BSB41807 - Certificate IV in Unionism and Industrial Relations
Certificate IV in Unionism and Industrial Relations
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.
Job Roles
Union Organiser
Workplace Union Representative.
Subjects
Total number of units = 10
3 core units plus
7 elective units
2 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below.
At least 3 elective units must be selected from the remaining Group A units or the Group B units listed below.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 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.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB30107 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualification/s
OR
with vocational experience in assisting workplace union representatives conduct unionism activities but without formal unionism qualifications.
Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:
Accounts Clerk
Administrative Officer
Clerk
Customer Service Advisor
Legal Secretary
Medical Secretary
Personal Assistant
Small Business Assistant
Student Services Officer.
This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
BSB51807 Diploma of Unionism and Industrial Relations.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
communicating effectively with workers to encourage them to join the union, and to become involved in union activities and activism
negotiating with employers and employees during the bargaining process
providing advice to union members consistent with their literacy abilities
Teamwork
developing networks of people from diverse backgrounds to promote equality of opportunity and fair treatment
working within a team to identify opportunities to empower members
Problem-solving
predicting opposing arguments in a case before a tribunal and preparing key points to address them
solving workplace issues and problems individually or in teams
Initiative and enterprise
finding new ways of enabling others to shift their attitudes
presenting a range of options to resolve issues between members and employers
thinking laterally about problems to find new solutions
Planning and organising
planning and organising contact and discussions with workers to promote unionism
preparing and presenting unfair dismissal cases before a tribunal
Self-management
being self aware to ensure all members are treated fairly
modelling behaviour that supports the values of unionism and thereby encouraging confidence and belief in unionism as a way of improving workers' lives
Learning
advising members and representatives on strategies to implement union policies
reflecting on the success of negotiating tactics and strategies when representing a member or members before a tribunal
Technology
using computers and software to source information from the internet to research information relevant to a case before a tribunal
using office technology to access, record and document information about negotiations or tribunal hearings
