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Department of Trade Union Studies Leeds City College Horsforth Campus Calverley Lane Leeds LS18 4RQ |
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Telephone: 0113 216 2330 E-Mail: TUStudies@leedscitycollege.ac.uk |
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Department of Trade Union Studies |
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About Us |
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Our courses are designed to achieve: · Improvements in the performance of union representatives at the workplace and in the union · Greater understanding of trade union policies and priorities · Enhanced study skills and personal confidence for all those who take part · Recognition of learning achievements through accreditation · Personal satisfaction and enrichment through learning
Inclusive and Welcoming
The TUC is committed to equal treatment regardless of sex, religion, race, disability, sexual orientation or age. The aims of the TUC programme include equal participation by all groups and delivering skills, knowledge and understanding to learners so they can assist all of their members. The purpose of the programme is to deliver a quality learning experience, with a system of accreditation that points to future learning opportunities.
Widening Choice
The TUC’s programme of courses at Leeds City College is popular and well attended. As work and lifestyle patterns change, new ways of delivering accessible training to union representatives, as and when needed, are being developed. These include: · More flexibility to accommodate shift patterns, workplace needs and family responsibilities · Open and online learning opportunities Those who find it difficult to access training, such as representatives from new industries and sectors, part-time workers and those from smaller workplaces, may benefit from this more flexible approach. · For further information please contact Leeds City College Department of Trade Union Studies.
Learning Materials
TUC Education develops and provides student materials for all TUC courses. These are regularly reviewed, revised and rewritten with the active involvement of practicing trade union studies tutors and TUC policy experts. Evidence of learning achievement is recorded and students receive regular and appropriate feedback.
Negotiating Paid Release
The granting by the employer of paid release from work for union representatives to attend TUC and union approved courses is a right provided by the Employment Protection and Health and Safety legislation. This right is further strengthened by the ACAS Code of Practice on paid release for further training, legislation covering Union Learning Representatives and the Health and Safety at Work Act Code of Practice. If representatives have difficulty in securing release on a regular basis they should seek the support of their senior representatives or union officer. For further information contact your TUC Regional Education Officer or your Trade Union Office.
TUC Awards and Accreditation
The TUC course programme is accredited through the National Open College Network (NOCN). This offers you as trade union students the option of gaining credits for your achievements in learning. The TUC Education Programme is part of the new qualification system for England and Wales, the Qualifications and Curriculum Framework (QCF). All credits that you achieve on TUC courses can be used to build towards Awards, Certificates and Diplomas issued through our awarding body, NOCN. Your tutors will advise you on how to build the credits you will achieve on your course into a recognised trade union qualification. The structure of accreditation will enable credits earned through the TUC education programme to be transferred to vocational awards or other further and higher education and training opportunities.
For further details contact your TUC Regional Education Officer or Leeds City College Department of Trade Union Studies.
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