Trade Union Representatives Training
The BDA Trade Union Representatives Training Programmes are four day programmes of learning which are structured to develop all of the knowledge and skills a BDA Trade Union representative will need. The programmes are delivered by TUC tutors and are accredited.
We are pleased to announce that the BDA Trade Union Representatives Training Programmes for 2022 will be delivered in-person across four days.
The programmes have been developed in conjunction with the TUC and are delivered by professional TUC tutors. It is essential that all Reps complete all four days of the Stage 1 training in order to achieve accredited recognition status. Established TU reps are also encouraged to attend to refresh their skills. Trade Union training is completely free to attend.
UPDATE - We will be running Stage 2 training courses for experienced BDA Local TU Reps in 2023. You would need to have completed Stage 1 TU Rep training since November 2016. Please email us at tusecretary@bda.uk.com if you have any queries about this course.
About the training
Stage 1
The BDA Trade Union initial training course for Local TU Reps will be delivered in-person across four days. Trade Union training is free to attend.
This program has been developed in conjunction with the TUC and is delivered by professional TUC tutors. It is essential that all Reps complete all four days of this training in order to achieve accredited recognition status. Established TU reps are also encouraged to attend to refresh their skills.
Stage 2
The BDA Trade Union Stage 2 training course for Local TU Reps will be delivered in-person across four days. Some of the subjects covered include:
- Dealing with Bullying and Harassment
- Reasonable adjustments
- Dealing with Stress
- The contract of employment
- Resisting contract amendments
- Industrial Action
- Rights to Information
- Employment Tribunals and the role of ACAS
This program has been developed in conjunction with the TUC and is delivered by professional TUC tutors. It is essential that Reps complete all four days of this training. Trade Union training is free to attend.
Upcoming training
Trade Union Representative Stage 1 Training
The next Stage 1 Training courses will run on the following dates:
- Monday 13 - Thursday 16 June 2022 (held at Wortley Hall, South Yorkshire)
- Monday 3 - Thursday 6 October 2022 (held at BDA Offices, Birmingham)
Book on the October course here
Trade Union Representative Stage 2 Training
The next Stage 2 Training courses will be run in 2023, please check back here for any updates.
Expenses
For information and guidance on expenses please refer to the TU Expenses Guidance page (Members only) (https://www.bda.uk.com/union/representatives/trade_union_expense_guidance)