The Sector Compact
The purpose of this protocol is to outline joint working principles and arrangements between ECITB and the regional skills brokerage teams to ensure that the shared aims of the sector compact are delivered and that the skills requirements of employers within ECITB’ footprint are met through Train to Gain. The anticipated outputs agreed within the sector compact are set out in Annex A and Annex E (eligible qualifications).
This protocol also sets out the relationship and responsibilities between ECITB, the ECITB employer engagement teams and the regional brokerage services in the delivery of the ECITB sector compact.
Through the agreement in the sector compact, the Train to Gain offer to employers in ECITB’ footprint is enhanced to include:
Supported through Train to Gain and the ECITB training levy:
- Minimum 300 employer engagements and referrals to Business Link Advisers in England.
- An increase of 925 learners at full Level 2 NVQ above the current baseline figure, of which 80% will be first.
- achievements and 20% second achievements.
- An increase of 1,990 learners at full Level 3 NVQs above the current baseline figure, of which 80% will be first achievements and 20% second achievements.
- 200 Skills Pledge commitments.
- 100 Management and Leadership outcomes.
- 2,725 Apprenticeships starts, (of which 100 non-technical).
- 120 Skills for Life achievements.