A new flexible way to learnLooking for a more flexible way to complete your first stage training as a workplace rep? Our new online courses offer the same in-depth content as in-person sessions, with the convenience of learning from home or work, at your own pace. Choose from three courses: Union Reps One, Health and Safety One, and Union Learning Reps One. Each includes interactive modules, engaging discussions, and expert tutor support—equipping you with essential skills to make a difference in your workplace. Register now for our January 2025 launch! |
Areas we cover are London, East and South East | Midlands | North West | Northern | Scotland | South West | Wales | 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 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) | 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 - Resistance 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) | 11 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 | |
CONEL (Online) | 12 May 2025 | More information / Register |
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 |
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) | 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) | 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) | 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 (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) | 22 Jan 2025 | More information / Register | |
Wirral Met (Classroom) | 07 May 2025 | More information / Register | |
TUC Union Learning Reps Stage 1 | 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) | 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 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 |
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 |
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) | 02 Dec 2024 | More information / Register |
Fife (Online) | 23 Apr 2025 | Register | |
TUC Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | Fife (Online) | 09 Jan 2025 | 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 | Glasgow (Classroom) | 13 Jan 2025 | More information / Register |
Fife (Online) | 24 Apr 2025 | Register | |
TUC Disciplinaries and Grievances | Fife (Online) | 04 Feb 2025 | Register |
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 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace | Bristol (Online) | 23 Jan 2025 | 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 - Resistance to Resilience | Bristol (Online) | 15 May 2025 | More information / Register |
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 |
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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Course title | Location | Start date | Provider | |
Union Reps Stage 1 | Newport, Coleg Gwent | 13 Jan (10 Monday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | ALW, Wrexham | 17 January - (10 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Health and Safety Reps Stage 1 | ALW, Cardiff | 17 January - (10 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Union Reps Stage 2 | Online via Teams | 24 Jan - (10 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Union Learning Reps Stage 1 | Online via Teams | 27 January (4 Monday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Introduction to environmental awareness (for reps) | Online via Teams | 14 Jan (half-day session) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Greening our workplaces - green rep skills | Online via Teams | 27 January - (3 Monday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
Social Partnership | Online via Teams | 15 Jan (2 Wednesday sessions) | Coleg Gwent | Apply online |
Menopause in the workplace | Online via Teams | 10 March (3 Monday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Tackling and Preventing Sexual Harassment | Cardiff, CF11 9SD | 7 March (3 Friday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Autism awareness/neurodiversity in the workplace | Online via Teams | 4 March (2 Tuesday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Social Partnership | Online via Teams | 18 March - (2 Tuesday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
Negotiating for a Just (worker-led) Transition | Online via Teams | 20 March (3 Thursday sessions) | Adult Learning Wales | Apply online |
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