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WE ST M ID L A N D S R E G I O N
Education
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A Message to Unite Members
I am pleased to welcome you to the 2020/21 Unite Education education upon request. Please contact your regional officer or myself
Programme for the West Midlands Region. Inside you will find the wide if you wish to pursue this.
range of courses that are available to you as a Unite Representative.
Our courses are run by experienced tutors in a supportive learning
Most of our courses are held at our Unite offices across the West environment where members share their own experiences and
Midlands and on site if required, ensuring there are always courses knowledge, and learn from each other. They are all fully accredited
available close to your home or workplace. and you will be expected to complete the course work with support
from your tutor and other Reps.
The cornerstone of our regional provision is the Unite Workplace
Representative Introductory Certificate Course that you need to complete Unite education courses will provide you with the organising skills,
over 10 days (two 5 day blocks), followed by the Bargaining & the Law knowledge and tools to fight back to win better terms and conditions
Part 1 and 2. For more experienced reps and those who have completed in the workplace for the members you represent and grow our union.
the 20 day Introductory ones there is the Workplace Reps 2A and 2B.
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
For Health and Safety Representatives we offer a 20 day training package Please take a few minutes to look through the programme and
split into 4 modules of 5 days each. sign up for one of the many courses on offer, either by completing
an application form or by contacting us by email:
These certificate courses provide clearly structured education
education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
progression for activists. If you or any of your fellow activists have yet to
or telephone 0121 553 6051.
attend, please contact the Education Department at the Regional office to
reserve your place. Alternatively, you can view and apply for all of our courses online at:
www.unitetheunion.org/education together with full information on
We also offer a 5 day Equality and Diversity course for all Reps and our
Unite education services.
5 day Mental Health Awareness course continues to be popular. You will
usually have to have completed the Workplace Reps or Health and Safety We look forward to welcoming you at one
Reps 1A and 1B courses before applying for these popular courses. of our courses in the near future.
We no longer offer the 2 day Mental Health First Aid course as it is your In Solidarity
employer’s responsibility to offer this.
Lesley Hoo
In addition to the courses for our Workplace Representatives, Health and Regional Education Officer
Safety Representatives, Equality Representatives and Union Learning Lesley Hoo
Representatives, we can also run bespoke courses and bite size
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Contents
Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate 1A 6 How to apply for a course:
Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate 1B 7 Education Department,
Bargaining & the Law Part 1 8 West Midlands Regional Office,
Unite the Union,
Bargaining & the Law Part 2 9
30 Jennens Road,
Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate 2A 10 Birmingham
Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate 2B 11 B7 4EH
Health & Safety Reps Certificate 1A 12 Tel: 0121 553 6051
Health & Safety Reps Certificate 1B 13 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education
Health & Safety Reps Certificate 2A 14
Health & Safety Reps Certificate 2B 15 PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL THESE COURSES ARE NON-
RESIDENTIAL AND ACCOMMODATION WILL ONLY BE
Equality & Diversity 16 GRANTED IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH
Union Learning Reps Stage 1 & 2 17 AGREEMENT FROM THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION.
Pensions Stage 1 18 All travel expenses are reimbursed.
Branch Secretary & Branch Officials 19
Additional Courses:
Mental Health Awareness Course 20
National Courses 21-35
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A message from Jim Mowatt the Director of Education
Niels Bohr, Nobel Prize winning Physicist pronounced that ‘Production is easy; it is predicting the future which is difficult!’
Certainly none predicted the global havoc of Covid-19. In UNITE education we have responded to this crisis by examining ways to deliver our
vast programme of education courses, to our members and representatives for whom trade union education is important, even essential for
them to undertake their role of an UNITE rep. Essentially the education NEEDS of our reps have not changed. How we in UNITE education
meet YOUR needs has to change. And we have.
Throughout the remainder of this year – and perhaps into 2021 – we shall be exploiting the latest technology to deliver the full range of
UNITE courses available to you by Virtual Teaching in virtual classes.
Your legal entitlements as an UNITE Accredited Rep will be enforced by your union to ensure that you will have time off with pay to study
– no matter if you are learning in a building with built in social distancing elements or whether you are studying at home.
