ASU Delegates TRAINING

The ASU is committed to providing education that ensures our union delegates have the skills, knowledge and confidence to act effectively in their workplaces across all industries.

Some things you should know…
  • ASU Delegate Training is FREE
  • Some Awards and Agreements entitle members to paid trade union training leave

About our courses
+ Delegate Training Part One This three-day course provides delegates with the foundations to become an effective union delegate. Delegates will enjoy learning about the ASU, union history, Fair Work Act, WorkCover, Occupational Health and Safety, representation skills and workplace organising. Enjoy meeting delegates from a wide range of workplaces and industries, meet union organisers and officials and connect with service providers such as Maurice Blackburn Lawyers.
+ Delegate Training Part Two Follow on from part one training by completing the two-day part two delegate course, designed to build the skills and knowledge to run an effective workplace campaign. Practical sessions involve member grievance handling, organising an effective union meeting, recruitment of non-members and planning a campaign.
+ Delegate Refresher Training This two-day course for experienced Delegates builds on the skills and knowledge gained in your initial 5 Days of core skills training with the ASU. Training involves Dispute Resolution and Enterprise Bargaining, public speaking, organising around OHS and current campaign and legislative updates. You will enjoy sharing experiences with delegates from a diverse range of workplaces.
+ Dispute Resolution Training One-day intensive to assist experienced Delegates to resolve disputes at a workplace level.

Our training is designed to be accessible and inclusive for all.

For more information contact our training team at [email protected] 

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2024 Course Dates


Delegate Training | Part one
6 - 8 February | Melbourne
13 - 15 February | Hobart
16 - 18 April | Melbourne
23 - 24 April | Online (A)
21 - 22 May | Online (B)
16 - 18 July | Melbourne
20 - 22 August | Hobart
8 - 10 October | Melbourne

Delegate Training | Part two
13 - 14 March | Melbourne
10 - 11 April | Hobart
28 - 29 May | Melbourne
27 - 28 August | Online
11 - 12 September | Melbourne
16 - 17 October | Hobart
20 - 21 November | Melbourne

Delegate Refresher Training
5 - 6 March | Melbourne
15 - 16 May | Melbourne
23 - 24 July | Melbourne
26 - 27 November | Melbourne

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I believe that workers need someone on their side, standing up for our members and their rights
Brittany Mitchell, ASU Delegate
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