Developing the capacities of union organisers is essential in supporting workers to build power in their workplaces. The ATUI Pathways program is a world-leading program organised to deliver the latest skills, techniques and thinking over a sustained period of time.
The ATUI Pathways program consists of 4 levels. Each level has been designed to enhance and lift the skills and knowledge of a modern organiser.
Organising Foundations, delivered through two blocks of face-to-face educational sessions with ongoing support through short online reflective sessions.
Key outcomes for this course include:
Online options are also available. The ATUI recommends newer organisers attend this course early in their organising journey.
Building Union is the second level of the ATUI’s Organiser Pathway – a pathway designed to equip organisers with the practical skills they need to excel in the vital role they play within the movement. Delivered through two blocks of face-to-face educational sessions with ongoing support delivered through short online reflective sessions.
Key outcomes from this course include:
To support learning and development, the ATUI recommends a 6-month gap between level 1 and level 2.
Organising for Change is the third level of the ATUI’s Organiser Pathway – a pathway designed to equip organisers with the practical skills they need to excel in the vital role they play within the movement. Delivered through two blocks of face-to-face educational sessions with ongoing support delivered through a short online reflective sessions.
Key outcomes from this course include:
To support learning and development, the ATUI recommends a 6-month gap between level 2 and level 3.
Craft of Organising is the final tier in the Institute’s Organiser Pathway, catering to proficient and experienced organisers. The course develops participants’ capacity to take responsibility for planning and executing campaigns, extends conversation and messaging skills, develops strategies around long-term leadership and organisational structures in the workplace.
Participants will also gain an understanding of how unions can act strategically at an industry level, as well as how to make use of effective communication techniques when planning and facilitating campaigns.
This course is delivered over two workshops (4 days each) which take place approximately one month apart.
The ACTU and ATUI are coordinating a comprehensive IR Law Education program, including face-to-face and online education, as well as national events that bring the movement together as a whole. The goal is simple: to understand how we can use the ‘Secure Jobs, Better Pay’ legislation to aid the vital work we do day in day out supporting our members. By collaborating and building a shared understanding of the new laws, we can and will grow our unions and win generation-defining change for workers.
In the face of falling union density and the pressures of everyday organising, it often feels like we are treading water when it comes to union growth. Every union member has a vital role to play, which is why it’s so important for organisers to take the time to transfer their knowledge, confidence and skills to union members.
Researching and presenting a submission is a skill that can be learnt, like any other. This course caters to officials who need to present matters to the Fair Work Commission or other industrial tribunals. You will learn a step-by-step approach that will provide guidance at every stage of the process, from initial research to presenting – ensuring you will be the most effective advocate possible.
The Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety (WHS) is a nationally accredited program, which equips you with a practical WHS tool kit, based on a proactive and preventative approach to workplace health and safety from a union perspective.
The Certificate of Executive Management and Development comprises core modules, electives and masterclasses purposefully contextualised for Union Leader needs, equipping them with the practical skills and capabilities to lead in an accelerating and complex world.
Climate change is a workplace issue. It affects us all. This course is all about providing you practical strategies to both climate-proof your workplace – in alignment with WHS legislation – and to take a more active role in climate change campaigns, particularly campaigns for a just energy transition.
Become a more effective delegate as you represent the interests of workers in your workplace. This course is built for those embarking on a role as a delegate for the first time. Gain the practical skills and knowledge you need, as well as the confidence these skills entail, in order to effectively represent workers’ interests.
Economics for Unionists provides a grounding in the fundamentals of economic theory and policy from a unionist’s perspective. Enhance your understanding of major economic concepts and arguments, theories of labour in the economy, and alternative approaches to economic policy.
This course is all about exploring pragmatic ways to build worker voices in global supply chains. You will have the opportunity to extend your understanding of how global supply chains operate, including the gaps and weaknesses in existing regulatory frameworks – contextualised within the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of modern slavery and human rights due diligence legislation.
The Fair Work Act of 2009 brought about important changes to workplace laws, particularly in relation to union officials’ entry to workplaces. As an Official completing this course, you will be able to apply for a right of entry permit under the Fair Work Act.
