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Contemporary Trade Unionism Diploma
7 Sep 2012, Barnsley
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This course is designed for experienced trade union representatives - the key link between the workplace and the wider union. It is intended to help students understand the early, present and potential role of trade unions.
| Audience type | Union reps |
| Start date | 7 Sep 2012 |
| Duration | 12 residential weekends 7 September 2012 to July 2013 |
| Location (region) | Northern College, Trade Union Programme, Barnsley (Yorkshire and Humberside Region) |
| Status | Available |
The course:
- provides guided learning through which the learner may become more effective as a workplace representative
- promotes an understanding of trade union values and policies including equal opportunities
- deepens and extends the capacities of learners, enabling them to access full-time officer posts or higher education opportunities
- widens and deepens understanding of trade union and workplace issues and offer up to date detail of new developments
- develops personal/study skills, the ability to work collectively, and generally improve the confidence of learners to study at a higher level
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| Course outline |
Programme modules
The development of trade unions in Britain
Trade unions today
The future of trade unions
Communication and study skills
Working with figures
Information communication technology
Research project
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| More information |
g.pope@northern.ac.uk
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