NOCN · RQF Level 3

NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Trade Unions Today (QCF)

You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.

  • LevelRQF Level 3
  • Total credits21
  • Units in this qualification206

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What each unit actually teaches you to do

These are the units NOCN registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.

Accrediting Trade Union EducationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Relate accreditation to trade union education.(UC3)
  • Understand key features of accreditation.(UC3)
  • Prepare a plan for implementing accreditation on a trade union course.(UO1)
An Introduction to Globalisation and Social JusticeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand key concepts of globalisation, international development and social justice.(UC3, UC8)
  • Give an overview of the trade union approach to international development.(UO3, UR2, UC1, UC6, UC8, UC9)
An Introduction to Globalisation and Social Justice for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand key concepts of globalisation, international development and social justice.(UC3, UC8)
  • Give an overview of the trade union approach to international development.(UO3, UR2, UC1, UC6, UC8, UC9)
Applying Health and Safety LegislationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of the background and origins of specific health and safety legislation.(US1, UC5)
  • Identify the main legal requirements of specific health and safety regulations.(US1, UC3, UC5)
  • Demonstrate understanding of how specific health and safety regulations can be used to improve health and safety standards at work.(US1, UC3, UC5)
Applying Health and Safety LegislationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of the background and origins of specific health and safety legislation.(US1, UC5)
  • Identify the main legal requirements of specific health and safety regulations.(US1, UC3, UC5)
  • Demonstrate understanding of how specific health and safety regulations can be used to improve health and safety standards at work.(US1, UC3, UC5)
Applying Strategic Corporate ResearchReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purpose of strategic corporate research for trade unions.
  • Use specialist sources and methods to carry out corporate research.
  • Collect research findings, abstract information and relate to union goals.
  • Draft a campaign calendar.
Basic Skills and Trade Union EducationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the national Skills for Life Strategy and own professional role in relationship to this and trade union education programmes.(UC3, UC5, UC8)
  • Recognise teaching approaches, strategies and resources for addressing basic skills needs on courses.(UC3, UC8)
  • Recognise how to work with others in supporting learners with basic skills needs.(UC3)
  • Recognise own professional development needs relating to litreacy, language and numeracy support.(UC7)
Basic Skills and the Union RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand Basic Skills and their importance to members.(UL1, UL3, UO2, UC3)
  • Understand the role of the union representative in basic skills.(UL1, UL2, UL3, UL4, UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify ways of working with employers and providers to improve workplace basic skills(UL2, UL4, UR2, UR3, UO2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UC9)
Building Equality for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the impact of discrimination in the workplace and the union.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify methods and support for building equality.(UC3, UC8, UC9, UO2, UO3, UC1)
  • Produce a plan for building equality in the union and the workplace.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC3, UC8, UC9)
Building Equality in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the impact of discrimination in the workplace and the union.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify methods and support for building equality.(UC3, UC8, UC9, UO2, UO3, UC1)
  • Produce a plan for building equality in the union and the workplace.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC3, UC8, UC9)
Building Stronger Trade UnionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how the organising approach is applied within the workplace.(UR2, UR3, UC1, UC2, UO2, UO3)
  • Relate the organising approach to union principles.(UO3, UR2, UC1, UC2, UC8, UC9)
  • Understand the relevance of education in an organising context.(UO2, UO3, UC1, UC2, UC5, UC6)
Building Workplace OrganisationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use and maintain a membership information system.(UC2)
  • Contact actual and potential members.(UC2, UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Draw up a recruitment and retention plan.(UC2, UO1)
Building Workplace Organisation for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use and maintain a membership information system.(UC2)
  • Contact actual and potential members.(UC2, UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Draw up a recruitment and retention plan.(UC2, UO1)
COSHH and the Trade Union Health and Safety Representative’s RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand health and safety risks from hazardous substances in the workplace.(UC3, US1, US2, UR2)
  • Understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the HSE guidance, COSHH essentials.(UR2, UO2, US1, US2, UC3, UC5)
  • Specify actions needed to take up problems involving hazardous substances.(UR2, UO2, UC1, UC3, US1, US2)
COSHH and the Trade Union Health and Safety Representative’s RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand health and safety risks from hazardous substances in the workplace.(UC3, US1, US2, UR2)
  • Understand the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, and the HSE guidance, COSHH essentials.(UR2, UO2, US1, US2, UC3, UC5)
  • Specify actions needed to take up problems involving hazardous substances.(UR2, UO2, UC1, UC3, US1, US2)
Campaigning for Trade UnionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Develop a campaign plan.(UR2, UR3)
  • Undertake a union organising campaign.(UC1, UC2, UC3, UC6)
  • Understand the use of evaluation in union organising campaigns.(UC1, UC2, UC6)
Climbing Frame for Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the use of the Climbing Frame to enable access to learning themes and learner management tools.(UL4)
  • Demonstrate how the Climbing Frame can be integrated into the ULR role.(UL4)
  • Use the Climbing Frame to identify individual learning needs.(UL4)
  • Download, input, save and retrieve relevant data using the Climbing Frame.(UL4)
Climbing Frame for Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the use of the Climbing Frame to enable access to learning themes and learner management tools.(UL4)
  • Demonstrate how the Climbing Frame can be integrated into the ULR role.(UL4)
  • Use the Climbing Frame to identify individual learning needs.(UL4)
  • Download, input, save and retrieve relevant data using the Climbing Frame.(UL4)
Communication SkillsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Read and respond to written materials.(UC3)
  • Use written skills for different purposes.
  • Take part in discussions on a one to one and group basis.(UO1, UC3)
  • Prepare and make a presentation.(UC3, UC4)
Communication Skills for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Read and respond to written materials.(UC3)
  • Use written skills for different purposes.
  • Take part in discussions on a one to one and group basis.(UO1, UC3)
  • Prepare and make a presentation.(UC3, UC4)
Conditions At WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise hazards and risks associated with specific conditions at work.(US1, US2, UR2, UC3, UO3)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific conditions at work.(UC3, US1, UR2)
  • Understand prevention, control and action measures for specific conditions at work.(US1, US2, US4, UO3, UR2, UO1, UC1, UC3)
Conditions At Work for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise hazards and risks associated with specific conditions at work.(US1, US2, UR2, UC3, UO3)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific conditions at work.(UC3, US1, UR2)
  • Understand prevention, control and action measures for specific conditions at work.(US1, US2, US4, UO3, UR2, UO1, UC1, UC3)
Confidence Building and the Trade Union RepresentativeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise factors that affect expectations and capacity of union members.(UC8)
  • Consider aspects of themselves which they want to change.(UC7, UC8)
  • Work out ways of bringing about change both individually and collectively.(UC7, UO1)
Continuing Professional Development for TUC TutorsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand new developments in the role of the TUC tutor.(UC3, UC8)
  • Understand the concept and reasons for continuing professional development for TUC tutors.(UL1, UL3)
  • Assess own continuing professional development needs.(UL2)
  • Develop and review an appropriate continuing professional development plan.(UL2)
