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Trade Union Studies

The Unionlearn Trade Union Studies Centre at Lewisham College has a national reputation for the delivery of a range of TUC/NOCN accredited courses.

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Our courses are for trade union, health and safety and learning representatives who obtain paid release from their employers to attend.

Our training is designed to develop both confidence and skills. You can be assured of receiving high quality training, as the Centre has achieved a Grade 1 (Outstanding) Ofsted report, as well as two Beacon awards for Widening Participation and Partnerships in Basic Skills in recognition of our excellent quality and high delivery standards. Courses are held at the College or in the workplace as required.

Lewisham College's Trade Union Studies also runs, with Unionlearn and UCATT, a number of Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) test centres. We run courses at a range of learning centres including: the George Brumwell Learning Centre at Heron Quays at Canary Wharf, Skanska Heron Tower, London and St Barts Hospital, Bovis One New Change.

The Red Star Learning Centre is run in partnership with the rail unions at Chatham and at Slade Green with Southeast Trains and Southern Trains at Croydon

Course Duration Quick Info  
Induction for Union Representatives 3 Days Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Health and Safety Stage 1 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Union Representatives Stage 1 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Health and Safety Stage 1 for Construction Workers 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Discussion Leaders 3 Days Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
ICT for Trades Unionists 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Equality Representitives 3 Days Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Union Learning Representatives Course 5 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Next Steps for Safety Reps Stage 2 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Stepping Up for Union Reps Stage 2 (Advanced Course) 10 Weeks Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.
Diploma in Employment Law Level 3 1 Year Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 1 Year Course is for 19 year olds and over.Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.

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Course is for 16 to 18 year olds

Course is for 16 to 18 year olds

Course is for 19 year olds and over.

Course is for 19 year olds and over.

Course is for 21 year olds and over.

Course is for 21 year olds and over.

Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.

Course hours are less than 15 hours a week.

Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.

Course hours are 15 hours or more a week.

The course incurs full fees.

The course incurs full fees.