Train to Gain
Train to Gain is a programme funded by the Skills Funding Agency to encourage employers to give their low-skilled employees time off work to achieve the equivalent of a Level 2 vocational qualification or an equivalent basic skills qualification.
Eligibility
The following employees are eligible for full funding under Train to Gain:
- employees without a level 2 qualification* to achieve an NVQ Level 2 or 3 as appropriate
- employees aged 19 - 25 to achieve a first NVQ Level 3 qualification
For small and medium sized businesses (less than 250 full-time staff) fully funded Level 2 qualifications and subsidised Level 3 qualifications are available for employees regardless of whether the employee has a qualification at this level.
Employees must also meet Skills Funding Agency residency requirements and have a contract of employment. Volunteers, self-employed people and people working for an employment agency are also eligible.
* A level 2 qualification = an NVQ Level 2 or four GCSEs at Grade C and above
Training
A flexible training
programme will be agreed with each employer designed to meet their needs
and the needs of their employees. Employees working towards an NVQ will
be assessed in the workplace carrying out their normal day to day duties.
Training and portfolio building to support the NVQ can be offered as a
combination of short courses, one-to-one or group sessions as appropriate. Employees taking part in the programme should aim to complete their qualification in a maximum of a year.
The training is not only free but employers with 1-49 staff may be eligible to receive financial compensation for releasing employees to attend training for up to a maximum of 70 hours over a one year period.
Commitment to employers
When delivering products and services to employers Quest will:
- provide a named contact to liaise with the employer and deal with any queries
- respond to requests and queries within three working days
- provide training that is relevant to the needs of the employer
- deliver training that is cost effective
- provide regular up-dates and feedback on the training and development of staff
- ensure that the training and assessment causes minimum disruption to the employer's work
- ensure that training and assessment are delivered flexibly
- provide high quality delivery
- communicate clearly
- simplify the funding, training and assessment process to avoid unnecessary complexity
Qualifications
Quest offers the following qualifications at Level 2:
Administration
Basic Skills (Level 1 & 2)
Customer Service
Hairdressing
Information Technology
Motor Vehicle
Retail
Team Leading
Warehousing
An employee would need to be motivated and experienced to complete a hairdressing or motor vehicle NVQ Level 2 in one year.
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Information, advice and guidance
Guidance self-declaration form
Contact Alison Graham for further details: Tel: 020 8911 0760
Email: recruitment@quest4training.com