Countering Prejudice and MisunderstandingReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of the causes and effects of specific discriminatory attitudes.(UC8, UC9)
  • Recognise the importance of challenging prejudice and misunderstanding.(UO1, UC3, UC7, UC8, UC9)
Countering Prejudice and Misunderstanding for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of the causes and effects of discriminatory attitudes.(UC8, UC9)
  • Recognise the importance of challenging prejudice and misunderstanding.(UO1, UC3, UC7, UC8, UC9)
Dealing With Intimidating BehaviourReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the extent and nature of specific intimidating behaviour at work.(UC3, US1)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific behaviours at work.(UC3, UC5, UC8, US2)
  • Develop a trade union strategy for dealing with intimidation at work.(UO1, UC1, UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, US1, US4, UR2)
Dealing With Intimidating Behaviour for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the extent and nature of specific intimidating behaviour at work.(UC3, US1)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific behaviours at work.(UC3, UC5, UC8, US2)
Developing Safety Representative SkillsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise own health and safety skills development needs.(US1, UC7, UO1)
  • Review own health and safety skills development opportunities at work, in own union and elsewhere.(US1, UC7, UO3)
  • Understand development planning for own health and safety skills needs.(US1, US4, UC1, UC7, UO1)
Developing Safety Representative SkillsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise own health and safety skills development needs.(US1, UC7, UO1)
  • Review own health and safety skills development opportunities at work, in own union and elsewhere.(US1, UC7, UO3)
  • Understand development planning for own health and safety skills needs.(US1, US4, UC1, UC7, UO1)
Developing Workplace LearningReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify ways in which workplace learning can be developed and organised.(UO2, UL2, UL4, UC3)
  • Understand the potential impact ofe-learning for the workforce.(UL1, UL2, UL4, UC3)
  • Recognise the ways in which the union representative can support workplace learning.
Developing Workplace Learning for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify ways in which workplace learning can be developed and organised.(UO2, UL2, UL4)
  • Understand the potential impact of e-learning for the workforce.(UL1, UL2, UL4, UC3)
  • Recognise the ways in which the union representative can support workplace learning.
Developing and Evaluating Organising Campaigns for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to measure the appropriateness of workplaces for organising campaigns.(UR2, UR3, UO1, UO2)
  • Aid trainees to plan organising campaigns.(UO1, UO2)
  • Develop and implement monitoring methods and monitoring forms for trainee’s organising campaigns.(UC2, UO1, UO2)
  • Develop and implement methods and forms to report the progress of a trainee’s organising campaigns to trade union officials.(UC1, UO1, UO2)
  • Monitor and assist a trainee during their evaluation of organising campaigns.(UC1, UC2, UC6)
Developing and Evaluating a Company Training Plan for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is meant by a Company Training Plan.(UO2, UO3)
  • Identify the key components of a training plan.
  • Understand the link between training needs at an individual level and the development of a training plan.
  • Identify options for working with employers to develop and evaluate training plans and organisation level.(UO1, UO2, UC1, UR1, UR2)
Developing the Trade Union CurriculumReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Reflect on areas of the Trade Union curriculum to be developed.
  • Develop own learning for a specific aspect of the Trade Union curriculum.
  • Plan to apply knowledge and skills developed to teaching the Trade Union curriculum.
Development of Trade Union MembershipReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the key events in trade union history.
  • Understand changes that have influenced trade union membership.
  • Understand the relevance of trade unions today.
Devolved Governance and Economic DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the principles involved in devolved governance and economic development.(UC3, UO3)
  • Recognise challenges and opportunities for trade unions in terms of devolved governance.(UC3, UC5)
  • Develop a strategy for trade union engagement in devolved governance.(UC1, UC5, UO3)
Disability Champions at WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role of the trade union Disability Champion.
  • Understand the trade union approach to disability issues.
  • Work effectively with other Disability Champions.
  • Identify issues faced by disabled members and suggest ways to address them in an appropriate way.
  • Produce a plan to establish the role of a Disability Champion in your workplace.
Disability Champions at WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role of the trade union Disability Champion.
  • Understand the trade union approach to disability issues.
  • Work effectively with other Disability Champions.
  • Identify issues faced by disabled members and suggest ways to address them in an appropriate way.
  • Produce a plan to establish the role of Disability Champion in your workplace.
Discussion Leaders for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Review educational methods.
  • Plan and promote discussion and learning.(UC3, UC4, UO1)
  • Evaluate own and other discussion/learning programmes.(UC7)
Domestic Violence and the Trade Union ContextReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand why domestic violence is a trade union issue.(UC3, UC8)
  • Support members experiencing domestic violence.(UC3, UC4, UC7, UC8)
  • Identify workplace and trade union action on domestic violence.(UR2, UR6, UC5, UC8, UC9)
Employee Development Schemes _EDS_ and the Union RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the role of the union representative in Employee Development Schemes.(UL1, UO2, UC3)
  • Identify the TUC and union approach to Employee Development Schemes.(UL1, UL2, UC3)
  • Identify options for working with employers on Employee Development Schemes.(UL2, UL4, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO2, UR2, UR3)
Employment Law UpdateReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the main features of new legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UC3, UC5, UO2)
  • Recognise the relevance of specific sources/resources to understanding the application of new legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UC3, UO3)
  • Plan for the potential impact of new legislation, measures or legal decisions on the workplace.(UC1, UC3, UO2, UO3)
Employment Law UpdateReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the main features of new legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UC3, UC5, UO2)
  • Recognise the relevance of specific sources/resources to understanding the application of new legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UC3, UO3)
  • Plan for the potential impact of new legislation, measures or legal decisions on the workplace.(UC1, UC3, UO2, UO3)
Engaging Learners in a TU Learning CentreReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Contextualise the role of the Trade Union Learning Centre.(UC1 UC3, UC4)
  • Understand the support and progression options available to Union Learning Reps and learners.(UC3)
  • Understand the use of techniques available for engaging learners.(UO2, UO3)
Equal Rights At WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Establish the source(s) and specific provisions for equal rights at work.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Relate equal rights provisions to the experience of members at work.(UC8, UC9)
  • Determine actions that unions can take to promote and secure equal rights at work.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC5, UC6, UC8, UC9, UR2)
Equal Rights At WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Establish the source(s) and specific provisions for equal rights at work.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Relate equal rights provisions to the experience of members at work.(UC8, UC9)
  • Determine actions that unions can take to promote and secure equal rights at work.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC5, UC6, UC9, UR2)
Equalities UpdateReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the main features of new equalities legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, UO3)
  • Recognise the relevance of new equalities legislation, measures or legal decisions to workers.(UC3, UC8, UC9, UR2)
  • Work out how best to support workers in response to new equalities legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, UO2)
Equalities UpdateReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the main features of new equalities legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, UO3)
  • Recognise the relevance of new equalities legislation, measures or legal decisions to workers.(UC3, UC8, UC9, UR2)
