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Usdaw Bitesize Courses

Usdaw has a range of short bitesize learning opportunities that can be accessed at any time by members to test their knowledge or improve their skills.

If you are a rep and running a campaign you can incorporate these Bitesize learning opportunities as a quick and simple way of making your campaign interactive. Click on a link below to access one of the courses.

Maths: These short bitesize covers will introduce the various elements of maths in the context of everyday subjects.

Fit for maths Shop till you drop Helping with homework

English: The English section covers various fun and interesting themes to explore the common issues many people have with the English language such as comma use, apostrophes, and using where, we’re, were and wear.

More than words A play on words Quirks of the English Summer time song birds

ICT: the need for Digital skills at home and in the workplace in growing all the time, in these short bitesize courses we explore some of the key issues facing our reps and members, from using word documents, social media and staying safe online. Since the start of the pandemic, people have been using Zoom to stay in touch. Why not try the Bitesize ‘Using Zoom’ course to find out more.

Zoom Staying Safe Online CV Writing The ABCs of ICT Course

Health: In this section the short bitesize courses explore common mental or physical health issues that affect Usdaw members and reps.

Mind Your Head Looking after your mental health Health and Safety Covid Covid-19 and Domestic Violence

Usdaw home study: the Usdaw home study courses allow our reps and members to understand how Usdaw works as a trade union, how all structures fit together and decisions are made.

The Usdaw Home Study 1 The Usdaw Home Study 2
The Usdaw Home Study 3 The Usdaw Home Study 4
The Usdaw Home Study 5

A Members Guide to ADM: This bitesize course is designed to help Usdaw Reps and members understand the proceedings at the Union's Annual Delegate Meeting (ADM).

A Members Guide to ADM
 

General: In this section we have a number of other short courses that can be completed to find out more about specific subjects or Usdaw campaign themes, such as Data Protection or Equality and diversity. 

Data Protection Equality and the Equality Act
Equality and the Equality Act

These bitesize courses have been designed to help new reps gain an understanding of the role and functions of an Usdaw Rep. 


If you have a question about learning please contact us.

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