What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits of digital learning for trade unionists, including increased accessibility and flexibility.
• Manage own digital trade union learning effectively, including time management and resource utilisation.
• Understand the requirements necessary for successful digital learning, such as appropriate technology and support.
• Understand the collaborative approach to trade union education digital learning, including working with colleagues and external providers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the various forms of inequalities that can exist in learning and their potential impact on individuals.
• Understand how a union representative can effectively support learners in accessing and engaging with learning opportunities.
• Effectively represent the interests of learners when collaborating with external partners and training providers.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand the benefits of informal learning for trade unionists, including its relevance to workplace skills development.
• Manage own informal trade union learning effectively, including identifying learning opportunities and reflecting on experiences.
• Understand the requirements necessary for successful informal learning, such as a supportive workplace culture and access to resources.
• Understand the collaborative approach to trade union education informal learning, including sharing knowledge and best practices with colleagues.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand own role and responsibilities when supporting apprentices in the workplace, including mentoring and guidance.
• Understand ways to identify individual support needs for apprentices, including recognising learning styles and addressing barriers to progress.
• Understand how to review progress when supporting apprentices, including providing constructive feedback and setting achievable goals.

What you'll be able to do

• Describe the key functions of a union learning representative in supporting members' learning and development
• Identify the different types of support available for union learning representatives, including training, resources, and networks
• Consult with union members effectively on learning issues, gathering their views and representing their interests
• Explain how unions organise for learning, including their structures, policies, and partnerships
• Outline the trade union approach to learning, including its values, principles, and priorities

What you'll be able to do

• Locate, accurately document, and systematically file information relevant to learning and development opportunities.
• Select and effectively utilise information to promote union learning initiatives to members.
• Apply a structured and systematic approach to progressing and resolving learning-related issues raised by members.
• Communicate effectively with members in the role of a union learning representative, providing information and support.

What you'll be able to do

• Use different methods to identify learning needs of individuals and groups in the workplace
• Record union representative activities accurately and comprehensively to collect relevant information and data
• Plan learning activities and programmes for union members, taking into account their diverse needs and learning styles
• Carry out a project to develop learning opportunities and resources in the workplace, evaluating its impact and effectiveness

What you'll be able to do

• Understand union structures and their role in promoting and supporting learning initiatives for members.
• Work collaboratively with others to facilitate and enhance learning opportunities within the workplace.
• Identify and take appropriate action to address learning-related issues and barriers faced by members.

What you'll be able to do

• Explain how learning relates to the union team and organising in the workplace.
• Develop knowledge of learning initiatives relevant to the workplace.
• Describe how to promote union learning opportunities to members.