Classroom Training

Our training courses hosted at Alvescot Lodge support a variety of needs for our reps. Please check with the course that interests you for more details and the dates.

Essential skills for CWU Reps parts 1 & 2

The essential courses for all new CWU activists

Advanced Skills parts 1 & 2

The CWU’s training programme for activists, who have completed the Essential Skills Parts 1 & 2 courses

Black and ethnic minority members leadership parts 1 & 2

The CWU is committed to encouraging more BME members to get involved in the union at all levels

Branch Secretaries module 2

The second Module in our popular package of short courses of essential training for Branch Secretaries

Chairing Meetings

An essential three day course for any CWU rep who chairs meetings as part of their role.

CWU / Ruskin College employment law course

This programme is aimed at senior activists at area, branch, regional or divisional level.

Equal Rights parts 1 & 2

These courses are aimed at all CWU representatives, particularly those who deal with equality issues for their Branch

Financial Secretaries/Treasurers

An essential course for Branch Financial Secretaries and Treasurers

Grievance & Discipline

Supporting our reps representing members in grievance and disciplinary cases

Introduction to Health & Safety parts 1 & 2

The essential course for new health and safety representatives

Intermediate Health & Safety parts 1 & 2

Further knowledge for new health and safety representatives

Health & Safety refresher training

Refresher training courses for experienced H&S reps

Mental health awareness

A course aimed at H&S Reps and IR Reps

Occupational Health & Safety

An advanced health and safety programme for senior and experienced health and safety representatives

Postal agreements and procedures

The essential 5 day course for all new CWU activists working within Royal Mail Group

Public speaking

Worried about speaking in public or looking to polish up your public speaking skills?

Union Learning Reps parts 1 & 2

These courses are aimed at all CWU ULRs

Women's Leadership

Helping women become more active in the CWU