“Recently we had training specifically for Homes NSW and Community Services,” said the union’s Senior Organiser, Glenn Duncan. “It means participants have shared experiences in the workplace they can share when we are discussing strategies and situations in the course.”

The PSA CPSU NSW has recently also had training specifically designed for Prison Officers.

“These workers are employed in a very unusual work environment with challenges you would not see in workplaces elsewhere,” said Mr Duncan. “By designing the course according to Prison Officers’ needs, we will get the best possible results.”

Members who want to organise training specific to their workplace can contact [email protected] to set up courses. Training can be done onsite, in a regional venue or at PSA House in Sydney.

Employer-specific training is just one of the options available to members.

“Nearly all our members are employed under Awards or Enterprise Agreements that give them access to paid trade union training leave,” said Mr Duncan.

Courses such as Role of the Delegate are designed to help new Delegates learn more about their role as workplace representatives of the union.

There are also course for Health and Safety Representatives and ones that deal with issues such as bullying.

Courses are also available aimed at women in the union.

“The PSA and CPSU NSW websites regularly update their training calendars,” said Mr Duncan. “Keep checking in to see if new courses are on the horizon and speak to your Organiser about training.”