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Employers can now access funding for repeat Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications. This is good news as Train to Gain has traditionally been available only for the first full level 2 qualification. Funding is available for a range of value-adding vocational qualifications which reflect the skills needs of the sector. Cogent is also developing a range of modular qualifications to support its Gold Standard which provide a skills pipeline from entry-level qualifications to senior management, professional and technical qualifications at Levels 4 and 5. Train to Gain already enables employers in the Sector to access advice on skills and on the Skills Pledge. Train to Gain also offers funding support for a range of vocational skills and qualifications for individuals across employers of all sizes including:
- Apprenticeships for all ages
- A first vocational qualification at NVQ Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4
- Skills for Life/English as a Second Language.
- Leadership and Management skills
Funding is explained by clicking on all the categories below. For more information call us on 0845 607 0140
Apprenticeships
Funding is available to support learners’ achievement of the following Apprenticeship frameworks relevant to the Cogent industries:
Cogent Frameworks :
- Apprenticeship/Foundation Modern Apprenticeship in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Petro-Chemical Manufacturing and Refining Industries Framework Issue Number 3.1 (LSC Ref 103)
- Advanced Apprenticeship/Modern Apprenticeship in Process Technology Framework Issue Number 3.2 (LSC Ref 103)
- Advanced Apprenticeship/Modern Apprenticeship in Nuclear Decommissioning Framework Issue Number 1 (LSC Ref 357)
- Advanced Apprenticeship/Modern Apprenticeship in Polymer Processing and Related Operations Framework Issue Number 4.1 (LSC Ref 111)
SEMTA Frameworks (LSC Ref 106):
- Apprenticeship/Foundation Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering for England and Wales Framework Issue Number 9 V1
- Advanced Apprenticeship/Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering for England and Wales Framework Issue Number 9 V1
NASEC (ECITB) Frameworks (LSC Ref 107):
- Advanced Apprenticeship (Craft) in Mechanical Fitting/ Pipefitting/ Plating/ Welding/ Steel Erecting/ Electrotechnical/ Mechanical Maintenance/ Electrical Maintenance/ Instrument and Control Maintenance/ Non-destructive Testing/ Design & drafting
- Advanced Apprenticeship (Technical) in Mechanical Maintenance/ Electrical Maintenance/Instrument and Control Maintenance/ Process Operation
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Management and Leadership Training and qualifications
The Management and Leadership support and funding through Train to Gain is targeted at SMEs with between 5 and 250 employees. There are a number of regional variations to this where the offer is enhanced. Click here for more
Train to Gain offers match funding of up to £1000 per business, for individual Managers wishing to develop themselves or their employees in leadership or management.
In addition SMEs can secure a non-matched grant of £500 to develop a Personal Development Plan that could include a diagnostic on the business. This is offered through the LSC’s Leadership and Management Advisory Service. The service is offered on a referral basis, by Skills Brokers, training providers, Business Link, and other relevant bodies.
Example provision:
- Bespoke company training courses
- Management and marketing training, accredited training courses
- The Action Learning for Leaders Programme - a group based development training and development programme
- Existing qualifications in Team Leading
http://brokers.traintogain.gov.uk/provision/leadership-management/
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Skills for Life qualifications and English as a Second Language
Including qualifications to meet the specific needs of employees/learners in:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Information technology
- Language related qualifications.
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SME Flexibilities
The Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) has recently ring-fenced £350m within Train to Gain for SMEs to help them train their staff.
A key element is the relaxation of the rules to allow funding modules of qualifications from the Qualifications Framework in subjects important to SMEs such as Information Technology, Business Improvement, Team-working and Customer Service.
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How do employers access this funding?
A representative from the National Skills Academy for Nuclear or The National Skills Academy Process Industries will make contact with you to help you to assess skills needs, work with the company to develop a training action plan if necessary and access the funding that’s available to support employee training.
Please click here if us if you would like to arrange a visit:
Or phone us on 0845 607 0140
Cogent Sector Skills Pledge
Linked to Train to Gain is the Cogent Skills Pledge. This is an opportunity for the leaders of an organisation to show publicly the importance they place on investing in the skills of their people.
Click here to register interest in the Cogent Skills Pledge.
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