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Rep 2: Representing UCU members - 28, January, 4 & 11, February, 2026, Southern Region, Online

This course is for reps who have completed UCU's Rep 1 course (H&S1, or UCU one day case work course) and are now actively engaged in representing individual members. The course also assumes you are actively engaged with your branch, and fully understand UCU's democratic structures both in the branch and nationally. Although the course focuses on grievance and disciplinary processes, it will also cover collective action, organising and equality.

Representing courses

Course details

Nation/region:Southern
Course meeting dates: 28, January, 4, & 11, February 2026

Please ensure you can attend the entire course (all three sessions) prior to submitting your application  form. Please further ensure you have secured time off from your employer to attend.
Course meeting times:

9:30 am. to 4:30 pm.

Course time commitment:21-25 hours including course meetings.
Location:Online. The course materials & activities are on the UCU section of the TUC stream site for which you will receive a separate login nearer the course. The tutor lead delivery will be done via zoom for which you will receive a link nearer the course date.

Closure Date: 

Applications for this course will close at 12 noon on Monday 19th January 2026. This allows course logistics and logins etc.to be generated in good time. Applications beyond the closing date risk not being accepted.

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. 

UCU courses are funded via members' contributions and public funding.

Information Facility time

Online training is no different from 'In Person' training. 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 you are making a commitment to attend the course as advertised, and have secured time off from your employer. Please contact your branch/region/devolved nation office if you are having problems securing time off.

Please treat attendance to this online course in the same manner as you would an 'in person' course. 

Important 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.