  • Work out how best to support workers in response to new equalities legislation, measures or legal decisions.(UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, UO2)
Equipment At WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise hazards and risks associated with specific equipment at work.(US1, US2, UC3, UO2, UR2)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific equipment at work.(US1, UC3, UC5, UR2, UO2)
  • Understand prevention, control and action measures for risks associated with specific equipment at work.(US1, US2, US4, UO2, UR2, UO1, UC1, UC3)
Equipment At Work for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise hazards and risks associated with specific equipment at work.(US1, US2, UC3, UO2, UR2)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific equipment at work.(US1, UC3, UC5, UR2, UO2)
  • Understand prevention, control and action measures for risks associated with specific equipment at work.(US1, US2, US4, UO2, UR2, UO1, UC1, UC3)
Essential Skills for Organisers in Trade UnionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the origins and purposes of the organising approach.(UC2)
  • Understand key concepts associated with the organising approach.(UC2, UR3)
  • Understand the significance of different communication techniques for successful organising.(UR3, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC2, UC3, UC6)
  • Apply skills and methods for the management of projects.(UO2)
Europe and Health and SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the role of trade unions in European Health and Safety decision-making.(US2, UC3, UO2)
  • Understand the structure of the European Union and its main institutions dealing with health and safety.(US1)
  • Recognise the influence of Europe in UK health and safety standards.(UC3, UC5, UR2, US1)
Europe and Health and SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the role of trade unions in European Health and Safety decision-making.(US1, UC3, UO2)
  • Understand the structure of the European Union and its main institutions dealing with health and safety.(US1)
  • Recognise the influence of Europe in UK health and safety standards.(UC3, UC5, UR2, US1)
Getting Organised - The Role of the Trade Union Learning RepresentativeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate skills in working together with other union representatives.(UL1, UL2)
  • Recognise information relevant to union learning representatives.(UL1, UL2, UL4, UC5, UC8, UC9, UR2, UO2, UO3)
  • Understand the role of the union learning representative within own union.(UL1, UL2, UO3)
  • Understand how the role as a ULR can help to build a stronger union.(UL1, UL2, UL4, UC5, UC8, UC9, UR2, UO2, UO3)
  • Understand the legal rights of ULR’s.(UL1, UC5)
Giving Feedback to a Trainee for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role of a trade union official in giving feedback.(UC3, UO2)
  • Understand the principles of giving feedback.(UC3, UC7)
  • Understand own skills in relation to giving feedback.
  • Recognise the importance of non-verbal communication and understand how it is used.(UC7)
  • Give feedback to a trainee.
Globalisation and MultinationalsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the basic economic relationships of globalisation.(UC3)
  • Recognise the role of key international financial institutions in development.(UC8)
  • Understand the role of multi-national companies in world trade.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Understand trade union strategies to deal with the power of multinationals.
Globalisation and Multinationals for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the basic economic relationships of globalisation.(UC3)
  • Recognise the role of key international financial institutions in development.(UC8)
  • Understand the role of multi-national companies in world trade.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Understand trade union strategies to deal with the power of multinationals.
Handling Change At WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify changes affecting the workplace.(UR2, UC3, UC5, UO3)
  • Research and identify appropriate legislation, policies and information.(UC3, UO3, UR2)
  • Identify problems and opportunities for trade union action.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UR1, UC1, UC5)
Handling Change At Work for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify changes affecting the workplace.(UR1, UC3, UC5, UO3)
  • Research and identify appropriate legislation, policies and information.(UC3, UO3, UR2)
  • Identify problems and opportunities for trade union action.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UR1, UR2, UC1, UC5)
Handling Members’ ProblemsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify problems which affect members in the workplace.(UR2, UC3, UC8, UO1)
  • Identify information relevant to a specific problem affecting members.(UC3, UR1, UR2)
  • Produce a plan on how to take up a specific problem affecting members.(UR1, UR2, UC1, UC3, UO1)
  • Identify and apply communication skills.(UR1, UC3)
Handling Trade Union Members’ ProblemsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify problems which affect members in the workplace.(UR2, UC3, UC8, UO1)
  • Identify information relevant to a specific problem affecting members.(UC3, UR1, UR2)
  • Produce a plan on how to take up a specific problem affecting members.(UR1, UR2, UC1, UC3, UO1)
  • Identify and apply communication skills.(UR1, UC3)
Health and Safety Issues Related to AsbestosReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the health hazards associated with asbestos.(US1, UR2)
  • Understand the minimum legal requirements concerning asbestos.(US1, UR2, UC5)
  • Understand appropriate prevention, control and action measures for asbestos.(US1, US2, US4, UR2, UO1, UO2)
Health and Safety Issues Related to AsbestosReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Know the health hazards associated with asbestos.(US1, UR2)
  • Understand the minimum legal requirements concerning asbestos.(US1, UR2, UC5)
  • Understand appropriate prevention, control and action measures for asbestos.(US1, US2, US4, UR2, UO1, UO2, UC1)
Health and Safety Representatives InductionReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate skills in workingco-operatively and collectively.(US1)
  • Identify key functions of the union health and safety representative in the workplace.(UC3, UC7, US1)
  • Record and organise information in an appropriate way.(US1)
Health and Safety UpdateReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the range of hazards and procedures covered by new health and safety legislation, standards or policies.(US1, UR2, UO2, UO3, UC3, UC5)
  • Recognise the implications of new legislation, standards or policies for the workplace or union.(US1, UR2, UO3, UC3, UC5)
  • Specify actions needed in own workplace or union.(US1, US4, UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO2)
Health and Safety UpdateReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the range of hazards and procedures covered by new health and safety legislation, standards or policies.(US1, UR2, UO2, UO3, UC3, UC5)
  • Recognise the implications of new legislation, standards or policies for the workplace or union.(US1, UR2, UO3, UC3, UC5)
  • Specify actions needed in own workplace or union.(US1, US4, UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO2)
ICT Project for Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and agree a substantial ICT project to support Trade Union activities.
  • Research, design and plan the project.
  • Implement, test and review the project with participation from Trade Union colleagues.
  • Assess and evaluate the project processes and outcomes.
Identifying and Preventing Ill Health at WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand symptoms of ill health caused by work.(US1, UR2, UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Research and identify appropriate legislation, policies and information.(UC3, UC5, UO2, UO3)
  • Recognise problems and opportunities for trade union action to tackle occupational ill health.(UR2, US1, US4, UO1, UO2, UC1, UC3, UC5)
Identifying and Preventing Ill Health at WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand symptoms of ill health caused by work.(US1, UR2, UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Research and identify appropriate legislation, policies and information.(UC3, UC5, UO2, UO3)
  • Recognise problems and opportunities for trade union action to tackle occupational ill health.(UR2, US1, US4, UO1, UO2, UC1, UC3, UC5)
Illness at WorkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise hazards and risks associated with specific illnesses at work.(US1, UC3)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific illnesses at work.(UO2, UO3, UC3, UC5)
  • Understand prevention, control and action measures associated with specific illnesses at work.(US1, US2, US4, UO1, UO2, UR2, UC1, UC3)
Illness at Work for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise hazards and risks associated with specific illnesses at work.(US1, UC3)
  • Understand how legislation, company policy or other requirements relate to specific illnesses at work.(UO2, UO3, UC3, UC5)
