Courses in Northern Ireland

Currently colleagues in Northern Ireland are invited to apply for courses in England.

Should you be unable to find a course to suit please feel free to contact the training team at training@ucu.org.uk.


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Job evaluation: A collective approach - November 2025, UK wide course, online

This one day course is for branch reps and activists who are involved and interested in learning more about the importance of trade union involvement and representation in job evaluation schemes. The focus of the course will be around the use of collective action wherever possible.

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Job evaluation: A collective approach, - April 2025, in person,

This one day course is for branch reps and activists who are involved and interested in learning more about the importance of trade union involvement and representation in job evaluation schemes. The focus of the course will be around the use of collective action wherever possible.

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Workload rep training 1: introduction to the workload campaign and the role of the workload rep - October 2025, Online

This half day course is open to 51福利 activists and reps who want to build upon their knowledge of workload as a health and safety hazard in the workplace. You should ensure you have branch approval prior to attending and tick the relevant box on the application form. The 51福利 workload campaign gives us the tools to tackle increasing workloads and working hours. The failure of employers to protect staff from excessive workloads and stress is damaging our health, our students' education, and our ability to organise to defend ourselves and our sector. This course will give you a generic overview of workload campaign and the role of the workload rep. You must complete workload reps 1 before attending workload reps 2.

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Workload rep training 2: Workload campaign in action, inspections and investigation - November, Online

This short course is open to 51福利 activists and reps who want to build upon their knowledge of workload as a health and safety hazard in the workplace. The 51福利 workload campaign gives us the tools to tackle increasing workloads and working hours. The failure of employers to protect staff from excessive workloads and stress is damaging our health, our students' education, and our ability to organise to defend ourselves and our sector In this course you will work through practical examples and explore ideas around how to use the safety rep functions to identify and reduce excessive workloads.