Education & Training

ASLEF Education - Wales

Learning activities in Wales

The Learning Partnership Programme has developed momentum over the past six months. Our network of Union Learning Representatives has expanded and now covers both Arriva Trains Wales & First Great Western.

Following successful enrolment days at Canton, Cardiff, and Carmarthen a range of learning opportunities are now being delivered to rail workers across south Wales. As we continue to roll out the programme, we will next be running activities in North Wales and anticipate further expansion and increased learning opportunities across the country in 2012.

The Learning Partnership Programme with the support of the Welsh Assembly is providing funding to give members the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills. The programme is directly organising a range of learning activity based on members input and needs. Bursary funding is also available to members who wish to pursue independently run activities, such as through local colleges. If you are interested in finding out more or want to get involved, please contact the Project Worker for Wales.

Contact Details:

Emma Ramsay, Project Worker emma.ramsay@aslef.org.uk or 07879 420 268

Financial support for cost fees in Wales

We encourage all learning and will reward you for using your initiative. If you have enrolled on a course independently, through a local providers, you maybe entitled to claim a learning bursary to help towards the course costs. There are two types of learning bursaries, the first

for further education which funds up to £30 per course and the second is for higher learning where the course fee can be reimburse up to the sum of £150.

To apply for a learning bursary simply fill out the bursary form and send it in with a copy of your receipt. Each claim is looked at individually and money allocated accordingly. You will also be asked to complete an equality & diversity form before a cheque is awarded.

If you would like to expand your skills and knowledge but the cost is an obstacle get in contact, as there are many courses available free of charge that might suit your needs.

You never know you may be eligible for additional support.