  • Understand prevention, control and action measures associated with specific illnesses at work.(US1, US2, US4, UO1, UO2, UR2, UC1, UC3)
Information and Consultation in Multinational CompaniesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the key features of legislation, policies and agreements concerning information and consultation in multinational companies.(UC3, UR3)
  • Understand different forms of worker representation within companies.(UC3, UR3, UO2, UO3)
  • Produce arguments to promote best practice for a specific form of worker representation.(UO2, UO3, UR2, UR3, UC1)
Information and Consultation in Multinational Companies for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the key features of legislation, policies and agreements concerning information and consultation in multinational companies.(UC3, UR3)
  • Understand different forms of worker representation within companies.(UC3, UR3, UO2, UO3)
  • Produce arguments to promote best practice for a specific form of worker representation.(UO2, UO3, UR2, UR3, UC1)
Information for Bargaining, Negotiation, ConsultationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand a range of collective bargaining issues relevant to own workplace and sector.(UO2, UR2)
  • Recognise a range of appropriate sources of information relevant to the bargaining, negotiation or consultation process.(UO3, UC3, UR2)
  • Specify where employment law supports access to and use of information for bargaining, negotiation or consultation.
Information for Bargaining, Negotiation, ConsultationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand a range of collective bargaining issues relevant to own workplace and sector.(UO2, UR2)
  • Recognise a range of appropriate sources of information relevant to the bargaining, negotiation or consultation process.(UO3, UC3, UR2)
  • Specify where employment law supports access to and use of information for bargaining, negotiation or consultation.
Information for Recruitment and RetentionReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify actual and potential members in the workplace.(UC2, UR3)
  • Evaluate policies and practices on workplace recruitment.(UC2, UC3, UO3, UR3)
  • Identify appropriate legislation.(UC2, UC3, UR3)
International Health and SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify why international health and safety issues are relevant to them and their members.(US1, UO2, UC3)
  • Understand the role and structure of international trade unions and other international organisations in relation to health and safety.(US1, UO2, UC3)
  • Recognise the steps needed to develop an international approach to health and safety.(US1, UR2, UC1, UC3, UO2)
International Health and SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify why international health and safety issues are relevant to them and their members.(US1, UO2, UC3)
  • Understand the role and structure of international trade unions and other international organisations in relation to health and safety.(US1, UO2, UC3)
  • Recognise the steps needed to develop an international approach to health and safety.(US1, UR2, UC1, UC3, UO2)
International Trade UnionismReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role and structure of international trade union and labour organisations.(UC3)
  • Identify the reasons for, and importance of, international links between unions.(UC3)
  • Identify the steps needed to make and strengthen international links.(UO3, UC1)
International Trade UnionismReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role and structure of international trade union and labour organisations.(UC3)
  • Identify the reasons for, and importance of, international links between unions.(UC3)
  • Identify the steps needed to make and strengthen international links.(UO3, UC1)
Introduction to Organising Health and SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Build an overview of how the trade union organises for health and safety in their organisation or workplace.(US1, UC3, UC8, UO3)
  • Understand the implications of an organising approach for meeting the health and safety needs of working people and building the union.(US1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC3)
Introduction to Organising and RecruitmentReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Build an overview of how the union organises in their organisation or workplace.(UC2)
  • Understand the implications of an organising approach for meeting the needs of working people and building the union.(UR3, UC1, UC2, UO2)
Introduction to PensionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand general pension options.(UC3)
  • Understand pension terms, concepts and information.(UR2)
  • Understand own occupational pension scheme.(UR2, UC3, UC5)
Introduction to Pensions ProvisionReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Build an overview of pensions’ provision.(UC1)
  • Determine union role in promoting and protecting pensions’ provision.
Introduction to Pensions for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand general pension options.(UC3)
  • Understand pension terms, concepts and information.(UR2)
  • Understand own occupational pension scheme.(UR2, UC3, UC5)
Investors in People and the Union RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the role of the union representative in Investors in People.(UL1, UC3, UO2)
  • Understand the union approach to Investors in People.(UL1, UL2, UC3)
  • Identify options for working with employers on Investors in People.(UL2, UL4, UC1, UC3, UR2, UR3, UR4, UO2)
Key Skills and the Union RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand Key Skills and their importance to members.(UL1, UL3, UC3, UO2)
  • Understand the role of the union representative in Key Skills.(UL1, UL2, UL3, UL4, UC3)
  • Identify ways of working with employers and providers to improve workplace Key Skills.(UR2, UR3, UL2, UL4, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO2)
Key Skills and the Union RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand Key Skills and their importance to trade union members.
  • Understand the role of the union representative in promoting Key Skills.
  • Work with employers to improve key skills in the workplace.
Leadership in ActionReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the leader in the workplace.
  • Evaluate own preferred leadership style.
  • Compare preferred leadership style to models of excellence.
  • Explain the importance of productive teamwork within the working context and identify how this can be achieved effectively.
  • Identify ways productive teamwork can be achieved.
  • Determine the importance of leadership and effective teamwork in the workplace.
Learning to Teach Online for Trade Union EducationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the necessity for good organisational skills.
  • Recognise how generic tutoring skills translate to an online environment.
  • Identify and apply the skills needed to assist individual learners.
  • Demonstrate the skills needed to facilitate collabourative working online.
  • Understand the issues of managing collabourative online groups for Trade Union education.
Linking Learning and OrganisingReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the link between learning and organising.(UL1, UL4, UC2, UC4)
  • Recognise methods for embedding learning and organising in union workplace organisation.(UL1, UL4, UC3, UO3)
  • Share and develop the best practise in promoting learning and organising.(UL1, UL4)
Maintaining a Union DatabaseReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how his/her union uses ICT to capture and manage membership data.
  • Develop transferable database application skills.(UC3)
  • Adopt good working practices.
  • Apply skills and knowledge to tasks.(UC3, UO2)
Making Committees EffectiveReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Participate effectively in the committee.(UO1, UO3, UC1, UC3, UC4)
  • Use discussion to review action plans.(UO1)
  • Produce realistic Action Plans.(UO1)
Making Committees Effective for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Participate effectively in the committee.(UO1, UO3, UC1, UC3, UC4)
  • Use discussion to review action plans.(UO1)
  • Produce realistic action plans.(UO1)
Managing Union FinancesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the application of terms used in working with finances.(UC3)
  • Understand strategies union investments.(UC3)
  • Recognise different roles and responsibilities in managing the union’s investments and finances.(UC3)
Manual HandlingReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the relationship between hazard and risk in manual handling.(UC3, US1, US2)
  • Understand the relevant regulations and their application in the workplace.(UC3, UC5, UR2, US1, UO2, UO3)
  • Use a systematic approach to dealing with manual handling issues in the workplace.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UR2, US1, US2, US4, UC1, UC3, UC5)
Manual Handling for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the relationship between hazard and risk in manual handling.(UC3, US1, US2)
  • Understand the relevant regulations and their application in the workplace.(UC3, UC5, UR2, US1, UO2, UO3)
