NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Trade Unions Today

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the accreditation of trade union education programmes and its benefits.
• Understand the key features of accreditation, including standards, processes, and quality assurance.
• Plan for implementing accreditation on a trade union course, including resource allocation and stakeholder engagement.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the components of union power analysis, including identifying sources of union power and assessing the balance of power between unions and employers.
• Understand the significance of union power analysis to comprehensive campaigns, including how it can inform campaign strategy and tactics.
• Conduct a union power analysis, including gathering and analysing relevant information.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the background and origins of specific health and safety legislation affecting the workplace.
• Know the main legal requirements of specific health and safety regulations.
• Understand how specific health and safety regulations can be used to improve health and safety standards at work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the background and origins of specific health and safety legislation affecting the workplace.
• Know the main legal requirements of specific health and safety regulations.
• Understand how specific health and safety regulations can be used to improve health and safety standards at work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how building confidence can positively change the lives of union members, both personally and professionally.
• Understand how confidence can be damaged by stereotyping in the workplace, and the impact this can have on individuals and the union.
• Understand how to bring about positive change in the workplace through collective action and effective representation.

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse the impact of discrimination in the workplace and within the union, recognising its various forms and consequences
• Evaluate methods and support available for building equality in the workplace and the union, including legal frameworks, policies, and training programmes
• Plan strategies and initiatives for building equality within the union and the workplace, promoting inclusivity and challenging discriminatory practices

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the impact of discrimination in the workplace and the role of the union in addressing it
• Understand the various methods and support systems available for building equality in the workplace and within the union
• Plan strategically for building equality both within the union and throughout the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how the organising approach is applied within the workplace to achieve trade union objectives.
• Relate the organising approach to core trade union principles of solidarity and collective action.
• Understand the relevance of education and training in an organising context to empower members and build capacity.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the potential health and safety risks associated with hazardous substances present in the workplace.
• Understand the requirements and implications of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations.
• Carry out a thorough COSHH risk assessment to identify and evaluate potential hazards.
• Specify appropriate actions and control measures needed to effectively deal with problems involving hazardous substances in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the potential health and safety risks associated with hazardous substances present in the workplace
• Understand the requirements outlined in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
• Conduct a thorough COSHH risk assessment for a specific workplace scenario
• Specify the necessary actions to effectively address problems related to hazardous substances in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Develop a comprehensive campaign plan for a trade union initiative.
• Undertake a union organising campaign, including recruitment and engagement strategies.
• Understand the importance and use of evaluation methods in union organising campaigns to measure success and inform future strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the different structures used for collective bargaining within organisations.
• Understand the opportunities and options available when engaging in collective bargaining processes.
• Develop detailed plans for effectively utilising the collective bargaining structure to achieve desired outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand collective bargaining structures, including the roles of different parties and the negotiation process.
• Understand opportunities and options for collective bargaining, identifying potential areas for negotiation and agreement.
• Develop plans for using the collective bargaining structure to achieve trade union objectives.

What you'll be able to do

• Source, read and respond to written trade union materials.
• Use written skills for different trade union purposes.
• Participate in trade union discussions on a one to one and group basis.
• Deliver a presentation.

What you'll be able to do

• Source, read and respond to written trade union materials effectively.
• Use written communication skills for different trade union purposes, such as writing reports and correspondence.
• Take part constructively in trade union discussions on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Make a clear and informative presentation on a trade union related topic.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hazards associated with workplace health conditions
• Know the legislation that relates to health conditions at work
• Know how company policies relate to health conditions at work
• Understand hazard prevention measures in the workplace
• Understand hazard control measures in the workplace
• Action measures for a specific workplace health condition

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the hazards associated with workplace health conditions.
• Describe the legislation that relates to health conditions at work.
• Explain how company policies relate to health conditions at work.
• Explain hazard prevention and control measures in the workplace.
• Action measures for a specific workplace health condition.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the causes and effects of discriminatory attitudes
• Understand the importance of challenging misunderstanding and prejudice

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the causes and effects of discriminatory attitudes, including prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination in the workplace.
• Understand the importance of challenging misunderstanding and prejudice for trade unions, including promoting equality and diversity among members and in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the nature of specific intimidating behaviours that may occur in the workplace, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
• Understand how relevant legislation and organisational policies can support the challenging of specific intimidating behaviours at work.
• Develop a comprehensive trade union plan for effectively dealing with intimidation in the workplace, including prevention, intervention, and support strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the nature of specific intimidating behaviour at work, including bullying, harassment, and discrimination
• Understand how legislation and policy can support challenging specific behaviours at work, including employment law and internal grievance procedures
• Develop a trade union plan for dealing with intimidation at work, outlining prevention strategies, reporting mechanisms, and support services

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key events in trade union history and their significance.
• Explain the changes that have influenced trade union membership over time.
• Explain the relevance of trade unions in the workplace and wider society today.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the trade union approach to disability issues, including relevant legislation and best practices.
• Understand the role of the trade union Disability Champion, including their responsibilities and authority.
• Work effectively with other Disability Champions, fostering collaboration and sharing best practice.
• Understand issues faced by members with disabilities in the workplace, including barriers to employment and discrimination.
• Produce a plan to establish the role of Disability Champion in own workplace, outlining objectives, activities, and resources.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the trade union approach to disability issues, including relevant policies and principles.
• Understand the role of the trade union Disability Champion within the organisation.
• Work effectively with other Disability Champions to achieve common goals.
• Understand the issues faced by members with disabilities in the workplace and how to address them.
• Develop a plan to establish the role of a Disability Champion in own workplace, including strategies for implementation and evaluation.

