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P1/2 SFRS SIGNING

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P4 / CWU MEMBER ANNOUNCED

P5 / NEWINITIATIVES

Collective

ISSUE 3 November 2015

Welcome to our Collective Learning Partnership (CLP) newsletter. This regular publication will keeppartners (unions/employers) and others abreast of developments within the partnership including courses, locations, resources and publications.

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Partnership

An official signing event at SFRS

A number of courses agreed

Learner of the Year CLP website launch

SFRS signingThe new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have

SFRS Clydesmill Headquarters and was attended by representatives of SFRS, FBU, Unite and Glasgow Kelvin College.

Welcome to the Third edition of the Collective Learning Partnership Newsletter. This regular publication keeps all partners (unions/employers) and others abreast of developments within the partnership including locations, resources and publications. The information is updated on a regular basis and will be available through the new CLP Website and usual communications.

It has been over a year since our last newsletter. The last 12 months have been an exciting and successful period for the CLP, with new partners joining and new courses being delivered and developed throughout Scotland.

The CLP continues to respond to increasing demand surrounding the area of Employability Skills, as workers face job losses and change at the workplace. This important aspect of the CLP work incorporates the Back to Work drop in sessions which is highlighted within this newsletter, as well as range of short courses which are generally arranged at very short notice.

There has been a growth in demand in some key areas including • Tackling the digital divide • Employability Skills • Understanding Pensions • Modern Languages

P2“Me encanta aprender” – I love learning

P3Tackling theDigital Divide

P4CLPWebsite Launched

P5CLPActivity

Growth inDemand

CWU members on a ‘Tackling the Digital Divide’ course at Glasgow Mail Centre.

ISSUE 3 November 2016

Collective Learning Partnership

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2“Me encanta aprender”

– I love learning

One of the Collective Learning Partnership’s key aims is to encourage Unions and their Reps to work together in order to deliver and offer as many learning opportunities as they can to members within their workplaces and communities.

An example of this collective organising was successfully demonstrated by FBU, CWU, Unite and ASLEF in Inverclyde. Individually they were unable to support the numbers at their worksites to deliver a Spanish course but instead worked alongside each other by grouping their members into one class that was driven by Ian Bryden (FBU) and delivered centrally in the local Fire Station at Greenock.

There were so many positive aspects to this arrangement such as bringing Union members and other workers together, showcasing the education that is available, encouraging new learners and Union members and embedding learning into communities. By delivering courses in such a way it enabled Learning Organisers from various sizes of workplaces to offer their members a pathway to Education that they may not have been able to do. The group included members from several Unions and workplaces in Inverclyde that covered; EE call centre, RBS Mortgage centre, James Walker Devol Engineering plant, and local Train stations.

Learners gave great feedback on the training.

“I really enjoyed the course, I especially liked the relaxed atmosphere that the tutor encouraged. I learned a lot from the short course and look forward to progressing onto the next course.”

“I had a great time at the course. I took my son along which really helped me when it came to practicing my Spanish between classes. He loved it too. Thank you.”

One of the participants Jamie McCallum, a Firefighter at Ayr Community Fire Station commented ‘In March I started a Conversational Spanish Course at Ayr Fire Station. I was encouraged onto the course by a workmate who holidays a lot in Spain and I thought it would be interesting for me to do and would show some support for my friend.

The course started away reasonably slowly with enrolment being conducted in Spanish and English and then ‘WOW’ the pace of learning was increased with the tutors’ style really suiting me.I was treated as an individual within a learning group and I thoroughly enjoyed my experiences of face to face learning with support on a computer. I even enjoyed completing my homework and I look forward to my next learning opportunity’

Similar courses are planned through the CLP over the coming months and will be promoted via the new CLP Website and local organisers and union learning representatives.

“All Fired Up”On the New Queensferry Crossing Project UCATT were able to support 6 deck hands working within dangerous shore waters in the Firth of Forth. These deck hands require the STCW95 qualification as there will be a change in the Maritime and Coastguard Agency law as from next year. With the project coming to an end, and with the likelihood of these workers being paid off, this qualification was imperative for workers to obtain future employment in similar work.

STCW95 is a safety qualification which in this instance included 5 Units spread over a 5 day period delivered by City of Glasgow College. Units included Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Technique, Elementary First Aid and Proficiency in Security Awareness. The units were very practical simulating real life experiences with learners participating in firefighting in over 200 degree heat and up righting a capsized life raft.

One of the learners Brian Conjoice said “this course was by far the best course I have been on, the practical elements in particular the 2.5 day firefighting unit was excellent. We were on a rescue mission in a smoke filled room which we thought was a huge room when in reality it was only 4ft by 4ft”.