  • Use a systematic approach to dealing with manual handling issues in the workplace.(UO1, UO2, UO3, UR2, US1, US2, US4, UC1, UC3, UC5)
Mentoring Union Representatives and MembersReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to agree union rep learning goals.(UC3, UC7)
  • Provide support and guidance to union reps or members.
  • Understand the process for review and feedback.(UC3, UC7, UO2)
Mentoring Union Reps and MembersReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand how to agree union rep learning goals.(UC3, UC7)
  • Provide support and guidance to union reps or members.
  • Understand the process for review and feedback.(UC3, UC7, UO2)
NVQs / SVQs and the Union RoleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the role of the union representative in NVQ’s/SVQ’s.(UL1, UO2, UC3)
  • Identify own union policy and practice on NVQ’s/SVQ’s.(UL1, UL2, UC3, UR2)
  • Identify options for working with employers on NVQ’s/SVQ’s.(UL2, UL4, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO2)
Negotiating on PensionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of issues that may arise for members from changes affecting pensions.(UR2, UR6, UO2, UC3)
  • Recognise how pensions are negotiated.(UR2, UR6)
  • Produce a plan for negotiating improvements in pension schemes.(UR1, UR2, UR6, UO2, UC1)
Negotiating on PensionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of issues that may arise for members from changes affecting pensions.(UR2, UR6, UO2, UC3)
  • Recognise how pensions are negotiated.(UR2, UR6)
  • Produce a plan for negotiating improvements in pension schemes.(UR1, UR2, UR6, UO2, UC1)
Online Learning for Trade Union EducationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the need for good organisational skills.
  • Recognise the need to negotiate adequate time and facilities to successfully complete a Trade Union education online programme.
  • Recognise the benefits of online learning for Trade Unionists.
  • Understand the requirements necessary for successful online learning.
  • Understand the requirements necessary for effective participation in collabourative online learning for Trade Union education.
  • Demonstrate the skills needed to ensure successful collabourative working online.
Online Learning for Trade Union EducationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the need for good organisational skills.
  • Recognise the need to negotiate adequate time and facilities to successfully complete a Trade Union education online programme.
  • Recognise the benefits of online learning for Trade Unionists.
  • Understand the requirements necessary for successful online learning.
  • Understand the requirements necessary for effective participation in collabourative learning for Trade Union education.
  • Demonstrate the skills needed to ensure successful collabourative working online.
Organising CampaignsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the organising approach to running campaigns.(UC2, UC6, UO3)
  • Recognise the key components of an organising campaign.(UC2, UC6, UO3, UC9)
  • Plan to develop an organising campaign in their workplace/ union.(UR3, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC2, UC3)
Organising Campaigns for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the organising approach to running campaigns.(UC2, UC6, UO3)
  • Recognise the key features of an organising campaign.(UC2, UC6, UO3, UC9)
  • Plan to develop an organising campaign in their union.(UR3, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC2, UC3)
Organising CaseworkReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand union procedures for handling casework.(UC3, UR1, UR2)
  • Understand and use specific techniques for organising union casework effectively.(UC3, UR1, UR2)
Organising the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify reasons for union membership change.(UC2)
  • Identify current union organising practices.(UC2, UO3, UR3)
  • Develop good practice around organising.(UC2, UO3, UR3)
Organising the Workplace for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify reasons for union membership decline.(UC2)
  • Identify current union organising practices.(UC2, UO3, UR3)
  • Develop good practice around organising.(UC2, UO3, UR3)
Pay and BenefitsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify a range of information needed to formulate a pay claim.(UO2, UO3)
  • Show an awareness of the impact of a pay award on members’ other income.
  • Identify a range of non-cash benefits that could be included in a pay claim.(UR2, UC3)
Pension Scheme ManagementReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the key concepts and terms used in pension scheme management.(UR2)
  • Assess the management of pension schemes and funds, and plan to act on that assessment where necessary.(UR2, UO3, UC1, UC3)
Pension Scheme Management for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the key concepts and terms used in pension scheme management.(UR2)
  • Assess the management of pension schemes and funds, and plan to act on that assessment where necessary.(UR2, UO3, UC1, UC3)
Pensions and Equal TreatmentReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Appreciate the ways in which pension provision can be discriminatory.(UO2, UR2, UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Understand inequalities issues in relation to pension provision.(UR2, UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9)
  • Produce a plan for reducing inequalities in pension provision.(UR2, UR6, UC8, UC9, UO2, UC1, UC3, UC5)
Pensions and Equal TreatmentReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Appreciate the ways in which pension provision can be discriminatory.(UC3, UC8, UC9, UO2, UR2)
  • Understand inequalities issues in relation to pension provision.(UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, UR2)
  • Produce a plan for reducing inequalities in pension provision.(UC1, UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9, UR2, UR6, UO2)
Personal FinanceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of rudimentary monetary economics.
  • Plan for personal financial needs and recognise how their trade unions manage their own finances.
  • Demonstrate how trade unions can support members with their financial needs.(UC3, UC1)
  • Know when professional help is needed and the legalities of money, for example, Consumer Credit Act, Insolvency Act and Data Protection Act.(UC3)
Practical Bargaining, Negotiation, ConsultationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise different negotiating styles.(UR2)
  • Negotiate as part of a team.(UC4, UR2, UR6, UR10)
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of the union’s negotiating position.(UC1, UO2, UR2, UR6)
Practical Bargaining, Negotiation, ConsultationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise different negotiating styles.(UR2)
  • Negotiate as part of a team.(UC4, UR2, UR6, UR10)
  • Identify strengths and weaknesses of the union’s negotiating position.(UC1, UO2, UR2, UR6)
Preparing for Bargaining, Negotiation, ConsultationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use information relevant to trade union goals to prepare a case, claim or response.(UC3, UO2, UR1, UR2, UR6, UR10)
  • Improve bargaining, negotiation or consultation information strategy.(UC1, UC3, UO2)
Preparing for Bargaining, Negotiation, ConsultationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use information relevant to trade union goals to prepare a case, claim or response.(UC3, UO2, UR1, UR2, UR6, UR10)
  • Improve bargaining, negotiation or consultation information strategy.(UC1, UC3, UO2)
Preparing for Trade Union NegotiatingReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use information to prepare a case, claim or response.
  • Improve bargaining, negotiation and consultation information strategy.
Preparing to Build the Union TeamReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Establish current capacity within the union team.(UC7, UO3)
  • Relate team capacity to union priorities.(UC7, UO1, UO3)
Preparing to Undertake Action for Equality in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare to undertake a research project that will enable you to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methods that can be used in developing action on equalities.
  • Plan to undertake a research project.
Preparing to Undertake Action for Equality in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Prepare to undertake a research project that will enable you to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methods that can be used in developing action on equalities.
  • Plan to undertake a research project.
Presenting Trade Union Information to Members Using ICTReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Create a multi-slide presentation on an agreed topic.
  • Appropriately use animation and slide transition.
  • Use multimedia content to enhance a presentation.
  • Make a presentation using electronic visual aids.
Project Management for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN
You'll develop project management skills relevant to trade union settings, including drafting project outlines, scheduling, budgeting, and applying management tools. The unit also covers problem-solving and project evaluation techniques.

