Organiser Pathway: Twelve Month Program

This program contains three distinct Organising courses that will be covered over twelve months.

Category

Organising

Intended Audience

Organisers and Campaigners

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face

Duration

1 day (Organiser Induction)
5 days (L1: Organising Foundations)
5 days (L2: Building Union)

Cost

$2,300

About

This program contains three courses over twelve months: Organiser Induction, Organiser Pathway Level 1: Organising Foundations (Part 1) and Organiser Pathway Level 2: Building Union (Part 2).

It is recommended for Organisers with less than one years’ experience in the field.

Organiser Induction will explore the values that underpin unionism and give you the basics to get started on your journey as an organiser. It will equip you with an understanding of unions, some key organising tools and an overview of resolution pathways in the workplace.

After three months in the field, you will return to the training room for Part 1. This course will build your knowledge and skills in key aspects of your role including conducting structured organising conversations, workplace mapping and research, and identifying and developing leaders.

Between the Part 1 and Part 2 courses, there will be a recall session via Zoom to monitor your progress and share stories.

Part 2 will be held six months after the Part 1 course. Here you will have the opportunity to increase your capacity and confidence. The focus will be on building your organising skills so you can effectively problem-solve, support dispute resolution, and participate in bargaining and negotiation processes.

Three months after the Part 2 course, there will be a final recall session via Zoom to report back on the real-world application of your new skills and knowledge.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

 

  • Identify union values, structures, purpose and relevance to workers
  • Identify key union campaigns throughout Australian history
  • Apply the steps in a structured organising conversation
  • Apply a range of workplace mapping and research skills
  • Apply a range of industrial instruments to workplace issues
  • Identify and apply a range of organising, recruitment and issue resolution strategies
  • Plan and develop member leadership and build communication structures
  • Develop and apply core skills in negotiation

Content

Organiser Induction

Union values and structure 
Role of the Organiser and political context 
Workplace mapping 
Industrial framework and pathways to resolution

Part 1: Organiser Pathway Level 1

Interests and power 
Lessons from our history 
The organising cycle 
Research and analysis 
The Structured organising conversation
Industrial context and instruments
Issues, analysis and problem-solving
Developing leaders
Building and using power

Part 2: Organiser Pathway Level 2

Problem-solving and defining problems
The industrial system
Negotiation theory and practice
Power analysis and planning
Recruitment for the long-term
Assessing and developing leaders
Presentation skills
Wage setting and bargaining
Taking action and developing union organisation 

Delivery Style

This course will rely heavily on facilitated discussion, small group work, use of videos, role plays and case studies.

Prerequisite

None

Related Courses

Organiser Induction
Organiser Pathway Level 1: Organising Foundations
Organiser Pathway Level 2: Building Union

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Course Enrolment

This program (bundle of three courses) is offered at a discount.

The courses are also offered stand-alone:
Organiser Induction
Level 1: Organising Foundations
Level 2: Building Union

Online sessions are in AEST/AEDT.

QLD | February 2026

Induction Online Session
3 February 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
9 – 13 February 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
12 March 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
27 – 31 July 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
13 November 2026 | 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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NSW No.1 | March 2026

Induction Online Session
3 February 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
9 – 13 March 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
9 April 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
27 – 31 July 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
13 November 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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VIC No.1 | April 2026

Induction Online Session
3 February 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
13 – 17 April 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
14 May 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
12 – 16 October 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
4 December 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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NSW No.2 | March 2026

Induction Online Session
3 March 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
9 – 13 March 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
9 April 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
7 – 11 September 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
13 November 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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VIC No.2 | April 2026

Induction Online Session
3 March 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
13 – 17 April 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
14 May 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
12 – 16 October 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
4 December 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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VIC No.3 | April 2026

Induction Online Session
7 April 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
13 – 17 April 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
14 May 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
12 – 16 October 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
4 December 2026 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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NSW No.1 | October 2026

Induction Online Session
2 June 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
12 – 16 October 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
12 November 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
5 – 9 April 2027 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
4 June 2027 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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NSW No.2 | October 2026

Induction Online Session
6 October 2026 | 10:00am to 4:00pm

Part 1
12 – 16 October 2026 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session One
12 November 2026 | 11:00am to 2:00pm

Part 2
12-16 April 2027 | 10:30am to 5:00pm (Day 1), 9:00am to 5:00pm (Day 2 to 4), 9:00am to 2:30pm (Day 5)

Recall Online Session Two
7 May 2027 | 11:00am to 1:00pm

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