What you'll be able to do

• Review a range of educational methods suitable for trade union training and development.
• Plan a discussion and learning session, incorporating appropriate methods and resources.
• Evaluate own and other discussion programmes, identifying areas for improvement and best practice.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand why domestic violence is a trade union issue, considering its impact on members and the workplace.
• Support members experiencing domestic violence, including signposting to relevant resources and providing appropriate assistance.
• Identify trade union action on domestic violence, such as policy development, awareness campaigns, and workplace support mechanisms.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the main features of changes relating to employment law, including specific legislation and regulations
• Understand the relevance of specific resources to understanding the application of changes relating to employment law, such as government guidance and legal advice
• Plan for the potential impact of changes relating to employment law on the organisation and its employees

What you'll be able to do

• Explain the main features of changes relating to employment law.
• Determine the relevance of specific resources to understanding the application of changes relating to employment law.
• Plan for the potential impact of changes relating to employment law.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the legal provisions related to equal rights at work, including relevant legislation and regulations.
• Relate equal rights provisions to the experiences of members at work, identifying instances of discrimination and inequality.
• Know actions that trade unions can take to promote equal rights at work, such as policy development, negotiation, and advocacy.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key legal provisions and requirements relating to equal rights in the workplace.
• Relate equal rights provisions to the lived experiences of union members at work, identifying potential inequalities.
• Know the range of actions that trade unions can take to actively promote equal rights and combat discrimination in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the main features of recent and proposed changes relating to equalities law in the UK
• Understand the relevance of changes relating to equalities law to workers and the workplace
• Understand how to support workers in response to changes relating to equalities law, ensuring fair and equitable treatment

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the main features of recent and proposed changes relating to equalities law.
• Understand the relevance of changes relating to equalities law to trade union representatives and their members.
• Understand how to support workers in response to changes relating to equalities law, including signposting to relevant resources and advice.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the hazards and risks associated with specific equipment used in the workplace
• Understand how relevant legislation relates to the safe use of specific equipment at work
• Understand how organisational policy relates to the safe use of specific equipment at work
• Understand prevention measures for risks associated with specific equipment at work
• Understand control measures for risks associated with specific equipment at work
• Understand protection measures for risks associated with specific equipment at work

What you'll be able to do

• Know the potential hazards and risks associated with the use of specific equipment in the workplace.
• Understand how relevant legislation and organisational policies relate to the safe use of specific equipment at work.
• Understand the prevention, control, and protection measures that can be implemented to mitigate risks associated with specific equipment at work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the origins and purposes of the organising approach within the trade union movement.
• Understand key concepts associated with the organising approach, such as empowerment, participation, and collective action.
• Understand the significance of different communication techniques for successful organising, including active listening and persuasive communication.
• Apply project management tools for the effective management of organising projects and campaigns.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of trade unions in European health and safety decision-making processes.
• Know the European Union structure and its main institutions dealing with health and safety regulations and directives.
• Recognise the influence of Europe in UK health and safety standards and legislation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of trade unions in European health and safety decision-making processes.
• Know the European Union structure and its main institutions dealing with health and safety, including their functions and responsibilities.
• Recognise the influence of Europe in UK health and safety standards, including the implementation of European directives and regulations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of a trade union official in giving feedback
• Understand own skills in relation to giving feedback
• Understand non-verbal communication
• Give feedback

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key concepts of globalisation, international development, and social justice, and their interrelationships.
• Understand the impact of globalisation on various aspects of society, including labour markets, environmental sustainability, and cultural diversity.
• Give an overview of the trade union approach to international development, including its principles, strategies, and priorities.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the basic economic relationships of globalisation, including trade, investment, and migration.
• Understand the role of key international financial institutions in development, such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
• Understand the role of multi-national companies in world trade, including their impact on employment and labour standards.
• Understand trade union strategies to deal with multinationals, including international solidarity and collective bargaining.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the types of changes that can affect the workplace and their potential impact.
• Research appropriate legislation, organisational policies, and other relevant information related to change at work.
• Identify potential problems and opportunities for trade unions arising from change at work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the types of changes affecting the workplace
• Research appropriate legislation related to change at work
• Research appropriate policies related to change at work
• Research appropriate information related to change at work
• Identify problems for trade unions during change at work
• Identify opportunities for trade unions during change at work

What you'll be able to do

• Understand problems which affect members in the workplace
• Understand information relevant to a specific problem affecting members
• Produce a plan on how to take up a specific problem affecting members
• Identify communication skills required to handle members' problems
• Apply communication skills when handling members' problems