What you'll be able to do

  • Draft a project outline relevant to a union organisation or workplace setting, clearly defining the project's scope and objectives.
  • Prepare a detailed schedule and budget for a trade union project, ensuring realistic timelines and resource allocation.
  • Apply tools and techniques for the effective management of a project, including planning, monitoring, and control methods.
  • Identify potential problems and solutions that may arise during the project lifecycle.
  • Evaluate a trade union project, assessing its success against pre-defined criteria and identifying lessons learned.
  • Devise appropriate strategies for dissemination of a trade union project's findings and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
Project Work for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the key characteristics of project work.
  • Know how effective project work can assist the work of trade unions.
  • Understand tools and techniques for effective project work.
  • Identify potential project opportunities for trade unions.
Promoting Trade Union Issues Using Digital VideoReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce an outline for the content of a video clip.
  • Film appropriate scenes.
  • Edit the content.
  • Publish the finished work.
Promoting Trade Union Issues Using Digital VideoReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Produce an outline for the content of a video clip.
  • Film appropriate scenes.
  • Edit the content.
  • Publish the finished work.
Recognising and Tackling Disability DiscriminationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how disability discrimination occurs.(UC8)
  • Identify sources of support for tackling disability discrimination.(UC8)
  • Identify ways of tackling disability discrimination.(UC8)
Recognising and Tackling Disability DiscriminationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how disability discrimination occurs.(UC8)
  • Identify sources of support for tackling disability discrimination.(UC8)
  • Identify ways of tackling disability discrimination.(UC8)
Recognising and Tackling DiscriminationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how discrimination occurs.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify sources of support for tackling discrimination.(UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify ways of tackling discrimination.(UC1, UC8, UC9)
Recognising and Tackling Discrimination for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how discrimination occurs.(UC3, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify sources of support for tackling discrimination.(UC3, UC5, UC8, UC9)
  • Identify ways of tackling discrimination.(UC1, UC8, UC9)
Reflecting on Learning and Experience in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the value of prior experience and learning.
  • Understand own learning processes and the current learning environment.
  • Reflect on progress as a learner.
  • Know how the current learning programme will impact on own role(s) at work.
Representation on Regional BodiesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role and function of specific regional government bodies (e.g. Sector Skills Council, Regional Development Agency, Learning and Skills Council).(UC3)
  • Relate the aims and policies of specific regional bodies to the needs of trade union members.(UO3, UC1, UC3, UC5)
  • Understand how to contribute to specific regional bodies in a representative capacity.(UC1, UC4, UC5, UO2)
Representatives of Employee SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the role of the representative of employee safety.(US1, UR2)
  • Understand the provisions of key legislation, policies and procedures for employee safety.(US1)
  • Identify ways of taking up health and safety matters.(US1, US3, UR1, UR2)
Representatives of Employee SafetyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Explain the role of the representative of employee safety.(US1, UR2)
  • Understand the provisions of key legislation, policies and procedures for employee safety.(US1)
  • Identify ways of taking up health and safety matters.(US1, US3, UR1, UR2)
Research Project: Carrying Out and Reporting on Action for Equality in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out a research project that aims to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice.(UC8)
  • Report on the research findings and recommendations for action.(UC8)
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate own learning and performance.
Research Project: Carrying Out and Reporting on Action for Equality in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Carry out a research project that aims to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice.(UC8)
  • Report on the research findings and recommendations for action.(UC8)
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate own learning and performance.
Research for Trade UnionsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use mapping to establish workplace profiles.(UC2, UC6)
  • Recognise the significance of identifying and using workplace issues to establish organising activity.(UC2, UC6)
  • Recognise the value of research to campaign planning.(UR2, UR3, UO2, UC1, UC3, UC6)
Risk AssessmentReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the key legal requirements concerning risk assessments.(US1, US2, UR2, UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Understand the risk assessment process.(UC3, US1, US2)
  • Relate risk assessment to strategies for improving health and safety at work.(UC3, US1, US2)
Risk Assessment for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the key legal requirements concerning risk assessments.(US1, US2, UR2, UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Understand the risk assessment process.(UC3, US1, US2)
  • Relate risk assessment to strategies for improving health and safety at work.(UC3, US1, US2)
State Pension SchemesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise key features of state provision for pensions.(UC3)
  • Understand how state pension schemes affect members.(UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO3)
  • Calculate contributions and benefits.
State Pension Schemes for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise key features of state provision for pensions.(UC3)
  • Understand how state pension schemes affect members.(UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO3)
  • Calculate contributions and benefits.
Supporting Members into Higher LearningReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is meant by higher learning and the positive impact participating in higher learning can have for both members and employers.(UL4)
  • Understand why members want to engage with higher learning and the barriers they may face.(UL3, UL4)
  • Identify ways in which suitable resources can support members in higher learning.(UL1, UL3, UL4)
  • Identify options for working with organisations, including employers, to support members in gaining access to higher learning qualifications.(UR1, UR7, UL2)
Supporting Organising Campaigns for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the use of SWOT analysis in organising campaigns.(UC2, UC6, UC9, UO3)
  • Understand project planning.(UC2, UO2)
  • Understand the SMART process when planning organising campaigns.(UC3)
Supporting Trade Union Members into Higher LearningReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is meant by higher learning and the positive impact participating in higher learning can have for both members and employers.(UL4)
  • Understand why members want to engage with higher learning and the barriers they may face.(UL3, UL4)
  • Identify ways in which suitable resources can support members in higher learning.(UL1, UL3, UL4)
  • Identify options for working with organisations, including employers, to support members in gaining access to higher learning qualifications.(UR1, UR7, UL2)
Supporting Workers on Learning and SkillsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Review what learning and skills opportunities exist within own workplace.(UL1, UL2, UL4, UC3)
  • Recognise equality issues around learning and skills.(UL1, UL2, UL4, UC3, UC8, UC9, UO2)
  • Understand individual learning needs and in particular skills for life.(UL1, UL2, UL3, UL4, UC3)
  • Understand important initiatives in learning and skills.(UL1, UL2, UL3, UL4, UC3)
  • Identify what information is needed on learning in the workplace.(UL1, UL2, UL3, UL4)
TUC Tutor Training _Educating for Change_Real unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the purposes of trade union education.(UC3, UC8)
  • Understand how best to meet the purposes of trade union education.(UC7)
  • Empathise with learners.(UC3)
  • Understand the role of the tutor in the TUC/union learn education programme.(UC3, UC7, UC8, UC9)
TUC Tutor Training _Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives_Real unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate understanding of the context for the education and training of trade union health and safety representatives.(US1, UC3)
  • Show an understanding of the TUC approach to health and safety.(US1, UC3)
  • Demonstrate familiarity with TUC course materials and their application on a Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives’ course.(UC3)
  • Produce plans for running a TUC Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives’ course.(UC3, UC8, UO1, US1)
TUC Tutor Training _Teaching and Learning_Real unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Plan and structure learning programmes and activities.(UC3, UC8, UO1)
  • Facilitate learning in groups.(UC3, UC4)
  • Understand the value of feedback and evaluation for teaching and learning.(UC3, UC7, UO1)
  • Understand and use procedures for accreditation on TUC courses.(UC3, UC7)
Teaching Employment LawReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the broad implications of specific employment law.(UC3, UC8)
  • Relate issues arising from employment law to the role of union reps.(UC3, UC5, UO2)
  • Plan a teaching strategy to meet the needs of reps in the context of specific employment law.(UC3)
The Role of the Member-Nominated TrusteeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the legal basis of occupational pension schemes and how they work.(UC3, UR2)
  • Deal with disputes and problems.
Trade Union Representatives Supporting MembersReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify how trade unions can support members within the workplace.(UR1)
  • Recognise when to signpost members onto appropriate internal/external support structures.(UR7)
  • Plan to implement procedures in the workplace to offer counselling support.
Trade Union Representatives Supporting MembersReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify how trade unions can support members within the workplace.(UR1)
  • Recognise when to signpost members onto appropriate internal/external support structures.(UR7)
  • Plan to implement procedures in the workplace to offer counselling support.
Trade Union and Political ActivityReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of political activity within the trade union movement.(UC1)
  • Understand the reasons and processes of affiliation.(UC1)
  • Produce a plan to increase political influence.(UC1)
Trade Union and Political ActivityReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the importance of political activity within the trade union movement.(UC1)
  • Understand the reasons and processes of affiliation.(UC1)
  • Produce a plan to increase political influence.(UC1)
Trade Unions and EuropeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the role and structure of European Union Institutes and related organisations.(UC3)
  • Understand the impact of the European Union on UK employment rights.(UC3, UO3)
  • Recognise how European Union economic and social policies influence trade union policies and strategies.(UO2, UC1)
Trade Unions and EuropeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the role and structure of European Union Institutes and related organisations.(UC3)
  • Understand the impact of the European Union on UK employment rights.(UC3, UO3)
  • Recognise how European Union economic and social policies influence trade union policies and strategies.(UO2, UC1)
Trade Unions and the EconomyReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise some of the main criteria for assessing the performance of the UK economy.
  • Recognise major schools of economic theory.
  • Recognise effects of specific government policies on the economy.(UC5, UO3)
  • Appreciate a range of influences on UK economic policies.(UC5)
Trade Unions and the LawReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of the legal system that affect trade unions.(UC3)
  • Recognise the different types of law and advisory litreature.(UC3)
