Training and Resources

On this page Class Reps can find a list of relevant Trainings available to them through-out the academic year, either in-person or online. You can also find our various resources to help you be the best Rep you can be!

Training:

• All elected Reps are invited to attend our annual Class Rep Training event at the 4 star Westgrove Hotel in Clane. This is designed to help develop the skills and knowledge to help you be effective in the role; you will have the opportunity to network with other students and have fun!

• Our Student Voice - Training for Class Reps, a training developed in collaboration with TU Dublin and your Students' Union, is available online for all Class Reps!

• There is also other training events throughout the year to help in your role, including training by the National Student Engagement Programme, so make sure to keep an eye out for these in your emails and on this page!

Resources:

TU Dublin SU Class Rep Handbook

Check out our TU Dublin SU Class Rep Handbook, your guide to being an effective Class Rep!

‘Our Student Voice’ Training Resources 

The Students’ Union and TU Dublin's have collaborated to devise the ‘Our Student Voice’ toolkit, designed to enhance the student voice in Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement Activities in the university. 

This involves a series of resources in the form of training scenarios and guides that cover all aspects of the Class Rep experience.  

Episodes 

• Episode 1. Being a Class Representative 

• Episode 2. Understanding our University 

• Episode 3. Understanding Quality Assurance and Quality Enhancement 

• Episode 4. Understanding the Practices of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

• Episode 5. Reflecting Upon My Experience 

• Episode 6. Providing Constructive Feedback to Enhance the Student Learning Experience 

• Episode 7. Communicating Effectively 

• Episode 8. Providing a Voice for Others 

• Episode 9. Participating Effectively in Meetings 

• Episode 10. Building and Managing Professional Relationships 

• Episode 11. Working Effectively with Others 

• Episode 12. Participating Effectively in Programme and Module Design 

• Episode 13. Participating Effectively in Quality Assurance Panels 

Also included are details on how Class Reps can earn a Digital Badge for effective participation in quality assurance activities, such as the Programme Committee/Course Boards. 

How Class Reps Can Apply for a Digital Badge