UNITE education will continue to do what we have always done – design and deliver relevant courses to meet YOUR needs.
As a democratic, member led union, we shall continue to put union resources into your priority areas, providing accredited ‘fit for purpose’
education programmes that are easily accessible, cater for different learning styles and are free to access all over the UK and Ireland. Take
advantage of our courses and please take care and stay safe.
And enjoy yourself.
In solidarity
Jim Mowatt Jim Mowatt
Director of Education
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Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate
Module 1A Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
This course is designed to be the core initial training for Unite Birmingham 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
workplace reps. Birmingham 2 November 2020 6 November 2020
Birmingham 22 March 2021 26 March 2021
The course covers the wide range of knowledge and skills Birmingham 26 April 2021 30 April 2021
needed by the new Rep including: Birmingham 10 May 2021 14 May 2021
• Key skills for organising your workplace Birmingham 7 June 2021 11 June 2021
• Handling discipline and grievance cases Coventry 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
• Communication skills Coventry 2 November 2020 6 November 2020
Coventry 1 March 2021 5 March 2021
• Introduction to Employment Law Equality at Work
Coventry 12 April 2021 16 April 2021
Coventry 10 May 2021 14 May 2021
Application: Stoke 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Stoke 1 March 2021 5 March 2021
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Stoke 12 April 2021 16 April 2021
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Wolverhampton 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online Wolverhampton 2 November 2020 6 November 2020
application form Wolverhampton 22 March 2021 26 March 2021
Wolverhampton 26 April 2021 30 April 2021
Wolverhampton 10 May 2021 14 May 2021
Worcester 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
Worcester 22 March 2021 26 March 2021
Worcester 26 April 2021 30 April 2021
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Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate
Module 1B Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
For reps who have completed Module 1A. Birmingham 19 October 2020 23 October 2020
Birmingham 14 December 2020 18 December 2020
This course covers: Birmingham 12 April 2021 16 April 2021
• Evaluating and assessing your experience since the Birmingham 24 May 2021 28 May 2021
Stage 1 course Birmingham 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
• Understanding the concept of ‘good work’ Birmingham 5 July 2021 9 July 2021
• Understanding and dealing with Issues around Dignity Coventry 19 October 2020 23 October 2020
and Respect in the workplace Coventry 14 December 2020 18 December 2020
Coventry 26 April 2021 30 April 2021
• Problem solving skills
Coventry 7 June 2021 11 June 2021
• Bargaining skills Coventry 5 July 2021 9 July 2021
• Work-life balance Stoke 19 October 2020 23 October 2020
• Building a strong workplace union Stoke 10 May 2021 14 May 2021
Stoke 7 June 2021 11 June 2021
Application: Wolverhampton 19 October 2020 23 October 2020
Wolverhampton 14 December 2020 18 December 2020
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Wolverhampton 12 April 2021 16 April 2021
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Wolverhampton 24 May 2021 28 May 2021
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Wolverhampton 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online Worcester 19 October 2020 23 October 2020
application form Worcester 7 June 2021 11 June 2021
Worcester 5 July 2021 9 July 2021
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Bargaining & the Law
Part 1 Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
This course is designed for Reps who have completed the Birmingham 28 September 2020 2 October 2020
Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Modules 1A & 1B. Birmingham 4 January 2021 8 January 2021
Reps need to complete Part 1 and Part 2 to achieve
Birmingham 1 March 2021 5 March 2021
accreditation within the academic year.