What you'll be able to do

• Understand problems which affect members in the workplace, including issues related to pay, working conditions, and discrimination.
• Understand information relevant to a specific problem affecting members, including relevant legislation, company policies, and collective agreements.
• Produce a plan on how to take up a specific problem affecting members, including identifying the appropriate steps to take and the resources available.
• Identify and apply communication skills, including active listening, effective questioning, and persuasive communication.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the health hazards associated with asbestos, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, and the risks of exposure to asbestos fibres.
• Understand the minimum legal requirements concerning asbestos, including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and the duties of employers and employees.
• Understand appropriate prevention and control measures for asbestos, including risk assessments, asbestos surveys, and safe working practices.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the specific health hazards associated with exposure to asbestos, including the potential for developing asbestos-related diseases.
• Understand the minimum legal requirements concerning asbestos management and control in the workplace, as stipulated by relevant regulations and legislation.
• Understand appropriate prevention and control measures for asbestos, including safe handling procedures, risk assessments, and the use of personal protective equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain how health and safety legislation affects workplace procedures
• Explain how health and safety legislation affects workplace systems
• Understand how changes in health and safety legislation affect the workplace
• Understand how changes in health and safety legislation affect the union
• Identify types of actions required as a result of changes in health and safety legislation

What you'll be able to do

• Know how health and safety legislation affects workplace procedures and systems
• Understand how changes in health and safety legislation can affect the workplace or the union's operations
• Know the types of actions that may be required as a result of changes in health and safety legislation

What you'll be able to do

• Use skills in working co-operatively and collectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Understand the key functions of the union health and safety representative in the workplace, including their roles and responsibilities.
• Record and organise information in an appropriate way, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various health and wellbeing issues that can arise in the workplace
• Understand the trade union's approach to promoting health and wellbeing at work
• Develop a plan for effective action to improve health and wellbeing arrangements within their workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Understand health and wellbeing issues in the workplace, including physical, mental, and social aspects of health.
• Understand the trade union approach to health and wellbeing at work, including the role of unions in promoting healthy workplaces and advocating for workers' rights.
• Plan effective action on health and wellbeing arrangements in his/her workplace, including identifying areas for improvement and developing strategies for change.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify and agree a substantial ICT project to support trade union activities, ensuring alignment with union objectives and priorities.
• Research, design and plan an ICT project, considering feasibility, resources, and potential impact.
• Implement, test and review the ICT project with trade union colleagues, gathering feedback and making necessary adjustments.
• Assess and evaluate ICT project processes and outcomes, identifying lessons learned and making recommendations for future projects.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the hazards and risks associated with specific illnesses that may be encountered in the workplace.
• Understand how relevant legislation and company policies relate to the management of specific illnesses at work.
• Understand the prevention and control measures that can be implemented to manage specific illnesses at work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand hazards and risks associated with specific illnesses at work, including physical, psychological, and social factors.
• Understand how legislation and company policy relate to specific illnesses at work, including sick leave, disability benefits, and reasonable adjustments.
• Understand prevention and control measures associated with specific illnesses at work, including risk assessments, health promotion, and workplace adjustments.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key features of relevant legislation, policies and agreements concerning information and consultation in multinational companies
• Understand different forms of worker representation within companies, including their roles and responsibilities
• Understand arguments to promote best practice for a specific form of worker representation, advocating for effective employee engagement

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key features of relevant legislation, company policies, and agreements concerning information and consultation processes within multinational companies.
• Understand the different forms of worker representation that can exist within companies, such as works councils and trade unions.
• Understand and be able to articulate arguments to promote best practice for a specific form of worker representation within a multinational company.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand a range of collective bargaining issues relevant to own workplace and sector, including pay, working hours, holidays, and other terms and conditions of employment.
• Understand a range of appropriate sources of information relevant to the bargaining, negotiation or consultation process, including company accounts, industry reports, and government statistics.
• Understand where employment law supports access to and use of information for bargaining, negotiation or consultation, including the legal requirements for employers to provide information to trade unions.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand a range of collective bargaining issues relevant to own workplace and sector, including pay, working conditions, and equality.
• Recognise a range of appropriate sources of information relevant to the bargaining, negotiation and consultation process, including company data, industry reports, and legal advice.
• Understand where employment law supports access to and use of information for bargaining, negotiation or consultation, including the rights of trade unions to request information from employers.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify both actual and potential members of the trade union in the workplace.
• Evaluate existing policies and practices on trade union workplace recruitment and retention.
• Identify relevant legislation relating to recruitment and retention of trade union members.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand why international health and safety issues are relevant to individuals and their organisations
• Understand why international health and safety issues are relevant to their members
• Understand the role and structure of international trade unions in relation to health and safety
• Understand the role and structure of other international organisations in relation to health and safety
• Recognise the steps needed to develop an international approach to health and safety

What you'll be able to do

• Explain why international health and safety issues are relevant to individuals and their members.
• Describe the role and structure of international trade unions and other international organisations in relation to health and safety.
• Recognise the steps needed to develop an international approach to health and safety within an organisation.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role and structure of international trade union organisations
• Understand the role and structure of international labour organisations
• Understand the reasons for international links between unions
• Understand the importance of international links between unions
• Identify the steps needed to make international links
• Identify the steps needed to strengthen international links

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role and structure of international trade union and labour organisations, including their aims and objectives
• Understand the reasons for, and importance of, international links between unions, including solidarity and mutual support
• Identify the steps needed to make and strengthen international links, such as communication, collaboration, and joint campaigns
• Understand the benefits of international collaboration for trade unions and their members

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how the trade union organises for health and safety within their organisation
• Understand the implications of an organising approach for meeting the health and safety needs of working people
• Understand how an organising approach can contribute to building the union

