This page contains a searchable database of information about courses run and delivered by BECTU and our training partners. The search engine also allows you to search for training providers according to name of organisation, type of course, sector, nation & region. You can also find links to course and training provider databases held by others such as Skillset.
If you can't find what you are looking for, or you think we have missed something out, please let us know by emailing the BECTU Training Officer, Brian Kelly.
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Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)
- The ABTT are a well-established presence in British theatre, running the respected bronze, silver and gold awards programme. A close partner with BECTU, the ABTT runs regular accredited courses around the country that are widely recognised and respected.
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BBC Academy courses for freelances
- The BBC Academy offers many courses (face-to-face and online) to non-BBC people - especially freelances who work in broadcasting and allied areas. They aspire to train 'the industry' as part of their commitment to a public service and partnership ethos. Well worth checking out.
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BECTU Freelance Skills Programme
- The BECTU freelance Skills programme is a collection of short courses covering essential freelance and business skills. This includes, finacial management, marketing, networking and more..
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BECTU Representatives Programme
- The BECTU Reps Programme consists of a range of short courses between 1-3 days long. They are designed to give reps, shop stewards and branch officers the knowledge and skills to be able to carry out their roles effectively.
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BECTU Safety Reps part 1
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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.
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BECTU Safety Reps part 2
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This is the second of a two-part programme lasting a total of 6 days. In this course you will look more deeply at risk assessments and other substantive pieces of safety law & practice. Parts 1 & 2 of the BECTU course are the equivalent of Stage 1 of the TUC safety reps course.
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BECTU Technical & Professional courses
- The Technical & Professional courses are a programme of editing and other computer-based courses run at head office in London, plus a range of other courses (rigging for theatre, Pyrotechnics) that we run with partners in response to the needs of members.
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Branch reps part 1: 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.
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Branch reps part 2: How to organise a union branch
- This course is designed for local branch officers and other branch reps who want to know more about how unions work at loacl level. You will learn how to run meetings, how to improve your local organisation, make policy and build membership
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Branch Reps part 3: Introduction to Employment Law
- This is an introduction to individual and collective legal rights at work. You will learn about contracts, redundancy, TUPE and some anti-discrimination law.
