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APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE

Please phone or email me to obtain an application form. Once you receive it, you will need to obtain the signature of a full time union officer or union official, or have your form stamped by your appropriate branch.

Ged Peck, TUC Course Co-ordinator
COURSEDATE VENUE
Union Reps Stage 1 – This course will help you develop skills and knowledge to represent your members10 Mondays from 19 January9.30 – 4.30Watford. (Hertford if enough applicants)
Stepping Up – Advanced course for Union Reps (Previously known as Union Reps Stage 2) – For all who have completed stage 110 Thursdays from 22nd January 9.30 – 4.30Watford
Health and Safety Stage 1 – The course for all union health and safety reps10 Tuesdays from 20 January9.30 – 4.30Watford. (Hertford if enough applicants)
Next Steps for Safety Reps – (Previously known as Health and Safety Stage 2) For reps who have completed Stage 110 Wednesdays from 21st January 9.30 – 4.30Watford  
Union Learning Reps – For those exercising the new legal right to promote employee training5 Fridays from 27th February9.30 – 4.30Watford
Lighten the Load (Muscular-skeletal disorders) – back problems are a major cause of sickness. How do we prevent them6, 13 February (2 days) 9.30 – 4.30Watford
Mental Health Awareness Course for Trade Union Reps – work-related mental health issues, the DDA, and action planning26 February, 5 & 12 March (3 days) 9.30 – 4.30Watford
Environmental Issues in the Workplace – key environmental issues and improvements for reps19, 26 March (2 days) 9.30 – 4.30 Watford
Disability Champions – Ensure that your employer meets the legal requirements18, 19, 20 February 9.30 – 4.30Watford
Equality Reps – How to deal with equality issues in the workplace and give good representation1, 2, 3 April 9.30 – 4.30Watford

We also offer Introduction to Computing for Trade Unionists covering Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and the Internet at Dunstable College from Friday 23rd January (9.00-1600) for 10 weeks

TUC CERTIFICATE COURSES FOR JANUARY 2009 - SIGN UP NOW! TUC Diploma in Occupational Health and SafetyFor reps who have completed stages 1 and 2 or their union equivalent. This runs from 36 weeks beginning on Tuesday 13 January 2009 TUC Diploma in Employment LawFor reps who have completed Stage 1 and 2 or are Trade Union activists. This runs for 36 weeks beginning on Thursday 15 January 2009 TUC Diploma in Contemporary Trade Unionism For Union Reps or activists. This course starts on Monday 12 January 2009 and is offered in the evening.  If you require more information about these courses, contact Ged Peck on the phone numbers above, or mail gpeck@dunstable.ac.uk
APPLICATION FORM
Course Title ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 
Starting Date …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 
 
Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
 
Address …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
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Home number     ……………………………………… Mobile number …………………………………………………
Work number     ……………………………………… Email ………………………..…@…………………………….. 
 
Trade Union ………………………………………..  Post held …………………………………………………………. 
 
Previous TUC courses (if any) with dates
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Employer’s name ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
Employer’s address …………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
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Job …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 
 
“I am a fully paid-up member of my union. My employer has agreed to me attending this course.”Do you require disabled facilities?               (please tick if appropriate) Signed
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Signed by full-time official or branch official (or branch stamp)
………………………………………………….............. Please return this form to :
Ged Peck,TUC Course Applications, Dunstable College, Kingsway, Dunstable, Bedfordshire LU5 4HG
The Watford courses are held at :
Herts Trade Union Learning Centre27 Woodford RoadWatford WD17 The Centre is across the road from Watford Junction Station where there is a large car park. It is just 30 seconds walk from the station.

Email:
gedp@westherts.ac.uk

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