Language: English
Role of a Secretary – Course outline
Kind of delivery: Fully Online
Number of hours:
6-8 hours
Course duration:
-5 Zoom meetings (1 hour and 30 minutes per Zoom meeting) -4 Online self-studies as homework (1 hour per week)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
As a secretary in a trade union, you play a crucial role in supporting the union’s mission and ensuring its smooth operation.
This course is specifically designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of your roles and responsibilities, enabling you to perform your duties effectively and confidently.
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?
Newly Appointed Secretaries: Gain foundational knowledge and skills to start your role confidently.
Current Secretaries: Enhance your existing skills and stay updated with best practices.
Union Members Aspiring for Leadership: Prepare yourself for future roles within the union.
PRE-REQUISITES: WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED CRITERIA FOR ATTENDING THIS COURSE?
- Educational Background: While there are no strict educational prerequisites, participants should ideally have a basic understanding of trade union and their positions and terminologies related to Trade Union movement.
- Computer and Internet Access: As many courses nowadays are offered online or utilize digital resources, participants should have access to a computer with a stable internet connection. Basic computer literacy skills, including the ability to navigate websites, access online materials, and participate in virtual discussions or activities, may also be necessary.
- Commitment to Learning: Attending the course requires a commitment of time and effort. Participants should be prepared to actively engage with course materials, complete assignments or assessments, and participate in interactive sessions or discussions.
COURSE DURATION, NUMBER OF SESSIONS AND MODE OF DELIVERY
The course runs for 5 weeks as follows:
- 5 Zoom meetings (1 hour and 30 minutes per Zoom meeting)
- 4 Online self-studies as homework (1 hour per week)
Participation in a WhatsApp group of course participants and trainer
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of a secretary’s definition, roles, and responsibilities.
- Contribute personal experiences and insights into the role of a secretary, enhancing the collective understanding of the secretaries
- Learn about the adaptability skills for fulfilling the role of a secretary effectively
SESSION OVERVIEW
Session 1: Orientation & Definition of the Secretary
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:
- Participants will introduce themselves and will share their expectations from the course. Facilitators will share objectives and use of the course in their union, organization and group.
- Participants will share their understanding of the definition of a secretary
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 2: Structures of organisations and different types of secretaries
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:Participants share their organization constitutions and the different structures within organisations (organogram) to understand the different types of secretaries prevalent today in unions and organisations.
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 3: Duties & Responsibilities of a Secretary
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Review and discuss the different types of duties and responsibilities of a secretary in groups
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 4: Real-life experiences as a Secretary
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS:Sharing from guest speakers: Real-life experiences and perspectives of a secretary and Q&A session.Discuss and share own experiences and perspectives about the secretary in the respective groups.
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 5: Developing adaptability skills as a secretary
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Participants review different scenarios on the different adaptability skills of a secretary and conduct a role-play in groups
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 1 hour for homework activities
Session 6: Course evaluation
ONLINE LEARNING MODE: Synchronous session & Self-learning activities on the IFWEA Online Labour Academy
DESCRIPTION AND TOPICS: Participants reflect on the course
Complete course evaluation
DURATION (minutes): 1 hour session & 30 minute evaluation