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CULT Cymru Lists New Course for MU Members in Wales

CULT Cyrmu – the union learning project led by BECTU in partnership with Equity, the Musicians’ Union and the Writers’ Guild – have announced a new list of training opportunities for union members based in Wales.

Published: 11 January 2023 | 2:16 PM
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CULT Cymru works with industry workers, employers and other organisations to arrange learning activities and networking events throughout Wales.

The following courses have been announced, for the most uptodate information please see CULT Cymru’s website.

Lawnsio Podlediad mewn 1 Diwrnod/Launch a Podcast in One-Day

Dydd Iau/Thursday 19 January

10:00 am – 3:30 pm

Ar lein/Online

Find out more and book your place

Sesiwn Holi ac ateb Cynrhychiolydd Dysgu Undeb/Union Learning Rep Q&A

Dydd Mercher/Thursday 19 January

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ar lein/Online

Find out more and book your place

Rheoli Amser/Time Management 4 Creatives

Dydd Llun/Monday 23 January

10:15 am - 12:30 pm

Ar-lein/Online

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Pasport Diogelwch Diwydiannau Creadigol/Creative Industries Safety Passport

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday 30 January

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Ar-lein/Online

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Cymorth Cyntaf (3 Diwrnod)/First Aid Course (3 day)

Dydd Mawrth - Iau / Tuesday - Thursday 7 February - 9 February

9:00 am – 5:30 pm

Theatr y Sherman/Sherman Theatre

Heol Senghennydd/Senghennydd Road

Caerdydd/Cardiff

CF24 4YE

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Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl/Mental Health First Aid

15 February, 01 March & 08 March

Ar-lein/Online

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Dechrau'n Llawrydd/Setting up as a Freelancer

Dydd Iau/Thursday 16 February

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Ar lein/Online

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Mynediad a Chynhwysiant Anabledd/Disability Access & Inclusion

Dydd Mawrth/Tuesday 28 February

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ar-lein/Online

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