Stewards Passport Coursespage

CONTENTS

STEWARDS PASSPORT COURSESPAGE

The Organising Steward: Stewards Passport Modules 1 & 23
TUC Union Representatives Stage 1 3
Online UNISON Stewards Course: Stewards Passport Modules 1 & 24
ERA RE-accreditation5
Advanced Representation, Campaigning and Negotiating Skills: 6

Stewards Passport Modules 3, 4 & 5

HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES PASSPORT COURSESPAGE

Organising for Safety: Health & Safety Representatives Passport Modules 1 & 27
Advanced Representation, Campaigning and Negotiating Skills: Health & Safety6

Representatives Passport Modules 3, 4 & 5

UNION LEARNING REPRESENTATIVES (ULR) PASSPORT COURSESPAGE

Union Learning Representatives:ULRPassport Module 18
Union Learning Representatives Stage 2: ULR Passport Module 29
Leading on Learning andUnderstanding Funding: ULR Additional Passport 10

LIFELONG LEARNING CO-ORDINATOR PASSPORT COURSESPAGE

Introduction to the Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Role: 11

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Passport Module 1

Advanced Representation, Campaigning and Negotiating Skills:12

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Optional Passport Module

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Optional Passport Module:13

Leading on Learning andUnderstanding Funding: LLC Additional Passport

BRANCH OFFICER TRAININGPAGE

General information 14

FINANCEPAGE

Finance Training Pathway15
On-Line Branch Accounting (OLBA)15
Objective Based Budgetting for Branches16
Finance and the Organised Branch16
Treasurers Forum16

WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVE & BRANCH DEVELOPMENT COURSESPAGE

Mental Health Awareness17
Social Media17
Strategic Campaigning 17
Thompsons Briefings: Employment Law & Dealing with Personal Injury Claims18

NATIONAL WORKPLACE REPRESENTATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMME: PAGE

2016 EMPLOYMENT LAW COURSES

Contracts, Redundancy and TUPE19
Race and Sex Discrimination Law20
Disability Discrimination Law20
Unfair Dismissals and Employment Tribunals 21
Maternity and Parental Rights21
Branch Welfare Officer Training22

FREE COURSES FOR MEMBERSPAGE

General information23
Build your Confidence24
Develop your Job Skills25
Interview Skills26
Manage your Stress 26
Women’s Assertiveness27
Mental Health Awareness and Wellbeing28

Introduction to Microsoft Word and Microsoft Word Next Steps29
Introduction to Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Excel Next Steps29-30
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft PowerPoint Beyond the Basics30
Deaf Awareness and British Sign Language31

OTHER COURSES/INFORMATIONPAGE

Courses for your Branch32
Open University and UNISON Partnership32
Lifelong Learning in UNISON: Developing our members – building our branches32
Discounts, bursaries and grants33

HOW TO APPLY FOR A REGIONAL COURSEPAGE

General information – How to Apply for a Regional Course36
Course fees and cancellation guidelines37
Course information38
Completed Passport Form40
Application to the Employer for Time Off41
Course Application Form42
Proportionality and Fair Representation Form43

STEWARDS PASSPORT COURSES

 The Organising Steward (5 days) 

(Stewards Passport Modules 1 & 2)

Course fee to branches: £75

Aimed at:New stewards AND experienced stewards who require ERA accreditation.

Location / Course dates / Course code / Closing date for applications
Lincoln Drill Hall, Freeschool Lane, Lincoln LN2 1EY / 23, 24, 25 & 30, 31 Jan 2017 / 02170001 / 4 Jan 2017
Derby / 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 March 2017 / 02170002 / 13 Feb 2017
Leicester / 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 May 2017 / 02170003 / 10 April 2017
Nottingham, Regional Office / 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 May 2017 / 02170004 / 17 April 2017
Northampton / 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 June 2017 / 02170005 / 22 May 2017
Lincoln / 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 July 2017 / 02170048 / 12 June 2017
Derby / 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Sept 2017 / 02170049 / 14 Aug 2017
Leicester / 23, 24, 25,26, 27 October 2017 / 02150050 / 25 Sept 2017
Nottingham / 6, 7, 22, 23 & 24 Nov 2017 / 02170052 / 9 Oct 2017
Nottingham / 20, 21 Nov & 29, 30 Nov,1 Dec / 02170051 / 23 Oct 2017
Northampton / 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 December 2017 / 02170066 / 6 Nov 2017

This is a fundamental first course – attendance is essential for all new stewards.

