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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Youth Work Qualification Strategy - The National Youth Agency
The NYA would like contributions from all those with a vested interest in their strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work. The consultation period runs from 9th July 2010 to 26th July 2010.
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ABC Gains Ofqual Recogition as a QCF Awarding Organisation
ABC has been fully recognised by Ofqual as a QCF awarding organisation. This means that it is now able to extend the accreditation life of current QCF qualifications beyond December 2010. ABC will be working with relevant SSCs to extend all current QCF provision as quickly as possible.
All new qualifications will be recognised for the QCF and will be approved beyond December 2010. ABC intends to replace the majority of its remaining NQF qualifications with updated provision on the QCF as soon as possible. All plans are subject to SSC approval and timescales. Posted 4.2.10
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