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 we are now running Stage 2 training courses for experienced BDA Local TU Reps. 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 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
The BDA Trade Union Stage 2 training course for Local TU Reps is currently delivered virtually across four days, using e-learning packages structured to develop next step knowledge and skills required to represent members effectively in the workplace. 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 and Stage 2 Training - future dates TBC
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)