Coventry 5 October 2020 9 October 2020
The course includes:
Coventry 11 January 2021 15 January 2021
• Understanding the trade union approach to
Employment Rights Coventry 22 March 2021 26 March 2021
• Workplace rights Stoke 14 September 2020 18 September 2020
• Rights to information Stoke 4 January 2021 8 January 2021
• Understanding employment rights relating to Stoke 19 April 2021 23 April 2021
Industrial Action
Wolverhampton 14 September 2020 18 September 2020
• Collective bargaining legal framework
Wolverhampton 4 January 2021 8 January 2021
Application: Wolverhampton 1 March 2021 5 March 2021
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Worcester 28 September 2020 2 October 2020
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Worcester 4 January 2021 8 January 2021
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Bargaining & the Law
Part 2 Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
Reps must have completed Part 1 in order to complete Birmingham 23 November 2020 27 November 2020
this course. Birmingham 1 February 2021 5 February 2021
The course includes: Birmingham 26 April 2021 30 April 2021
• Presenting trade union information to members Coventry 7 December 2020 11 December 2020
• Agreements Coventry 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
• The case for collective agreements
Coventry 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
• Planning for getting an agreement
Stoke 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
• Collective bargaining and negotiation
Stoke 1 February 2021 5 February 2021
Application: Stoke 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Wolverhampton 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Wolverhampton 1 February 2021 5 February 2021
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Wolverhampton 5 July 2021 9 July 2021
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form Worcester 23 November 2020 27 November 2020
Worcester 1 February 2021 5 February 2021
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Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate
Module 2A Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
This course is an advanced course designed for Reps who have Birmingham 14 September 2020 18 September 2020
completed the Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Modules Birmingham 25 January 2021 29 January 2021
1A & 1B and the Bargaining & the Law Part 1 and Part 2. Reps
Birmingham 24 May 2021 28 May 2021
will be required to complete both 2A and 2B.
Coventry 14 September 2020 18 September 2020
This course covers
Stoke 5 October 2020 9 October 2020
• Understanding the trade union approach to workplace
issues and how to use sources of information Wolverhampton 5 October 2020 9 October 2020
• Understand Collective bargaining in today’s economy Wolverhampton 11 January 2021 15 January 2021
• Understanding and applying Unite’s organising and
bargaining strategies in the workplace
• Leading in the trade union collective agenda
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate
Module 2B Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
Reps must have completed Module 2A within the Birmingham 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
academic year. Birmingham 15 March 2021 19 March 2021
This course covers: Birmingham 28 June 2021 2 July 2021
• Planning, Organising and campaigning for Trade Coventry 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
Union Reps
Stoke 7 December 2020 11 December 2020
• Developments in employment
Wolverhampton 7 December 2020 11 December 2020
• Recognise, negotiate and evaluate workplace issues
and priorities Wolverhampton 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
• Understand key aspects of union principles, structure
and resources
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Health & Safety Reps Certificate
Module 1A Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
This course is the essential course for all new Unite Health Birmingham 21 September 2020 25 September 2020
and Safety Representatives. Birmingham 8 March 2021 12 March 2021
It is designed to help you build the skills, knowledge and Birmingham 19 April 2021 23 April 2021
confidence to organise effectively in order to carry out your Birmingham 17 May 2021 21 May 2021
work as a Safety Rep as well as to create understanding of
Coventry 28 September 2020 2 October 2020
how economic and others aspects affect the working lives,
health, safety and welfare of working people. Coventry 8 March 2021 12 March 2021
Coventry 19 April 2021 23 April 2021
The course covers:
Coventry 24 May 2021 28 May 2021
• Understanding the role of a Unite Safety Rep
Stoke 21 September 2020 25 September 2020
• The legal framework of Health and Safety
• Rights of Safety Reps Stoke 8 March 2021 12 March 2021
• Involving the members in Health and Safety Stoke 24 May 2021 28 May 2021
• Accident Investigations – Risk Assessments Wolverhampton 21 September 2020 25 September 2020
Wolverhampton 8 March 2021 12 March 2021
Application: Wolverhampton 19 April 2021 23 April 2021
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Wolverhampton 17 May 2021 21 May 2021
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Worcester 21 September 2020 25 September 2020
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Worcester 19 April 2021 23 April 2021
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online Worcester 17 May 2021 21 May 2021
