TUC Education pathway for union learning reps
Please remember to inform your local ULR or a member of the ULF Project Team if you undertake any of these courses.
1 - Union Learning Reps Stage 1
up to 30 hours guided learning
9 credits at Level 1 and 2
Union Learning reps Stage 1 is your starting point course. Find out about: ULR functions and facilities, union structures and organisation; union kearning and workplace organsation; value of learning and skills in the workplace; identifying learning needs; promoting learning - the trade union approach; reviewing your membership; learning - barriers and incentives; strategies for problem solving; finding and using infromation; policies; and learning opportunities and provision.
What will the course help me to do?
This course will help you:
* understand the role of the union learning representative
* promote the value of training and learning to members
* understand developments in learning and issues affecting learning
* give support and encouragement to members who want to broaden their skills
* arrange training and learning opportunities
* consult with the employer about training and learning
How do I apply?
If youe are interested in appying for this course, please see
http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/education/learn-336-f0.cfm
2 - Union Learning Reps Stage 2
up to 30 hours guided learning
9 credits at Level 2
Union Learning Reps Stage 2 builds on ULR Stage 1. It looks in more depth at: working with partners, providers and employers on learning; exploring government and union learning initiatives and priorities; education systems and accessing learning; education assessment tools; developing ICT skills; collection and process of data; tools and systems for supporting learners with information and guidance; and getting involved in adult learner's week.
What will the course help me to do?
This course will help you:
* understand how to work with providers and potential partners
* develop strategies around learning and prganising
* use a learning needs survey to review follow up strategies
* further develop skills in supporting learners
* work through learning projects (what, how, when, who, etc.)
* plan and develop a project relevant to the members learning
* review and plan for own development needs
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for this course, please see
http://www.unionlearn.org.uk/education/learn-3704-f0.cfm
3 - Short specialist courses
Two- or three-day short courses help ypu to keep up-to-date with changes in learning and skills. Courses available include: supporting members into higher learning; workforce development; communication skills; engaging learners in a trade union learning centre; Climbing Frame for union reps; negotiting with employers on learning; and learning and organising.
4 - Diploma Courses
The diploma programme provides opportunities for progression into other higher education programmes. All diplomas include skills development relevant to the area of study. The Employment Law Diploma covers individual rights, collective rights, advocacy and legal research skills. The Contemporary trade Unionism Diploma covers development of trade unions, trade unions today and the future of trade unions.
5 - Progression
The Activist Academy and the Organising Academy are progression routes within the TUC programme. Beyond the TUC programme, union learning reps go on to higher education through university degree programmes. Furthre information can be obtained from unionlearn.