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Union Reps Stage 1 Certificate

17 Sep 2012, Western Isles
For alternative dates and locations please see left navigation.

This is a core programme for union representative to develop their skills in order to become an effective rep

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Audience type	Union reps
Start date	17 Sep 2012
Duration	2 x 5 Day Blocks: 1st Block: w/c 17th September, 2nd Block: w/c 22nd October 2012
Location (region)	Stornoway, Western Isles (Scotland)
	This course is also available to study online
Status	Available

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This course is for union representatives. As union rep there are many tasks you will want to do, such as: - working together with members and other union reps - talking to members and dealing with their problems - recruiting members and getting them involved in the union - meeting management to discuss a range of issues at work - representing your union - keeping your members in touch with wider issues This course will help you: § build confidence in your role and responsibilities as a union rep § develop the skills you need to be an effective rep
Progression route	Stepping Up - the advanced course for union reps
Course outline	(60-72 hours of guided learning) - The job of the union rep - Building union membership - Making the union work - Using and making agreements - Representing members - Grievance and discipline - Your rights and negotiating at work - The rep within the wider union - Looking forward and making plans
More information	sbell@tuc.org.uk

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Course provider and venue

Provider	Stow College Department website Telephone 0141 564 7502 Email tuceducation@stow.ac.uk
Venue	Stornoway Isle of Lewis Western Isles HS1

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Alternative dates and venues for the classroom based courses

September 5	Sheffield
September 10	Cheltenham, Gloucester, Newcastle, Swindon
September 11	Hull, Sunderland
September 17	Bradford, Exeter, Leeds, Plymouth, Wakefield
September 18	Cumbria, Furness
September 20	Carlisle
September 27	Darlington
October 1	Bath, Bristol, Taunton
January 7	Newcastle, Sheffield, Wakefield, Yeovil
January 8	Bristol, Carlisle, Hull, Leeds, Sunderland, Taunton
January 9	Bradford
January 14	Poole
January 22	Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon
or online	This course is also available to study online

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