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how the union organises within their organisation, including its structure and methods of operation.
• Understand the implications of adopting an organising approach to effectively meet the needs of working people and build a stronger union presence.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand pensions provision, including different types of pension schemes and their benefits.
• Understand the trade union role in protecting pensions provision for its members and ensuring compliance with regulations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various pension options available to employees, including defined benefit and defined contribution schemes.
• Understand key pension terms, concepts, regulations, and sources of information relevant to pension schemes.
• Understand the specific details and features of their own occupational pension scheme, including contributions, benefits, and administration.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand different pension options available
• Understand pension terms, concepts, regulations and information
• Understand the details of own occupational pension scheme

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of the leader in the workplace
• Evaluate different leadership styles and their effectiveness
• Evaluate own leadership style and identify areas for development
• Understand the importance of teamwork in achieving organisational goals
• Understand how productive teamwork can be achieved through effective communication and collaboration
• Understand the importance of leadership and effective teamwork in the workplace for overall success

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the concept of trade union collective leadership and its importance in representing members' interests.
• Understand techniques for effective trade union collective leadership, such as delegation, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Develop leadership capacity within the trade union, including identifying and mentoring potential leaders.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the concept of trade union collective leadership, including its principles and importance
• Understand techniques for effective trade union collective leadership, such as communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Develop leadership capacity within a trade union, including identifying and nurturing potential leaders

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the link between learning and organising within the trade union context
• Understand methods for embedding learning and organising within union workplace organisation
• Know best practice in promoting learning and organising amongst union members and representatives

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the necessity for good organisational skills when teaching online
• Understand how tutoring skills translate to an online environment for trade union education
• Know the skills needed to assist individual online learners in a trade union context
• Know the skills needed to facilitate collaborative working online for trade union education
• Understand the issues of managing collaborative online groups for trade union education

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how a trade union utilises ICT systems to effectively capture and manage membership data
• Develop transferable database application skills applicable to a union context
• Understand how to adopt and implement good working practices when using ICT systems
• Apply database skills and knowledge to complete relevant tasks within a trade union setting

What you'll be able to do

• Participate effectively in the committee, contributing to discussions and decision-making processes.
• Review existing action plans, evaluating their effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.
• Produce clear and concise action plans, outlining specific tasks, responsibilities, and timelines.

What you'll be able to do

• Participate effectively in committee meetings.
• Review existing action plans to determine their effectiveness.
• Produce comprehensive and achievable action plans.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the application of financial terms relevant to union finances, such as budgeting, forecasting, and investment analysis
• Understand strategies for union investments, considering risk management, diversification, and ethical considerations
• Understand different roles and responsibilities in managing the union’s investments and finances, including those of trustees, finance officers, and auditors

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relationship between hazard and risk in manual handling, including identifying potential hazards and assessing associated risks
• Understand the relevant regulations and their application in the workplace, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• Use a systematic approach to deal with manual handling issues in the workplace, including risk assessment, control measures, and safe handling techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the relationship between hazard and risk in manual handling, including identifying potential sources of injury and assessing the likelihood and severity of harm
• Understand the relevant regulations and their application in the workplace, including the Manual Handling Operations Regulations and associated guidance
• Use a systematic approach to deal with manual handling issues in the workplace, including risk assessment, control measures, and training

What you'll be able to do

• Use and maintain a membership information system
• Understand how to promote the union amongst the workforce
• Write a recruitment plan

What you'll be able to do

• Effectively use and maintain a membership information system to manage union member data.
• Understand how to promote the benefits of union membership amongst the workforce to increase engagement.
• Develop a comprehensive recruitment plan to attract new members to the trade union.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own role and responsibilities when mentoring union members, including ethical considerations and boundaries.
• Understand different ways to identify individual mentoring needs of union members, including assessing skills gaps and development areas.
• Understand how to review progress through mentoring, including setting goals, providing feedback, and evaluating outcomes.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain own role and responsibilities when mentoring union members.
• Describe ways to identify individual mentoring needs.
• Explain how to review progress through mentoring.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand issues that may arise for members from changes affecting pensions, such as alterations to retirement age or contribution rates
• Understand how pensions are negotiated, including the roles of different stakeholders and the legal framework
• Produce a plan for negotiating improvements in pension schemes, outlining objectives, strategies, and potential outcomes

What you'll be able to do

• Understand issues that may arise for members from changes affecting pensions
• Understand how pensions are negotiated
• Produce a plan for negotiating improvements in pension schemes

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits of online learning for trade unionists, including increased accessibility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage own online trade union learning effectively, including time management, organisation, and self-motivation.
• Understand the requirements necessary for successful online learning, including technical skills, access to resources, and a supportive learning environment.
• Understand the collaborative approach to trade union education online learning, including the importance of peer support, online forums, and tutor interaction.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits of online learning for trade union members and representatives.
• Manage your own online trade union learning effectively.
• Understand the technical and personal requirements necessary for successful online learning.
• Understand the importance of a collaborative approach to trade union education through online learning.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the organising approach to running campaigns
• Understand the key components of an organising campaign
• Develop an organising campaign in their union