NHS Tayside - Taking a Minute

A number of courses have been run at the Improvement Academy in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee focussing on Minute Taking. The course has proven to be extremely successful with more dates being added all of the time. The content of the course has been developed to incorporate the skills and processes of minute taking utilising the internal mechanisms and templates of the organisation. Course Tutor Paula Bauge who wrote and developed the course commented that “I have changed the content and delivery schedule of the course based upon the feedback received from previous participants. Every course so far has been enjoyable and interesting. As well as the learning that is taking place, the participants have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and feedback has been very positive” General feedback is that participants feel more confident in taking minutes, and have gained a better understanding of NHS Tayside documents and procedures.


3Tackling the Digital Divide

One of the major growth areas of demand with the Collective Learning partnership has been around the use of new technology including ‘Tablet Devices and Smartphones’. With thousands of workers owning devices for business, social and academic use, and many employers now introducing the technology for use in the workplace, a clear gap has been identified in the knowledge and skills of users.

Courses have focussed on the knowledge on how to source information from different websites and the ability to use handheld devices. In addition it has become clear that an understanding of the legalities surrounding the use of social media both in and out of the workplace is a key component of any training. An appreciation of safe internet use and security, and an understanding of ‘applications’ (Apps) is vital.

Every course has been different with content being adjusted to suit each group of learners, whether they are within the rail industry, the finance sector or from manufacturing.

With the Festive period just around the corner, Union Learning Representatives have already indicated that there is likely to be a surge in demand for new courses in 2017. City of Glasgow College as part of its commitment to the Collective Learning Partnership have invested in 15 Apple I-Pads and 10 Samsung Galaxy Tablet devices. In addition 10 mobile internet routers have been purchased to enhance and expand the delivery of courses across Scotland.

‘I attended a “Tackling the Digital Divide” Digital skills training course ran by City of Glasgow College, Trade Union Education Centre. The course was attended by a mixture of grades of staff from ScotRail such as Travel Shop staff to Conductors and Train Drivers all looking to enhance our varied knowledge and skills using new technology. Our Tutor Scott McCabe took us all through the process of basics of how to turn on the equipment, learning how to use applications, and personalising the equipment to work better for us and our needs in our posts.

Technology has come on leaps and bounds since I left school, leaving many technology users including myself behind. Scott took me through using the accessibility options to make the equipment work better for me and my needs as a Dyslexic which was invaluable as technology can make life easier for Dyslexics and improves confidence and productivity.

The two day course gave me the transferable skills and knowledge to work with technology on android platforms and to make it better serve my needs and lighten my work load. Other participants benefited from learning to be comfortable and confident using technology and are looking to attend European Computing Driving Licence courses in the future.

I have recommended this course to my work colleagues and friends as it benefits their transferable skills as well as enhancing their work lives.’

Barry Weldon (RMT/First ScotRail)

ECDL at Aberdeen StationAn ECDL Essentials course is being delivered at Aberdeen Railway Station with a group of learners who attend in their own time. The course is delivered on a shift friendly basis with sessions run each week at 10.30-12.30 and 17.30-19.30. This makes the course accessible to workers who would normally be unable to attend on a consistent basis due to their shift patterns. The course consists of three modules, Security for IT Users, Computing Essentials and Email & the Internet. This introductory course will enable learners to progress on to the ECDL Extra course at a later date. The course is accredited through the British Computing Society (BCS) and will result in internationally recognised qualification. June McLean who is delivering the course said “This is the third course I have delivered through the CLP at Aberdeen Train Station, and it is good to see people returning to complete new courses. They have clearly caught the ‘learning bug’. It has been really interesting working with a diverse group of varying nationalities, and the feedback has been fantastic”

NEW MEMBERSNational Union of Rail, Maritime

and Transport Workers (RMT)The Collective Learning Partnership is delighted to welcome National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) to the partnership. The RMT is a fast growing union with more than 80,000 members from almost every sector of the transport industry - from the mainline and underground railways, shipping and offshore, buses and road freight. RMT Union Learning Reps are a key part of the RMT Trade Union and have a clear role, which is to encourage and support lifelong learning for learners at work and in the workplace.Many RMT members have already accessed CLP courses through the close relationship in the Rail Industry with ASLEF. The Union Learning Representatives have highlighted a wide and diverse programme of courses for the coming year, and will be a welcome addition to the CLP.

IT Skills high on the agenda - Knorr Bremse

As part of the ongoing programme of courses being delivered with Knorr Bremse in Springburn, Glasgow a new Introduction to Computing course is currently running. The course focusses on the basics of word processing, an introduction to the Internet, and some file management. The aim of the course is firstly to remove any trepidation that many new users feel, and to build on and enhance existing skills. Several of the participants have a range of IT Skills already, and they have been a great help in supporting their colleagues on the course. The skills being developed have been beneficial at a work and social level, and everyone is enjoying the experience.

