Industrial Training Courses @ CPSU ( Rosella Building, Level 2 ) – 6 Palmer Parade Cremorne 3121

The dates for New Member Training, and Workplace Representative Training Courses for the September to December period have just been announced and enrolments are now open.

CPSU members are entitled to paid time release to attend so don't miss out.

Workplace Reps Training Courses

1. 2 days 9.30 AM start, TUES & WED 9 & 10 SEPTEMBER 2008.
2. 2 days 9.30 AM start, TUES & WED 21 & 22 OCTOBER 2008.
3. 2 days 9.30 AM start, WED & THUR 5 & 6 NOVEMBER 2008.
4. 2 days 9.30 AM start, TUES & WED 9 & 10 DECEMBER 2008.

This course is available to delegates, workplace representatives, contacts and members who desire skills and knowledge about the role of a workplace representative. Covered in the course are subjects dealing with union history, the structure of the CPSU, workers rights, the role of delegates, current industrial reforms as well as workplace agreements specific to a participant s working environment. The course also provides information to assist delegates for organising in their workplace, identifying and dealing with issues including negotiating and meeting with management and seeking resolution of workplace issues. The course does not try to make participants into Union Industrial Organisers but does put pieces together so participants feel confident in progressing some issues in the workplace. It provides practicable help with useful reference material as well as knowledge of who and where they can go to gain assistance.

New Member Training

1. 1/2 day 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM, TUES 14 OCTOBER 2008.
2. 1/2 day 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM, TUES 11 NOVEMBER 2008.
3. 1/2 day 9.30 AM - 12.30 PM, TUES 16 DECEMBER 2008.

New Member Training is back. These ? day only sessions provide information to new members about your Union, how it works, contacts and what you should do if you need to talk to somebody about an issue at your workplace. There are broader benefits to be enjoyed by being a CPSU member and information regarding these other benefits will also be presented.

HOW TO ENROL
Expressions of interest in undertaking a CPSU Industrial Training course should be directed to CPSU Training Administration Officer, Pam Spencer on 03 9639 1822 or toll free on 1800 810 153 or by emailing pspencer@cpsuvic.org


CPSU MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO PAID TIME RELEASE. ENROLMENTS OPEN NOW. PLACES LIMITED.

KAREN BATT