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Training for reps
ATL provides a whole range of accredited training courses for new and existing reps.
Being a rep
Being a rep is a two-day residential course aimed at introducing participants to the core skills of the rep role, whether it is in a maintained school, independent school or college. The course covers areas such as: understanding your role, how to access support from ATL, how to represent or investigate a member's problem, and how to recruit new members to ATL. The course is free and is based at high quality local venues. Your travel, subsistence and accommodation (if required) would be paid for by ATL. For more, please visit the training section of our website.
Being a health and safety rep
This accredited course in health and safety deals with issues as varied as stress and bullying in the workplace to asbestos removal and risk assessment. It will help you identify the functions of a union safety rep, the legal provisions available to you, and how to consult with ATL members on hazards in the workplace.
The course is divided into three modules, the completion of which will lead to TUC stage 1 accreditation in health and safety. For more, see the health and safety training section of our website.
Being a union learning rep
This course covers the role and rights of the union learning representative, current issues in education, the principles of continuing professional development and lifelong learning, interviewing a colleague, performance management, building effective partnerships, and negotiating learning and training. For more, see the ULR training section of our website.
Other training
If you are already trained as a workplace rep, ULR or health and safety rep, we also have courses available to enable you to refresh and further develop your skills, eg negotiating skills and presentation skills, amongst others. Check out the training section of our website (accessible from the home page) or download the training brochure in the 'see also' list on the right for more on how ATL can help you progress in your role.
Time off for training
School and college representatives, including health and safety and union learning representatives, have a statutory entitlement to time off with pay, during working hours, for training related to the role.
If you encounter any problems securing paid time off, please contact the training team at ATL.
