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A MESSAGE TO UNITE MEMBERS Welcome to your Wales education brochure for 2019. Inside you will find all the information you need to access first class Unite reps education. Whether you are a new rep or a re-elected one there will be a course that will help and support you in your important role. All of our courses are held at Unite offices across Wales. This ensures there are always courses you can access that are close to your home or workplace. For Workplace Reps and Health and Safety Reps there is clear 20 day training pathway with courses split into 4 modules. These certificate courses provide a clear and structured training pathway. Upon completion you will have the skills and knowledge needed to represent your members to the highest standards. In addition to the fantastic courses for our Workplace Reps, Health and Safety Reps, Equality Reps and Learning Reps, we can also run bespoke courses and bite size training upon request. Please contact your local officer or myself if you wish to pursue this. All of our training is delivered in partnership with Adult Learning Wales. Our courses are run by experienced tutors, in an informal learning environment. Activists are able to share their own experiences and learn from each other. Our training will provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools you need to fight back and win better terms and conditions in your workplace.




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A MESSAGE FROM JIM MOWATT, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Unite is dedicated to serving the best interests of its members and will seek to improve their standard of living and the quality of their lives. We achieve this through effective relationships with employers and government and by creating sustainable workplace organisation.

Unite’s vision is of a prosperous society in which employers and employees work together to build successful businesses and safe, healthy working environments. All those who contribute to their success should receive the rewards, respect and recognition they deserve. That’s why Unite Education has at its core the delivery of our union’s policies based on the three pillars of the Unite vision: organising, global solidarity and politics. This vision is reflected in our Education Programme where developing our representatives is a key priority of the union.

Unite Education provides focused education to ensure that representatives have the required confidence, attitude and skill set to deal with workplace, national and international issues. This empowers our representatives to win in the workplace, successfully campaign, organise for growth and promote dignity and respect.

When it comes to education, Unite puts its money where its mouth is – providing accredited ‘fit for purpose’ education programmes that are easily accessible, cater for differing learning styles and are free to access all over the United Kingdom and Ireland.

So please take advantage of our courses and enjoy yourself.

Jim Mowatt, Director of Education

Please take a few minutes to look through the brochure and sign up for one of the many courses on offer, either by completing the application form in this brochure or by contacting us by email [email protected] or telephone 02920 821258. Alternatively you can view all our course dates online at: www.unitetheunion.org/education together with full information on Unite education services. We look forward to welcoming you at one of our courses in the near future. In Solidarity GLYN CONOLLY EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT ORGANISER

CONTENTS Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate 4

Pensions Course 8

Health & Safety Reps Certificate 9

Equality Reps Course 12

Union Learning Reps Courses 13

Branch Officials Course 15

Additional Courses 16

National Courses 18






2018

VENUE START END

Bangor 4 September 13 November10 Tuesdays (except 30 Oct)

Cardiff 3 September 12 November10 Mondays (except 29 Oct)

Pontypool 5 September 14 November10 Wednesdays (except 31 Oct)

Swansea 4 September 13 November10 Tuesdays (except 30 Oct)

Wrexham 3 September 12 November10 Mondays (except 29 Oct)

2019

VENUE START END

Bangor 8 January 19 March10 Tuesdays (except 26 Feb)

Cardiff 7 January 18 March10 Mondays (except 25 Feb)

Cardiff 7 May 16 July10 Tuesdays (except 28 May)

Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Modules 1A and 1B

COURSE PROGRAMMEwww.unitetheunion.org/education

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 25 February 1 March5 consecutive days

Wrexham 8 April 12 April5 consecutive days

Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Module 1A

This course is designed to be the core initial training for Unite Workplace Reps. The course covers the wide range of knowledge and skills needed by the new Rep including:

Key skills for organising your workplace Handling discipline and grievance cases Communication skills Introduction to Employment Law and Equality at Work Understanding the concept of ‘good work’ Understanding and dealing with Issues around Dignity and Respect in the workplace Problem Solving skills Bargaining Skills Work-Life Balance Building a strong workplace union

