CPSU NSW Training – Stronger Together through education.

Venues

All training courses are held at PSA House, 160 Clarence St, Sydney unless otherwise stated.

Upcoming Courses – 2018/2019

Regional Training

Health & Safety Representative Training

Courses will be held at PSA House and are available to elected Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs). The cost of the 5 day course for your agency is $800, and the 1 day Refresher is $200. To register for either course you must fill out the registration form (HERE) and have it approved by your Manager. Please return completed form either by email to training@psa.asn.au or by fax to 9262 1623.

You can apply for a course HERE.

Participants should note lunch is not provided. However, facilities, such as tea, coffee, fridge and microwave, are available.

Course Outlines

• Role of the Delegate
  This course discusses the role of the delegate and active members: what delegates do, delegate protections, organising skills, recruitment, working with issues, union values and involvement. Any member can learn from this course and is welcome to apply.
• Dealing with member issues
  This course is for delegates who want to develop their ability to assist members with individual workplace issues. The course will look at how deal with individual issues by using the problem solving framework, and by developing advocacy skills. (one day course)
• Dealing with Bullying in the Workplace
  Designed to assist members and delegates in dealing with bullying and harassment at work. (one day course)
• Dealing with Restructures
  Government guidelines that inform the restructures process, how the PSA responds to restructures at the consultation and implementation stages, the role members and delegates can play, discussion around specific restructures and case studies. Fact sheets and other resources are provided to assist members in the workplace.
• Achieving Workplace Flexibility
  This course will look at the benefits of workplace flexibility and what flexible work practices exist in the NSW public sector. It will examine what you can do to access and implement these flexible work practices, by providing negotiation and organising strategies.
• Women in the Union
  Learn about the important role women have and can play in building strong unions. Topics include history of women’s participation in the workforce, your rights and entitlements, union structures, assertiveness, EEO and anti-discrimination.
• Care and Resilience
  This course aims to enhance mental health awareness. It also provides participants with information, strategies and resources to assist in identifying and supporting a colleague/s with mental health issues and encouraging them to seek professional help. We also look at some useful strategies to manage stress and build personal resilience.
• Public Speaking
  Speaking in public is something that all union activists will have to do at some stage. This course is designed to assist PSA delegates and activists to be more confident public speakers.
• Work Health and Safety
  This 2-day course covers the various rights, entitlements and obligations under the WHS Act 2011, that underpin a safe and healthy workplace, paying special attention to union perspectives.

INFORMATION

These courses are available at no charge to PSA/CPSU members.
Non-members wishing to attend our training will need to submit a membership application first.

Special needs
If you have a disability and/or special needs, please contact the PSA training staff at the time of your enrolment.

Special leave for Trade Union Training
Most state public sector members are entitled to paid Trade Union Training Leave. Your delegate or organiser will be able to provide the details.

The general courses are available at no charge to PSA/CPSU members.
Non-members wishing to attend our training will need to submit a membership application first.