Public and Commercial Services Union

Every PCS regional centre organises a programme of training courses for reps. These courses are non-residential and are usually held in PCS regional centres, in local colleges or at employers' premises.

All regions run six core courses. These are:

• Welcome to PCS - an introductory course for new reps
• Organising
• Handling personal cases
• Tackling discrimination in the workplace
• Negotiating Skills
• Union learning reps

Welcome to PCS - an introductory course for new reps

This is a three-day course aimed at new branch representatives - or members who wish to become representatives. All new representatives are encouraged to attend this course.

Organising

A three-day course aimed at branch organisers and reps who wish to improve union organisation in the workplace. (It is recommended that all BEC members attend this course)

Local learning reps

A five day course for local learning reps

Handling personal cases

A three-day course designed for PCS representatives who have a specific role in dealing with members' problems.

Negotiating skills

A three-day course aimed at PCS representatives who negotiate with management.

Tackling discrimination in the workplace

A three-day course dealing with discrimination and cases with a discrimination element.

For more information on regional training courses you should email either Anne-Marie McKay at annem@pcs.org.uk or Naeem Manzur at Naeem@pcs.org.uk