application form
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Health & Safety Reps Certificate
Module 1B Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
The course develops the skills and knowledge learnt in Birmingham 9 November 2020 13 November 2020
Module 1A: Birmingham 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
• Examining your workplace risk assessment and Birmingham 28 June 2021 2 July 2021
evaluating them
Birmingham 12 July 2021 16 July 2021
• Understanding health & safety audits and company
Coventry 23 November 2020 27 November 2020
accident statistics
Coventry 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
• Appreciate health & safety legislation including aspects
of criminal and civil law Coventry 28 June 2021 2 July 2021
Coventry 12 July 2021 16 July 2021
Application: Stoke 9 November 2020 13 November 2020
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Stoke 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Stoke 12 July 2021 16 July 2021
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Wolverhampton 9 November 2020 13 November 2020
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online Wolverhampton 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
application form
Wolverhampton 28 June 2021 2 July 2021
Wolverhampton 12 July 2021 16 July 2021
Worcester 9 November 2020 13 November 2020
Worcester 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
Worcester 12 July 2021 16 July 2021
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Health & Safety Reps Certificate
Module 2A Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
Module 2A of Unites Health & Safety training builds upon the Birmingham 5 October 2020 9 October 2020
knowledge learnt in Modules 1A and 1B. Birmingham 11 January 2021 15 January 2021
The course covers: Coventry 18 January 2021 22 January 2021
• Assessment of workplace action plan Stoke 18 January 2021 22 January 2021
• Understanding COSHH and related hazards Wolverhampton 28 September 2020 2 October 2020
• Carrying out a workplace audit
Wolverhampton 18 January 2021 22 January 2021
• Explore manual handing and ergonomic risks
Worcester 25 January 2021 29 January 2021
• Creating a healthier work environment
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Health & Safety Reps Certificate
Module 2B Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
Module 2B of Unites Health & Safety training builds upon the Birmingham 30 November 2020 4 December 2020
knowledge learnt in Modules 1A, 1B and 2A. Birmingham 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
This course covers: Coventry 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
• Assessment of workplace action plan Stoke 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
• Understanding accidents and finding route cause Wolverhampton 30 November 2020 4 December 2020
• Investigation techniques
Wolverhampton 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
• Managing risks and incidents
Worcester 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Equality & Diversity
Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
Designed to give all Unite Reps the confidence and knowledge Birmingham 7 December 2020 11 December 2020
to address equality and diversity issues, the course provides Birmingham 11 January 2021 15 January 2021
a comprehensive overview of equality in the workplace.
Birmingham 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
On completion of the course Reps should be able to:
Coventry 30 November 2020 4 December 2020
• Recognise equality issues within the workplace
Coventry 15 March 2021 19 March 2021
• Know what constitutes discrimination, harassment
and bullying Stoke 2 November 2020 6 November 2020
• Challenge their perception of equality & diversity Stoke 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
• Understand the key points of new equalities legislation, Wolverhampton 23 November 2020 27 November 2020
measures and legal decisions Worcester 11 January 2021 15 January 2021
• Decide how best to support workers in response to new
equalities legislation
• Use interviewing techniques to deal with individual and Application:
workplace equality issues To apply for courses please contact your education department:
• Develop equality policies and practice Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Union Learning Reps
Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Stage 1
This course is designed to be the core initial training for all Unite Venue Start End
Union Learning Reps (ULRs). It helps them develop the basic
Birmingham 15 March 2021 19 March 2021
knowledge and skills needed as a new Rep, enabling them
to work with colleagues in the workplace to analyse training Birmingham 7 June 2021 11 June 2021
needs. The course forms a solid foundation for the new ULR
to develop their skills and their own personal development.
Stage 2
Application: Venue Start End
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Birmingham 5 July 2021 9 July 2021
Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Pensions
Stage 1 Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
This course is designed to provide an understanding of Birmingham 25 January 2021 29 January 2021
pensions to enable Workplace representatives to develop Stoke 14 December 2020 18 December 2020
their representational skills in basic pension provision.
