The program will cover:
- the role of ANF and unions
- your role, rights and responsibilities as an ANF Job Rep
- the Fair Work Act - learn about your rights at work
- what to do when you don't know what to do?
- find out who, what, where and how to access ANF resources to assist you in your role
- organising to improve conditions at work
- learn a problem-solving process to address workplace issues
- help members to help themselves
- OHS: the key to improving workplace safety
- building and unifying workplace membership.
Who should attend?
Job Reps who have not attended training are strongly encouraged to register to attend this introductory program as soon as they become Reps. The program is also useful as a refresher for Job Reps who attended the program three or more years ago.
Want to do this program but not yet a Job Rep?
Contact your ANF Organiser for information and a nomination form. You can register for a program once we receive your nomination.
Melbourne programs
Select a program held over three consecutive days or three split days, from 9.15am to 4pm. If you choose a split-day program, you need to attend all the scheduled days for your selected option.
M01/10 January 27 & 28 & Feb 18
M02/10 March 2, 3 & 4
M03/10 April 20 & 21 & 28
M04/10 May 18 & 19 & 25
M05/10 June 2 & 3 & 17
M06/10 June 29 & 30 & July 1
M07/10 August 10 & 11 & 24
M08/10 September 14, 15, 16
M09/10 October 19, 20, 21
M10/10 November 23 & 24 & Dec 1
Can I access paid leave to attend?
Leave may be granted by your employer for Job Reps in the following ways:
- public sector (General) may apply for paid union training leave as per Clause 15 of the Nurses (Victorian Public Health Sector) Multiple Business Agreement 2007-2011
- public sector psychiatric services may apply as per the Victorian psychiatric services agreement 2004-2007
- maternal and child health nurses can apply for paid union training leave as per your workplace enterprise agreement
- private sector, Royal District Nursing Service and Australian Red Cross Blood Service may apply for paid training leave according to your enterprise agreement or according to arrangements with your employer.
ANF (Vic Branch) policy provides a subsidy for "loss of pay" for Job Reps attending this training who cannot access paid leave (for example, if you do not have the entitlement in an enterprise agreement and paid leave is not agreed to by your employer). ANF will provide you with a ‘Request for Leave' letter on confirmation of registration.
Registration
To register for a program download the brochure from the resources box, complete the application form and return it to the ANF by post or fax 03 9275 9389.
Alternatively, click here to register online.
