Stow College

Stepping Up – The Advanced Course for Union Reps

This course provides 15 OCN credits at level 2 or 3.
This course is designed for union representatives who have already completed the TUC
Stage 1 Union Representatives Course or its equivalent, and who have had subsequent
experience as an elected union rep.
The focus of Stage 1 training is the workplace, and the skills and knowledge needed to
meet initial training needs as a new union rep. The TUC Advanced Course maintains the
focus on the role of elected workplace union rep. It also encourages reps to use their
experience to step back and look at the bigger picture of what it means to be a union
representative.

Entry Requirements

Referral from Union Steward

Course Content

This course will help you:
• build a broad perspective of where you fit in the scheme of things
• build understanding of effective representation and participation, and the ability to
organise and plan for it
• build confidence in researching and using rights at work
• broaden knowledge of collective bargaining methods and mechanisms,
and the ability to use them effectively
• develop capacity for leading on the collective agenda
• prepare for/facilitate progression to advanced work on
union issues, including advanced courses and union roles