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Areas we cover are London, East and South East | Midlands | North West | Northern | Scotland | South West | Wales | Yorkshire and the Humber
Looking for a more flexible way to complete your Union Learning Reps (ULR) training? Our new online alternative offers the same comprehensive content as our traditional in-person courses but allows you to complete it at your own pace and from the comfort of your home or workplace. Through interactive modules, virtual discussions, and real-time support from experienced tutors, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to promote learning and development within your union. Whether you're new to the role or looking to enhance your expertise, this online option provides the flexibility to balance training with your other commitments while still accessing high-quality resources and networking opportunities with fellow learners. We are asking reps to register their interest in this course to start in January 2025. |
London, East and South East
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Marie Hughes for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | CONEL (Online) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Ruskin (Online) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Ruskin (Online) | 16 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| West Thames (Online) | 27 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| West Thames (Online) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | CONEL (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Online) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| CONEL (Online) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Ruskin (Online) | 29 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Ruskin (Online) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| West Thames (Online) | 28 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| West Thames (Online) | 13 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | CONEL (Classroom) | 07 May 2025 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Online) | 07 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Health and Safety | CONEL (Online) | 24 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | CONEL (Online) | 28 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | CONEL (Online) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 24 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| CONEL (Online) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| West Thames (Online) | 30 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| West Thames (Online) | 15 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Union Learning Reps Stage 1 | West Thames (Online) | 16 May 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Bullying and Harassment | Ruskin (Online) | 09 Dec 2024 | More information / Register |
| Ruskin (Online) | 16 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Accident, Investigation and Reporting | Ruskin (Online) | 02 Dec 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Understanding Pensions | CONEL (Classroom) | 27 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 11 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Ruskin (Online) | 10 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Being Assertive as a Union Rep | CONEL (Classroom) | 04 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 07 Jul 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Writing and Responding to Management | CONEL (Classroom) | 11 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 06 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Public Speaking for Trade Unionists | CONEL (Classroom) | 06 Dec 2024 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 20 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistence to Resilience | CONEL (Online) | 06 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Classroom) | 09 Jul 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Advanced | CONEL (Classroom) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Communicating Effectively for Trade Union Reps | CONEL (Classroom) | 04 Jul 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Introduction to Trade Union History | CONEL (Classroom) | 19 May 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Introduction to Settlement Agreements | CONEL (Classroom) | 05 Jun 2025 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Online) | 19 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Equalities Course | CONEL (Online) | 04 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| CONEL (Online) | 28 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
Midlands
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Birmingham (Classroom) | 13 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | Birmingham (Classroom) | 15 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 07 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 28 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Classroom) | 28 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Birmingham (Classroom) | 16 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 08 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury in Stoke (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2024 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Health and Safety | Shrewsbury (Online) | 09 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | Shrewsbury (Online) | 08 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Birmingham (Classroom) | 14 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 06 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Shrewsbury (Online) | 28 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Mental Health Awareness | Birmingham (Classroom) | 08 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 17 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 28 Feb 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 09 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Birmingham (Classroom) | 20 Jun 2025 | More information / Register |
North West
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Manchester (Classroom) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 07 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 08 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 06 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Stage 1 | Manchester (Classroom) | 22 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 22 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 28 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 28 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Classroom) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Classroom) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 07 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 11 Nov 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 24 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 09 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Manchester (Classroom) | 03 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 03 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 22 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 08 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Online) | 24 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 06 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Health and Safety | Stockport (Online) | 12 Mar 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Diploma in Employment Law | Stockport (Online) | 12 Mar 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Manchester (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 22 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 09 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 22 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 07 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Union Learning Reps Stage 1 | Manchester (Classroom) | 04 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 04 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 02 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 02 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Bullying and Harassment | Manchester (Classroom) | 15 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 15 Nov 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 21 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 21 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 02 Jul 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 02 Jul 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 21 Feb 