Courses are available through local colleges of further and higher education.
Information on providers can be obtained from TUC Regional Education Officers. The TUC is also putting in place a safety reps' qualification at level 3 which should be available from September 2002. The PCS Regional Trade Union Education Programme has six core courses including Health and Safety. The TGWU provides regional occupational health and safety training in the food and agriculture, manufacturing, Services and Transport industries. Public Service Union Unison Open College is the Unison Education Centre and offers a wide range of courses for union representatives leading to vocational and professional qualifications.