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Train To Gain

Train to Gain is the national skills service that supports employers of all sizes and in all sectors to improve the skills of employees as a route to improving business performance.  For further information visit www.traintogain.gov.uk

Updates to Train to Gain Funding

The Learning and Skills Council has provided some documentation that further explains the changes to Train to Gain funding. It has been made available from the Train to Gain web site at - http://fundedtrainingmadeeasy.co.uk/en1/pressreleases.htm.

Posted 5.1.09

Qualifications Eligible for Train To Grain 2008 – 2009

Learning Aim Ref

Learning Aim Title

Employer Responsive

10064175 Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy 1
10064047 Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy 1
50031235 Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Retail 1
50042610 Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail 1
50037663 Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art, Design and Media 1
5003778X Level 3 NVQ in Bespoke Cutting and Tailoring 1
50012010 Level 2 NVQ in Manufacturing Sewn Products 1
10033439 Level 2 NVQ in Youth Work 1
10045181 Level 3 NVQ in Youth Work 1
50021096 Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers 3
10028961 Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants 3
5002176X Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice 3
50014419 Level 3 Certificate in Visual Merchandising for Retail 3
10051879 Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work 3
50021114 Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers 3
10056762 Level 3 Diploma in Apparel/Footwear Production 3
50024231 Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication & Welding Practice 3
10051880 Level 3Diploma in Youth Work 3

NB Although some are coded 3 they are eligible for funding this year. This just means that either they are due to expire / due for re-accreditation before the next academic year. 

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e-Portfolio Endorsements

Over the past two years as part of a wider eAssessment strategy, ABC Awards has worked and supported centres wishing to pilot e-Portfolio systems, providing advice, guidance, system implementation and project support. More

Posted 16.12.08

UCAS Tariffs

ABC Awards has received confirmation from UCAS regarding tariffs for the following qualifications.

Points for the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art, Design & Media are - Distinction 285, Merit 225, Pass 165. Points for the Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail are - Distinction 160, Merit 120, Pass 80.

Posted 15.12.08

Exam Officers Guide
2008-09

The 2008-09 brochure is now available.

e-Moderation Guide Now Available

This guide describes the centre’s responsibilities and the processes to be followed when planning, preparing and submitting electronic evidence samples for external moderation. It is intended to support centres wishing to use ICT to evidence achievement of ABC qualifications. e-Moderation guide

Posted 6.10.08

Products & Services Guide
2008-09

The 2008-09 brochure is now available.

ABC Awards Qualifications in the Languages & Catering Sectors 2008/2009

Awarding Bodies are working with relevant Sector Skills Councils on the review and reform of sector relevant qualifications onto the Qualifications Credit Framework. ABC Awards acknowledges that it will take some time to complete this review and to then work with current and new providers on the promotion and dissemination of these qualifications and whilst that is planned QCA has agreed to support the extension of the ABC Awards Languages, Cake Decoration and Wired Sugar Flower qualifications until 31st July 2009.Articles in full

Posted 24.6.08

Level 3 & Level 4 Diplomas in Foundation Studies in Art, Design & Media

ABC Awards is pleased to announce the accreditation of the new Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in Foundation Studies Art, Design & Media. LSC National Office has confirmed that they will fund both levels of these new qualifications and that funding will be available on the same basis as the former Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) qualification i.e. calculated on the basis of 645 Guided Learning Hours

Existing ABC centres wishing to transfer learners from the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) at no additional charge, to the new qualification should contact the ABC Reading office on 0118 378 2520.

Posted 27.3.08

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Products and Services Guide 2008 -2009

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Examination Officers Guide 2008-9

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Alpha Newsletter Winter 2008

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Annual Review 2007

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todays date 7th January 2009

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