Residential / Online Education & Training Programme 2022

Residential / Online Education & Training Programme 2022

The purpose of this LTB is to advise Branches that the NEC has endorsed a programme of courses for 2022.

Residential Programme
Arrangements have been made for our residential training programme to be delivered at The Elstead Hotel, 12-14 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth BH1 3QP.
Representative’s accommodation costs on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis will be met centrally.

Branches are responsible for student travel and any other appropriate expenses.
National Residential Programme – Venue: The Elstead Hotel, Bournemouth BH1 3QP
National Residential Programme – Venue: The Elstead Hotel, Bournemouth BH1 3QPDateCourseCut-off Date for applicationsJan 19^th – 21^stPublic Speaking28^th NovJan 24^th – 28^thOccupational Health & Safety week 15^th DecJan 31^st – 4^th FebEmployment Law  week 112^th DecFeb 7^th – 11^thEqual Rights Part 119^th DecFeb 14^th – 18^thEssential Skills Part 119^th DecFeb 21^st – 25^thPostal Agreements & Procedures19^th DecFeb 28^th – 4^th MarIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 19^th JanMar 7^th – 11^thAdvanced Skills 216^th JanMar 14^th – 18^thOccupational Health week 223^rd JanMar 21^st – 25^thEmployment Law  week 230^th JanMar 29^th – 31^stChairing Meetings6^th FebApr 4^th – 8^thEssential Skills Part 213^th FebApr 12^th – 14^thWomen’s Leadership20^th FebApr 19^th – 21^stNeurodiversity27^th FebApr 18^th – 22^ndIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 227^th FebApr 25^th – 29^thNo course, CWU ConferenceMay 4^th – 6^thMental Health Awareness13^th MarMay 9^th – 13^thBranch Secretaries (new course)20^th MarMay 16^th – 20^thEssential Skills Part 127^th MarMay 17^th – 19^thBAME Leadership Part 127^th  MarMay 17^th – 19^thInternational Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)27^th MarMay 23^rd – 27^thOccupational Health & Safety week 33^rd AprJune 6^th – 10^thEmployment Law week 315^th AprJune 6^th – 10^thIntermediate Health & Safety Part 115^th AprJune 13^th – 17^thUnion Learning Reps Part 122^nd AprJune 27^th – 1^st JulyEqual Rights Part 26^th MaySept 5^th – 9^thPostal Agreements & Procedures16^th JulSept 13^th – 15^thPublic Speaking23^rd JulSept 19^th – 23^rdAdvanced Skills Part 129^th JulSept 27^th – 29^thBAME Leadership Part 26^th AugOct 3^rd – 7^thIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 113^th AugOct 10^th – 14^thIntermediate Health & Safety Part 220^th AugOct 10^th – 14^thEssential Skills Part 220^th AugOct 17^th – 21^stPostal Agreements & Procedures27^th AugOct 24^th – 28^thOccupational Health & Safety week  43^rd SepOct 31^st – 4^th NovEmployment Law week 410^th SepNov 7^th – 11^thAdvanced Skills Part 217^th SepNov 15^th – 17^thMental Health Awareness24th SepNov 21^st – 25^thIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 21st OctNov 28^th – 30^thWomen’s Leadership8^th Oct

Online Programme
Given that this method of delivery during the pandemic has been extremely well received, we have arranged to offer a smaller programme of online education enabling students to access courses using this method.

We have purposely matched dates of these with the residential programme to allow potential to pilot a “hybrid” approach where students can “stream” in to a live classroom situation.Online course schedule  – Provider to be advised on applicationDateCourseCut-off Date for applicationsFeb 7^th – 11^thEqual Rights Part 119^th DecFeb 14^th – 18^thEssential Skills Part 119^th DecFeb 21^st – 25^thPostal Agreements & Procedures19^th DecFeb 28^th – 4^th MarIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 19^th JanMar 29^th– 31^stChairing Meetings6th FebApr 4^th – 8^thEssential Part 213^th FebApr 12^th – 14^thWomen’s Leadership20^th FebApr 18^th – 22^ndIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 227^th FebMay 16^th – 20^thEssential Skills Part 127^th MarMay 17^th – 19^thInternational Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)27^th MarJune 6^th – 10^thIntermediate Health & Safety Part 115^th AprJune 13^th – 17^thUnion Learning Reps Part 122^nd AprJune 27^th – 1^st JulyEqual Rights Part 26^th MaySept 5^th – 9^thPostal Agreements & Procedures16^th JulOct 3^rd – 7^thIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 113^th AugOct 10^th – 14^thEssential Skills Part 220^th AugOct 10^th – 14^thIntermediate Health & Safety Part 220^th AugOct 17^th – 21^stPostal Agreements & Procedure27^th AugNov 15^th – 17^thMental Health Awareness24^th SepNov 21^st  – 25^thIntroduction to Health & Safety Part 21^st OctNov 28^th – 30^thWomen’s Leadership8^th Oct

IT, Infrastructure and learning differences
Having tested online delivery of samples on 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 or 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 the learning is taking place.

Colleges will also be in contact before the course to advise of any additional requirements.

We would appreciate Branches / ULRs assistance in ensuring any applicants are prepared in line with the above points. If any representative encounters difficulties getting set up with IT equipment in preparation for course attendance, please advise their Branch Secretary, Union Learning Rep or the Equality, Education & Development Dept. 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. 

CWU Regional / Local Programme
Branches are aware that historically we also supplement our residential and online programmes by “on demand” courses where local CWU Branches / Regions can request courses be delivered locally.

Branches can request courses to be delivered using this model by emailing courseadmin@cwu.org in the first instance.

Student numbers
Successive funding cuts continue to be a factor in our discussions with our various providers. It is therefore necessary to be clear at the outset that minimum student numbers will need to be strictly adhered to. There will be an expectation that 14 students will be confirmed as attending local courses at least 6 weeks in
advance of the course to allow it to run.

Interim Application Process
Due to unforeseen circumstances the OLS course application process is not in use at present. Branch Secretaries should email applications to courseadmin@cwu.org containing the following:

 Name of Officer/Representative
 Membership number
 Email
 Name of course
 Date of course

Where applications are being made for both residential and online versions of the same course, Branch Secretaries should indicate the preference order by stating:

Choice A and Choice B

As previously, all applicants MUST be registered on the OLS as a Role holder or applications will not be able to be processed.

We hope to restore the OLS application process as soon as possible and will keep Branches informed accordingly.

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

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

Yours sincerely,

Kate Hudson
Head of Equality, Education & Development

21LTB 462 – Residential Online Education & Training Programme 2022