Unite Scotland have released the education programme for 2021/22 with dates for training for reps and those looking to become reps. Courses running in Edinburgh are below for quick reference.
Become a rep
If you are interested in becoming a rep, contact one of our branch officers to chat about what’s involved, the support available and the opportunities on offer.
Edinburgh courses for 2021/22
Workplace reps
Five day courses.
New reps must do workplace reps 1 and 2. You are entitled to paid time off to do these courses, as well as two days for shadowing another rep to learn more.
Workplace reps 3 and 4 are to build on the skills of active reps.
Workplace reps 1
- 23 August 2021
- 24 January 2022
- 13 June
Workplace reps 2
- 16 August 2021
- 18 October 2021
- 14 March 2022
Workplace reps 3: 9 May 2022
Workplace reps 4: 6 September 2021
Health and safety reps
Five day course.
New health and safety reps must do health and safety reps 1 and 2. You are entitled to paid time off for this.
Health and Safety Reps 1
- 27 September 2021
- 21 February 2022
Health and Safety Reps 2
- 25 October 2021
- 25 April 2022
Health and Safety Reps 3: 6 June 2022
Health and Safety Reps 4: 20 June 2022
Other courses
Five day courses:
- Equality and diversity — 30 August 2021
- Branch officials — 8 November 2021 and 16 May 2022.