This page contains a searchable database of information about courses that are run by BECTU for our members, including:
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Courses for BECTU members who are union representatives or branch officers (these courses are free)
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Vocational and professional development courses for BECTU members (there is a fee for these courses)
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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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 5 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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Branch Reps Part 1: Key Skills for Union Reps
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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.
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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.
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Branch reps part 3: Essential Organising Skills
- This course is designed for local branch officers and other branch reps who want to know more about how unions work at local level. You will learn how to run meetings, how to improve your local organisation, make policy and build membership
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Effective CV Writing
- It’s never been more important to have a powerful CV in your portfolio. We all know an effective CV can make the difference between bin and win! This course takes you through all the essential elements, the must-do’s and don’t of a great CV; what to put in and what to leave out, style, format, content. Tutor: Beverley Hills
- File Based Cameras Course - Scotland
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File Based Camera – Workshop
One-day course:
Available Dates: 3rd and 4th November 2011
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Final Cut Pro 7 - Intermediate
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This two-day course takes you beyond the basics to really explore the creative possibilities offered by this premier software.
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Final Cut Pro 7 - Introduction
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This intensive two-day course will give you a comprehensive introduction to the very latest version of this high-performance software.
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Finance for Freelances
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This one-day course will provide a comprehensive guide to making a success of the business side of your freelance career.
Tutor: David Thomas
