Online learning for reps
The TUC is at the forefront of developing innovative approaches to education and training. The aim is to enable all those at work to take part in and benefit from education. Online learning offers a convenient and effective solution to union representatives looking to develop their skills and knowledge.
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“I recommend that people try online learning. Persevere and you will be surprised at how much you can learn.” Barbara Peacock, USDAW health and safety and union learning rep. Read more case studies |
TUC Education is committed to providing a high quality programme of online union representatives courses suitable for reps that require an accessible and flexible approach to training.
Click here to access a list of current online courses
Give it a GO - GO ONLINE NOW!
GO ON – Give an Hour
Running from 22 October – 12 November, Go ON Give an Hour will be the biggest consumer-focused campaign to date devoted to inspiring, encouraging and supporting the UK to become a truly networked nation!
Book here at the Trade Union Learning Centre on 0203 288 5520 or ctu@tuc.org.uk
Key timings
10 October: Pledge pages go live on www.go-on.co.uk/giveanhour. Web banners/widgets can be implemented on your site.
Saturday 22 October – 12 November: BBC TV/Radio & PR Give an Hour campaign
30 October: Clocks go back
31 October – 30 November: Go ON events for internet beginners
24 November: Celebration of Give an Hour campaign so far
8 December: Promotion of hardware offers and deals to remove cost as a barrier
English Classes every Monday starting 3rd October 2011 for 30 weeks
Due to increasing demand the Community & Trade Union Learning Centre have organised a 30 week course in English which would be classroom based.
The course will run for 2 hours every Monday 10:00am – 12:00pm commencing on Monday 3rd October 2011. Attendance of the course will be flexible to suit your shift patterns.
To register for the course you would need to:
- Hold a EU Passport or have permission to work in the U.K
- Employed
We would like to invite you to come along to the learning centre on Monday 19th September between 10:30am – 11:30am to meet your tutors.
If you are unable to attend on the 19th September but are interested in joining the course, please contact the Community & Trade Union Learning Centre to reserve your place.
To reserve your place, please contact the Community & Trade Union Learning Centre on 0203 288 5520, or email ctu@tuc.org.uk
I look forward to hearing from you.
Jane Warwick Learning Support OfficerULR Courses available
There are still a few places available on the following ULR course at College of Haringey Enfield and North East London.
>> Health and Safety Stage 1
Course Date & Duration: 10 Mondays from 26th September 2011
Venue: Castle Green Learning Centre, Dagenham RM9 4UN
This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to represent your members around health and safety.
>> Union Reps Stage 1
Course Date & Duration: 10 Tuesdays from 27th September 2011
Venue: College of Haringey Enfield and North East London
This course will help you to develop the skills and knowledge you need to represent your members.
>> Union Reps Stage 2
Course Date & Duration: 10 Fridays from 30th September 2011
Venue: College of Haringey Enfield and North East London
This course follows on from Stage 1 and further develops your skills and knowledge as a rep.
To apply for these courses please download and complete the application form www.unionlearn.org.uk/extrasul/education/application.pdf and return it to
Alison Foster
College of Haringey Enfield and North East London
High Road
London
N15 4RU
Tel: 020 8442 3075
Email: tued@staff.conel.ac.uk
Adult Learners’ Week Celebrations – Language Café
Come and join our FREE interactive and informal language lessons in Spanish at the Language Café – new to unionlearn as part of Adult Learners Week Celebrations.
The weekly language sessions supported by an experienced tutor, are a great way to learn a new language, share cultural interests or just socialise. Everyone is welcome and no previous knowledge of the language is expected. You can come along to all five sessions or just drop in as and when you can. Please see dates and time below:-
Spanish Classes Tuesday 5th July 2011 – 5:30pm to 7:30pmTuesday 12th July 2011 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Tuesday 19th July 2011 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm Tuesday 26th July 2011 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm Tuesday 2nd August 2011 – 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Please call or email Tanya Nelson on ctu@tuc.org.uk or 0203 288 5520 or just drop in.
Learn computer skills
Interested in basic computer skills ?
We held a very successful evening computer class for 6 weeks here at the Community & Trade Union Learning Centre.
We’ve had high demands for beginner IT classes so we have organised 4 classes in July through BBC First Click computer course. Anyone can attend, all you have to do is register with Tanya on 0203 288 5520 or by email to ctu@tuc.org.uk
Friday 1st July 2011 – 10am – 12:30pm
Friday 8th July 2011 – 10am – 12:30pm
Friday 15th July 2011 – 10am – 12:30pm
Friday 22nd July 2011 – 10am – 12:30pm
