Assessor Resource

BSBWRK507A
Apply strategic unionism

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to individuals with a well established, sound theoretical knowledge base in unionism and industrial relations who provide leadership to members and staff in the union workplace. They carry high levels of responsibility and work at a strategic level in the organisation.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply strategic union practices; to develop and implement appropriate union strategies that will contribute to growth; and to model unionism through leadership and individual behaviour.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

documentation researched, using a range of sources on current issues affecting union membership and a range of strategies to address them

examples of how the union's vision, mission values and principles have been modelled and communicated in the union

knowledge of models of leadership and workforce democracy.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace, union documents and other sources of relevant information.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of models for developing union vision, mission and strategic plan

review of documentation evaluating future trends and their impact on current union strategy

review of key indicators established to monitor effectiveness of union strategies

evaluation of recommendations developed to adapt union strategies

evaluation of how the union's vision, values and strategic objectives were communicated to union staff, members and workers.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other workplace relations units.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

innovation and problem solving skills to find new and creative ways to address difficulties presented by the external environment

leadership skills to persuade others of the importance of strategic planning and approaches

planning and organisation skills to ensure that the union is developing strategies to favourably position the union and its members for the future.

Required knowledge

models for developing union vision, mission and strategic plan

models of leadership and workforce democracy

workforce trends and demographic data on the workforce.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Groupings or cohorts may include:

ethnic or Indigenous persons

local communities

men and women

older people

unemployed persons

workers

young people

Contemporary unionism practices may include:

branding or re-imaging of union

community campaigning

industry or sector campaigning

membership service or call centres

organising

political campaigning

professional use of media

seeking and applying leverage within industries or sectors

Approaches may include:

ensuring there are democratic decision-making processes at all levels within the union

establishing workplace organising committees

holding open forums for members

involving workers in developing workplace campaigns

reviewing and changing existing union structures

surveying members for their ideas and input

Strategies may include:

appointing growth organisers

bargaining with worker involvement

creating membership service centres

delegate and activist development

developing a coalition or community of interests

developing appropriate marketing strategies

using technology

workplace or industry campaigning

Review process may include:

consultation with workers

industry audits

membership audits

polling and surveys

Values and principles of unionism may include:

collectivism

cooperation

democracy

egalitarianism

equality

fairness

internationalism

justice for working people

position that power imbalance in society can only be effectively changed through collective action

respect

right for people to have a voice in society

solidarity

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and evaluate the impact of community diversity, and differing needs and social values of groupings or cohorts within the community on building unionism 
Identify contemporary unionism practices, in both a national and international context 
Identify and evaluate current trends for union membership within industries or industry sectors 
Evaluate future trends and their impact on current union strategy 
Identify and analyse worker issues that impact on recruitment and retention strategies 
Develop core priorities for the union that address membership issues through worker involvement and empowerment, and focus on union growth 
Develop approaches to foster democracy within the union and to build worker empowerment through applying principles of collectivism 
Develop innovative solutions to problems or issues confronting union membership 
Develop and promote strategies that help shift workers to act collectively to increase union density and activism, and achieve fair and reasonable outcomes for workers 
Establish key indicators to monitor effectiveness of union strategies 
Implement a review process to evaluate effectiveness of strategies 
Develop recommendations to adapt union strategies where appropriate 
Communicate the union's vision, values and strategic objectives to union staff, members and workers 
Model leadership through demonstrating collectivism and the values and principles of unionism in own behaviour 
Motivate and inspire others to demonstrate union values and engage in collectivism 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBWRK507A - Apply strategic unionism
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

Feedback to student

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Assessment Record Sheet

BSBWRK507A - Apply strategic unionism

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

(add lines for each task)

Feedback to student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

Signature:

Date:

Student signature:

Date: