Trade Union Representatives Training
The BDA Trade Union Representatives Training Programmes are 4 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.
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the BDA Trade Union Representatives Training Programmes will be delivered virtually across four days until further notice, using e-learning packages structured to develop the basic knowledge and skills required to represent members effectively in the workplace. Trade Union training is free to attend.
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.
The BDA Trade Union also run a programme of one day Annual Representative Development Days in each Country and in each Region in England to update Trade Union Representatives on changes in Employment Law. These are currently on hold due to the present COVID-19 restrictions.
UPDATE - We are delighted to announce that our first Stage 2 training course for experienced BDA Local TU Reps will take place this summer. Please check back here for more information.
About the training
Stage 1
The BDA Trade Union initial training course for Local TU Reps is delivered virtually across four days, using e-learning packages structured to develop the basic knowledge and skills required to represent members effectively in the workplace. 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
Please check back for more information on the Stage 2 course.
Upcoming training
Trade Union Representative Stage 1 Training - June 2021
The next Trade Union Representative Stage 1 Training course will be held virtually on four days in June 2021, as follows:
- Wednesday 9 June
- Wednesday 16 June
- Wednesday 23 June
- Wednesday 30 June
Information on future Trade Union Representative training courses will be made available once confirmed.
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)