Launch your career into the issues-rich world of unionism and industrial relations with a qualification that covers the basics. You’ll learn fundamental negotiation skills, how to provide advice to union members and maintaining a safe workplace in a huge variety of contexts.

This course is offered to workplaces only, at the employer's request. Individuals cannot apply for this course.

• Location:
  Industry
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry, Apprenticeship and Traineeship
• Course code:
  BSB41807
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• union organiser
• workplace union representative

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in unionism and industrial relations in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

• Communicate With Workers

  Unit code

  BSBWRK403A

• Promote Equality of Opportunity and Fair Treatment for All Workers

  Unit code

  BSBWRK404A

• Promote Union Values, Principles and Policies

  Unit code

  BSBWRK405A

• Provide Advice to Union Members

  Unit code

  BSBWRK407A

• Participate in the Bargaining Process

  Unit code

  BSBWRK406A

• Establish Networks

  Unit code

  BSBREL401A

• Monitor a Safe Workplace

  Unit code

  BSBOHS407A

• Establish Effective Workplace Relationships

  Unit code

  BSBWOR401A

• Analyse and Present Research Information

  Unit code

  BSBRES401A

• Implement Workplace Information System

  Unit code

  BSBINM401A

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 10 units - 3 core units plus 2 unionism units plus 5 elective units. At least 3 of the elective units must be selected from the remaining unionism units or the elective units listed in the BSB07 Training Package. The other 2 elective units may be selected from the remaining elective units listed in the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. If not listed, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.