Online resource pack

A 'goldmine' for ULRs - this resource pack contains information, checklists, surveys, recording forms and more. Some of the materials you can customise to suit your local branch and workplace.

Guides and checklists

apprentices checklist  Good practice checklist for apprenticeships        course/event diversity policy Course and event diversity statement  

Use this checklist to make sure that apprenticeship            This is the policy used for BECTU courses to

schemes are of good quality and fair to everyone.                 ensure that everyone is assured of respect

acas code ACAS Code of Practice on facilities for reps

The Code of Practice details your legal rights to time

and facilities to carry out your ULR responsibilities.

Templates and documents

members LNALearning Needs Analysis (LNA) for members          reps LNALearning Needs Analysis for BECTU reps

A 2-page survey to find out members learning                         Use this LNA to find out what courses your

needs so you can signpost them to further advice.                  fellow reps need to go on.

1 record of learnersRecord of learners advised                                           2 record of courses organised Record of courses organised

You should use this to record the names and                          You should use this to record any courses

details of members you give advice to.                                       that you arrange or organise.

3 record of course attendees Record of course attendees                                        Application form for BECTU courses Application form for BECTU reps courses

Use this to keep a record of the names and other                  What it says on the tin!

details of people who attend courses.

noticeboard posterNoticeboard template                                                    model learning agreement Model Learning Agreement  

You can use this to publicise yourself and your                       Please use this as a resource for negotiating

role as a ULR on your union noticeboards.                              learning agreements. Please speak to your

                                                                                                            National Official before using this resource.

 

Background research and articles about ULRs & Learning

CIPD guide to ULRs CIPD guide to ULRs and union learning                      Unionlearn:  The training divideThe Training divide by Unionlearn

This booklet is aimed at managers and employers                A very useful piece of research that shows who

and explains the benefits of union learning.                              gets and who doesn't get training opportunities.