Rep Courses

Our activists are the most important resource that we have in the CWU. We consistently invest in helping all our representatives improve and develop their skills so that they can do the best possible job for our members in the workplace. We strongly recommend that every Branch develops a learning plan and pathway for their activists.

Below you will find a full list of training courses aimed at CWU Reps. You can click on each course title to find out more. Or click here to view our 2025 Programme.

APPLYING FOR COURSES

All Rep Courses must be applied for through your Branch Secretary. For more details, please contact courseadmin@cwu.org.

Advanced Skills For Reps – Part 1

For activists who have completed the Essential Skills courses.

Advanced Skills For Reps – Part 2

For activists who have completed the Essential Skills courses.

BAME Representatives In The CWU

For BAME activists who have recently taken on a role in the CWU and BAME members considering becoming more active in the CWU.

Branch Chairs' Course

This course is for new and experienced Branch Chairs as well as Vice Chair’s.

Branch Secretary - Part 1

For both new and experienced Branch Secretaries as well as Deputies and Assistants

Branch Secretary - Part 2

For both new and experienced Branch Secretaries as well as Deputies and Assistants

Equal Rights - Part 1

For CWU activists who wish to increase their knowledge of equality and diversity issues.

Equal Rights - Part 2

For CWU activists who wish to increase their knowledge of equality and diversity issues.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

This one-day workshop - two days in Northern Ireland - was formally known as Fair & Equal.

Essential Skills For Reps – Part 1

This course is aimed at new workplace activists and representatives.

Essential Skills For Reps – Part 2

This course is aimed at new workplace activists and representatives.

Introduction To Health & Safety - Part 1

Aimed at new Health & Safety representatives.

Introduction To Health & Safety - Part 2

Aimed at new Health & Safety representatives.

Intermediate Health & Safety - Part 1

Aimed at Health & Safety representatives.

Intermediate Health & Safety - Part 2

Aimed at Health & Safety representatives.

LGBT+ in the CWU

Aimed at all reps to provide wider understanding of LGBT+ issues.

Mental Health Awareness

This course is beneficial for all CWU representatives.

Postal Agreements & Procedures

For all new CWU activists working within Royal Mail.

Union Learning Reps

Five-day course for all CWU ULRs.

Women Representatives In The CWU

For women activists who have recently taken on a role in the CWU as well as women members who are considering getting more active in the CWU.