The course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out the role of a steward in UNISON. The course covers the following:

Certification as being competent to accompany members at disciplinary and grievance hearings in order to comply with the Employment Relations Act 1999.
Working with members to tackle issues in the workplace.
Working with members in resolving individual problems.
Handling grievance, disciplinary and similar types of cases as the representative of UNISON members within your workplace,including knowing where and when to seek advice and guidance, and understand how procedures work in practice.

 TUC Union Representatives Stage 1: (60 – 72 hours of guided learning) 

Course fee to branches: Contact TUC for details

Aimed at:New stewards.

This course is the starting point of your UNISON/TUC education as a steward. It is equivalent to Modules 1 to 5 of the UNISON Stewards Passport. Therefore, once you have completed this TUC course you will have completed your UNISON Stewards Passport and received your ERA Accreditation. Apply directly to the TUC on 0115 9146414 or email .

Due to government funding cuts this provision may be subject to change after July 2017.

 Online UNISON Stewards Course 

(Stewards Passport Modules 1 & 2)

Course fee to branches: £0

Aimed at:Any new steward who is unable to attend The Organising Steward course in person and who requires ERA accreditation.

Location / Course dates / Course code / Closing date for applications
Wherever you have internet access / 17 January – 6 March 2017 / National Course apply direct / 3 January 2017
25 April – 13 June 2017 / 13 April 2017

The course will use the same high quality materials, the same tutor support, the same networking with other UNISON stewards but will be accessed online from the workplace or local/employer learning centre. It will be delivered in a friendly, encouraging way by expert tutors.

Delegates will access the course via the Internet and work interactively on tasks with tutors and other course participants. Course activities contain discussion forums, quizzes and workplace activities.

Course length - consists of approximately 30 hours (5 - 7 hours per week).

On completion of the online course Stewards will be awarded ERA accreditation and be able to represent members.

Employers must allow stewards time off to sit at a computer to complete the course as well as time off to complete any research that is required as part of the course.

The course is delivered using a web-based learning environment and delegates can access course materials whenever is convenient. The course includes some group work, where delegates will be expected to work with fellow learners. At the start of the course, the tutor will set a timetable outlining the activities that need to be completed and a date when they should be submitted.

To register for a place on this course please use the link below

(From this link click on course directory, then sort by online courses then find the ‘UNISON Stewards course’. This needs to be actioned no later than 2 weeks before the start date of the course).

Any queries please contact UNISON Learning & Organising Services, UNISON Centre,

130 Euston Road, London NW1 2AY, or email or ring 0207 121 5383.

 ERA Re-accreditation (1 day) 

Course fee to branches: £15

Aimed at:ERA stewards who need be re-accredited.

Location / Course Dates
2016 / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Nottingham, Regional Office / 24 January 2017 / 02170042 / 20 December 2016
Derby / 23 March 2017 / 02170043 / 23 February 2017
Leicester / 15 June 2017 / 02170044 / 18 May 2017
Lincoln / 13 September 2017 / 02170045 / 16 August 2017
Northampton / 20 November 2017 / 02170046 / 20 October 2017

This course is aimed at UNISON’s more experienced workplace representatives and branch officers who are representing members.

After the introduction of the Employment Relations Act (ERA), UNISON launched a process for the accreditation, ERA certification and training of all stewards. This includes a commitment to provide regular training for UNISON representatives.

This course is part of that commitment, training our representatives to do their job on behalf of the union and keeping them up to date with any changes.

NOTE: If you are an ERA accredited steward,attendance on this course will count towards your ERA re-accreditation. Therefore, after the course your ERA re-accreditation date will be extended to reflect 5 years from the date of the course in line with NEC policy.

