The BECTU Course Programme contains workshops and short courses that we run in partnership with training organisations, colleges and individual tutors and trainers. There are three main strands; courses for union representatives; freelance & employability skills; professional & technical vocational workshops.
The BECTU Reps programme is designed for shop stewards, branch reps, safety reps and learning reps. The courses are also useful for branch officers and are open to staff and freelance members - though freelancers should check with head office before booking a place -to make sure it is relevant. Find out more about course dates and venues.
Our training partners are the Trade Union Studies Unit at South Thames College in London. All courses are benchmarked against the TUC course programme and are accredited with the Open College Network. All courses are free of charge.
The Freelance Skills Programme includes a range of workshops to improve members' business skills and employability. Though targeted at freelance members, the courses can be relevant to any member. Find out more about course dates and venues.
The workshops cover financial management, marketing on the web, improving CVs and even how to set up a website in a day.
Our partners include David Thomas Media, Beverley Hills,
The BECTU Technical & Professional Programme consists of a variety of vocational courses and workshops, run with partners. Find out more about course dates and venues.
The workshops include Final Cut Pro beginners and intermediate, Pro Tools, Adobe After Affects. We also run a number of technical theatre courses covering rigging, electrics, pyrotechnics, costume & wardobe.
Our partners include Ravensbourne College, PLASA, CCSkills NSA, Skillset, Richard Hughes (Silk Purse Creations), Lezli Everitt and the Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT).
