Public and Commercial Services Union

The PCS Wales/Cymru core education programme has been updated to offer high quality training throughout our network of TUC approved providers in Wales through which learners can achieve nationally recognised educational credits and awards.

Our trade union education courses are designed to meet the needs of representatives at all levels.

Courses are lively and participative. All courses have a practical focus and include a range of tasks and activities.

For further information on PCS Wales Education Courses please contact:

Jayne Smith - learning services officer 02920 666363

Siân Boyles - education liaison officer on 02920 666363

Please note that anyone applying for any PCS or Wales TUC Courses MUST fill in the appropriate application form and return to the PCS Cardiff Office.

Learning reps

PCS in Wales currently has over 130 learning reps.

The learning rep's role is to encourage and support learning in the workplace for example:

• provide information and advice to members on learning
• distribute information and advice to members on learning
• advise PCS Learning Services of members learning needs and interests
• signpost members towards professional careers guidance, where appropriate
• provide a channel of communication between members, Branches, PCS Learning Services and Management.

If you are interested in becoming a PCS Learning Rep, please contact the Cardiff Office for further information on 029 20 666363 or email Siân Boyles, sianbo@pcs.org.uk

Learning in Wales

• communication skills
• computer skills, including ECDL, Linux, Photoshop and MS Office 2007 
• health and safety
• languages
• managing finance  
• personal development.