Health & Safety 1 – An introduction (Online)

7 November – 5 December 2024

Online

This Course is aimed at new and previously untrained Health and Safety Representatives.

National Young Member Conference 2024

29 November – 1 December 2024

Swansea

This year’s National Young Members Conference 2024 will take place in Swansea!

ULR Training 2024 – Training for Unison Learning Representatives

6 November 2024 9:30am–1:00pm

UNISON learning reps (ULRs) are volunteers who are willing to encourage and support other colleagues with learning in the workplace. 4 x 1/2 days of learning online.

Lay Tutor Training – Part 1

25 November 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

Taunton

UNISON’s LAY tutor training programme is, aimed at ULRs, Branch Education Officers or other Branch Activists who want to develop their skills in trade union education, but is also relevant for branch officers who may wish to lead workshops or discussions in the branch.

Writing Effective Motions

11 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Taunton

The course is designed to give all UNISON activists the knowledge, confidence and skills required to write and move effective motions. Writing Effective Motions – How to Participate in UNISON’s democracy

Dealing with difficult face-to-face conversations

11 November 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online - Via MS ZOOM

This ½ day online course delivered by a specialist tutor via zoom is aimed at UNISON Members who regularly in work may often be faced with tackling difficult conversations or topics, or who may often have service users who are aggressive or angry.

ERA Refresher Dorset

6 – 7 November 2024

Dorset

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.

Organising Steward – Taunton

7 October – 4 November 2024

Taunton

The Organising Steward in person learning option this autumn in Taunton. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Further Representation Skills & Confidence (CANCELLED)

21 October 2024 9:30am–4:30pm

online

This course reinforces some approaches and procedures introduced in the 5 day Stewards course and explores more details areas of learning to build confidence in representation. This offer is online.

Further Skills for Health & Safety Representatives – (CANCELLED)

23 – 25 October 2024

Taunton

This course builds upon the Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives’ Course and will help H&S reps to further their skills and knowledge. This course is provided in Taunton.

The Organising Steward 2024 – ONLINE – NEW

23 September – 21 October 2024

Online

The Organising Steward in an online earning option this autumn starting in September. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

UNISON Member Learning – End of Life Care

17 October 2024 9:30am–12:30pm

Online - Via MS TEAMS

If you are a UNISON member who works in a service where you have to support with end of life care then join this course. This virtual course explores how with our aging population more people are facing illness and need for end-of-life care and support.

The Organising Steward 2024

17 September – 15 October 2024

Exeter

The Organising Steward course is offered in Exeter starting in September. The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON

Education Network Meeting – Autumn

15 October 2024 9:30am–4:00pm

UNISON Regional Office Taunton

Our Autumn in person Network meeting in Taunton. A day of networking and learning. A great opportunity to network with other reps from the Education network. An update on the regional programme, our national Learning & Organising services offers and training for reps.

ERA Refresher – Cornwall – NEW DATE!

8 – 9 October 2024

Bodmin

This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification, which states that Stewards need to update their skills and training every 5 years. It involves group work and discussion. It is also a good opportunity to network and share ideas and experiences.