Stow College

Union Learning Representatives Course

The course provides 9 OCN credits at level 2 or 3.
This course is for Union Learning Representatives (ULRs). Union learning reps’ tasks can
include:
• working with members and other union reps to improve learning opportunities at work
• working with other union representatives to build the union at work
• offering information and support to members about learning issues
• helping individuals to overcome barriers which may prevent them getting involved in learning
• promoting the union role in developing learning opportunities
• meeting management to discuss learning and skills
• working with outside organisations

Entry Requirements

Referral from Union Steward

Course Content

The course will help you:
• develop ULRs’ skills and knowledge
• build contacts within the union and with outside organisations
• work with other union reps to improve union organisation at your workplace
• find out what union policies are around learning
• integrate learning and skills in wider union activities and structures
• promote the value of learning and skills within the workplace
• identify members learning needs
• support members in managing their own learning
• represent the interests of members
• use a systematic approach to problem solving
• develop a learning strategy incorporating equality for all
• work with other union reps on learning issues
• work with your employer to develop learning opportunities
• collect and record information
• find out about Government policies and programmes for learning and skills.