bodies

regional, state/territory, national and international officials

relevant community groups

shop stewards, workplace representatives or union delegates

Research may include:

characteristics of target group

current and past organising plans and their outcomes

employer background

industrial relations history

knowledge of awards or agreements

size of employer

Options may include:

home visits

one-to-one approaches

phone calls

speaking to groups

web-based organising

working through leads

Organising plans may include:

activities

objectives

resources

target groups

timeframes

Monitoring arrangements may include:

exit interviews/questionnaires for resigning members

including organising in agenda of regular meetings

meetings, briefings and direct supervision

opportunities for feedback, support, advice and debriefing for workplace representatives and members

regular review of plans

statistics on new, renewing and resigning memberships

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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
Consult stakeholders to prioritise organising activities and select target sites using agreed criteria 
Undertake research on target groups 
Develop options for organising approaches 
Draft relevant organising plans 
Obtain approval for organising plans from existing members and leaders 
Inform relevant union staff of the organising approach 
Develop and document monitoring arrangements for organising plans 
Ensure that strategies in the organising plans are implemented 
Modify plans to meet changing circumstances 
Access workers for support 
Target worksites, key occupations and specific interest groups through appropriate communications 
Regularly monitor implementation of organising plans 
Review outcomes against objectives 
Assess the success of organising plans 
Prepare reports on outcomes with suggestions for future activities and improvements 

Forms

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