AEU Reps training

 

Are you new to your sub-branch executive?

The AEU offers a very popular, free one-day Reps Training course which is open to members who have taken on the role of Sub-Branch Rep, President, Secretary, Treasurer, ES Rep, WOW or Consultative Committee Rep.

Come along to meet other AEU reps, explore the key entitlements in the VGSA, and develop an understanding of the log of claims/bargaining process. Our aim is to support AEU reps to feel confident about growing and supporting their sub-branch.  

This training will be offered face-to-face at the AEU Abbotsford building and in a variety of outer metro and regional locations. There will also be an online version. 

Schools members have access to trade union training leave which allows teachers and ES to attend up to five days of union training in any one year (or 10 days over two years). The AEU offers teacher/ES replacement costs where your workplace has employed a replacement (Casual Relief Teacher or ES casual) on the day you undertake the training. In addition to registering for the AEU training, you will need to undertake your workplace's internal professional development approval process.

Click the links below to register for these events. Note, all sessions are held 9.00am – 4.00pm. Morning tea and lunch will be provided at courses held at the AEU Abbotsford office and external venues. Book in now to get your first choice of session. 

We have two sessions session that have been developed especially for WOWs, so it is for women-only audience and is suitable for those who would benefit from attending training in a women-centred space, *

Reps training

Click the links below to register for these events. Note, all sessions are held 9.00am – 4.00pm.

Term 2 2025

Term 3 2025

Term 4 2025

Long term planning training - schools sector

What is the Long Term Plan (LTP) and why is it important? What does it have to do with the AEU sub-branch and how does it connect to the consultation committee?

The LTP is a document given by the principal to all staff by the last Friday in November and outlines how the VGSA will be implemented within your school context in 2026.

This practical workshop will explain the Long Term Plan, what it should contain and help you to understand what it might look like in your school.

This course will be beneficial for all members of the Consultation Committee and sub-branch executive. We also encourage principals to attend with their AEU reps.

Schools' members have access to trade union training leave which allows teachers and ES to attend up to 5 days of union training in any one year (or 10 days over 2 years).

The AEU also offers to reimburse teacher/ES replacement costs where your workplace has employed a replacement (Casual Relief Teacher, Educator or ES casual) for you for the training period. In addition to registering for the AEU training here, you will also need to undertake your workplace's internal professional development approval process.

Term 3

Term 4

PLEASE NOTE: When registering for events, you will need to use the email address currently recorded on the AEU’s database. This may be your personal or former ‘edumail’ address. If you need to check or change your email address, please email [email protected] or phone us on 03 9417 2822.

 

TAFE sector - Term 2

Pay and classifications for TAFE Teachers

This session will provide a detailed overview of the new pay scale introduced under the new Agreement for teachers in stand-alone TAFEs.

It will cover the updated salary structure, explain how back pay entitlements will be calculated and processed, and include a dedicated Q&A session to address any outstanding queries.

Understanding Your Wins: The New Victoria TAFE Teachers Agreement Explained

This online session is designed specifically for standalone TAFE teachers to explore the key wins secured in the new Victorian TAFE Teachers Agreement (VTTA).

We will discuss improvements such as reduced workload, enhanced leave entitlements, and strengthened employment conditions.

Whether you're looking for clarity on specific clauses or just want to understand how the new Agreement impacts your day-to-day work, this session is for you - AEU members only.

TAFE sector - Terms 3 and 4

Reps training

The AEU provides a one-day Reps Training course for AEU TAFE Sub-Branch executive members.

This training provides a fantastic opportunity to meet other AEU TAFE reps, explore key entitlements, develop an understanding of the bargaining process including a campaign update. It is designed to support AEU TAFE reps to feel confident about growing and supporting their sub-branch.

TAFE members have access to trade union training leave (clause 49) which allows teachers to attend up to five days of union training in any one year (or 10 days over two years). The AEU offers teacher replacement costs where your workplace has employed a replacement for the training period. In addition to registering for the AEU training, you will also need to undertake your workplace's internal professional development approval process.

Please email our team if you need a letter for your institute outlining the date, time, location, duration and content or purpose of the activity for your internal approval process.

Click the links below to register for these events.

Term 3

Term 4

 

Early Childhood - member training

The AEU is providing a new, free one-day training course for AEU Early Childhood members who want to build the strength of the AEU amongst their teacher and educator colleagues.

This training provides a fantastic opportunity to meet other AEU Early Childhood members who want to do more within their union. Together, we will explore key entitlements, develop an understanding of the bargaining process, including a campaign update, and explore how to increase AEU membership amongst your colleagues. This course is designed to support you to feel more confident and informed so that you can create effective local structures to achieve positive change.

The AEU offers teacher/educator replacement costs where your workplace has employed a replacement (Casual Relief Teacher or Educator) for you on the day you undertake the training.

If you are employed under the VECTEA and EEEA you have a clear entitlement to attend union training. If you don't have access to union training as part of your agreement, we can support members to work with your employer so you can attend.

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

 

Additional education support training options

Although education support staff share many common entitlements with their teacher and principal colleagues, there has a been a vast number of changes and improvements to education support entitlements. Join us as we break the complexities down and take a deep-dive into understanding ES entitlements.

These training sessions are designed to build on the knowledge of principals, consultative committee reps and sub-branch reps who may be teachers or education support AEU members.

Further links and resources are available below

For further enquiries please contact us our training team via email here. 

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