30 April 2024 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre This one day course will examine the principles and priorities to consider when representing a UNISON member at a sickness absence review meeting. It will explore the basics of preparing yourself and the member for a meeting and possible outcomes. No prior knowledge of representing a member at […]
30 April – 1 May 2024
Online
Tue 30 April and Wed 1 May (9.30am – 1.30pm) Get a grip of spreadsheets! This course will help you gain the basic skills necessary to create, edit, format and manipulate spreadsheet data. No previous experience of Excel is necessary, but attendees should have a basic understanding of PCs, including familiarity with keyboard and mouse. […]
14 – 15 May 2024
ONLINE
ONLINE This two day course is based on developing skills and a systematic approach to dealing with disciplinary cases. It uses a single set of case notes to consider alternative approaches for dealing with a disciplinary case. The course follows a case portrayed on video to which the stewards have to respond to as the […]
17 May 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
Online
Friday 17 May (9.30am-12.30pm) This course is designed for those who work in a role where they are or may be in contact with individuals living with dementia. Discuss the impact of dementia on memory and how to support someone experiencing memory impairment. Consider the impact on the individual’s personality and how distressing this can […]
21 May 2024 10:15am–12:45pm
Online
Tuesday 21 May (10.15am – 12.45pm) There is no single or right way to respond to a suicide. Recognising the individual circumstances are an important part of any support given to those bereaved by suicide. The content of this session is relevant to all UNSION workplaces and it guides you through the features and strategies […]
23 May 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
ONLINE
ONLINE As I’m sure you are aware, 2024 has been designated as the Year of the LGBT+ Worker and will be marked by a number of events across all levels of the union throughout the year. To assist with the launch of this, the Regional Education Team has organised a number of training courses on […]
23 May 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
Online
Thursday 23 May (9.30am – 12.30pm) This is a tutor-led session that will help your general understanding of good versus poor mental health. What are the factors that contribute to mental health problems? What signs and symptoms should you be aware of – in yourself and in others? What help is available for mental health […]
4 June 2024 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre Attending and participating in this course will help participants to have an understanding of what sexual harassment is, when and how it happens, and the impact it has on recipients. The course will also explore what responsibilities employers have to prevent sexual harassment and how to report […]
6 June 2024 10:00am–11:00am
Online
Thursday 6 June ONLINE (10.00am – 11.00am) This webinar, presented by an expert financial adviser, is designed to help you understand how to secure the income you need for a comfortable retirement and will offer the chance for you to learn about: How your pensions work, including the state and workplace pensions When you can […]
5 – 6 June 2024
UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
IN PERSON at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre, Birmingham Course aims: – Update on new developments internally and externally which impact upon your role as a UNISON rep. – To inform you on changes in the legislative and legal framework. – To share skills and experience as UNISON reps. – To explore how we build […]
11 June 2024 10:00am–4:00pm
UNISON Regional Centre, 24 Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 2PA
This course will take place FACE TO FACE at UNISON West Midlands Regional Centre. This one day course is a general introduction to employment law for stewards with little experience and no previous training in employment law beyond what is covered in the general stewards’ introductory courses. Employment law is an enormous and complex subject. […]
11 – 12 June 2024
Online
Tuesday 11 and Wednesday 12 June (9.30am – 1.30pm) If you have some existing knowledge of Excel functions and wish to enhance and refresh your skills, this course is for you. Learn to organise table data, present data as charts and enhance the look and appeal of workbooks by adding graphic objects. Upon successful completion […]
19 June 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
Online
Wednesday 19 June (9.30am – 12.30pm) For many women, menopause can feel stressful in itself. Managing changes to our body, navigating relationships at home and in work and facing the challenges of modern living can all be more challenging at this time in our lives, with fluctuating hormone levels during perimenopause and menopause affecting the […]
18 – 19 June 2024
ONLINE
ONLINE It is advisable that new representatives attend the Handling Grievance and Disciplinary Casework course before applying for this course. This 2 day course is based on a single case study and utilises filmed extracts of the case as it unfolds. The course materials cover the entire process of dealing with a grievance, from the […]
25 June 2024 9:30am–12:30pm
Online
Tuesday 25 June ONLINE (9.30am – 12.30pm) This course is for members who are required, as part of their job, to deal with challenging conversations face-to-face. Learn how to communicate effectively with customers and service users and how to de-escalate challenging conversations. On completion of the course you will be able to: Understand how to appropriately […]