Wolverhampton 7 June 2021 11 June 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
application form
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Branch Secretary & Branch Officials
Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
The Branch Secretary is a key player in the Unite team. The concept Birmingham 30 November 2020 4 December 2020
of this course is to develop Branch Secretaries within Unite by Birmingham 10 May 2021 14 May 2021
providing them with the knowledge and skills, and nurturing their
passion, to drive forward the ideology of our union, to develop our
activist base and grow and strengthen our membership. This course
is designed for all new Branch Secretaries, and for those who have Application:
not attended the course recently. To apply for courses please contact your education
department:
The course covers:
Tel: 0121 553 6051
• The administrative role of the Branch Secretary
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org
• How the union works
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the
• How ‘lay democracy’ starts at local branch level online application form
• Understanding organisation procedures
• Encouraging active participation within the Unite structure
• Branch Finance
• Understanding the ‘Strategy for Growth’ and the crucial role
that the branch plays
• Setting out a local ‘strategy for growth’ for recruitment,
retention and participation in branch life
• Branch Portal
• Chairing and Organising Skills
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Additional Courses
Mental Health Awareness Course Duration: 5 consecutive days
Course description: Venue Start End
This course will help Reps develop a better understanding Birmingham 12 October 2020 16 October 2020
of mental health issues and how they affect members in the Birmingham 18 January 2021 22 January 2021
workplace. You will develop a better understanding of Disability Birmingham 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
Discrimination Law and how it applies to people with mental
Coventry 12 October 2020 16 October 2020
health illnesses. The training will enable you to develop a
strategy to deal with workplace mental health issues and Coventry 25 January 2021 29 January 2021
ensure employees are not discriminated against. Coventry 17 May 2021 21 May 2021
Stoke 12 October 2020 16 October 2020
Application: Stoke 15 March 2021 19 March 2021
To apply for courses please contact your education department: Wolverhampton 12 October 2020 16 October 2020
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Wolverhampton 15 March 2021 19 March 2021
Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Worcester 12 October 2020 16 October 2020
Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online
Worcester 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
application form
Mental Health First Aid Course
We are no longer offering this course as it is your employer’s responsibility to provide this. Please contact your regional
officer to negotiate Unite’s Mental Health Agreement. If your employer works with you to offer the Mental Health England
course then you should contact Anne Mathie at Mental Wealth Training (enquiries@mentalwealthtraining.co.uk) who will
work with you to offer the course at a competitive price to your employer.
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National Courses
Unite’s commitment to delivering courses recognises the different circumstances in which our reps
find themselves. This is why there are various modes of delivery for the same course. Residential
courses are for those who simply cannot dovetail into our regional provision whether that is for
geographical or domestic or other reasons. Please note that all travel and accommodation is arranged
by the National Department.
Our normal practice for national residential courses, which are exclusively held in The View Hotel,
Eastbourne or other venues to be confirmed, kick off at 15:00 hrs. on Monday and finish with a session
on Action Plans at Noon on the Friday. You will appreciate that being residential students are expected to
participate in a couple of evening sessions which are less formal.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
Workplace Reps Certificate Workplace Reps Certificate
Module 1A – 5 consecutive days Module 1B – 5 consecutive days
Course description: Course description:
This course is designed to be the core initial training for Unite For reps who have completed module 1A Course:
workplace reps; and offers an understanding of the wide range of This course covers:
knowledge and skills needed by the new rep. • Evaluating and assessing your experience since the
This course covers: part 1A course.
• Key skills for organising your workplace. • Understanding the concept of ‘good work’.
• Handling, discipline and grievance cases. • Understanding and dealing with Issues around Dignity
• Communication skills. and Respect in the Workplace.
• Aspects of Employment Law & Equality at work. • Problem Solving skills.
• Bargaining Skills.
• Work-Life Balance.
Venue Start End • Building a strong workplace union.
The View Hotel 19 April 2021 23 April 2021
Venue Start End
To be confirmed 5 October 2020 9 October 2020
To be confirmed 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
To be confirmed 4 October 2021 8 October 2021
To be confirmed 15 November 2021 19 November 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
Health & Safety Reps Certificate Health & Safety Reps Certificate
Module 1A – 5 consecutive days Module 1B – 5 consecutive days
Course description: Course description:
This course is the essential course for all new Unite Health and For reps who have completed module 1A.
Safety Reps. This course covers:
It is designed to help you build the skills, knowledge and • The development of skills and knowledge from module 1A.
confidence to organise effectively in order to carry out your • Examining your workplace risk assessments and
work as a Safety Rep as well as to create understanding of how evaluating them.
economic and others aspects affect the working lives, health, • Understanding health & safety audits and company accident
safety and welfare of working people. statistics.
This course covers: • The appreciation of health and safety legislation including
• Understanding the role of a Unite Rep. aspects of criminal and civil law.
