Take the next step, find out about studying
for
the Northern College Diploma in Trade Union
Studies – a 2 year part time course for women and men
who are active in their trade union, you don’t need any
qualifications. The course focuses on UK industrial relations
issues – from a trade union point of view – and the development of
study skills and essay writing techniques.
There's a mix of residential and distance learning. Each
year of study includes eight residential weekends and distance
learning, plus there's a week-long Summer School. You have
access to the college Library and Learning Resources and plenty of
on-line tutorial support.
The programme is designed to help you to develop your learning
up to and including Higher Education level. So, you could
achieve a final award equivalent to the first year of a degree
course and access to Higher Education.
For more information about the Diploma
TRADE UNION SKILLS – SHORT COURSES
Trade Union Studies at Northern College also includes a wide
range of short, residential courses designed to support trade union
activity. The courses are a mixture of skills and knowledge based
learning ranging from New Stewards and Reps courses, ICT to
specialist training for experienced reps. They are custom
built with your trade union and branches, designed to meet your
specific needs.
The courses last between three and five days and are offered
as residential during the week and at weekends. They can
often be accredited through the Open College Network (OCN), usually
at OCN Levels 1,2 or 3.
To find out what's on, contact your trade union Education
Officer.
For more information about developing courses
for your members, contact Peter Killable
p.killable@northern.ac.uk,
Northern College, Wentworth Castle, Stainborough, Barnsley
S75 3ET, 01226 776000.
