Trade Union Official (NT)
Education and Training:
There are no specific educational requirements to become a trade union official. Unions provide on-the-job and formal training. People often enter this occupation after experience in industry. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have qualifications. You may like to consider a VET qualification in human resources management, management or occupational health and safety. As subjects and prerequisites can vary between institutions, you should contact your chosen institution for further information. You may be able to study through distance education.
You can also become a trade union official by studying labour studies, industrial relations, human resource management or occupational health and safety at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your NTCET. A number of universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact Open Universities Australia or the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.
Related Courses:
While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.
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Employment Opportunities:
Although there is no formal career structure within trade unions, opportunities exist to move from base-level trade union official positions up to president. Skills and experience gained are also transferable to other areas of work, such as industrial relations or politics.
The demand for trade union officials is affected by membership numbers, union involvement in enterprise bargaining agreements and amalgamations. The rules of each union determine the number of paid positions available.
For Further Information:
Australian Council of Trade Unions
1300 362 223
help@actu.org.au
www.actu.org.au Unions NT
(08) 8941 0001Information for other states and territories: