Event Registration

Union Representative Training: Growth Coaching (TUT) - Schools and TAFE

20 places available

Day 1: Monday 15 March 2027 - 9am-3pm

Day 2: Tuesday 16 March 2027 - 9am-3pm

Day 3: Wednesday 10 November 2027 - 9am-3pm

Location:  SSTUWA building, 1 West Street, West Perth WA 6005 (off Thomas Street)

About the course

In 2027 SSTUWA is proud to partner with Growth Coaching International to offer an amazing opportunity for a limited number of  experienced union representatives in schools and TAFE. 

A maximum of 20 participants will have the opportunity to attend a three-day course that will be spaced over time.  Two days in Term One and one day in Term Four 2027.  It will also include four one-on-one coaching conversations with an SSTUWA Organiser throughout the year. This will be followed by a further two conversations in 2028.

If you are interested in being part of this exciting program,  please register above to be considered for this course. Successful applicants will be advised by no later than Monday 15 February.

The course and conversations are designed to empower active Union Representatives who are able to resolve issues at the local level and create effective collaborative environments within their school.

The course will also help Union Representatives to build their own capacity and a positive perception of the SSTUWA within the school context. This will include building their overall membership and encouraging and supporting more involvement in the wider SSTUWA union movement.

Outcomes

On completion of the course Union Representatives will have:

• A clear understanding of growth coaching principles and practices.
• Developed confidence to use the GROWTH coaching framework.
• Practical ways of setting and achieving professional goals.
• Been provided with an opportunity for direct experience of the impact of coaching conversations applied to real education topics.

Costs

$Nil: Members Only 

Please note:

• For part-time employees if these dates are not your regular works days, you will not be paid to attend training.
• SSTUWA may fund travel and accommodation expenses for currently elected representatives outside the metropolitan area. Each regional application will be assessed by the Education and Training Centre Coordinator for funding approval. All flight and accommodation bookings will be made by the SSTUWA upon approval of your travel request. We will be in contact with you once the event participants have been confirmed. Please do not book your own flights.

Hospitality

Morning tea and lunch provided.

Facilitators

Day One:

• Av Swami - Growth Coaching International

Day Two and Three

• Natalie Swinbourn - SSTUWA Coordinator, Schools Organiser Team
• Marie-Louise Earle-Sadler - SSTUWA Organiser, Schools

Nominated Audience

• Current Union Representatives and Deputy Representatives-Schools who have completed Union Representative Training Level 1 and Level 2 prior to 2027
• Current Union Representatives and Deputy Representatives-TAFE who have completed Union Representative and Committee Delegate Training prior to 2027.

Trade Union Training leave - Schools

Members in schools and TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).

To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:

• Submit applications to DoE/principal four weeks prior to the event.
• Provide DoE/principal with a printed copy of the course registration.
• Be nominated by the SSTUWA. See “nominated audience” on the course registration.

The school will not be charged for the salary of the person attending trade union training - this is covered by the DoE.  However, if a relief teacher is required, this is funded through the school's one line budget.

For school administration
When processing TUT leave applications:

• Ensure staff attending training have selected TUT Leave in HRMIS.
• Project code 1471 will be generated within the payment system.

Trade Union Training leave - TAFE

Members in TAFE colleges are eligible for five days of paid leave per year to attend trade union training (TUT).
To comply with TUT leave requirements applicants must:

• Submit applications to manager through your normal leave application process. You will be applying for Trade Union Training Leave of 7.5 hours per day.
• Provide manager with a printed copy of the course registration.
• Be nominated by the SSTUWA. See “nominated audience” on the course registration.

Professional Standards for Teachers in Western Australia

This training relates to the following standards :

Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning.
Standard 7 – Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community.