The Union offers a range of training opportunities for all members of the Union in Brisbane and regional areas. Topics such as LCCs, knowing your working conditions and effective negotiations are included in a program of afternoon seminars which are advertised through workplace union reps and on this website.
QTEC also provides training to administrators, area council delegates, women activists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, TAFE and new educator members.
The Union's commitment to new teachers is a priority and is a strong focus of the training program throughout the year. These conferences and courses provide opportunities for new teachers to contribute to Union priorities and directions.
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For all enquiries contact Natalie Meyer, QTEC Coordinator on 07 3512 9000, fax 07 3512 9050, email qtec@qtu.asn.au
The Union offers a range of courses and seminars focusing on supporting its members by developing skills in the areas of negotiation, conflict resolution, campaigning, public speaking, assertive communication and many others. QTEC includes training and professional development sessions for:
- Union Reps
- Women Activists
- Administrators
- Area Council delegates
- School & Branch Activists
- New Educators
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members
- TAFE Activists
- Associate members
Online training
- Please contact QTEC Coordinator Natalie Meyer with enquiries about online training: qtec@qtu.asn.au or 07 3512 9000
Courses on offer
Union Reps
QTEC conducts training afternoons for new reps and experienced union representatives.
Union Reps (Advanced)
This popular training session is open to Union Reps who have previously completed an introductory course and for reps who wish to update their skills and awareness of current union campaigns.
The content includes campaigning, workplace negotiations, conflict management and others.
Union Reps Conference
The aim of the conference every year is to bring together as many QTU reps as possible to plan campaigns and develop strategies as well as to provide an opportunity for reps from around the state to get together.
Women Activists
Afternoon forums are conducted for women activists with guest speakers and senior officers facilitating. Training sessions are organised by the QTU Women’s Officer and focus on women teachers working conditions, anti-discrimination and harassment, legal protection for teachers, women in the QTU and women in leadership.
Administrators training
These afternoon sessions are held in Brisbane and regionally for principals, deputy principals, HODs, HOSESs. The program includes current issues and campaigns as well as legal issues for educational administrators.
A professional conference for Education Leaders is held annually in Brisbane.
Area Council Training
This course is for area council delegates / proxies and aims to skill area council delegates in the operations of the union.
In Brisbane, this course is held on a Saturday morning followed by lunch and combined Area Council meetings for six Area Council groups, however this format may vary in regional areas.
The content covers issues such as members’ rights and entitlements, report writing, organising branch-based campaigns and strategies on increasing Union involvement.
New Educators
New educator events are conducted in Brisbane and regions including an annual new educator professional conference, held in Brisbane.
All new educator programs cover a number of issues effecting new teachers, including working conditions and entitlements, the role and operations of the Queensland Teachers' Union, legal issues, induction and probation as well as behaviour management.
In 2012 the QTU established a new educator network (NEN) group with new educators from all regions of Queensland forming part of the NEN group for that year. In 2013 and 2014 additional new educators were nominated to be part of the NEN group. This QTU initiative is to involve new educators in important areas of the union’s activities and planning. Training for NENs includes public speaking and activism and advocacy skills.
TAFE Activists
TAFE activists training is available in all areas of Queensland and focuses on issues of relevance to TAFE, TAFE structural issues, campaigning, using the media, recruitment, role of the Union Representative and current issues.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander conference
A biennial conference conducted by QTEC on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members is scheduled for Brisbane in 2019.
QTU Associate Member support
The QTU provides support to Associate Members through university visits as well as delivering programs on areas of importance to new teachers. These include the benefits of Union membership and their industrial and professional rights.
Glen Pearsall, an author of several books on classroom behaviour, conducts sessions in November each year for students in their final years of education training. This seminar has been run by the QTU for a number of years and is very successful. It provides a high level of support to our third and fourth year associate members on classroom management.
QTEC statewide
The Union is committed to the provision of services and training for members statewide, including those in rural and remote areas. Course materials are available for use anywhere in the state. All QTEC courses are facilitated by organisersand Brisbane-based officers in conjunction with QTEC to meet the needs of our members statewide.
As well as providing training for QTU representatives, afternoon seminars and forums for all members are held in many areas in Queensland. These seminars focus on women's issues, superannuation, teachers and the law and new teachers.
