Which qualifications are supported?
Guidance on the qualifications supported through Train to Gain funding can be found on the LSC website (www.lsc.gov.uk/providers/ttg/latest). Included are:
- All vocational NVQ qualifications at Level 2 and 3
- Basic skills
- All age Apprenticeships
- Skills for Life e.g. literacy, numeracy and English as a foreign language.
- Management & Leadership (companies with 5 – 250 employees); and,
NVQ Qualifications developed by any awarding body, providing that these are available for funding purposes can be supported through Train to Gain.
The sector compact gives special flexibility for key qualifications to be available for the first time through Train to Gain as repeat qualifications – i.e. employees who already have a NVQ Level 2 or 3 can now be supported to achieve a second NVQ Level 2 or 3.
This flexibility is focussed on the most important qualifications to the sector, as defined by the Engineering Construction Industry employers, who have worked with ECITB to refine/create a list of vocational qualifications that “work” for the sector.
This list changes, as the ECITB and other sector skills councils bring more qualification products to market. The most up-to-date list is available via the LSC web site at the link given above.
Is there a time limit for learning to be completed?
No.
For further information on the ECITB compact and for any queries, please contact:
The ECITB and LSC are finalising arrangements for delivery of this new offer and will publish further information on their websites
- LSC - Train to Gain website at www.traintogain.gov.uk
If you are an employer or a learner – please contact the Business Link Adviser or your ECITB Account Manager.
If you are a provider – please speak to your LSC partnership manager.
If you are an LSC colleague - please contact Lorna Rukin
If you are an ECITB colleague - please contact Duncan Weeks