ATL

Union learning representatives

ULRs specialise in advising and supporting members with their continuing personal and professional development. They work closely with school/college members and management to identify ways to improve access and quality of current provision, as well as source new opportunities. The role can include:

• raising awareness and promoting the value of learning

• providing information on learning

• identifying learning needs

• working with employers and partners to improve access to learning

• monitoring quality of provision, and supporting equal opportunities in learning.

The role is accredited and ULRs complete a one-day course to equip them with the skills and knowledge to fulfil their role.

Knowledge

The ULR course will help you to:

• develop your skills and knowledge about the role of ULRs

• work with other ATL reps on learning issues to improve union organisation at your workplace

• find out what ATL policies are around learning

• promote the value of learning and skills within the workplace

• identify members' learning needs

• support members in managing their own learning

• work with your employer to develop learning opportunities.

Booking a place

To book a place on the reps three-stage course, please check the dates above and fill out the reps' course online booking form.

Who this course is for

This course is for new ATL union learning reps.

Cost

This course is free to union learning reps.

Course details

North West

15 March 2012
28 June 2012

North East

23 March 2012
15 June 2012

Midlands

7 March 2012
27 June 2012

South West

9 March 2012
6 July 2012

South East – London

16 March 2012
22 June 2012