Glasgow LifeThe CLP has provided a broad spectrum of learning for our workers within Glasgow Life.The following accredited ECDL, Spanish, French and Digital Photography courses have been delivered over the last 18 months, at different locations including the Mitchell Library in Glasgow and 220 High Street, Glasgow. Although these courses are run after work and workers attend in their own time. The courses have been popular and there has been expressed interest for other courses in Languages and Digital Photography.

Following a recent survey the CLP is looking to deliver the following courses in the New Year which will be open to other CLP partners (where space is available): Spanish – Stages 1 and 2, Italian – Stage 1, French- Stage 1, Sign Language, Digital Photography, and possibly an Understanding Pensions course.

All courses will be promoted internally within Glasgow Life and through the CLP website.


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Throughout the last 12 months a number of courses have been delivered to support workers facing redundancy or change at work. The course content has been adjusted to suit the varying situations being experienced in a difficult economic climate. The Union Learning representatives have been pivotal in identifying the learning needs of the workforce and organising courses through Mark Pollitt at the Trade Union Education Centre in City of Glasgow College. Courses have been delivered at MAHLE Engine Systems, Devol (Gourock), Peel Ports (Hunterston), Albion Motors (Glasgow), and Edinburgh Waverley Station. Course content has included CV writing, Interview Skills, Job Search Skills and applying for State Benefits.

Andrew Clannachan, the Shop Stewards Convenor at MAHLE Engine Systems in Kilmarnock recognised the contribution the courses have made to his members.

‘On behalf of my fellow colleagues who attend the recent CV and Interview Skills workshop may I take this opportunity to say a big thank you, to Suzanne Cullinane (Unite Lifelong Learning), June McLean (Tutor) and the Trade Union Education Centre for the speed in which City of Glasgow College responded to our request for support. My colleagues were apprehensive at the thought of leaving the business without any prior knowledge of how to construct their CV’s, however under June’s expertise and guidance my colleagues have successfully formulated their CV’s and are ready to despatch them to any potential employers. My colleagues and I really appreciate City of Glasgow College taking time out of their busy schedule to assist them. Once again on behalf of my colleagues and everyone at Mahle Kilmarnock’

Employability Skills

Back To Work WorkshopsOne of the most successful and dynamic initiatives introduced through the CLP has been the Back to Work workshops. They have been reintroduced again this year and have been running at the UNITE offices at John Smith House in Glasgow. The sessions are available to all CLP members and cover form filling, CV writing, letter writing, job searches etc.

The session will be resuming in the New Year, and will be advertised through the normal CLP channels and the new Website. This on-going support has been fundamental in helping unemployed union members gain employment.

CLP Website LaunchedWe are finally pleased to announce the launch of the new Collective Learning Partnership website which will go live on Tuesday 29th November 2016 at the CLP meeting at the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh. This website is the culmination of the work carried out by the CLP which brings together trade unions, their members and employers across Scotland to collectivise learning and gives workers access to workplace learning.

The site will be an opportunity to promote learning opportunities across Scotland, share experiences, and celebrate success. All courses being delivered through the CLP will be advertised on the website and people will have the chance to directly apply for courses, and/or request further information online. One of the key features of the website is an interactive map which shows all courses being organised and delivered through the Partnership.

The website address is:https://collectivelearning.org.uk The website content will be continually changing as new initiatives develop and additional courses become available.


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CLP Courses since August 2015CLP Courses since August 2015

Course and Venue Start Date CV Writing Waverley Station Edinburgh 30th September 2015 Mental Health Awareness Motherwell 19th November 2015 CV Writing Albion Motors 8th December 2015 CV Writing Devol 10th November 2015

ECDL Extra Knorr Bremse 31st August 2015

Computing Stage 1 Alexanders Falkirk 14th September 2015

ECDL Essential Glasgow Life 15th September 2015

ECDL Extra Diageo 2nd October 2015

ECDL Extra Mahle Blended 30th September 2015

ECDL Extra Knorr Bremse 2nd November 2015

Italian BT Building 27th October 2015

Preparing for Interview MAHLE 11th January 2016








Preparing for Interview MAHLE 28th January 2016 Earn as you Learn Aberdeen Station 1st March 2016

Employability Skills - Hunterston 13th January 2016 Employability Skills - Hunterston 20th January 2016

Employability Skills - Hunterston 27th January 2016

Earn as you Learn MAHLE 2nd February 2016 Minute Taking NHS Tayside 1st March 2016