QTEC Schedule - Semester One, 2023
QTEC Schedule - Semester One, 2023
|
Event |
Date |
Location/Venue |
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LCC & Working Conditions |
Wednesday 22 March |
Paddington |
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Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1pm to 3.15pm |
Wednesday 22 March |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 22 March |
Hervey Bay |
|
NEN23 – Webinar 1 |
Thursday 23 March |
Online |
|
Promotion Panel Training |
Friday 24 March |
Cairns |
|
Navigating the Industrial Landscape |
Monday 27 March |
Capalaba |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A |
Thursday 30 March |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 1pm to 3pm |
Wednesday 19 April |
Online |
|
NEN23 – Webinar 2 |
Thursday 20 April |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 20 April |
Bundaberg |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 3pm to 5pm |
Wednesday 26 April |
Online |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – 12:30pm to 5pm |
Thursday 27 April |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Full Day Part A – 9.00am – 11.30am Part B – 12.15pm – 2.45pm |
Tuesday 2 May |
Online |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 3pm to 5pm |
Tuesday 2 May |
Online |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 3pm to 5pm |
Wednesday 3 May |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1pm to 3pm |
Wednesday 3 May |
Online |
|
Promotion Panel |
Wednesday 3 May |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 3 May |
Toowoomba |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 3 May |
Rockhampton |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 4 May |
Townsville |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Friday 5 May |
Cairns |
|
Navigating the Industrial Landscape for School Leaders |
Monday 8 May |
Online |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 3pm to 5pm |
Tuesday 9 May |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 (Full Day) |
Tuesday 9 May |
Online |
|
LCC & Working Conditions |
Tuesday 9 May |
Jindalee |
|
NEN23 Training Day |
Friday 12 May |
Milton |
|
Occupational Violence Training |
Tuesday 16 May |
Inala |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Tuesday 16 May |
Gladstone |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 1.00pm – 3.15pm |
Wednesday 17 May |
Online |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – 12:30pm to 5pm |
Wednesday 17 May |
Online |
|
Promotion Panel Training |
Wednesday 17 May |
Kingaroy |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 18 May |
Kingaroy |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A |
Thursday 18 May |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 18 May |
Mackay |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 18 May |
QTU Varsity |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Thursday 18 May |
Caboolture |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Monday 22 May |
Blackwater |
|
LCC Training (1/2 Day) |
Tuesday 23 May |
Cairns |
|
Occuptational Violence Training (1/2 Day) |
Tuesday 23 May |
Cairns |
|
TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 24 May |
Gold Coast |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Wednesday 24 May |
Cooroy |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1.00pm – 3.15pm |
Wednesday 24 May |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 24 May |
Caloundra |
|
Promotion Panel Training |
Monday 29 May |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Monday 29 May |
Kedron-Wavell |
|
Occupational Violence Training |
Tuesday 30 May |
Caloundra |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 |
Tuesday 30 May |
Longreach |
|
Promotion Panel Training |
Wednesday 31 May |
Sunshine Coast (TBC) |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 31 May |
Toowoomba |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 1.00pm to 3.30pm |
Wednesday 31 May |
Online |
|
Promotion Panel Training |
Tuesday 6 June |
Maryborough |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1.00pm to 3.30pm |
Wednesday 7 June |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 7 June |
Yeronga |
|
Promotion Panel Training |
Thursday 8 June |
Paddington |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 8 June |
Biloela |
|
Navigating the Industrial Landscape |
Monday 12 June |
Townsville |
|
Navigating the Industrial Landscape |
Tuesday 13 June |
Mackay |
|
‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A |
Wednesday 14 June |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 14 June |
Logan |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Wednesday 14 June |
Emerald |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Thursday 15 June |
Cooroy |
|
Union Rep – Level 2 |
Friday 16 June |
Cairns |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 12.00pm to 3.00pm |
Monday 19 June |
Online |
|
Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 12.00pm to 3.00pm |
Tuesday 20 June |
Online |
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Please note that the above dates are subject to change. For further information contact Natalie Meyer QTEC Coordinator, Phone 07 3512 9000 or email qtec@qtu.asn.au |
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