Virtual Classroom Course Programme (April – July 2021) – CWU Northern Ireland Telecoms Branch

LTB 046/21 – Virtual Classroom Course Programme (April – July 2021)

No: 046/21

9^th February 2021

TO: ALL BRANCHES

Dear Colleague,

Virtual Classroom Course Programme (April – July 2021)

Please see below a further programme of online (virtual classroom) courses. Courses identified as “in-house” are being delivered informally via zoom and therefore will not result in accreditation.

The remainder will be run through our Further Education partners in the devolved nations.

The Neurodiversity, Women’s and BAME Leadership courses will be delivered in-house and applicants from all of the UK devolved nations will attend together.

We will be reviewing this programme whilst it is being delivered to consider further provision in this way during the period of the pandemic.

Courses in England

Date	Course	Cut-off date
April 5^th	Bank Holiday
April 6^th	Mandatory Fair & Equal (1 Day)	26^th February
April 12^th – 16^th	Intermediate Health & Safety Part 1	26^th February
April 19^th – 23^rd	Postal Agreements & Procedures	5^th March
April 26^th – 30^th	Introduction to Health & Safety Part 1	12^th March

May 3^rd	Bank Holiday
May 10^th -14^th	Advanced Skills 1	26^th March
May 17^th – 21^st	Equal Rights Part 1	2^nd April
May 24^th – 28^th	Essential Skills Part 1	9^th April
May 31^st	Bank Holiday

June 7^th – 11^th	Postal Agreements & Procedures	23^rd April
June 7^th – 11th	Union Learning Reps 1	23^rd April
June 16^th – 18^th	Mental Health Awareness	30^th April
June 28^th – 29^th	BAME Leadership Part 1 (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May
June 29^th – 30^th	Neurodiversity (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May
June 30^th – July 1^st	Women’s Leadership (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May

July 5^th – 9^th	Essential Skills Part 2	21^st May
July 12^th – 16^th	Intermediate H&S Part 2	28^th May
July 13^th	Mandatory Fair & Equal (1 Day)	28^th May
July 19^th – 23^rd	Introduction to Health & Safety Part 2	4^th June
July 26^th – 30^th	Advanced Skills 2	11^th June

Courses in Northern Ireland

Date	Course (all “in-house”)	Cut-off date
April 5^th	Bank Holiday
April 6^th	Mandatory Fair & Equal (1 Day)	26^th February
April 19^th – 23^rd	Postal Agreements & Procedures	5^th March
April 26^th – 30^th	Introduction to Health & Safety Part 1	12^th March

May 3^rd	Bank Holiday
May 24^th – 28^th	Essential Skills Part 1	9^th April
May 31^st	Bank Holiday

June 16^th – 18^th	Mental Health Awareness	30^th April
June 28^th – 29^th	BAME Leadership Part 1 (2 days)	14^th May
June 29^th – 30^th	Neurodiversity (2 days)	14^th May
June 30^th – July 1^st	Women’s Leadership (2 days)	14^th May

July 5^th – 9^th	Essential Skills Part 2	21^st May
July 19^th – 23^rd	Introduction to Health & Safety Part 2	4^th June

Courses in Scotland

Date	Course	Cut-off date
April 23^rd	Mandatory Fair & Equal	5^th March
April 26^th – 30th	Essential Skills Part 1 (rescheduled)	Closed
May 10^th – 15^th	Postal Agreement & Procedures (rescheduled)	Closed
May 17^th – 21^st	Equal Rights Part 1	2^nd April

June 7^th – 11^th	Union Learning Reps 1	23^rd April
June 14^th – 18^th	Essential Skills Part 2	30^th April
June 21^st – 25^th	Essential Skills Part 2	7^th May
June 28^th – 29^th	BAME Leadership Part 1 (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May
June 30^th – July 1^st	Women’s Leadership (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May
June 29^th – 30^th	Neurodiversity (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May

Courses in Wales

Date	Course	Cut-off date
April 5^th	Bank Holiday
April 6^th	Mandatory Fair & Equal (1 Day)	26^th February
April 12^th – 16^th	Intermediate Health & Safety Part 1	26^th February
April 19^th – 23^rd	Postal Agreements & Procedures	5^th March
April 26^th – 30^th	Introduction to H&S Part 1	12^th March

May 3^rd	Bank Holiday
May 10^th -14^th	Advanced Skills 1	26^th March
May 17^th – 21^st	Equal Rights Part 1	2^nd April
May 24^th – 28^th	Essential Skills Part 1	9^th April
May 31^st	Bank Holiday

June 7^th – 11^th	Postal Agreements & Procedures	23^rd April
June 7^th – 11th	Union Learning Reps 1	23^rd April
June 16^th – 18^th	Mental Health Awareness	30^th April
June 28^th – 29^th	BAME Leadership Part 1 (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May
June 29^th – 30^th	Neurodiversity (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May
June 30^th – July 1^st	Women’s Leadership (in-house, 2 days)	14^th May

July 5^th – 9^th	Essential Skills Part 2	21^st May
July 12^th – 16^th	Intermediate Health & Safety Part 2	28^th May
July 19^th – 23^rd	Introduction to Health & Safety Part 2	4^th June
July 26^th – 30^th	Advanced Skills 2	11^th June

Application Process

Authorised applications must be received by the cut-off dates. Please see the attached video guide for Branch Secretaries on how to apply for courses.

IT, Infrastructure and learning differences

Having tested online delivery of both accredited and unaccredited courses, it is crucial that the student is set up appropriately and in good time before the training commences. The learner must preferably have access to a good PC / laptop. Tablets can be used but have some limitation in our experience. Attending training courses using a mobile phone will not be allowed.

There must be a stable internet connection from where the learning is taking place. Colleges will also be in contact before the course to advise of any additional requirements.

We would appreciate Branches assistance in ensuring any applicants are prepared in line with the above points. If any representatives encounter difficulties getting set up with IT equipment in preparation for course attendance, they should advise their Branch Secretary, Union Learning Rep or the Equality, Education & Development Department as soon as possible.

Additionally, upon application; please ensure that we are aware in good time of any adjustments that may need to be arranged such as issues relating to dyslexia or sight / hearing differences.

Release & Notice

Paid release should normally apply where the union is recognised and / or in line with any existing agreements and protocols.

Please forward any enquiries relating to this LTB to courseadmin@cwu.org in the first instance.

Finally, we are sure that Branches appreciate that this is a particularly challenging time for all concerned, including our partner providers and therefore we acknowledge and thank you in advance for your patience with this approach.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Hudson
Head of Equality, Education & Development

21LTB046 – Virtual Classroom Course Programme – April July 2021

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