Advanced Representation, Campaigning and Negotiating Skills (5 days)

(Stewards / Health Safety Representatives Passports Modules 3, 4 & 5)

Course fee to branches: £100

Aimed at:Stewards AND health safety representatives with some representation experience who have completed The Organising Steward or Organising for Safety Modules 1 and 2 at least 6 months ago. Also available to lifelong learning

co-ordinators as an optional Passport course.

Location / Course dates / Course code / Closing date for applications
Lincoln / 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 February 2017 / 02170006 / 23 January 2017
Leicester / 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 April 2017 / 02170007 / 6 March 2017
Nottingham
Regional Office / 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 June 2017 / 02170008 / 8 May 2017
Northampton / 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 September 2017 / 02170053 / 28 Aug 2017
Derby / 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 November 2017 / 02170054 / 16 Oct 2017

This course is in 3 distinct parts as outlined below and aims to ensure you have all the skills you need to become an experienced representative:

Representing a member who is facing disciplinary action. This is based around a case study and video and shows an entire disciplinary hearing from start to finish.

Negotiating with your line manager or senior management on behalf of your members.

Campaigning – which at this time of cuts and redundancies will be an important aspect of your role. This might include being involved in a large regional campaign, or organising a campaign in your workplace.

HEALTH & SAFETY REPRESENTATIVES
PASSPORT COURSES

 Organising for Safety (5 days) 

Health and Safety Representatives Passport Modules 1 & 2

Course fee to branches: £50

Aimed at:New and potential health & safety representatives, stewards and branch officers who want to find out more about the union’s role in health & safety, and existing health &safety representatives who need refresher training.

Location / Course Dates / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Nottingham Regional Office / 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 March 2017 / 02170009 / 6 February 2017
Northants / 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 July 2017 / 02170010 / 5 June 2017
Leicester / 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 October 2017 / 02170055 / 4 Sept 2017
Lincoln / 27, 28, 29, 30 Nov & 1 December / 02170056 / 30 October 2017
Derby / 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 December 2017 / 02170057 / 13 Nov 2017

This course aims to develop your skills, knowledge and confidence to enable you to carry out your role as health & safety representative.

 Advanced Representation, Campaigning and Negotiating Skills (5 days) 

(Stewards / Health & Safety Representatives Passports Modules 3, 4 & 5)

Course fee to branches: £100

Aimed at:Stewards AND health & safety representatives with some representation experience who have completed The Organising Steward or Organising for Safety Modules 1 and 2 at least 6 months ago. Also available to lifelong learning

co-ordinators as an optional Passport course.

Location / Course dates / Course code / Closing date for applications
For course details see page 6
UNION LEARNING REPRESENTATIVES (ULR)
PASSPORT COURSES

 Union Learning Representatives (3 days) 

Stage 1: Union Learning Representatives (ULR) Passport Module 1

Course fee to branches: £45

Aimed at:New Union Learning Representatives (ULRs).

Location / Course Dates / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Lincoln / 23 February and 2, 9 March 2017 / 02170047 / 26 January 2017
Northampton / 27 April and 4, 11 May 2017 / 02170058 / 30 March 2017
Nottingham / 8, 15, 22 June 2017 / 02170059 / 11 May 2017
Nottingham
Regional Office / 4, 11, 18 December 2017 / 02170060 / 6 November 2017

This 3-day course enables ULRs to:

develop their skills and knowledge about the role.

talk to members and identify their learning needs.

understand how the role fits within the branch structure.

relate UNISON’s priorities to the role of the ULR.

influence the learning and development strategy within the workplace.

feel confident working with employers to plan learning opportunities within the workplace.

build contacts and information networks, collect and record information.

find out about government policies and programmes for lifelong learning.

Union Learning Representatives (3 days) 

Stage 2: Union Learning Representatives (ULR) Passport Module 2

Course fee: £45

Aimed at:Union learning representatives who have completed Module 1.

Location / Course Dates / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Nottingham / 20, 27 Sept & 4October 2017 / 02170062 / 23 August 2017

ULR Stage 2 builds on the UNISON ULR Module 1 and TUC Stage 1 training, looking in depth at:

working with partners, providers and employers on learning

education systems and accessing learning, along with education assessment tools

developing ICT skills

tools and systems for supporting learners with information and guidance

getting involved in Adult Learners Week

disability and access to learning

supporting learners

 Leading on Learning and Understanding Funding (6 days) 

Union Learning Representative (ULR) Additional Passport Module

Course fee to branches: £90

Aimed at: Existing lifelong learning co-ordinators and‘lead’union learning representatives

involved in discussions with management and leading on learning in their workplace.