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the organising approach to running campaigns within a trade union context.
• Understand the key components of an organising campaign, including recruitment, communication, and mobilisation.
• Develop an organising campaign in their union, taking into account the specific needs and priorities of the members.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand union procedures for handling casework effectively and in accordance with union guidelines
• Understand and use specific techniques for organising union casework to ensure efficient and effective support for members

What you'll be able to do

• Identify reasons for union membership change
• Understand current union organising practices
• Develop good practice around organising in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Identify reasons for union membership change, including factors that influence individuals' decisions to join or leave a union.
• Understand current union organising practices, including strategies for recruiting new members and building union strength.
• Develop good practice around organising, including planning and implementing effective organising campaigns.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify a range of information needed to formulate a pay claim, including market rates, cost of living, and company performance.
• Understand the impact of a pay award on members’ income, including tax implications and potential benefits.
• Understand a range of benefits that could be included in a pay claim, such as pensions, healthcare, and flexible working arrangements.

What you'll be able to do

• Define the key concepts and terms used in pension scheme management.
• Explain the management of pension schemes and funds, including relevant regulations and best practices.
• Deal with common issues that may arise in pension schemes, such as contribution problems or benefit disputes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key concepts and terms used in pension scheme management
• Understand the management of pension schemes and funds, including investment strategies and regulatory requirements
• Deal with issues that may arise in pension schemes, such as contribution shortfalls or benefit disputes

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the ways in which pension provision can be discriminatory
• Understand inequalities issues in relation to pension provision, including age, gender and disability
• Produce a plan for reducing inequalities in pension provision within an organisation

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the ways in which pension provision can potentially be discriminatory
• Understand the various inequalities issues that can arise in relation to pension provision
• Produce a comprehensive plan for reducing inequalities in pension provision within a specific context

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the methods of union organising
• Understand how to build participation in the union
• Develop a union campaign

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the methods used in union organising, including recruitment and engagement techniques.
• Understand how to build participation in the union through effective communication and member involvement.
• Develop a union campaign, including setting objectives, identifying target audiences, and implementing strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise different negotiating styles in various situations.
• Negotiate effectively as part of a team, contributing to achieving desired outcomes.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the union’s negotiating position in relation to specific issues.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise different negotiating styles used in bargaining, negotiation and consultation processes
• Negotiate effectively as part of a team, contributing to the achievement of union objectives
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the union’s negotiating position in relation to specific issues

What you'll be able to do

• Use information relevant to trade union goals to prepare a case, claim or response
• Improve bargaining information strategy
• Improve negotiation information strategy
• Improve consultation information strategy

What you'll be able to do

• Use information relevant to trade union goals to prepare a case, claim or response for bargaining, negotiation or consultation
• Improve bargaining, negotiation or consultation information strategy to achieve trade union objectives

What you'll be able to do

• Create and edit a multi-slide presentation on a trade union topic, ensuring clarity and accuracy of information.
• Use animation and slide transitions effectively to enhance the visual appeal and engagement of a presentation.
• Use multimedia content, such as images, audio, and video, to enhance a presentation and support key messages.
• Make a presentation using electronic visual aids, demonstrating confidence and effective communication skills.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a trade union project leader
• Understand the skills required for effective trade union project leadership, including communication, delegation and problem-solving
• Lead a trade union project team effectively, ensuring objectives are met
• Analyse the success of a trade union project against pre-defined criteria
• Reflect on own effectiveness as a trade union project leader and identify areas for improvement

What you'll be able to do

• Draft a clear and concise project outline relevant to a trade union organisation or specific workplace setting.
• Prepare a realistic schedule and budget for a trade union project, considering all relevant resources.
• Apply appropriate project management tools and techniques for the effective management of a project from initiation to completion.
• Identify potential issues and develop effective solutions to mitigate risks within a project.
• Evaluate the success of a trade union project against its original objectives and budget.
• Devise appropriate strategies for the dissemination of the outcomes and impact of a trade union project to relevant stakeholders.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the key characteristics of project work, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Know how effective project work can assist the work of trade unions, such as improving member engagement or addressing workplace issues.
• Understand tools and techniques for effective project work, including project management software and communication strategies.
• Identify potential project opportunities for trade unions, aligning projects with union priorities and member needs.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce an outline for the content of a film promoting trade union issues, including key messages and target audience.
• Film appropriate scenes, considering composition, lighting, and sound quality.
• Edit the content of the film, including sequencing, transitions, and adding titles and graphics.
• Publish the finished work, considering distribution channels and audience reach.

What you'll be able to do

• Produce an outline for the content of a film.
• Film appropriate scenes for a film.
• Edit the content of a film.
• Publish the finished film.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how disability discrimination can occur in various forms and contexts, including direct discrimination, indirect discrimination, harassment, and victimisation.
• Identify sources of support and guidance for tackling disability discrimination, such as legislation, policies, and advocacy organisations.
• Know different ways of tackling disability discrimination, including raising awareness, challenging discriminatory practices, and promoting inclusive policies and procedures.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how disability discrimination occurs
• Identify sources of support for tackling disability discrimination
• Know ways of tackling disability discrimination

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how discrimination can occur in various forms and contexts.
• Understand the relevant legislative sources and organisational policies for tackling discrimination in the workplace.
• Understand different ways of tackling discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all individuals.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how discrimination can occur in various forms.
• Understand the legislative sources and organisational policies designed to tackle discrimination.
• Understand different ways of tackling discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the value of prior experience and learning, including formal qualifications, informal training, and work-based experience, in developing skills and knowledge.
• Understand own learning processes and the current learning environment, including preferred learning styles, available resources, and support mechanisms.
• Reflect on progress as a learner, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and setting goals for future learning.
• Know how the current learning programme will impact on own role(s) at work, including improved performance, increased job satisfaction, and career advancement opportunities.

