Question 1

How long is the course?

Accepted Answer

This is a 10 week long course on a day release basis. Please ensure that you have time off to attend this course and that you have checked with the appropriate union branch official or officer that you intend to take the course.

Question 2

Who is this course for?

Accepted Answer

Union Health and Safety representatives who have already completed the TUC Stage 1 Health and Safety Representatives Course or its union equivalent.

Question 3

What are the entry requirements?

Accepted Answer

Union Health and Safety representatives who wish to take this course should have:

previously attended the TUC stage 1 Health and Safety Reps' course; or
obtained a suitable equivalent to the one above through their own union's courses or from elsewhere.

Question 4

How much is the course?

Accepted Answer

There are no course fees for union reps from TUC affiliated unions. Please be aware that funding restrictions in some areas may mean that the college cannot accept your application: if this is the case you will be notified which college to reapply to.

Next Steps for Safety Reps (Classroom)