Location / Course Dates / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Nottingham / 22, 23, 24 May & 19, 20 21 June 2017 / 02170063 / 24 April 2017

This course has been included within the ULR Passport to support experienced ULRs who are involved in negotiation with employers.

Module 2 – Leading on Learning

This course has been developed in recognition that lifelong learning co-ordinators and ULRs are being involved in more and more discussions with training and development managers and human resources leads. Very often these are meetings clouded in ‘HR speak’. This module aims to help you to understand the language of training managers and give you confidence to be involved in their discussions.

The course will help you to:

understand the terms used in business and training planning. (What are performance indicators? How do you do a SWOT analysis?).
understand workforce development plans and how these affect training in the workplace.
look at how unions can be involved in workforce development.
understand how the business plans, workforce development and training plans relate to each other.
consider training options available to staff.

Module 3 – Understanding Funding

This module will also look at how training and education is funded and the bodies which provide this funding or influence the education that is on offer. This will hopefully demystify who does what and what their role is.

It will enable you to:

understand how Further Education courses are funded.
look at funding streams to pay for work based training.
recognise which bodies are involved in setting the training for different sectors and how UNISON influences this.
give you the skills to assess education providers to ensure we get the best training for our members.

LIFELONG LEARNING CO-ORDINATOR
PASSPORT COURSES

The role of branch lifelong learning co-ordinator is still fairly new to UNISON. However, it is one that is vital in supporting learning for our members. They are the link between the union learning representatives (ULRs) and the branch committee and give support to the ULRs.

Please visit the regional website at more information or contact Gavin McCann, Regional Learning and Development Organiser on 0115 8475446.

 Introduction to the Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Role (2 days) 

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Passport Module 1

Course fee to branches: £0

Location / Course Dates / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Stoke Rochford Hall, Grantham / 14, 15 October 2017 / 02170017 / 12 August 2017

This module seeks to give new lifelong learning co-ordinators an understanding of the role and ideas on how to get started. It concentrates on working with the branch and helping to establish the branch as a ‘learning branch’.

Undertaking a new role can be daunting but there are some simple steps to take along the way and it is important that you do not feel as if you are doing this alone. If you are a lifelong learning co-ordinator working on your own, this course will help you to find support and get started. Others will be part of a larger branch education team and the course will look at ways to share tasks and work as a team. The course will look at:

what exactly the lifelong learning co-ordinator’s role is.
how to work with the branch to ensure they are fully involved in what the co-ordinator and ULRs are doing.
mapping learning which is already taking place in your branch.
recruiting and supporting ULRs.
drafting learning agreements.
working with providers to develop courses for members.

 Advanced Representation, Campaigning and Negotiating Skills (5 days) 

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator: Optional Passport Module

Course fee to branches: £100

co-ordinators as an optional Passport course.

This course is in 3 distinct parts as outlined below and aims to ensure you have all the skills you need to become an experienced representative:

Representing a member who is facing disciplinary action. This is based around a case study and video and shows an entire disciplinary hearing from start to finish.

Negotiating with your line manager or senior management on behalf of your members.

Campaigning – which at this time of cuts and redundancies will be an important aspect of your role. This might include being involved in a large regional campaign, or organising a campaign in your workplace.

 Leading on Learning and Understanding Funding (6 days) 

Lifelong Learning Co-ordinator Additional Passport Module

Course fee to branches: £90

Aimed at: Existing lifelong learning co-ordinators and ‘lead’union learning representatives

involved in discussions with management and leading on learning in their workplace.

Location / Course Dates / Course Code / Closing date for applications
Nottingham / 22, 23, 24 May & 19, 20 21 June 2017 / 02170063 / 24 April 2017

This course has been included within the ULR Passport to support experienced ULRs who are involved in negotiation with employers.

Module 2 – Leading on Learning