From workplace reps’ trainings in Limerick and Galway to public speaking training and effective local Industrial Relations practices, there’s plenty on the Skills Academy agenda for the month ahead. 

Workplace Representative Training (Level 1) – Limerick – Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th October 

There are few spaces left on the Level 1 WRT which runs from 11am - 4pm, at the Fórsa Limerick Office, Roxborough Road, Limerick, V94 YY31 on Tuesday 28th, Wednesday 29th, and Thursday 30th October. 

 It is open to reps in North Kerry, Tipperary, and Clare along with Limerick. 

This training programme is a three consecutive day course for newly elected workplace representatives, or those with less than 2 years representative experience who have attended Fórsa Induction (formerly Fórsa 101).   

It covers all the basic skills and information that workplace representatives require to build their capacity and grow their confidence to recruit and organise new members, represent members locally, and gain a brief understanding of the importance of health and safety whilst upholding principles of equality and diversity. 

Register here https://forms.office.com/e/CQmaSG8Uyz 

Level 2 Workplace Representative Training (Level 2) – Galway 

This programme, comprising three one day sessions, all of which must be completed, is delivered over four days on the following dates: 

PART 1 focuses on recruiting and organising members in your workplace and provides practical opportunities to develop your individual representative skills.  It is available on Wednesday 5th and Thursday 6th November 2025. 

PART 2 covers equality legislation and diversity in the workplace and takes place on Wednesday 21st January 2026.

PART 3 covers health and safety practices, risk assessment, and an overview of legislation which takes place on Thursday 19th March 2026. 

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/CY3By1Fm4n 

Public Speaking Training – Dublin- Tuesday 11th November 

Are you a workplace rep, a member of your branch executive committee or perhaps you might be a delegate at conference next year?  Then this is the course for you. 
 
On this one-day in person session you will learn how to plan and prepare to speak in public for whatever occasion or event you might be attending in the future.  
 
Public speaking is an essential skill for everyone to learn but is particularly important for active trade unionists who will encounter a variety of situations which will require them to open a meeting, make a speech or propose a motion.   

This course will help with all that by equipping you with the tools to craft a speech to garner the interest, empathy or influence of your particular audience and ensure that your message is received effectively.  

This workshop will take place on Tuesday 11th November, from 11am- 4pm, in Nerney's Court.  

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/iPtHeHDrrV 

Building Effective Local IR Practices -Dublin– Thursday 18th November 

This course is specifically for branch reps who participate in local industrial relations, along with their branch and union official, meeting local management and representing members within the branch. 

This session is open to reps from all divisions, except civil service, as they have already participated in a dedicated session reflecting their own distinct dispute resolution procedures. 

 
This workshop will take place on Tuesday 18th November 2025, from 11am – 4pm in Nerney’s Court. It will be delivered by Brendan Cunningham, former Regional Manager at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC).  

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/cvSW7qVm2s