2024 Union Reps Conference
2024 Training Highlights
The Queensland Teachers' Education Centre (QTEC)
Union and Industrial Training
The Queensland Teachers’ Education Centre (QTEC) is the section of the QTU responsible for the coordination, planning and delivery of Union and industrial training.
QTEC offers a range of courses, seminars and conferences focused on workplace Union Representatives, QTU position holders, school leaders, new teachers and activists. The aim of QTEC training is to support members to become more well-informed, active and effective representatives of the QTU in the workplace. Engagement in union training provides participants with the knowledge and skills required to understand, access and improve upon the working conditions of all members and to ultimately build union power.
Course participants can expect to receive excellent, up to date industrial information and .advice as well as build highly transferrable skills in areas such as communication, consultation and negotiation.
QTEC offers a range of face-to-face training throughout Queensland as well as live-online sessions. The library of on-demand topics continues to be developed in order to meet the needs of union reps. Courses are facilitated by Union Officers and the QTEC Coordinator.
QTEC events are for financial members of the Union only.
Contacting the Queensland Teachers' Education Centre
For all enquiries contact:
Natalie Meyer | QTEC Coordinator
Phone: 07 3512 9000
Email: qtec@qtu.asn.au
QTEC Course descriptions
QTEC Courses are half and full day courses that require Industrial Relations Education (IRE) Leave. For workplace sessions or additional training options please contact your Regional Organiser.
All sector training
Get Set to Rep: Information and Q&A for new reps
This online session is ideal for newly elected union reps or those wanting to reconnect with the basics. The program is designed to provide participants with overview of information to get them started in the role of union rep.
- QTU democratic structures
- Where to go for information and advice
- Role of the Union Rep
- Rights of Union Reps
- Q&A
Level 1 Union Rep Training: Setting the Foundations
This training course is ideal for beginning union reps or as a refresher for union reps who have not completed training in the past 3 years. The program is designed to provide participants with the foundations needed to undertake their duties with knowledge and confidence.
- Union Values
- Role of the Union Rep
- Growing the Union
- Building Strong Union Culture in the Workplace
- Local Consultative Committees
Level 2 Union Rep Training: Compliance, Communication and Consultation
This training course is for union reps who have completed Level 1 training in the past 3 years. The program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to be a leading union rep in your workplace and to work confidently with members and consultation processes.
- Unpacking the Industrial Instruments – Working Conditions basics
- Communication essentials including;
- Being a support person
- Challenging conversations
- Chairing meetings - Leading consultation and representing members’ views
Level 3 Union Rep Training: Growing Union Power
This training course is for union reps who have completed Level 2 training in the past 3 years. The program is designed to provide participants with the strategies and tools to grow the union and its’ influence within the workplace and area. Experienced reps understand their people, can lead members and mentor other reps and use negotiation skills to further the interests of members.
- Leadership and QTU Values
- ‘Union Mapping’ to grow the union and its influence
- Supporting, activating and organising members
- Negotiation Skills
School sector training
School Leaders: Navigating the Industrial Landscape
The aim of this training day is to support school leaders in understanding and navigating the industrial landscape in which they lead. In this course participants have the opportunity to discuss current issues and campaigns, changes to DoE policy and directives as well as learn about the implementation of the Award and Certified Agreement.
- Directives and implications for school leaders
- Industrial Compliance and Consultation
- Managing unsatisfactory performance – (specific focus on the informal stage)
School Leaders: Promotion Panel Training
This workshop is open to QTU members in classified teaching positions who have nominated or a considering nominating to be a QTU promotion panel nominee. This course aims to provide participants with up-to-date information regarding recruitment and selection processes as well as guidance on how to be an effective panelist.
- Legislation and Directives
- The application, short-listing and interview process
- Suitability assessments
- Unconscious bias and diversity in leadership teams
- The role of the QTU nominee
- Ethical decision-making on a panel
Local Consultative Committee Extended Training
This half-day training is ideal for developing a deeper understanding of consultation in the workplace and the role of the Local Consultative Committee. It is ideal for Union Reps and school leaders, especially those who sit on their workplace LCC.
- Consultation under the Certified Agreement
- Role and scope of the LCC
- Example Work Program
- Dispute Resolution
Working Conditions Training
This half-day training is ideal for developing a deeper understanding of working conditions and basic entitlements set out in with the aim of ensuring that these conditions are understood and implemented in the workplace.
- Certified Agreement and Award
- Rostered-duty time, meal breaks, NCT, class sizes, meetings and more!
- Professional Issues and Joint Statements
Occupational Violence Training
This workshop is ideal for members including union reps and school leaders, who want to develop an in-depth knowledge about reporting, recognising and responding to Occupational Violence. OV is viewed through a Workplace Health and Safety and legal lense in reference to both physical and psychological injury.