  • Show understanding of employment law.(UC3)
Trade Unions and the LawReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of aspects of the legal system that affect trade unions.(UC3)
  • Recognise the different types of law and advisory litreature.(UC3)
  • Show understanding of employment law.(UC3)
Tutor Training _Certificated Course Content_Real unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the structure and application of the course content.(UC3, UC8)
  • Determine different ways of developing study skills.(UC3)
  • Prepare a plan for running one module of the course.(UC3, UO1)
Tutor Training _Certificated Course Skills_Real unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Support the development of effective study skills.(UC3)
  • Facilitate individual and group activity that will develop learning.(UC3, UC4, UC7)
  • Provide guidance on the organisation and use of learning activities.(UC3)
Understanding Business PlanningReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is contained within a business plan.(UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Understand the importance of reviewing an organisation's performance.
  • Identify the tools and techniques used in reviewing business performance.(UR2, UR3, UO1, UO2, UO3)
  • Identify options for working with employers.(UR2, UR3, UO1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC3)
Understanding Business Planning for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand what is contained within a business plan.(UC3, UO2, UO3)
  • Understand the importance of reviewing an organisation's performance.
  • Identify the tools and techniques used in reviewing business performance.(UR2, UR3, UO1, UO2, UO3)
  • Identify options for working with employers.(UR2, UR3, UO1, UO2, UO3, UC1, UC3)
Understanding Environmental Issues in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify environmental changes affecting the workplace.(UO2, UO3, UC3)
  • Research and identify appropriate environmental legislation, policies and information.(UO2, UO3, UC3, UR2)
  • Identify environmental problems and opportunities for trade union action.(UC1, UO1, UO2, UO3)
Understanding Environmental Issues in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify environmental changes affecting the workplace.(UO2, UO3, UC3)
  • Research and identify appropriate environmental legislation, policies and information.(UO2, UO3, UC3, UR2)
  • Identify environmental problems and opportunities for trade union action.(UC1, UO1, UO2, UO3)
Understanding Information, Advice & Guidance in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role of the union learning representative in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) delivery in the workplace.(UL1, UC3)
  • Understand quality standards connected with IAG.(UO3, UC3, UL4)
  • Recognise opportunities for implementing IAG at work and plan for them.(UO3, UR2, UR3, UL4, UC1, UC5)
Understanding Information, Advice & Guidance in the WorkplaceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role of the union learning representative in Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) delivery in the workplace.(UL1, UC3)
  • Understand quality standards connected with IAG.(UO3, UC3, UL4)
  • Recognise opportunities for implementing IAG at work and plan for them.(UO3, UR2, UR3, UL4, UC1, UC5)
Understanding Strategic Corporate ResearchReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the rationale for strategic corporate research.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of strategic corporate research in practice.
  • Relate key components of strategic corporate research to campaign planning.
Understanding your Pension SchemeReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand own Occupational Pension Scheme.(UC3, UR2)
  • Understand how own pension scheme affects members.(UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO3)
  • Calculate contributions, funding and benefits.
  • Identify areas for improvement in own Occupational Pension Scheme.(UC3, UC5, UR2)
Understanding your Pension Scheme for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand own Occupational Pension Scheme.(UC3, UR2)
  • Understand how own pension scheme affects members.(UR2, UC1, UC3, UC5, UO3)
  • Calculate contributions, funding and benefits.
  • Identify areas for improvement in own Occupational Pension Scheme.(UC3, UC5, UR2)
Understanding your Union - Collective Bargaining and AgreementsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify key collective agreements.(UC1, UO2)
  • Identify key features of discipline and grievance procedures.(UC1, UO1)
  • Identify bargaining issues within the workplace.(UC1, UO1, UO2)
Understanding your Union – Purpose and FunctionReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify why people join trade unions.(UC1)
  • Identify the services that trade unions provide for their members.(UC1)
  • Recognise the role that the union plays in the workplace.(UC1, UC8)
Understanding your Union – Structures and OrganisationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify how trade union democracy operates within the workplace.(UO2)
  • Identify which branch they belong to and how it functions.(UO2)
  • Identify elements of the union’s regional and national democracy.(UO2)
Union Representatives – InductionReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate skills in workingco-operatively and collectively.
  • Demonstrate the ability to find information.(UC3, UO3, UR2)
  • Identify key functions of the union in the workplace.(UC4, UC7, UR2)
  • Record and organise information in an appropriate way.
Using Electronic Databases for Trade Union ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Use a database for Trade Union tasks.
  • Produce a database to own specification.
  • Understand legal and moral issues relating to data storage.
Using Electronic Databases for Trade Union ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Design a database solution for an agreed Trade Union purpose.
  • Create queries and reports to analyse and present data.
  • Use a database for Trade Union tasks.
  • Understand legal and moral issues relating to data storage.
Using ICT for Trade UnionistsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Operate a computer safely.
  • Manage files using an operating system.
  • Understand the components of a PC.
Using Spreadsheets for Trade Union ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Design a spreadsheet solution for an agreed Trade Union purpose.
  • Enter data into a spreadsheet and use formatting techniques.
  • Use formulae to calculate data.
  • Present data in graphical form.
Using Spreadsheets for Trade Union ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Enter data into a spreadsheet and use formatting techniques.
  • Use formulae to calculate data.
  • Present data in graphical form.
  • Sort and manage data in a spreadsheet.
Using Word Processing for Trade UnionistsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Accurately enter and present text.
  • Edit text and integrate text and graphics from various sources.
  • Work effectively with a large document.
  • Create a range of documents for Trade Union use.
Using a Membership Database to Support Union ActivitiesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how membership systems support union activities.(UC3)
  • Demonstrate transferable database application skills.(UC3, UO2)
  • Adopt good working practices.
  • Apply skills and knowledge to tasks.(UO2)
Using a Union Database for CommunicationReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise how membership systems support union activities.
  • Demonstrate transferable database application skills.(UC3, UO2)
  • Adopt good working practices.
  • Apply skills and knowledge to tasks.(UO2)
Using the Internet and Email for Trade UnionistsReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Access information on the Internet relevant to Trade Union activity.
  • Send and receive emails.
  • Understand Internet safety and security issues.
Using the Law in Collective BargainingReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and apply a range of employment law relevant to issues in the workplace.(UC3, UO2, UR3)
  • Prepare arguments that may be used in negotiations based on employment law.(UO2, UR1, UR2, UR6, UC1)
Using the Law in Collective BargainingReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify and apply a range of employment law relevant to issues in the workplace.(UC3, UO2, UR3)
  • Prepare arguments that may be used in negotiations based on employment law.(UO2, UR1, UR2, UR6, UC1)
Using the MediaReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify effective ways of presenting trade union issues to the media.(UO4)
  • Design and write news releases.(UO4)
  • Develop interview skills.(UO4)
  • Plan to use the media.(UO4, UC1, UC4)
Using the Media for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify effective ways of presenting trade union issues to the media.(UO4)
  • Design and write a news release.(UO4)
  • Develop interview skills.(UO4)
  • Plan to use the media.(UO4, UC1, UC4)
Women Workers: An International PerspectiveReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand a range of issues affecting women workers internationally.(UC3, UC8)
  • Recognise the importance of international links between women workers and their representative organisations.(UC8)
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ways of making and strengthening international links.(UO2, UC1, UC8, UC9)
Women Workers: An International Perspective for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand a range of issues affecting women workers internationally.(UC3, UC8)
  • Recognise the importance of international links between women workers and their representative organisations.(UC8)
  • Evaluate the role of labour organisations in developing links between women worldwide.(UO2, UC1, UC8, UC9)
Work Related Upper Limb Disorders - WRULDSReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the causes and symptoms of WRULDS.(UC3, US1)
  • Understand the main legal requirements and policies in relation to WRULDS.(US1, UR2, UO2, UC1, UC3)
  • Make proposals for prevention and control of WRULDS in the workplace.(US1, US2, US4, UO2, UC1, UC3, UR2)
Work Related Upper Limb Disorders _WRULDS_Real unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Identify the causes and symptoms of WRULDS.(UC3, US1)
  • Understand the main legal requirements and policies in relation to WRULDS.(US1, UR2, UO2, UC1, UC3)
  • Make proposals for prevention and control of WRULDS in the workplace.(US1, US2, US4, UO2, UC1, UC3, UR2)
Work-Life BalanceReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand changes taking place in the organisation of working time.(UC3, UR2, UR3)
  • Understand options for reorganising working time for the benefit of union members.(UC3)
  • Understand potential benefits of union and management working in partnership.(UC3, UR3)
  • Understand the standards and policies regarding work-life balance.(UC3, UC5)
  • Understand ways to achieve work-life balance for union members.(UC1, UC3, UO2, UR2)
Work-Life Balance for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand changes taking place in the organisation of working time.(UC3, UR2, UR3)
  • Understand options for reorganising working time for the benefit of union members.(UC3, UC5)
  • Understand potential benefits of union and management working in partnership.(UC3, UR3)
  • Understand the standards and policies regarding work-life balance.(UC3, UC5)
  • Understand ways to achieve work-life balance for union members.(UC1, UC3, UO2, UR2)
Worker Representation on CommitteesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Understand the role and functions of a trade union representative on a joint committee.(UR2, UR3, UC1, UC4)
  • Prepare a plan to progress specific issues within the committee.(UO1, UO2, UC1, UR3, UC4, UR2, UR3)
  • Recognise the skills needed to progress issues on a committee.(UR3, UO1, UC4)
Workforce DevelopmentReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the union representative in workforce development.(UL1, UL4, UC3)
  • Identify the key components of a workforce development plan.(UL1, UL4, UC3)
  • Identify the main barriers/drivers in workforce development.(UL4, UC3)
  • Produce a plan for initiating partnership approaches to workforce development.(UR2, UR3, UL1, UL4, UC1, UC3, UO1, UO2)
Workforce Development for Trade Union RepresentativesReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the union representative in workforce development.(UL1, UL4, UC3)
  • Identify the key components of a workforce development plan.(UL1, UL4, UC3)
  • Identify the main barriers/drivers in workforce development.(UL4, UC3)
  • Produce a plan for initiating partnership approaches to workforce development.(UR2, UR3, UL1, UL4, UC1, UC3, UO1, UO2)
Working With Young PeopleReal unit · NOCN

