TUC Diploma in Contemporary Trade Unionism

Summary:

This course is designed for experienced trade union representatives - the key link between the workplace and the wider union. It is intended to help students understand the early, present and potential role of trade unions.

Course Code: B0084-B0078 Course Length: 3 x 12 week terms Course Schedule: 9.30am-4.30pm Entry Requirements:

TUC Union Reps Stage 1 or own unions induction course and TUC Stepping Up- Advanced course for union reps.

Assessment:

Portfolio and assignment

Full Description:

The course: - provides guided learning through which the learner may become more effective as a workplace representative - promotes an understanding of trade union values and policies including equal opportunities - deepens and extends the capacities of learners, enabling them to access full-time officer posts or higher education opportunities - widens and deepens understanding of trade union and workplace issues and offers up to date detail of new developments - develops personal/study skills, the ability to work collectively, and generally improve the confidence of learners to study at a higher level.

Programme modules: The development of trade unions in Britain Trade unions today; The future of trade unions; Communication and study skills; Working with figures; Information communication technology; Research project.

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