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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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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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       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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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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       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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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
 The View Hotel        19 April 2021           23 April 2021                    To be confirmed       7 December 2020         10 December 2020
 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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       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
                                                                                       The View Hotel           7 June 2021               11 June 2021
                                                                                      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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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 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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