In all Brigades in Region 4 we are looking actively to bring new ULRs and Learning Champions on board to improve and sustain our position as the only Union with an accredited Learning Centre with support networks throughout the country. In the past Region 4 has proved a hotbed of learning opportunity and we hope to carry on the good work into 2018 /19 and are establishing more links in North Yorkshire and Humberside
Our Twitter page is up and running so come and visit us and see what we are up to on a daily basis.
If you would like a visit to your Station or workplace to find out more about our Courses contact PSO ian Dick at ian.dick@fbu.org.uk or 07917031847.
You can register for our Distance Learning Courses from September 1st 2018 and we would ask you to do our skill check before applying.The skill check is contained within our new prospectus and you can complete it by following the FBU Tag through the non union learn section.Our favourites such as Mental Health Awareness and Autism Awareness are available as is our new Level 2 Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties Course
The Government backs ULRs with statutory rights for time off and through the Union Learning Fund (ULF) gives hard cash for learning initiatives in the workplace.
Our Learning Centre Staff and Project Support Organisers can also provide Information, Advice & Guidance to help you make the right decision on accessing new learning opportunities such as our new Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disabilities course which mis worrth a look . If you are not sure about your first step back into learning or need help making the right decision about your next course or qualification then we can help you; we can also provide information that will help guide you to the right learning provider. Just contact our National Learning Centre Staff or your local Project Support Organiser Ian Dick on 07917 031 847 and we can arrange a face to face meeting. Ian is at present travelling the Region to bring Distance Learning Opportunities to members, their families, to Fire authoriy staff and families and to community groups
In Region Four in 2018/19 we are actively recruiting Union Learning Reps (ULR's,) and Learning Champions for all workplaces to help with the advertising and distribution of learning opportunities and qualifications
Your Project Support Organiser for Region 4 is Ian Dick (ian.dick@fbu.org.uk) so please do not hesitate to contact him for any Information, advice or guidance you require on 07917 031 847. Our R.E.L.O. is Mick Thompson , who is based in South Yorkshire.