What you'll be able to do

• Carry out a union research project in the workplace that aims to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice, adhering to ethical research principles
• Report on the research project findings and recommendations for action in a clear and concise manner, suitable for dissemination to relevant stakeholders
• Evaluate own learning and performance throughout the research project, identifying areas for improvement in future projects

What you'll be able to do

• Carry out a union research project in the workplace that aims to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice.
• Report on research project findings and recommendations for action.
• Evaluate own learning and performance throughout the research project.

What you'll be able to do

• Use mapping techniques to establish detailed workplace profiles, including demographics and union membership.
• Recognise the significance of identifying and using workplace issues to establish organising activity and build support.
• Understand the value of research in informing campaign planning and developing effective strategies for trade unions.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the trade union approach to rights at work issues, including relevant legislation and best practices.
• Use various sources of information on employment rights to support union members.
• Understand the application of employment rights information in practical workplace scenarios.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the trade union's approach to addressing rights at work issues within the workplace.
• Effectively utilise various sources of information pertaining to employment rights.
• Understand the practical application of employment rights information in different workplace scenarios.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key legal requirements concerning risk assessments
• Understand the risk assessment process
• Relate risk assessment to strategies for improving health and safety at work

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the key legal requirements concerning risk assessments.
• Explain the risk assessment process.
• Relate risk assessment to strategies for improving health and safety at work.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own development needs for health and safety skills, including identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals
• Review own health and safety skills development opportunities, including training courses, mentoring, and on-the-job learning
• Understand development planning for own health and safety skills needs, including creating a personal development plan and tracking progress

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own development needs in relation to health and safety skills required for the role of a trade union safety representative
• Review own health and safety skills development opportunities available through the union and other providers
• Understand the process of development planning to address own health and safety skills needs as a trade union safety representative

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the key features of state provision for pensions.
• Explain how state pension schemes affect members.
• Calculate contributions and benefits related to state pension schemes.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key features of state provision for pensions, including eligibility criteria and benefit levels
• Understand how state pension schemes affect members, considering factors such as retirement planning and financial security
• Calculate contributions and benefits related to state pension schemes, using relevant data and formulas

What you'll be able to do

• Use a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis in organising campaigns to identify key strategic considerations.
• Project plan an organising campaign, including setting objectives, identifying resources, and establishing timelines.
• Apply the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) process when planning organising campaigns to ensure clear and effective goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the context for the education and training of trade union health and safety representatives
• Understand the TUC approach to health and safety
• Describe the TUC course materials and their application
• Plan to run a TUC Health and Safety Representatives’ course

What you'll be able to do

• Know the legal basis of occupational pension schemes, including relevant legislation and regulations
• Know the roles and responsibilities of different parties involved in occupational pension schemes
• Deal with pension scheme issues, such as member queries, benefit calculations, and scheme administration
• Escalate complex pension scheme issues to the appropriate authority or expert

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise and work on trade union priorities within a workplace
• Understand information affecting the workplace, including employment law and company policies
• Understand key aspects of union principles, structure and resources, and how these support trade union activities

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise and work on trade union priorities, contributing to the achievement of organisational goals and member representation.
• Understand information affecting the workplace, including economic, social, and political factors that impact employment conditions.
• Understand key aspects of union principles, structure and resources, enabling effective participation and contribution to the trade union movement.

What you'll be able to do

• Know the key features and components of a Trade Union Partnership Agreement.
• Understand the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in a Trade Union Partnership Agreement, including union representatives, management, and employees.
• Understand the skills required to ensure the effective implementation of a Trade Union Partnership Agreement, such as communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Understand the process of solving problems and resolving disputes through the Trade Union Partnership approach, including conflict resolution techniques and collaborative decision-making.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the aims and policies of a specific public body
• Understand the role and function of a trade union representative when acting on a public body
• Understand how to contribute effectively to a specific public body

What you'll be able to do

• Decide on a research project to challenge discrimination in the workplace
• Decide on a research project to promote best equality practice in the workplace
• Understand appropriate research methods that can be used in developing action on equalities
• Plan a research project to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how trade unions can support members within the workplace
• Recognise when to signpost members onto appropriate support structures
• Plan to implement procedures in the workplace to offer counselling support

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various ways in which trade unions can provide support to their members within the workplace environment.
• Recognise situations where it is necessary to signpost members to appropriate external support structures and resources.
• Plan and implement procedures within the workplace to offer counselling support to members in need.

