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
Good practice checklist for apprenticeships 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 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
Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) for members Learning 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.
Record of learners advised 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.
Record of course attendees 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 template 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 and union learning The 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.