• The legal framework of Health and Safety.
• Rights of Safety Reps. Venue Start End
• How to involve members in Health and Safety.
• Accident Investigations – Risk Assessments. To be confirmed 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
The View Hotel 13 September 2021 17 September 2021
Venue Start End
To be confirmed 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
Dealing with Redundancy Venue Start End
5 consecutive days To be confirmed 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
Course description:
Workplace Reps facing redundancies or Reps wanting to
gain further knowledge of redundancy issues will find this
course useful.
This course covers:
On completion of the course Workplace reps should be able to:
• Develop a good understanding of the law surrounding
redundancy.
• Gain in confidence, skills and knowledge to fight
redundancies and lessen the impact on members.
• Play a full and effective part in redundancy
consultation processes.
• Organise effective campaigns around redundancies.
• Represent members going through redundancy.
• Support members through the redundancy process.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
European Works Council Venue Start End
5 consecutive days To be confirmed 12 October 2020 16 October 2020
Course description: To be confirmed 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
Enables participants to gain an understanding of European To be confirmed 8 March 2021 12 March 2021
Works Councils in context of the EWC recast directive and the
amendments to the Transnational Information and Consultation To be confirmed 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
Regulations 2010. To be confirmed 11 October 2021 15 October 2021
This course covers: To be confirmed 15 November 2021 19 November 2021
• The history of EWC’s. Where they come from and why?
• An analysis of the EWC Directive & Recast Directive and
develop an in-depth understanding of the legislation.
• The exploration of the roles, responsibilities and rights of
EWC Employee Reps.
• The development of an understanding of how the new
legislation impacts on different EWC’s and how to negotiate
the new provisions into existing EWC agreements.
• The differing interpretations of EWC’s – Employer
perspective.
• An exploration of communication networks in order to
report back effectively to constituents.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
Incident Management & Investigation Venue Start End
5 consecutive days To be confirmed 16 November 2020 20 November 2020
Course description: The View Hotel 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
This challenging course is intended to equip experienced safety To be confirmed 21 June 2021 25 June 2021
reps with specific skills in the field of incident management
and investigation. The program also provides a comprehensive To be confirmed 15 November 2021 19 November 2021
understanding of the benefits of investigations.
This course covers:
• The value of conducting investigations.
• How to conduct a full and meaningful investigation.
• Understand the employers’ legal obligations.
• Developing a local framework of workplace
investigative procedures.
• Confidence building when dealing with HSE inspectors,
police and solicitors.
• Effective communication methods with employers.
• The recommendation of meaningful interventions to
prevent a recurrence.
• Understanding the benefits of a no-blame culture.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
The Information & Consultation • Three key areas of the law where specific collective
consultation rights kick-in re TUPE, Redundancy and
of Employee Regulations Health and Safety.
• The extension of collective consultation rights contained
3 consecutive days in the ICE regulations and the European Works Council
Course description: Directive.
This course focuses on areas where the provision of information • Obtaining information for the purpose of collective
and consultation is prescribed by European and domestic law. bargaining, looking at Legal standards and the ACAS Code
It examines how unions can utilise and build on these rights to of Practice.
develop effective organisation. • Best practice in using these rights will be developed and
The course is designed for senior reps and aims to give them an refined throughout the course.
overview of relevant legal standards equipping them to strengthen • The implementation of information and consultation rights in
and reconfigure workplace, company and transnational order to enhance organising agendas, member participation,
consultation arrangements. mobilisation and unionisation in order to build the unions
representational and collective bargaining capacity.
This course covers:
• Legal definitions of information and consultation as
specified in the various enactments and regulations, Venue Start End
contrasting these rights with collective bargaining The View Hotel 12 October 2020 14 October 2020
agreements.
• Employee and union representation – what the legislation To be confirmed 14 June 2021 16 June 2021
and caselaw says. The View Hotel 11 October 2021 13 October 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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Organising & Bargaining Venue Start End
in a Global Economy The View Hotel 7 September 2020 11 September 2020
5 consecutive days The View Hotel 9 November 2020 13 November 2020
This course covers: The View Hotel 22 February 2021 26 February 2021
• The nature of global organising and links with global trade The View Hotel 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
union federations.