What you'll be able to do

• Decide on a research project to challenge discrimination in the workplace
• Decide on a research project to promote best equality practice in the workplace
• Understand appropriate research methods that can be used in developing action on equalities
• Plan a research project to challenge discrimination and promote best equality practice

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of political activity within the trade union movement, including its role in advancing workers' rights and interests.
• Understand the reasons for and processes involved in affiliation with political organisations and campaigns.
• Produce a plan to increase political influence for a trade union, considering different strategies and tactics.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the importance of political activity within the trade union movement and its impact on members.
• Understand the reasons for and processes involved in affiliation with political organisations.
• Produce a plan to increase political influence for the trade union, considering various strategies and resources.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand symptoms of ill health caused in the workplace, recognising common signs and indicators of work-related illnesses.
• Understand the effects of ill health caused in the workplace, including the impact on individuals, organisations, and society.
• Know hazards that may cause ill health at work, identifying potential sources of exposure and risk factors.
• Understand appropriate legislation, policies and other information on ill health at work, including relevant regulations, guidance, and best practices.
• Know how a trade union can take action to prevent occupational ill health, including raising awareness, advocating for improved working conditions, and supporting affected members.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise the common symptoms of ill health that can be caused or exacerbated in the workplace.
• Explain the potential effects of ill health on individuals and the organisation.
• Identify hazards in the workplace that may cause ill health.
• Summarise the appropriate legislation, policies and sources of information relating to ill health at work.
• Describe how a trade union can take action to prevent occupational ill health.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role and structure of European Union Institutions and related trade union organisations, including their functions and relationships.
• Understand the impact of the European Union on national employment rights, including legislation and regulations.
• Know European Union economic and social policies, including their objectives and implementation.
• Understand the relationship between European Union policies and trade union policies and strategies, including areas of alignment and divergence.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the role of European Union Institutions
• Understand the structure of European Union Institutions
• Understand the role of related trade union organisations
• Understand the structure of related trade union organisations
• Understand the impact of the European Union on national employment rights
• Describe European Union economic policies
• Describe European Union social policies
• Understand the relationship between European Union policies and trade union policies
• Understand the relationship between European Union policies and trade union strategies

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how developments in the UK economy, such as inflation, unemployment, and economic growth, can impact on trade union members' wages, job security, and working conditions.
• Know the major schools of economic theory, including classical economics, Keynesian economics, and monetarism, and their differing perspectives on the role of government in the economy.
• Understand the effects of specific UK government policies, such as fiscal policy, monetary policy, and supply-side policies, on the economy and their potential impact on trade union members.
• Understand key influences on UK economic policies, including global economic trends, international organisations, and domestic political considerations.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand aspects of the legal system that affect trade unions, including their rights and responsibilities.
• Understand different types of law relevant to trade unions, such as employment law and contract law.
• Understand trade union law, including legislation related to industrial relations and collective bargaining.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain aspects of the legal system that affect trade unions.
• Differentiate between different types of law.
• Explain trade union law.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand environmental changes affecting the workplace and their potential impact.
• Identify key information appropriate to environmental changes at work, including relevant data and regulations.
• Identify environmental issues for trade union action, advocating for sustainable practices and worker well-being.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand environmental changes affecting the workplace, including climate change, resource depletion, and pollution.
• Identify key information appropriate to environmental changes at work, such as legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Identify environmental issues for trade union action, such as promoting sustainable practices, reducing waste, and protecting workers' health.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the structure and operation of occupational pension schemes.
• Understand how own pension scheme affects its members, including their rights and responsibilities.
• Calculate contributions, funding levels, and potential benefits within own pension scheme.
• Identify areas for potential improvement in own occupational pension scheme, considering factors such as investment strategy and member communication.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the features of occupational pension schemes
• Understand how own pension scheme affects members
• Calculate contributions to an occupational pension scheme
• Calculate the funding of an occupational pension scheme
• Calculate the benefits of an occupational pension scheme
• Identify areas for improvement in own occupational pension scheme

What you'll be able to do

• Understand how trade union democracy operates within the workplace, including the roles and responsibilities of members and elected officials.
• Know the role of the union branch in representing members, negotiating with employers, and promoting union policies.
• Understand how to improve union branch attendance and engagement through effective communication and activities.
• Identify elements of a union’s regional and national democracy, such as elections, conferences, and policy-making processes.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify key collective agreements relevant to the workplace, understanding their scope and application.
• Identify key features of disciplinary and grievance procedures, including employee rights and employer responsibilities.
• Identify bargaining issues within the workplace, prioritising areas for negotiation and improvement.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the reasons why individuals choose to join trade unions
• Identify the range of services that trade unions provide for their members
• Understand the role of the union within the workplace environment

What you'll be able to do

• Demonstrate skills in co-operative and collective working within a trade union environment.
• Find trade union information and other related information from appropriate sources.
• Know the key functions of a trade union in the workplace, including representation and negotiation.
• Create a comprehensive union contacts list for effective communication and networking.
• Know how trade union documents, such as constitutions and policies, guide the actions of union representatives.
• Organise information in an appropriate way for effective record-keeping and communication.

What you'll be able to do

• Create a database for a specified trade union task
• Use a database effectively for various trade union tasks
• Understand protocols for database usage within a trade union context

What you'll be able to do

• Create a database for a trade union task, including designing the database structure, entering data, and creating reports.
• Use a database for trade union tasks, including managing membership records, tracking campaign progress, and analysing survey data.
• Understand protocols for database usage, including data protection regulations, security measures, and access controls.

What you'll be able to do

• Operate a computer effectively.
• Organise trade union information in a structured manner.
• Store trade union information securely.
• Retrieve trade union information efficiently.
• Know safety practices when using ICT equipment.
• Know security practices to protect trade union information.
• Know the main components of a personal computer (PC).

