Learning representatives

UCU learning reps induction
Read more about UCU's reps training courses

They offer assistance and expertise on including training and development in local collective bargaining agreements and can offer members individual advice and guidance on development issues. Find a more comprehensive rundown of the role here:

• The role of the Union Learning Rep [1mb]

Learning reps can claim statutory time off to undertake their duties if they are trained. However this has to be negotiated with the institution's management. See:

• ACAS code of practice 3 extracts: Union Learning reps - time off [73kb]
• sample learning rep letters, including draft time off for training letter [87kb]

Handbook

To support our growing network of learning reps based in colleges, universities, adult and prison education branches we run learning reps courses throughout the year. Further details of training courses are available here.

In addition, UCU has produced a handbook for learning representatives as well as a model learning agreement:

• UCU union learning rep handbook [394kb]

We have also produced a couple of guides for getting employers to support CPD:

• Guide to negotiating for professional development in FE [268kb]
• Guide to negotiating for professional development in HE [441kb]

Union Learning Agreements

• Chesterfield College ULA [158kb]
• Glasgow Caledonian University ULA [110kb]
• Joint Hull unions ULA [244kb]
• Kent Adult Education Learning Partnership ULA [87kb]
• Stockton Riverside College ULA [83kb]
• Teeside University ULA [217kb]
• Wiltshire College ULA [131kb]

Unionlearn

The TUC via Unionlearn provide a wealth of advice and guidance for learning reps as well as running events and training. For further information go to Unionlearn