- Define and recognise
- When and how to report
- Appropriate responses to OV
- Principles of risk management
- Gather resources to support your workplace
QTEC Course location and dates
Term 3
|
Event |
Date |
Location/Venue |
|
Principal Union Rep Training Day |
Friday 12 July |
Milton |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Friday 12 July |
Blackbutt |
|
Union Rep Training |
Tuesday 23 July |
Roma |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Friday 26 July |
Rockhampton |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Monday 29 July |
Yeppoon |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Monday 29 July |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 31 July |
Caboolture |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 1 August |
Rockhampton |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Friday 2 August |
Springwood |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Tuesday 6 August |
Gladstone |
|
Union Rep Training |
Tuesday 6 August |
Charleville |
|
Lead Union Rep Training Day |
Friday 9 August |
Milton |
|
Workplace Health and Safety |
Wednesday 14 August |
Gladstone |
|
Workplace Health and Safety |
Thursday 15 August |
Rockhampton |
|
Workplace Health and Safety |
Friday 16 August |
Emerald |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 |
Friday 16 August |
Milton |
|
Occupational Violence and Know Your Working Conditions Extended Training |
Friday 16 August |
Cairns |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Tuesday 20 August |
QTU Varsity |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 21 August |
Tannum Sands |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 21 August |
Maryborough |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 21 August |
Springwood |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 22 August |
Kedron-Wavell |
|
Union Rep - Level 2 |
Friday 23 August |
Cairns |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Wednesday 28 August |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Wednesday 28 August |
Caloundra |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Thursday 29 August |
Maryborough |
|
Union Rep Training |
Friday 30 August |
St George |
|
Working Conditions and LCC Extended Training |
Tuesday 3 September |
Inala |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Tuesday 3 September |
QTU Varsity |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Part A) 9.00am – 11.30am |
Wednesday 4 September |
Online |
| Union Rep - Level 1 | Thursday 5 September | Moranbah |
|
Working Conditions and LCC Extended Training |
Monday 9 September |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Tuesday 10 September |
Longreach |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Part B) 9.00am – 11.30am |
Wednesday 11 September |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Wednesday 11 September |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 12 September |
Emerald |
|
First Nations Conference |
Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September |
Townsville |
Term 4
|
Event |
Date |
Location/Venue |
|
Principal Union Rep Training Day |
Friday 12 July |
Milton |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Friday 12 July |
Blackbutt |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 18 July |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep Training |
Tuesday 23 July |
Roma |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Friday 26 July |
Rockhampton |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Monday 29 July |
Yeppoon |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Monday 29 July |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 31 July |
Caboolture |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 1 August |
Rockhampton |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Friday 2 August |
Springwood |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Tuesday 6 August |
Gladstone |
|
Union Rep Training |
Tuesday 6 August |
Charleville |
|
Lead Union Rep Training Day |
Friday 9 August |
Milton |
|
Workplace Health and Safety |
Wednesday 14 August |
Gladstone |
|
Workplace Health and Safety |
Thursday 15 August |
Rockhampton |
|
Workplace Health and Safety |
Friday 16 August |
Emerald |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 |
Friday 16 August |
Milton |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Friday 16 August |
Cairns |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Tuesday 20 August |
Tannum Sands |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Tuesday 20 August |
QTU Varsity |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 21 August |
Maryborough |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 21 August |
Springwood |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 22 August |
Kedron-Wavell |
|
Occupational Violence and Know Your Working Conditions Extended Training |
Friday 23 August |
Cairns |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Wednesday 28 August |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Wednesday 28 August |
Caloundra |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Thursday 29 August |
Maryborough |
|
Union Rep Training |
Friday 30 August |
St George |
|
Working Conditions and LCC Extended Training |
Tuesday 3 September |
Inala |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Tuesday 3 September |
QTU Varsity |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Part A) 9.00am – 11.30am |
Wednesday 4 September |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 5 September |
Moranbah |
|
Working Conditions and LCC Extended Training |
Monday 9 September |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Tuesday 10 September |
Longreach |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Part B) 9.00am – 11.30am |
Wednesday 11 September |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Wednesday 11 September |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 12 September |
Emerald |
|
First Nations Conference |
Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September |
Townsville |
|
LCC Extended Training |
Tuesday 1 October |
QTU Varsity |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 2 October |
Paddington |
|
Industrial Relations for School Leaders |
Thursday 3 October |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 (Part A) 12.30pm – 3.00pm |
Tuesday 8 October |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 9 October |
Toowoomba |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 (Part B) 12.30pm – 3.00pm |
Thursday 10 October |
Online |
|
Combined Area Council Training |
Friday 11 October |
Twin Waters |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 16 October |
Caloundra |
|
Union Rep - Level 1 |
Wednesday 16 October |
Park Ridge |
|
Occupational Violence and LCC Training |
Thursday 17 October |
Cairns |
|
Working Conditions Extended Online (Part A) 12.30pm – 3.00pm |
Tuesday 22 October |
Online |
|
LCC Extended Training Online (Part B) 12.30pm – 3.00pm |
Wednesday 23 October |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 23 October |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Friday 25 October |
Springwood |
|
Industrial Relations for School Leaders |
Monday 28 October |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 7 November |
Kallangur |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
Tuesday 12 November |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 3 |
Tuesday 12 November |
QTU Varsity |
|
AEU New Educator Conference |
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November |
Brisbane |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 20 November |
Cairns |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Part A) 12.30pm – 3.00pm |
Monday 25 November |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Part B) 12.30pm – 3.00pm |
Tuesday 26 November |
Online |
Course registration here