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Rep 2 - Representing UCU members: 16, 17, 18, June, 2025 North West, Manchester, in person

This course is for reps who have completed UCU's Rep 1 course, or our introduction to case work and are now actively engaged in representing individual members. The course assumes you are actively engaged with your branch, understand UCU's democratic structures both in the branch and nationally, and are fully conversant with your branch negotiating machinery.

Representing courses

Course details

Nation/region:	North West
Course meeting dates:	16, 17, 18, June, 2025 Please ensure you can attend the entire course prior to submitting your application  form. Please further ensure you have secured time off from your employer to attend.
Course meeting times:	9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Course time commitment:	21-25 hours including course meetings.
Location:	Manchester - working class movement Library
Course content: Collective bargaining and its relationship to representing individual members Collective agreements Employment rights specifically on grievance and discipline Overview of specific areas of relevant legislation Overview of the tribunal system Interview members a detailed approach Analytical approach and key details in relation to case work Investigating case back ground Reporting & critical thinking skills Presenting a case systematically Meeting with management in a formal setting Negotiation skills that can be used to support representation Developing a system for dealing with casework back in the branch Sources of information and support relevant to your role Overview of specific areas of relevant legislation
UCU courses are funded via members' contributions and public funding.

Facility time

Time off for training is a right, and one which should be exercised as part of normal industrial relations. For more info please see  Facilities and time off for UCU reps.

When you apply for a course we will assume that are making a commitment to attend the course as advertised, and have secured time off from your employer. Please contact your branch/region if you are having problems securing time off.

Before you complete this form, please be aware: You may be asked to register with the delivering college in which your trade union tutor is employed. Where colleges are drawing down funding for delivery you will be ask for your passport or equivalent identification details to register. This is a demand of the college who are following government requirements in order to satisfy public funding criteria. This is not a requirement UCU want to see and we are lobbying for change. However, as it stands, if you do not register with the college, your place will not be fundable.

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1. Please ensure that you have secured the time off from your employer before applying for a place. If you have any difficulties in doing this please contact training@ucu.org.uk
2. Your first name *
3. Your last name*
4. UCU membership number
5. Entering your membership number helps the course administrator find your details more easily and is an enormous help.
6. Your email address *
7. Where relevant your email address will be sent to the TUC or other external trainers. They will send you the course link where you will find your introductory activities and initially meet your course tutor.
8. Your daytime telephone no.
9. Date of birth*
  This is for equality monitoring and college registration purposes only
10. Your branch/LA or institution *
Mailing address
1. Address line 1*
2. Address line 2
3. Address line 3
4. Town/City*
5. Postcode*
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1. Please indicate any dietary requirements
  
  vegetarian food
  
  vegan food
  
  Kosher food
  
  Halal food
2. Any other dietary requirements
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1. Please indicate any specific requirements
  
  Wheelchair access
  
  I'll need a hearing loop
  
  I'll need a signer (enter type below)
  
  Documents in Braille
  
  I'll be bringing a guide dog
2. Any other requirements
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1. If you require accommodation, please indicate which night(s) this is needed
2. What is/are your union role/s?
3. Do you have approval from your branch to attend this course?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
4. Please ensure you read all the information provided above in particular the information around the ID needed to enrol with the delivering college.
5. Have you secured time off from your employer to attend this course?*
  
  Yes
  
  No
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1. How did you hear about this course?
2. Other
Please note: registering online does not guarantee you a place on this course. Only when you have received confirmation from your regional office has your place been reserved.

The information submitted to the UCU training team via this form will be used for the purpose of administering your training request and shared with the delivering college/course tutor.
For UCU courses that attract central government funding, the delivering college will ask for your passport or other residency details to complete the college enrolment form. The college by law have to prove that they are funding appropriately. UCU have contacted colleges about this issue and are lobbying for change. As it stands however, if you cannot for whatever reason show the correct details when asked, UCU may be charged for your place, or the college will not accept you onto the course.

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