Milford Haven 11 January 22 March10 Fridays (except 1 March)

Pontypool 9 January 20 March10 Wednesdays (except 27 Feb)

Swansea 8 January 19 March10 Tuesdays (except 26 Feb)

Swansea 8 May 17 July10 Wednesdays (except 29 May)

Wrexham 7 January 18 March10 Mondays (except 25 Feb)

Wrexham 7 May 16 July10 Tuesdays (except 28 May)

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 7 June 5 July5 Fridays

Wrexham 5 June 3 July5 Wednesdays

Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Module 1B





2018 VENUE START END

Cardiff 4 September 2 October5 Tuesdays

Swansea 3 September 1 October5 Mondays

Wrexham 5 September 3 October5 Wednesdays

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 3 June 1 July5 Mondays

Pontypool 7 June 5 July5 Fridays

Wrexham 6 June 4 July5 Thursdays

Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Module 2A

The course is designed as follow on training for those representatives who have already completed Modules 1A and 1B of the Workplace Reps programme, or stage one of the TUC programme. This course covers:

Improving confidence and knowledge in exploring, questioning and using employment law Exploring research skills and developing the ability to find out how legal provisions impact on your members rights in the workplace How changes to employment law impact on your workplace rights Planning alternative solutions other than employment law to your workplace issues Working as a team to develop collective actions

2018 VENUE START END

Cardiff 9 November 7 December5 Fridays

Pontypool 6 November 4 December5 Tuesdays

Swansea 5 November 3 December5 Mondays

Wrexham 7 November 5 December5 Wednesdays

Workplace Reps Introductory Certificate Module 2B

The course is designed as follow on training for those representatives who have already completed Modules 1A, 1B and 2A of the Workplace Reps programme. This course covers:

Rights to information Workplace Rights Collective Bargaining Agreements The Case for Collective Agreements Planning for getting an agreement Collective Bargaining and Negotiation





Pensions Stage 1

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Cardiff 22 April 26 April5 consecutive days

Wrexham 1 April 5 April5 consecutive days

2018

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Cardiff 26 November 30 November5 consecutive days

Wrexham 29 October 2 November5 consecutive days

This course is designed to provide an understanding of pensions to enable Workplace representatives to develop their representational skills in basic pension provision.

Stage 2 of the pensions course looks at trustee decision making, the role of the actuary, fund investment strategies, negotiating pension issues and pension disputes resolution.

Pensions Stage 2

2018

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Cardiff 6 September 15 November10 Thursdays (except 1 Nov)

Pontypool 7 September 16 November10 Fridays (except 2 Nov)

Swansea 6 September 15 November10 Thursdays (except 1 Nov)

Wrexham 6 September 15 November10 Thursdays (except 1 Nov)

2019

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Bangor 2 May 11 July10 Thursdays (except 30 May)

Cardiff 10 January 21 March10 Thursdays (except 28 Feb)

Milford Haven 7 May 16 July10 Tuesdays (except 28 May)

Pontypool 8 May 17 July10 Wednesdays (except 29 May)

Health & Safety Reps Certificate Module 1A & 1B

This course is the essential course for all new Unite Health & Safety Representatives. It is designed to help you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to organise effectively in order to carry out your work as a Safety Rep as well as to create understanding of how economic and others aspects affect the working lives,health, safety and welfare of working people. The course covers:

Understanding the role of a Unite Safety Rep The legal framework of Health & Safety Rights of Safety Reps Involving the members in Health & Safety Accident Investigations – Risk Assessment





Health & Safety Reps Certificate Module 2A

Part three of Unite’s Health & Safety training builds upon the knowledge learnt in Module 1B. The course covers:

Assessment of workplace action plan Understanding COSHH and related hazards Carrying out a workplace audit Explore manual handing and ergonomic risks Creating a healthier work environment