What you'll be able to do

  • Recognise the opportunities available for promoting trade unions within schools.(UC1, UC4)
  • Use materials and resources appropriate to school work.(UO1, UC3, UC4, UC5)
  • Recognise and use inclusive learning techniques.(UC3, UC4)

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The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most courses were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

Your passport

Every credit is a stamp you keep

Level 3 credits are regulated. They don’t vanish when a subscription ends or a website closes. They travel to any employer, and Zavmo keeps the map of what you’ve earned and what’s next.

Accrediting Trade Union EducationAn Introduction to Globalisation and Social JusticeAn Introduction to Globalisation and Social Justice for Trade Union RepresentativesApplying Health and Safety LegislationApplying Health and Safety LegislationApplying Strategic Corporate ResearchBasic Skills and Trade Union EducationBasic Skills and the Union Role

Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.

Who’d teach you this

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Where this connects

Where these credits take you

A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.

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NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Trade Unions Today (QCF)
  • Advise on and support workplace negotiations
  • Contribute to the effective administration of the union v2
  • Establish and maintain union collective agreements with employers v2
  • Lead workplace negotiations
  • Maintain the efficiency of local union organisation v2
  • Prepare and Present Information to the Media v2
  • Prepare and present cases on behalf of union members
  • Prepare and present cases on behalf of union members v2
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

Where this can lead

Lead Labour Relations Advisor

Your journey as a Lead Labour Relations Advisor is a critical step in a rewarding career. It's about becoming a trusted strategic partner, a skilled negotiator, and a guardian of the business. We're excited to see how you'll grow and contribute to our success, shaping not just our labour relations, but our entire organisational culture.

See the whole journey →

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Skills it covers

What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.

Advise on and support workplace negotiationsContribute to the effective administration of the union v2Establish and maintain union collective agreements with employers v2Lead workplace negotiationsMaintain the efficiency of local union organisation v2Prepare and Present Information to the Media v2Prepare and present cases on behalf of union membersPrepare and present cases on behalf of union members v2Prepare and present information to the mediaPrepare for Workplace NegotiationsProvide information and advice to union membersProvide specialist advocacy services on behalf of union membersProvide specialist advocacy services on behalf of union members v2Represent constituents in discussion with employers in the offshore oil and gas industrySupport and Contribute to the PolicySupport and advise on the representation of individual union member and collective interestsSupport and advise on the representation of individual union member and collective interests v2

How you’ll actually learn this

One-to-one, on your own real work

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One-to-one, on your real workNo lectures, no past-papers. Every unit is practised on the actual tasks your job throws at you, a tutor beside you, not a video in front of you.
Taught to the top, not the testMost courses stop at remembering. Your companion keeps climbing: analysing, judging, creating. That’s the part a machine can’t do for you.
Credits you keep, a map that continuesEvery unit is regulated and yours for good. The day you finish, Zavmo already knows the next role your new credits open.
Accrediting Trade Union EducationLevel 3

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How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
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Built for NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Trade Unions Today (QCF)

165 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by NOCN.

  1. Accrediting Trade Union Education
  2. An Introduction to Globalisation and Social Justice
  3. An Introduction to Globalisation and Social Justice for Trade Union Representatives
  4. Applying Health and Safety Legislation
  5. Applying Strategic Corporate Research
  6. Basic Skills and Trade Union Education

and 159 more in the full unit list below.

These are the real units of this credential, in its own order. Nothing here is marked done, because this plan has not been started by anyone yet. Yours would fill in as you go.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

Why it sticks

Most courses stop at remembering

There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.

  1. 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
  2. 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
  3. 4AnalyseThe Analyst
  4. 3ApplyThe Coach
  5. 2UnderstandThe Connector
  6. 1RememberThe Builder

Where most courses leave you Where Zavmo takes you

Why this matters: AI can already remember and understand for you. What it can’t do is take your real problem and judge the right call. So the only learning worth paying for is the learning that takes you to the top. That’s exactly what a tutor doing it with you, on your real work, is for.

The value

Why the companion is worth £70 a month

You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.

That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.

Earned on your own work, taught to the top.

Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.

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