The union learning Climbing Frame training course

TUC Education short course for union learning reps

The union learning Climbing Frame* is an easy-to-use electronic tool which allows union learning reps to create pathways of learning and action plans for individuals that can be reviewed and updated as they progress on their learning journey.

It provides up-to-date information and advice for ULRs about a broad range of learning opportunities, and also allows individual unions to adapt it to their own needs.
In addition, ULRs can keep ongoing records of who they’re working with and where they’re heading, while unions can generate accurate profiles of their own learners. It is set to make life a lot easier for ULRs and is certain to help promote the idea of learning in the workplace.

This course will help ULRs understand how the Climbing Frame can be used to enhance their own role and provide detailed and structured support for learners.

Download a copy of The union learning Climbing Frame Course leaflet (pdf 218kb)

This leaflet is available on request. Complete the online form to request your copy.

• Course aims
• Course programme
• Course dates
• Application form
• Case study booklet
• For further information

Course aims

This course will help union learning reps understand how the Climbing Frame can be used to enhance their own role and provide detailed and structured support for learners.

By the end of the course participants will understand how the climbing frame works and be able use it to help learners to:

• explore a variety of learning themes
• use the learner management tools to add and manage relevant information
• develop individual action plans with union learners and keep accurate records for ULR* and individual learner use

Course programme

The course is planned to run for 2 days, below is a sample programme:

Course dates

Please use the link below to access course dates www.unionlearn.org.uk/courses/index.cfm/search/1/term/climbing

Learners in Scotland and Wales
Unionlearn is currently assisting TUC Education in Scotland and Wales to develop a Scottish and Welsh version of the Climbing Frame. For further information and advice please contact TUC Education in Scotland on tucescotland@tuc.org.uk or TUC Education in Wales on mburke@tuc.org.uk

Applications form

Download Application form (PDF, 58kb) and send it back to the Trade Union Studies Centre running your course, not to the TUC.

Case study booklet

This booklet is based on interviews with ULRs involved in unions explaining
how they're using the Climbing Frame, how it's helping them in their ULR role, and how it's paying off for their members.

Download a copy of Using the union learning Climbing Frame (pdf 440kb)

This publication is available on request: complete the online form to request a copy.

For further information

For further information on the Climbing Frame please contact Louisa Shaw at union learn on lshaw@tuc.org.uk

Briefing document (100 words) issued 22 Feb 2008

EVENT - Accessing Higher Education in the Workplace - Project Dissemination
1 September 2010

CV Preparation workshop
9 August 2010

Local MP presents award to union learning project at Tristar Homes
5 August 2010

unionlearn
Congress House
Great Russell Street
London WC1B 3LS

Telephone 020 7079 6920
Fax 020 7079 6921
Email ulweb@tuc.org.uk

Further contacts | About us