2018

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Swansea 5 September 3 October5 Wednesdays

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 6 June 4 July5 Thursdays

Wrexham 7 June 5 July5 Fridays

2018

VENUE START END

Cardiff 7 November 5 December5 Wednesdays

Swansea 10 December 14 December5 consecutive days

Wrexham 9 November 7 December5 Fridays

Health & Safety Reps Certificate Module 2B

Part four of Unite’s Health & Safety training builds upon the knowledge learnt in Module 2A. The course covers:

Assessment of workplace action plan Understanding accidents and finding route cause Investigation techniques Managing risks and incidents

Swansea 9 May 18 July10 Thursdays (except 30 May)

Wrexham 17 January 28 March10 Thursdays (except 28 Feb)

2018

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Cardiff 28 September 26 October5 Fridays

Wrexham 28 September 26 October5 Fridays

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 5 March 2 April5 Tuesdays

Wrexham 8 March 5 April5 Fridays

Designed to give all Unite Reps the confidence and knowledge to address equality and diversity issues, the course provides a comprehensive overview of equality in the workplace. On completion of the course Reps should be able to:

Recognise equality issues within the workplace Know what constitutes discrimination, harassment and bullying Challenge their perception of equality & diversity Understand the key points of new equalities legislation, measures and legal decisions Decide how best to support workers in response to new equalities legislation Use interviewing techniques to deal with individual and workplace equality issues Develop equality policies and practice

Equality & Diversity


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2018

VENUE START END

Cardiff 19 November 17 December5 Mondays

Wrexham 25 September 23 October5 Tuesdays

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 4 March 1 April 5 Mondays

Swansea 22 April 26 April5 Consecutive Days

Wrexham 1 May 29 May 5 Wednesdays

Union Learning Reps Stage 1

This course is designed to be the core initial training for all Unite Union Learning Reps (ULRs). It helps them develop the basic knowledge and skills needed as a new Rep, enabling them to work with colleagues in the workplace to analyse training needs. The course forms a solid foundation for the new ULR to develop their skills and their own personal development.

The Branch Secretary is a key player in the Unite team. The concept of this course is to develop Branch Secretaries within Unite by 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 not attended the course recently. The course covers:

The administrative role of the Branch Secretary How the union works How ‘lay democracy’ starts at local branch level 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

Branch Secretary/Branch Officials Course

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 8 March 5 April5 Fridays

Pontypool 8 April 12 April5 consecutive days

Swansea 8 April 12 April5 consecutive days

Wrexham 25 January 22 February5 Fridays



2018

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Wrexham 6 November 4 December5 Tuesdays

2019

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Cardiff 17 June 15 July5 Mondays

Union Learning Reps Stage 2

This course continues the core essential training for all Unite Union Learning Reps (ULRs). It helps them to further develop the knowledge and skills needed as a ULR in the workplace – working with management, learning providers and other organisations. The course completes the foundation for the ULR and prepares the ULR to develop more specialised skills and knowledge.




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2019

VENUE START END

Bangor 3 June 17 June3 Mondays

Cardiff 10 May 24 May3 Fridays

Pontypool 29 April 1 May3 Consecutive Days

Swansea 21 March 4 April3 Thursdays

Wrexham 6 March 20 March3 Wednesdays

Additional Courses

CHALLENGING BULLYING & HARASSMENT 3 days Bullying and harassment is a major problem in many workplaces. This course will enable you to:

Identify the various forms that bullying and harassment can take Implement strategies to deal effectively with bullying and harassment cases Deal with mental health issues and work related stress

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS 3 days This course will help Reps develop a better understanding of mental health issues and how they affect members in the workplace. You will develop an understanding of Disability Discrimination Law and how it applies to people with mental health illnesses. The training will enable you to develop a strategy to deal with workplace mental health issues and ensure employees are not discriminated against.

