6 November 2024 9:30am–1:00pm
The course will be delivered online over MS Teams and will cover:
- the role of the UNISON learning rep
- how to find out what people want to learn – and how
- making the case for learning
- networking and making contacts
- advertising and communicating with members
- where to find help and resources
You must be able to attend all four sessions of the course dates below, and complete approximately one hour of homework after each session.
- 9.30am – 1pm Wednesday 6th November
- 9.30am – 1pm Wednesday 13th November
- 9.30am – 1pm Wednesday 20th November
- 9.30am – 1pm Wednesday 27th November
Interested?
The training is aimed at appointed ULRs and you will need to get branch permission before applying. There will be a charge of £50 to your branch for your attendance on this course.
We hope that employers and Managers see the benefit to requesting time off to attend from your workplace should you need too.
You may want to make your Branch Union Learning Representative or Education Officer aware that you are attending this course to link with other learners or join the local learning network.
If you are in need of support to request time off from your work to attend please talk to the branch to gain support.
These sessions are being held during the day but if you are on shift or working and want to attend you may be able to negotiate time off from your workplace.
You may have a local policy or learning agreement to support with gaining reasonable time off to attend our learning from your employer. There is also guidance via ACAS – Time off advice
For further learning options please keep an eye on our webpage and social media.
If you have any questions about the course please do not hesitate to get in contact with us
