Qualification Information

Trade unions provide a range of services for their members, within organisations as well as in broader society. This suite of qualifications reflects the diverse range of activities undertaken by trade union members and their representatives and develops the skills and knowledge of individuals to undertake these activities. The suite of Trade Union Qualifications have progression opportunities embedded within them as they allow for individuals to progress to higher levels or gain further skills. Outside of the Trade Union qualifications they allow for progression to higher level qualifications, particularly in the business management area. Progression from the OCN NI Level 2 Certificate for Trade Union Representatives (Stage 1) is to the OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Employment Law for Trade Union Representatives, and from this qualification progression is to a range of Trade Union qualifications at Level 3, which are currently in development. The OCN NI Level 2 Award in Confidence at Work for Trade Union Representatives and the OCN NI Level 2 Award in Trade Unions and the Global Economy qualifications provide additional learning for existing and new Trade Union representatives. Progression from these short awards is into higher level Trade Union qualifications. In order to achieve this qualification, learners must successfully complete all 4 units for a total of 15 credits.