The View Hotel 13 September 2021 17 September 2021
• Understanding of Unite’s international policies and links with
other organisations worldwide. The View Hotel 8 November 2021 12 November 2021
• Appreciation of how to make practical links with workers in
your own company or sector in other countries.
• Understanding of how to campaign globally and an
appreciation of the labour power within global supply
chains.
• Knowing your own organisation and its place in the global
economy.
• Understanding the value of works councils.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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Pensions Pre-Retirement Course
Stage 2 – 5 consecutive days 4 consecutive days
This course covers: Course description:
• The provision of an understanding of trustee This course will provide members and staff with a brief
decision making. understanding of the importance of financial preparedness for
• The role of the actuary. retirement. In addition to the importance of preparing for one’s
• Fund investment strategies. wellbeing through retirement.
• Negotiating pension issues and pension disputes resolution.
Venue Start End
Venue Start End To be confirmed 19 October 2020 22 October 2020
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To be confirmed 7 June 2021 11 June 2021 The View Hotel 8 March 2021 11 March 2021
To be confirmed 19 April 2021 22 April 2021
To be confirmed 18 October 2021 21 October 2021
To be confirmed 6 December 2021 9 December 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
Unite Retired Members’ Young Members’ Course
Education Course 5 consecutive days
5 consecutive days Course description:
The national unite young members course is an opportunity for
To attend the course:
young members from all regions and nations (who do not need
• Attendance to this course is by selection.
to be an elected rep) to come together. In a relaxed training
• The attendee must be retired.
environment to learn more about Unite and how to get involved.
This course covers:
Venue Start End • Unite’s young members structure and how it fit into the
To be confirmed 11 October 2020 15 October 2020 wider union.
• A session on the union’s International, Political, Industrial
To be confirmed 17 October 2021 21 October 2021 and Environmental Policies and Campaigns.
Please note: For information only as attendance will be by selection. • A brief analysis of how to develop a good campaign.
• Creative elements providing the opportunity to work with
others to create short films.
Venue Start End
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Please note: For information only as attendance will be by selection.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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Women Campaigning at Work
Equalities Courses Unite Course description:
Womens’ National Week This course deals with the Unite women’s key campaigns such
as Equal Pay and Union Equality Reps, as well as developing
2020/2021 – 6 consecutive days negotiating and campaigning skills to tackling workplace equality
issues such as Family Friendly Rights, Women’s Health policies,
Four groups, please choose one Part-time working, and Sexual harassment.
Leadership Development for Unite Women
Understanding Your Union
Course description:
and Getting Involved This is an advanced course for experienced women activists
Course description: who have attended other union education courses, and who now
This course is designed for less experienced women want to build on their union involvement and encourage others to
representatives who want to get more involved. get involved.
This course covers: This course covers:
How the union works, promoting the Union in your workplace and Leadership theories and the power dynamics of the worker-
community, and building confidence. employer relationship for women, skills needed in the workplace,
the Union, at conferences and in the wider community.
Women Organising in the Workplace
Venue Start End
Course description:
This course for women representatives looks at strategic The View Hotel 15 November 2020 20 November 2020
organising in the workplace, as well as the related legal The View Hotel 14 November 2021 19 November 2021
challenges and workplace organising issues.
This course covers: Remember:
The skills for representing women at work. You must contact your Regional Women & Equalities Officer to apply
for Women’s Week BEFORE getting your application countersigned by
Application: your Regional Education Officer.
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Equality Courses
Please note: The courses listed below commence at 15:00 on Day 1 only
Supporting LGBT+ Members Disability Equality, Trade Union
in the Workplace and Work
5 consecutive days 5 consecutive days
Course description: Course description:
This course is for workplace representatives and branch officials This course is for workplace reps’, and branch equality officers
defining themselves as LGBT+. This course is also for workplace who want to take action for disability equality rights and challenge
reps and branch officials who want to support LGBT+ equality in disability discrimination at the workplace.
the workplace. This course will cover:
This course aims to make a positive contribution to Unite Strategy • Key issues from the Unite Negotiators Guide
for Equality Agenda: • Disability Rights at Work including:
• By raising awareness of key issues for LGBT+ workers – The Social Model of Disability
• Empowering and encouraging Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and – D isability Equality: choices at work, in the union and in
Trans+ individuals and groups to get involved in their union the community
• To supporting workplaces and communities through – O rganising, representing and involving disabled members
campaigns for equality and genuine opportunity of access in Unite
for LGBT+ people.
