The new Learning and Development Pathways for RCN Representatives

Purpose of the Future Activist Programme u To develop a UK-wide framework which will facilitate consistency in representatives’ learning and development across the four countries. u Each pathway (steward, safety rep and learning rep) will be based upon the agreed RCN role descriptors and the appropriate ENTO standards which will be mapped to the role descriptors.

Key stakeholders u Membership, Representation and Diversity Committee u UK Representatives Committees u UK Committee Representatives’ Learning and Development u UK Implementation Team for Future Activist u Future Activist leads u Four Country Stakeholder Group u Representing and Influencing L&D Team u Employment Relations Department

Pathway overview (1) u three modules: –Module 1: Foundation (5 days) –Module 2: Development (5 days) –Module 3: Advanced workshops / masterclasses for experienced reps.

Pathway Overview (2) u 1. Becoming active u Self assessment against the generic and specialist parts of the RCN role descriptor u Personal development planning with support u 2. Developing as an active learner u Skills development based upon the core knowledge required to be an RCN Representative u 3. Being active u Identifying and progressing work based issues u Supported work based learning u 4. Staying active u Ongoing support and development following the principles of life long learning u Completion and ‘signing off’ of an evidence based portfolio that demonstrates competence against agreed standards

Pathway Overview (3) u Learning and Development Processes –Self assessment and personal development planning –Skills based workshops –Supported work based learning –Collecting evidence that demonstrates competence –Mentorship/support

Guidance, Action, Resource and Evaluation sheets – to reinforce knowledge themes on facilitated workshops and supported work based learning Knowledge Themes u Representing u Negotiating u Organising u Campaigning u Communicating u Influencing

RCN Operational Objective 09/10 Complete and expand the RCN Future Activist Programme UK Wide Work Programme for 09/10 u Implement standardised learning and development programme for RCN Activists across the UK u Identify and work with a professional accreditation provider to demonstrate the above programmes meet UK standards u Design and implement a UK mentorship programme as part of the above that enable RCN representatives to be mentored in role to demonstrate their competence u Build a vibrant RCN learning reps community through union learn funding and share the learning across the UK

Key issues for further discussion u Feedback on progress so far, and direction of travel u Questions, concerns, comments.