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2012 calendar of BECTU courses

Course during February and March

Branch Reps Part 1: Key Skills for Union Reps

The Branch Reps part 1 is a 2-day course that introduces new union reps to the union and how it works, the role of the union rep and the legal rights that reps enjoy.
It is the first of a 3-part programme that leads to accreditation as a BECTU rep.

Start date: 7 February 2012 End date: 8 February 2012

Final Cut Pro 7 - Introduction

This intensive two-day course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the very latest version of this high-performance software.
Tutor: Richard Hughes

Start date: 20 February 2012 End date: 21 February 2012

BECTU Safety Reps part 1

This is part 1 of a 2 part safety reps course that will earn you accreditation as a BECTU safety representative. In part 1 you will learn about the rights and responsibilities of safety reps and carry out a workplace inspection.
The course will be led by a TUC tutor.

Start date: 22 February 2012 End date: 24 February 2012

Finance for Freelances

This one-day course will provide a comprehensive guide to making a success of the business side of your freelance career.
Tutor: David Thomas

Start date: 1 March 2012

Branch reps part 2: How to Represent your Members

Everybody needs help at work sometime - this course will show you how to support and represent your fellow BECTU members effectively both as individuals and collectively. You will also be fully accredited to represent people at formal hearings as required by legislation.

Start date: 7 March 2012 End date: 8 March 2012

Key Skills for Negotiators

This rep's course is about how to negotiate effectively with your employers and more widely. You will learn the 'tricks of the trade' - how to prepare your case, how to bargain and how to win.
Tutor: TUC tutor

Start date: 13 March 2012 End date: 14 March 2012

High Impact Interview Skills

A one day hands on event for those who want to get the best out of interviews.

Start date: 21 March 2012

Social Networking

A short introduction to the key social media skills along with an overview of the changes that these technologies may bring to the way BECTU members work.

Start date: 27 March 2012