CVs and Application Forms

7 November 2023 6:30pm–7:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

Gain confidence to build, update and tailor your CV.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Excel for Beginners

7 November 2023 10:00am–1:30pm

Virtual training via MS Teams

The session covers creating a new workbook, adding and editing data, working with formulas and charting.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Organising Steward Virtual Training

7 November 2023

Virtual training via Microsoft Teams (3 x Tuesdays, 2 x Fridays, 9.30-16.00 each day)

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

This training will run on 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 November 2023 (3 x Tuesdays, 2 x Fridays).

Our virtual steward course delivers the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face Stage 1 + Stage 2 workplace representatives course combination. We have transformed our classroom based course into an virtual course, delivered by an experienced tutor.

Branch Charge: £30 per delegate

Union Learning Representatives (ULR) Training

1 – 3 November 2023

UNISON Regional Centre, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5PS

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

This is an introductory session for new UNISON learning reps. 

The course will run on 1, 2, 3 November 2023 and will cover: 

• the role of the UNISON learning rep 
• how to find out what people want to learn – and how 
• making the case for learning 
• managing expectations 
• networking and making contacts 
• advertising and communicating with members 
• where to find help and resources 

Branch Charge: £75 per delegate

Fully Booked – The Aspiring Manager – Team Member to Team Leader

2 November 2023 9:30am–12:00pm

Virtual training via MS Teams (three Thursdays on 2, 9, 16 November at 9.30am - 12.00pm)

This course is designed for those who have not yet undertaken their first people management role but wish to prepare themselves for developing their career in this direction. Delivered over three sessions.

To book your place you will need to contact your branch for approval to attend. If you are unsure how to contact your branch, please use our branch finder tool – https://branches.unison.org.uk/

Deaf Awareness and BSL taster

31 October 2023 10:00am–1:00pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

This session aims to highlight the communication differences of deaf/hearing people, building up an awareness of the challenges faced by the deaf community.

To register your interest for this course, please email Rose on r.bent@unison.co.uk

Drugs Calculations

26 October 2023 6:30pm–8:30pm

Virtual Training via Zoom

This course is for those who want to develop their confidence in undertaking calculations related to the administration of medicines. The course is designed to increase your confidence in undertaking drug calculations.

To register your interest for this course, please complete the form.

Making Equality Central to your Union Practice (virtual)

25 October 2023 9:30am–3:30pm

Virtual training run via Microsoft Teams

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch. You will need approval from your branch to attend.

Equality is written into our rule book and into our objectives and policies, but making equality part and parcel of everyday business is no small task. Making equality central to your union practice is a course that explores internal and external tools, which can support equality bargaining, negotiating, and representation. The course also looks at how to identify equality themes in organising and recruitment, as well as considering the different equality roles in UNISON and how you can utilise their support.

This course is open to all activists and will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.

Branch charge: £10 per delegate

(Cancelled) Caring for Adults

24 October 2023 9:30am–12:30pm

Virtual Training via MS Teams

This overview will give you a grounding in the key principles when caring for adults.

To register your interest for the course please complete the form.

Health & Safety Representative Training

16 – 20 October 2023

UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Centre, Quayside House, Canal Wharf, Leeds, LS11 5PS

To register your interest for this course please contact your branch.

This course is essential for new Health and Safety Representatives, or for those Health and Safety Representatives who have more experience but who haven’t yet had the chance to go on this course.

This course will take place on 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 October 2023.

Branch Charge: £125 per delegate