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Develop and implement an organising plan
Develop and implement an organising plan
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWRK401A
BSBWRK401A
State Code
D1036
D1036
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2011
Field of Education
080309 - Industrial Relations
Original Release Date
22/06/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and evaluate a strategic approach to organising and recruiting union members.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop organising plans
- 1.1. Consult stakeholders to prioritise organising activities and select target sites using agreed criteria
- 1.2. Undertake research on target groups
- 1.3. Develop options for organising approaches
- 1.4. Draft relevant organising plans
- 1.5. Obtain approval for organising plans from existing members and leaders
- 1.6. Inform relevant union staff of the organising approach
- 1.7. Develop and document monitoring arrangements for organising plans
2. Implement organising plans
- 2.1. Ensure that strategies in the organising plans are implemented
- 2.2. Modify plans to meet changing circumstances
- 2.3. Access workers for support
- 2.4. Target worksites, key occupations and specific interest groups through appropriate communications
3. Evaluate organising plans
- 3.1. Regularly monitor implementation of organising plans
- 3.2. Review outcomes against objectives
- 3.3. Assess the success of organising plans
- 3.4. Prepare reports on outcomes with suggestions for future activities and improvements
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Stakeholders may include:
committees and other representative forums
members
organisers
other union personnel
peak bodies
regional, state/territory, national and international officials
relevant community groups
shop stewards, workplace representatives or union delegates
Research may include:
characteristics of target group
current and past organising plans and their outcomes
employer background
industrial relations history
knowledge of awards or agreements
size of employer
Options may include:
home visits
one-to-one approaches
phone calls
speaking to groups
web-based organising
working through leads
Organising plans may include:
activities
objectives
resources
target groups
timeframes
Monitoring arrangements may include:
exit interviews/questionnaires for resigning members
including organising in agenda of regular meetings
meetings, briefings and direct supervision
opportunities for feedback, support, advice and debriefing for workplace representatives and members
regular review of plans
statistics on new, renewing and resigning memberships
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.
Stakeholders may include:
committees and other representative forums
members
organisers
other union personnel
peak bodies
regional, state/territory, national and international officials
relevant community groups
shop stewards, workplace representatives or union delegates
Research may include:
characteristics of target group
current and past organising plans and their outcomes
employer background
industrial relations history
knowledge of awards or agreements
size of employer
Options may include:
home visits
one-to-one approaches
phone calls
speaking to groups
web-based organising
working through leads
Organising plans may include:
activities
objectives
resources
target groups
timeframes
Monitoring arrangements may include:
exit interviews/questionnaires for resigning members
including organising in agenda of regular meetings
meetings, briefings and direct supervision
opportunities for feedback, support, advice and debriefing for workplace representatives and members
regular review of plans
statistics on new, renewing and resigning memberships
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
organising plan with details of how it was developed and implemented to achieve defined aims and objectives
analysis of the effectiveness of the organising plan
knowledge of trade, craft , industry or occupation being targeted for recruitment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace and union documents
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of political, social and economic issues facing workers and trade unions
Guidance information for assessment
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:
organising plan with details of how it was developed and implemented to achieve defined aims and objectives
analysis of the effectiveness of the organising plan
knowledge of trade, craft , industry or occupation being targeted for recruitment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace and union documents
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of political, social and economic issues facing workers and trade unions
Guidance information for assessment
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7090 | BSBUN401A | Develop and implement an organising plan | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D161 | BSB41807 | Certificate IV in Unionism and Industrial Relations | Qualification |