Promote union values, principles and policies

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBWRK405A, 'Promote union values, principles and policies'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Promote union values, principles and policies' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Demonstrate an understanding of union context and principles

1.1. Display conduct which demonstrates an awareness of the values and principles of unionism

1.2. Ensure a sound knowledge of the structure and processes of the union, and the union context and its history is evidenced in work

1.3. Ensure a sound knowledge of organising principles, strategies and behaviours is evidenced in work

1.4. Ensure decision making processes are democratic and accountable and can be readily explained to other union members

1.5. Clearly communicate the rights, responsibilities and benefits of union membership

2. Promote social justice and the trade union movement

2.1. Ensure an awareness of the historical, social, political and economic importance of the union movement is evidenced in work

2.2. Integrate social justice issues into work practices

2.3. Utilise opportunities to explain and promote the values and principles of the union movement effectively and appropriately

2.4. Make links between wages and conditions and social justice and collective power

2.5. Make links with relevant social and political coalitions

3. Develop own and others' commitment to a collective and social justice agenda

3.1. Motivate people to act collectively and encourage participation in union activities, and policy and decision making forums

3.2. Promote membership participation in a collective agenda in the workplace and the community

3.3. Ensure behaviour in others that is contradictory to furthering the principles and values of collectivism is challenged appropriately

3.4. Actively communicate the perspectives and opinions of union members within the union as appropriate

3.5. Develop own commitment


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBWRK405A appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB41807 - Certificate IV in Unionism and Industrial Relations
  • BSB51807 - Diploma of Unionism and Industrial Relations