Trade Union courses in Hertfordshire starting in January 2009Are you a new union rep or an experienced rep that needs training?Make sure you take your time off rights by applying for a 10-week or short course next term. ALL OUR COURSES ARE DEPENDANT ON NUMBERS OF APPLICANTSSO PLEASE TRY AND RECRUIT AS MANY PEOPLE AS YOU CAN | COURSE | DATE | VENUE |
| Union Reps Stage 1 – This course will help you develop skills and knowledge to represent your members | 10 Mondays from 19 January9.30 – 4.30 | Watford. (Hertford if enough applicants) |
| Stepping Up – Advanced course for Union Reps (Previously known as Union Reps Stage 2) – For all who have completed stage 1 | 10 Thursdays from 22nd January 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Health and Safety Stage 1 – The course for all union health and safety reps | 10 Tuesdays from 20 January9.30 – 4.30 | Watford. (Hertford if enough applicants) |
| Next Steps for Safety Reps – (Previously known as Health and Safety Stage 2) For reps who have completed Stage 1 | 10 Wednesdays from 21st January 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Union Learning Reps – For those exercising the new legal right to promote employee training | 5 Fridays from 27th February9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Lighten the Load (Muscular-skeletal disorders) – back problems are a major cause of sickness. How do we prevent them | 6, 13 February (2 days) 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Mental Health Awareness Course for Trade Union Reps – work-related mental health issues, the DDA, and action planning | 26 February, 5 & 12 March (3 days) 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Environmental Issues in the Workplace – key environmental issues and improvements for reps | 19, 26 March (2 days) 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Disability Champions – Ensure that your employer meets the legal requirements | 18, 19, 20 February 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
| Equality Reps – How to deal with equality issues in the workplace and give good representation | 1, 2, 3 April 9.30 – 4.30 | Watford |
We also offer Introduction to Computing for Trade Unionists covering Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet at Dunstable College from Friday 23rd January (9.00-1600) for 10 weeks
TUC CERTIFICATE COURSES FOR JANUARY 2009 - SIGN UP NOW! TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyFor reps who have completed stages 1 and 2 or their union equivalent. This runs from 36 weeks beginning on Tuesday 13 January 2009 TUC Diploma in Employment LawFor reps who have completed Stage 1 and 2 or are Trade Union activists. This runs for 36 weeks beginning on Thursday 15 January 2009 TUC Diploma in Contemporary Trade Unionism For Union Reps or activists. This course starts on Monday 12 January 2009 and is offered in the evening. If you require more information about these courses, contact Ged Peck on the phone numbers above, or mail gpeck@dunstable.ac.uk APPLICATION FORM
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TUC Course Applications
Dunstable College (admin only)
Kingsway
Dunstable
Bedfordshire LU5 4HG
The Watford courses are held at : Herts Trade Union Learning Centre, 27 Woodford Road, Watford WD17 The Centre is across the road from Watford Junction Station where there is a large car park. It is just 30 seconds walk from Watford Junction Station.