Digital Photography Glasgow Life 19th January 2016

Digital Photography Glasgow Life 1st March 2016

Computing Stage 1 Knorr Bremse 18th January 2016

Computing Stage One Diageo 5th Feb 2016

ECDL Phillips 10th March 2016

Computing Stage 1 Prestwick 21st January 2016

Spanish Ayr Fire Station 2nd February 2016

Spanish Scotrail Office 24th February 2016

Spanish Prestwick 21st January 2016

Spanish Central Station 19th January 2016

Minute Taking Course Dundee 3rd June 2016 Core Skills Atrium Court 22nd April 2016

ECDL Essentials Module 2 21st April 2016

Digital Photography Follow On 17th May 2016

Digital Photography 19th May 2016 ECDL Essentials Alexander Dennis 23rd May 2016

Spanish BT Building 20th April 2016

Spanish Greenock Fire Station 27th April 2016

Spanish Glasgow Life 17th May 2016

Spanish Atrium Court 24th May 2016

French Glasgow life 19th May 2016

Minute Taking NHS Tayside 1st September 2016

CV and Interview Skills Mahle Engineering 04th October 2016

Minute Taking NHS Tayside 10th October 2016

Minute Taking NHS Tayside 03rd November 2016

Spanish Glasgow Life 18th October 2016

ECDL Essentials Aberdeen Station 24th October 2016

Computing Stage One Knorr Bremse 24th October 2016

ECDL Essentials Aberdeen Station 27th October 2016

Back to Work Surgery Unite Office 1st November 2016

Atleast56courseshavebeendelivered,andwitheachcoursehavinganaverageof10participantspercourse,over500peoplehavehadthebenefitoftrainingorganisedbytheCollectiveLearningPartnership

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CONTACTS

Unite the union: John Smith House, 145/165 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 4RZ.Tel: 0141 404 5424.Email:

CWU: Lee Wakeman, Email: [email protected] Mobile 07738724679

ASLEF: Alan Reid c/o Glasgow Kelvin College, rail Union Learning Centre, 43 Shamrock Street, Cowcaddens, Glasgow G4 9LD.Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07706551258

FBU: Gerry McLeod. FBU Offices 4th Floor, 52 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 4AA. Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07787146889

Community Union: Susan Cassidy. Jimmy Brandon Learning Centre, 102 Hamilton Rd, Motherwell, Lanarkshire, ML1 3DG. Tel: 01698 304575.Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07718779476

UCATT: Michael Conroy, 53 Morrison Street, Glasgow. G5 8LB. Tel: 0141 420 2880.Email: [email protected]

Glasgow Kelvin College, Trade Union Education Centre. Mark Pollitt. Tel: 07824 431 511Email: [email protected]

Pat McIlvogue, Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07918631805Janet Dunbar, Email: [email protected] Mobile:07720705067Pat Egan, Email: [email protected] Mobile:07918630366

Unite the Union: John Smith House, 145/165 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 4RZ. Tel: 0141 404 5424

Janet Dunbar, E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07720705067Suzi Cullinane, E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07718668603Pat Egan, E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07918630366

CWU:Lee Wakeman E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07738724679Mel Cambridge E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07851242232

ASLEF:Wullie Simpson E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07798701894

FBU: FBU Offices, 4th Floor, 52 St Enoch Square, Glasgow, G1 1AAIan Bryden E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07801047604

Community Union: Jimmy Brandon Leaning Centre, 102 Hamilton Road Motherwell, Lanarkshire, ML1 3DGSusan Cassidy E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07718 779 476

UCATT: 53 Morrison Street, Glasgow, G5 8LBMichael Conroy E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0141 420 2880

RMT: Dennis Fallen E-mail: [email protected] Mobile: 07920 446 112

City of Glasgow College: Centre of Trade Union Education Riverside Campus, 21 Thistle Street, G5 9XB Mark Pollitt E-mail:[email protected] Mobile: 07824 431 511

UnitetheUnion:JohnSmithHouse,145/165WestRegentStreet,Glasgow,G24RZ.Tel:01414045424Email:PatMcIlvogue, E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:079818631805JanetDunbar, E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07720705067PatEgan, E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07918630366CWU:LeeWakeman E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07738724679ASLEF:AlanReid,C/oGlasgowKelvinCollege,43ShamrockStreet,Glasgow,G49LD

E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07706551258FBU:IanBryden,FBUOffices,4thFloor,52StEnochSquare,Glasgow,G11AA

E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07801047604CommunityUnion:SusanCassidy,JimmyBrandonLeaningCentre,102HamiltonRoad,Motherwell,Lanarkshire,ML13DG E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07718779476UCATT:MichaelConroy,53MorrisonStreet,Glasgow,G58LB E-mail:[email protected] Tel:01414202880CityofGlasgowCollege:MarkPollitt,CentreofTradeUnionEducation,RiversideCampus,21ThistleStreet,G59XB E-mail:[email protected] Mobile:07824431511




















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