2018

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Cardiff 22 November 6 December3 Thursdays

Swansea 27 November 29 November3 Consecutive Days

Wrexham 19 November 3 December3 Mondays

2019

VENUE START END

Cardiff 4 February 18 February3 Mondays

Cardiff 11 July 25 July3 Thursdays

Pontypool 22 July 24 July3 Consecutive Days

Swansea 6 March 20 March3 Wednesdays

Wrexham 6 February 20 February3 Wednesdays

Wrexham 17 July 19 July3 Consecutive Days



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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. Our normal practice for national residential courses, exclusively held in The View Hotel, Eastbourne or Esher Place, 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.

WORKPLACE REPS CERTIFICATE – MODULE 1A

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Esher Place 29 April 3 May5 consecutive days

WORKPLACE REPS CERTIFICATE – MODULE 1B

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View Eastbourne 7 October 11 October5 consecutive days

Esher Place 18 November 22 November5 consecutive days

HEALTH & SAFETY REPS CERTIFICATE – MODULE 1A

VENUE START END

Esher Place 3 June 7 June5 consecutive days

HEALTH & SAFETY REPS CERTIFICATE – MODULE 1B

VENUE START END

Esher Place 2 September 6 September5 consecutive days

DEALING WITH REDUNDANCY

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EUROPEAN WORKS COUNCIL

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Esher Place 8 April 12 April5 consecutive days


Esher Place 14 October 18 October5 consecutive days


INCIDENT MANAGEMENT & INVESTIGATION

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Esher Place 25 February 1 March5 consecutive days




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THE INFORMATION & CONSULTATION OF EMPLOYEE REGULATIONS

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View Eastbourne 30 September 2 October3 consecutive days

ORGANISING & BARGAINING IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY

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Esher Place 25 February 1 March5 consecutive days




PENSIONS – STAGE 2

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View Eastbourne 29 April 3 May 5 consecutive days


PRE-RETIREMENT COURSE

VENUE START END

View Eastbourne 11 March 14 March 4 consecutive days

Esher Place 29 April 2 May4 consecutive days


Esher Place 2 December 5 December4 consecutive days

RETIRED MEMBERS’ EDUCATION COURSE

VENUE START END

View Eastbourne 13 October 17 October5 consecutive days

YOUNG MEMBERS COURSE

VENUE START END

View Eastbourne 3 June 7 June5 consecutive days

Please Note: For Information only as attendance will be by selection.

EQUALITIES COURSES

UNITE WOMEN’S NATIONAL WEEK 2019

VENUE START END

View Eastbourne 17 November 22 November 6 consecutive days

During this week we will be focusing on the following areas:

Understanding Your Union & Getting Involved Women Organising at Work Women Campaigning in the Workplace Leadership Development for Unite Women


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LGBT EQUALITY COURSE

VENUE START END

Esher Place 18 February 22 February5 consecutive days

DISABLED MEMBERS’ EQUALITY COURSE

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View Eastbourne 11 March 15 March5 consecutive days

ORGANISING FOR EQUALITY IN TODAY’S WORKPLACE – UNDERSTANDING THE EQUALITY ACT 2010

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Esher Place 1 April 5 April5 consecutive days


BLACK & ASIAN ETHNIC MINORITY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

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Esher Place 10 June 14 June 5 consecutive days

DIGNITY AT WORK – CHALLENGING WORKPLACE HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION & BULLYING

VENUE START END

View Eastbourne 13 May 17 May5 consecutive days


NATIONAL POLITICAL EDUCATION SCHOOL: DURHAM: Wednesday 10 July – Saturday 13 July 2019 Building on a highly successful Summer School Programme to coincide with the Durham Miners’ Gala, we are trawling the whole of the membership for participants in this exciting venture. This has been designed for those members who align themselves with Unite’s political strategy and feel that they can contribute to making our policy a reality in the workplaces and the community in which you live. If you want to be considered please write directly to your Regional Secretary. Successful applicants will be notified well in advance so that they can secure time off with pay from their employer.

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