Venue Start End
Venue Start End The View Hotel 8 March 2021 12 March 2021
The View Hotel 8 February 2021 12 February 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Equality Courses
Please note: The courses listed below commence at 15:00 on Day 1 only
Organising for Equality in Today’s Black & Asian Ethnic Minority
Workplace – Understanding the Leadership Development
Equality Act 2010 5 consecutive days
5 consecutive days Course description:
A course designed for Unite Black and Asian Ethnic Minority
Course description:
workplace representatives and branch officials, to fully
This course will assist workplace representatives, Branch
understand the Trade Union and Labour Movement. This course
Officers and Organisers to understand the importance of equal
will empower workplace reps to build their confidence and
opportunities for all, and why it is essential to organise, negotiate
progress by identifying effective ways and methods to encourage
and campaign around equality in workplace
Black and Asian Ethnic Minority members to get involved in Unite.
This course covers:
This course covers:
Issues for all underrepresented groups within our membership:
The skills needed in the workplace, in the union, at conference
Women, Black, Asian Ethnic Minorities, Disabled and LGBT+,
and in the wider Labour Movement, at all levels, to build
Young members and older workers.
involvement and take action for Race Equality.
Venue Start End This course positively encourages applications from black
and Asian ethnic minority women
The View Hotel 5 October 2020 9 October 2020
To be confirmed 19 April 2021 23 April 2021 Venue Start End
The View Hotel 4 October 2021 8 October 2021 To be confirmed 14 June 2021 18 June 2021
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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Please note: The courses listed below commence at 15:00 on Day 1 only
Dignity at Work – Challenging Venue Start End
Workplace Harassment, The View Hotel 14 September 2020 18 September 2020
Discrimination & Bullying To be confirmed 17 May 2021 21 May 2021
5 consecutive days The View Hotel 13 September 2021 17 September 2021
Course description:
This course is designed for workplace reps and branch equality
officials and looks at the key issue of Harassment, Discrimination
and Bullying that leads to workplace stress.
This course covers:
The course examines ways to challenge inappropriate
behaviours in the workplace by using effective strategies
and methods to prevent workplace harassment and to promote
Dignity at the Workplace.
Application:
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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National Courses
National Political Education Workers Uniting: Building Power
School: Durham Internationally (W.U.B.P.I.)
7th July – 10th July 2021 The course is made up of members of Unite and USW and is
held across two years with the first leg in North America and the
Building on a highly successful Summer School Programme to second leg in the UK/Ireland.
coincide with the Durham Miners’ Gala, we are trawling the whole
of the membership for participants in this exciting venture. This These courses have been very successful in building relations
has been designed for those members who align themselves between activists in multinational and sectors in USW and Unite
with Unite’s political strategy and feel that they can contribute to and preparing the next generation of Workers Uniting activists.
making our policy a reality in the workplaces and the community The aim of the W.U.B.P.I. programme is to give participants a
in which you live. strong understanding of the trade union cultures and practices
If you want to be considered please write directly to your Regional within Unite and USW; an appreciation of what led to the
Secretary. Successful applicants will be notified well in advance formation of Workers Uniting; the consequences of globalisation;
so that they can secure time off with pay from their employer. use and purpose of social media; and a greater knowledge of the
international industrial, political, social and economic issues that
require a global response from trade unions if we are going to
fight back on behalf of our members and their communities.
Normally the first leg of the course will be held in North America
one week in August 2021 – we will let all applicants know the
exact dates at the end of May 2021.
Please ask your Education Organiser for details of the course and
an application form.
Application: Please also note that this programme may be subject to change.
To apply for courses please contact your education department:
Tel: 0121 553 6051 Email: education.westmidlands@unitetheunion.org Or visit: www.unitetheunion.org/education to complete the online application form
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