Union Learning Representatives

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1 May - July 2016 Trade Union Representatives Health and Safety Representatives Union Learning Representatives To be held at:, Chester, and St Helens

2 TIME OFF FOR TRADE UNION EDUCATION COURSES Trade Union Representatives/Shop Stewards, Health and Safety Representatives and Union Learning Representatives have statutory rights to time off for trade union education and training courses. The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULR(C)A) states Employees who are officials of an independent trade union recognised by their employer are to be permitted reasonable time off during working hours to undergo training relevant to the carrying out of their trade union duties. The training must also be approved by the Trades Union Congress or by the independent trade union. Time off for basic training (i.e. Stage 1 & Stage 2 Union Reps and H & S Reps) should be given as soon as possible after election or nomination as a Union Rep. Union Learning Reps should receive their basic training within 6 months of election. You or your union should notify your employer, giving prior notice of the date of the course, in good time, so you can be released from work. The law also recognises that reps will require additional, follow on and advanced training in order to keep abreast of changes. Your rights to time off for training can be found in the ACAS Code of Practice 3 (January 2010) (Time off for trade union duties and activities) For more information consult your trade union official.

3 UNION REP 10 day courses STAGE ONE - 10 Mondays from 9 th May 10 Tuesdays from 3 rd May Chester St Helens STAGE TWO (You must have completed Union Reps stage 1 before starting Stage 2) 10 Wednesdays from 4 th May Chester St Helens HEALTH & SAFETY REP 10 day courses STAGE ONE 10 Mondays from 9 th May 10 Wednesdays from 4 th May Chester St Helens STAGE TWO (You must have completed H&S Reps stage 1 before starting stage 2) 10 Tuesdays from 3 rd May Chester St Helens UNION LEARNING REPRESENTATIVES Combined stage 1 & 2 basic training 10 Thursdays from 5 th May

4 UNION REPS FOLLOW ON COURSES Introduction to Pensions 1 st 3 rd June (Wed Fri) Mental Health Awareness 6 th 8 th June (Wed Fri) EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE 3 consecutive Fridays 6 th, 13 th & 20 th May TRADE UNION HISTORY Will be advertised in October BASIC ECONOMICS FOR TU REPS 8 Tuesday evenings 6pm 9pm from 17 th May UNION REPS DIPLOMA COURSES (You must have completed Stage 1 first) Employment Law Diploma & Diploma in Contemporary Trade Unionism Diploma courses run yearly, the next start dates will be in October If you have any questions regarding the Diploma courses please contact the office on H&S REPS DIPLOMA COURSES (You must have completed Stage 1 & 2 first) Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety & the Environment All Diploma courses run yearly, the next start dates will be in October If you have any questions regarding the Diploma courses please contact the office on

5 About the Courses: Stage One Union Representative Courses will cover issues such as workplace negotiations and understanding and using procedures and agreements. E.g. disciplinary and grievance. Stage Two Union Representative Courses will look at some employment law, changes within industry and bargaining skills. Introduction to Pensions Course will be a basic introduction to the world of pensions, understanding the state and occupational pension schemes and how they can be defended and improved. Introductory Learning Representative Course will cover the role of the Learning Representative at Work. How to develop strategies to influence learning at work and find out about learning programmes, policies and initiatives. Stage One Health and Safety Representative Course will cover the role and responsibilities of the rep; inspections; dealing with hazards and the law. Stage Two Health and Safety Representative Course will cover health and safety law in more detail with an emphasis on risk assessment and developing a systematic approach to health and safety at work. Diploma courses in Contemporary Trade Unionism, Employment Law and Occupational Health & Safety. These are advanced courses and allow for access to Higher Education courses and are run over 36 weeks. Daytime courses 9.00am 4.30pm Evening courses 6.00pm 9.00pm UNION BRANCH SPECIFIC COURSES Did you know we can provide courses that are specific to your union or union branch? If the course you want is not included in our leaflet we can write a bespoke courses. For more information please contact Bob Kelly on

6 APPLICATION FORM I wish to apply for a place on the course listed below: Course Title: Venue: Start date: Full Name: Home Address: Post code: Telephone No: Have you attended any previous union courses? Yes. No Employer:.... Your Union... Your Signature:..... Authorised by Signature of local union officer or branch stamp Print Name:..... Signature:... Completed forms should be returned to: Bob Kelly Trade Union Education & Workforce Development Unit Suite 520, Cotton Exchange, Old Hall Street,, L3 9LQ. Tel: Fax: bob.kelly@wmc.ac.uk

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8 I wish to apply for a place on the course listed below: Course Title: Venue: APPLICATION FORM If you require additional support, such as special equipment to aid vision or hearing or seating to help with posture etc., please telephone our office so we can discuss your requirements prior to the course starting. Start date:. Full Name:.... Home Address: Postcode: Telephone No: Have you attended any previous union courses? Yes. No Employer:.... Your Union... Your Signature:..... Authorised by Signature of local union officer or branch stamp Print Name:..... Signature:... Completed forms should be returned to: Bob Kelly Trade Union Education & Workforce Development Unit Suite 520, Cotton Exchange, Old Hall Street,, L3 9LQ. Tel: Fax: bob.kelly@wmc.ac.uk