Trade Union Studies

TUC Union Learning Reps Stage 1

Level 1

What is Level 1?

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

This course is for newly appointed union learning reps (ULRs). ULRs are specialist reps who provide advice, encouragement and information to members about learning opportunities that can help them improve their lives at work and beyond.

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Level 1

This is equivalent to GCSE Grades 3-1 / D-G or O Level grades D-G

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Course description

Union Learning Representatives (ULRs) are helping to give people the skills and knowledge to improve their lives at work and beyond. They are making a real difference in workplaces up and down the country, raising the profile of training and development by providing advice, encouragement and information to members about a range of learning opportunities.

This course is delivered onsite at Northern College

Course content

This course will help you:

Use surveys and mapping to Identify learning needs
Promote the value of training and learning to union members
Understand how to work with providers and potential partners
Support and encourage members who want to broaden their skills
Arrange training and learning opportunities
Consult with your employer about training and learning

What can this course lead to?

Further Trade Union courses

Health and safety stage 1 and stage 2
Union Reps Stage 1

When does this start and end?

At the moment we have no available dates for this course. We will be updating them throughout the year, check back or submit and enquiry to be added to a waiting list.

What are the entry requirements?

Students must be trade union representatives.

Trade Union Education at Northern College is meaningful, purposeful, accessible and rewarding. There are no exams, or long lectures, the education programme involves practical activities where you will work with your peers. This is an opportunity to step back from your job and your activist work to think and learn. Skills development and confidence building are essential elements of all Trade Union courses.

“Northern College changed my life. A year into studying here I got a job and then became a supervisor.” - Michelle
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This is the most supported I have ever felt in my education and, because of that, my work load has always felt manageable.

I worked in various roles for 11 years before training to become a tutor. It was the best thing I have ever done. I get to teach young people and adults and can provide real life scenarios to help them to understand the subject.