Event Registration

TAFE Union Representative and Committee Delegates Training (TUT)

9 places available

Start:  Thursday 27 March 2025 - 9.00am

Finish: Friday 28 March 2025 - 5.00pm

Location: SSTUWA building, 1 West Street, West Perth WA 6005 (off Thomas Street)

About the course

This two-day course is designed for TAFE Union Representatives, Deputy Representatives and TAFE Committee members including JCC and STERC.

The training will provide fundamental knowledge and skills around the current TAFE Agreement and relevant campaign messages. You will explore the current Log of Claims. Hear an update from the President and the SSTUWA Campaign Project Officer around the Public Sector Alliance and other Federal Campaigns. 

Please note:
SSTUWA may fund travel and accommodation expenses for currently elected representatives outside the metropolitan area. Each regional application will be assessed by the Education and Training Centre Coordinator for funding approval. All flight and accommodation bookings will be made by the SSTUWA upon approval of your travel request. We will be in contact with you once the event has been confirmed based on the minimum number requirements. Please do not book your own flights.

Outcomes

During the course participants will:

• Explore and navigate the TAFE General Agreement.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of clauses that affect TAFE members.
• Practice skills and develop strategies to represent, advocate, manage and lead members at their workplace.
• Plan how to better manage union business at their workplace.
• Explore the structure and operations of the Joint Consultative Committee.

Costs

$Nil: Members Only

Hospitality

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Facilitator

Ramona Mitussis - TAFE Organiser SSTUWA

Sam Yates - Campaign Project Officer, SSTUWA

Nominated Audience

TAFE Union Reps, Deputy Reps, SSTUWA TAFE Committee Members including STERC and JCC

Trade union training leave

Members in TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).
To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:

• Submit applications to manager through your normal leave application process. You will be applying for Trade Union Training Leave of 7.5 hours per day.
• Provide manager with a printed copy of the course program attached to this form.
• Be nominated by the SSTUWA. See “nominated audience” on the attached course program.