What you'll be able to do

• Produce a spreadsheet that meets the requirements of an agreed trade union purpose.
• Accurately enter, format, and present data within a spreadsheet application.
• Use appropriate formulae to calculate and manipulate data within a spreadsheet.
• Present data in a clear and understandable graphical form using spreadsheet tools.

What you'll be able to do

• Enter and format data accurately and efficiently in a spreadsheet
• Use formulae to calculate data in a spreadsheet, including basic arithmetic and statistical functions
• Present data in graphical form using appropriate chart types, such as bar charts, pie charts, and line graphs
• Sort and manage data in a spreadsheet using filters and other data management tools
• Analyse data using spreadsheet functions

What you'll be able to do

• Effectively use a range of word processing functions.
• Add text and graphics from different sources into word processing documents.
• Produce professional trade union documents using word processing software.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise how membership systems support various trade union activities
• Know the essential database application skills required to effectively use a membership database
• Understand the regulatory framework governing the use and management of databases, including data protection
• Apply relevant skills and knowledge to complete tasks using a membership database

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise how membership systems support union communications, facilitating effective engagement and information dissemination.
• Know how database application skills support union communications, enabling efficient data management and targeted messaging.
• Understand the regulatory framework for electronic communications, ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy legislation.
• Apply skills and knowledge to communication tasks, contributing to effective internal and external communication strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Access information on the internet that is relevant to trade union activity.
• Send and receive emails effectively for trade union purposes.
• Explain internet safety and security issues relevant to trade unionists.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand employment law relevant to issues that commonly arise in the workplace
• Prepare arguments, based on employment law, that may be used in collective bargaining negotiations

What you'll be able to do

• Understand employment law relevant to issues in the workplace, including legislation and case law.
• Prepare arguments that may be used in negotiations based on employment law, citing relevant legal precedents and principles.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify effective ways of presenting trade union issues to the media, considering target audiences and communication channels.
• Design and write news releases that effectively communicate trade union messages and activities.
• Develop interview skills to confidently and effectively represent the trade union in media interactions.
• Plan to use the media strategically to raise awareness of trade union issues and campaigns.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify effective ways of presenting trade union issues to the media
• Design and write news releases suitable for different media outlets
• Develop interview skills to effectively communicate trade union messages
• Plan the use of media to promote trade union objectives

What you'll be able to do

• Understand a range of issues affecting women workers internationally, including discrimination, pay inequality, and access to opportunities.
• Recognise the importance of international links between women workers and their representative organisations, fostering solidarity and collective action.
• Understand ways of making and strengthening international links, including networking, information sharing, and collaborative projects.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand a range of issues affecting women workers internationally, including pay inequality, discrimination, and access to opportunities.
• Recognise the importance of international links between women workers and their representative organisations in addressing common challenges.
• Understand the role of labour organisations in developing links between women worldwide to promote solidarity and advocate for women's rights.

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the causes and symptoms of Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS)
• Understand the main legal requirements and organisational policies in relation to WRULDS
• Make proposals for the prevention and control of WRULDS in the workplace

What you'll be able to do

• Identify the causes and symptoms of Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDS), including risk factors and early warning signs.
• Understand the main legal requirements and policies in relation to WRULDS, including employer responsibilities and employee rights.
• Make proposals for prevention and control of WRULDS in the workplace, including risk assessments, ergonomic improvements, and training programmes.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the changes taking place in the organisation of work time within different organisational contexts.
• Understand the various options available for reorganising work time to benefit union members.
• Understand the potential benefits that can arise from union and management working in partnership to address work-life balance issues.
• Understand the relevant standards and organisational policies regarding work-life balance.
• Understand different ways to achieve work-life balance for union members, considering individual needs and circumstances.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand changes taking place in the organisation of work time, including trends towards flexible working and remote working.
• Understand options for reorganising work time for the benefit of union members, considering different models and their potential impact.
• Understand potential benefits of union and management working in partnership to address work-life balance issues.
• Understand the standards and policies regarding work-life balance, including legal requirements and best practice guidelines.
• Understand ways to achieve work-life balance for union members, including strategies for managing workload and stress.

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise opportunities to develop skills in the workplace
• Understand how to work with employers to meet the skills needs of individuals
• Understand how to work with employers to meet the skills needs of the organisation
• Understand the components of a learning agreement and their relevance to the role of the union learning representative
• Understand how equality and skills for life issues underpin learning agreements
• Understand how equality and skills for life issues underpin learning strategies

What you'll be able to do

• Recognise opportunities to develop skills in the workplace for individuals and teams.
• Understand how to work collaboratively with employers to meet the skills needs of individuals and the organisation as a whole.
• Understand the key components of a learning agreement and their relevance to the role of the union learning representative.
• Understand how equality and skills for life issues underpin effective learning agreements and strategies.

What you'll be able to do

• Solve trade union problems involving numbers.
• Approximate, estimate and check results.
• Interpret given statistical information and report for trade union members.
• Present and interpret secondary data relating to trade union tasks.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand suitable statistical techniques for trade unions to collect and record data from the workplace
• Interpret statistical information and report it to trade union members
• Use statistical concepts and methods that aid decision making when tackling trade union work-related problems