Australian Trade Union Institute - Union Governance: Train the Trainer

About this course:

The Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 requires that union officers who hold financial decision-making responsibilities – including elected officials, finance staff and members of committees of management – must undertake Fair Work Commission-approved training in the area of financial governance within six months of their appointment.

The Union Governance: Train the Trainer course will qualify you to deliver the Registered Organisations Commission-approved ACTU Union Governance Course for union officials.

Use adult learning principles to deliver the course in a relevant and engaging way, and build your own skills as a versatile educator able to assess participants’ understanding of the content, while answering the questions of participants seeking additional information.

You will also acquire the skills and knowledge to demonstrate leadership and model the values of good union governance.

Your Train the Trainer certification is valid for two years, and you will need to attend the refresher course every two years. Please also note that only those who have successfully completed the ATUI on demand Union Governance course may attend the Train the Trainer course. Access to the on demand course will be provided to you free of charge – please contact us if you require further information.

This course is offered in one-day training via in person or two one-day training via online (zoom).

Course Pre-requisite: Must complete on-demand Union Governance course prior to participating in the Union Governance: Train the Trainer course.

Course Audience:

Union Educators

Course Delivery:

1 day in person or 2 days via zoom

Course Cost:

$210.00 (GST inclusive)

Digital Badge:

Yes - Digital badge awarded upon completion

Learning Outcomes:

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

Explain their role and responsibilities in delivering the Union Governance course;
Use adult learning principles to deliver the course;
Assess participants’ understanding of the content;
Answer questions or refer participants to additional information, to improve their understanding of Union Governance; and
Demonstrate leadership in the application of values and principles of Union Governance in their union.

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