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The Trade Union Studies Centre at South Thames College  is one of the largest providers of training for the trade union movement in the UK. Over 1,800 union reps attend our off-site and on-site courses each year. These courses are designed to support reps in the full range of duties in the workplace including:

  • Representing members
  • Consultation and Negotiation
  • Union Learning and training
  • Health and Safety
  • Equality
  • Environment

The centre employs 3 full-time staff and a number of specialist tutors. In 2008 the centre was awarded the TUC Quality Award.

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South Thames launches EMA replacement to protect hardest hit learners

23 June 2011

Students fearing financial hardship with the death of the EMA are being protected with the launch of a Student Benefit Package at South Thames College. The package is tailored to students’ needs will replace the EMA when is phased out next year. This will help eligible students to fund expenses like food, travel, books, equipment and study materials. There are separate packages available to both 16-18 and 19+ year olds. Read more…

South Thames College hosts Low Carbon Event for Wandsworth

17 May 2011

This month South Thames College joined forces with the Wandsworth Environment Forum and the Greener Jobs Alliance to identify ways to cut carbon. 75 people attended the event and were welcomed by Principal Sue Rimmer OBE. Read more…

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