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Equality Reps | Manchester (Classroom) | 01 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 01 Nov 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 03 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 03 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 12 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 12 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Trade Unions and Mental Health Awareness | Manchester (Classroom) | 18 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 18 Nov 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 07 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 07 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 26 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 26 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Stockport (Online) | 27 Feb 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Wirral Met (Classroom) | 06 Dec 2024 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Stress at Work | Stockport (Online) | 28 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Stockport (Online) | 12 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Green Reps | Stockport (Online) | 25 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Stockport (Online) | 02 Jun 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Domestic Abuse Awareness in the Workplace | Manchester (Classroom) | 28 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 28 Oct 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 23 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 23 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Women in Leadership | Manchester (Classroom) | 07 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 07 Nov 2024 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Classroom) | 09 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 09 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Neurodiversity in the Workplace | Manchester (Online) | 04 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 27 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 09 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Building Support Groups for Reps | Manchester (Online) | 22 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| Manchester (Online) | 21 Mar 2025 | More information / Register | |
| Manchester (Online) | 04 Jul 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Diploma in Equalities | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 09 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Long Covid: Workplace Safety | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 04 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Employment Law Update | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 25 Oct 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Disciplinary Investigations | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 15 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Understanding Employment Tribunals | Wirral Met (Classroom) | 10 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
Northern
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Stage 1 | Newcastle (Classroom) | 14 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Newcastle (Classroom) | 15 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Health and Safety Next Steps | Newcastle (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Union Reps Stage 1 | Newcastle (Classroom) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register |
Scotland
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in Scotland, our Scottish TUC Education Centres are only able to offer places on courses to union reps resident in Scotland. For more information on this or on provision in Scotland, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Jill Little Woodhouse for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Glasgow (Classroom) | 18 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | Fife (Online) | 09 Jan 2025 | Register |
| Glasgow (Classroom) | 19 Nov 2024 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Fife (Online) | 08 Jan 2025 | Register |
| Glasgow (Classroom) | 16 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Fife (Online) | 03 Oct 2024 | Register |
| Glasgow (Classroom) | 13 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Meeting Skills | Fife (Online) | 31 Oct 2024 | Register |
| TUC Disciplinaries and Grievances | Fife (Online) | 18 Nov 2024 | Register |
| Fife (Online) | 04 Feb 2025 | Register |
South West
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Marie Hughes for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | Bristol (Online) | 14 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Bristol (Classroom) | 14 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Bristol (Online) | 23 Apr 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Bristol (Online) | 17 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Building Power - Organising in the South West | Bristol (Online) | 01 Nov 2024 | More information / Register |
| TUC Challenging the Far Right | Bristol (Online) | 27 Feb 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Women into Leadership | Bristol (Online) | 13 Mar 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Equality | Bristol (Online) | 25 Apr 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Dealing with Sickness Absence | Bristol (Online) | 13 May 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Tackling Mental Health at work - Resistence to Resilience | Bristol (Online) | 15 May 2025 | More information / Register |
Yorkshire and the Humber
Because of the rules relating to the funding of Adult Education in England, some TUC Education Centres may only be able to offer places on courses to union reps from certain post code areas. If a TUC Education Centre cannot accept your application for this reason, please contact your regional TUC Education Officer Adrian Toomey for assistance.
| Course title | Location | Start date | |
| TUC Union Reps Stage 1 | Northern (Classroom) | 23 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Northern (Classroom) | 30 Apr 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | Northern (Classroom) | 20 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| Northern in Leeds City Centre (Classroom) | 01 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
| TUC Next Steps for Safety Reps | Northern (Classroom) | 21 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
| TUC Certificate in Employment Law | Northern (Classroom) | 29 Apr 2025 | More information / Register |
Wales
Available courses are listed below. You can also visit the TUC Cymru website to view the full details of the course programme and resources available for reps in Wales and view the information in Cymraeg.
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Summer Term 2024 courses for reps in Wales
| Course title | Location | Start date | Provider | |
| Wales TUC Women Activists' Development Programme | TBC | Summer 2024 - dates to be confirmed | Wales TUC Cymru | More information / register your interest |
Autumn term 2024 courses for reps in Wales
| Course title | Location | Start date | Provider | |
| Union Reps Stage 1 | ALW Cardiff | 13 September - (10 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Union Reps Stage 1 | ALW Wrexham | 13 September - (10 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | Coleg Gwent, Nash Road, Newport | 24 September - (10 Tuesday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Union Learning Reps Stage 1 | Online via Teams | 25 September - (4 Wednesday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Introduction to environmental awareness (for reps) | Online via Teams | 5 September - (1 half day session) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Greening our workplaces - green rep skills | Online via Teams | 23 September - (3 Monday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Handling Redundancies | Online via Teams | 7 October - (2 Wednesday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Social Partnership | Coleg Gwent, Nash Road Newport | 16 September - (2 Monday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Tackling and Preventing Sexual Harassment | Online via Teams | 7 November - (3 Wednesday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
| Disability in the Workplace | Online via Teams | 4 November - (3 Monday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
| Social Partnership | Online via Teams | 12 November - (2 Tuesday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
