Trade Union Studies Centre at South Thames College

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.

To view our list of courses, click here

Latest News

South Thames College and Merton College merge to form a combined, stronger college

31 July 2009

South Thames College and Merton College are pleased to announce that a merger between the two colleges has now been approved and will be effective from 1 August 2009. Read more…

South Thames College’s adult learners are awarded as part of National Adult Learners’ Week.

13 May 2009

Over 100 adult learners were awarded for their outstanding successes at the prestigious South Thames College Adult Learners’ Awards ceremony at the Wandsworth Civic Suite on May 12th, 2009. This event is timed to celebrate National Adult Learners’ Week, sponsored by NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education). National Adult Learners’ Week, now in its 18th year, seeks to inspire adults across the country to learn new skills, add to their qualifications or take up a leisure course in their spare time. Read more…

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