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Found 234 funded projects. Funded projects are sorted in the most recent first.

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Assessor infrastructure - The Tile Association
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
The Tile Association
Amount awarded:
£32,500
Project summary:

Build the skills capacity of the tile sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.

Assessor infrastructure - Thermal Insulation Contractors Association
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Thermal Insulation Contractors Association
Amount awarded:
£44,000
Project summary:

Build the skills capacity of the thermal insulation sector by creating new on-site assessors and delivering vocational qualifications to address the skills shortage.

Assessor Infrastructure Commission Bricklaying
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Association of Brickwork Contractors
Amount awarded:
£108,700
Project summary:

To increase the number of assessors within specified sectors.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (Phase 3)
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Learning resources, Sectors and roles, New qualifications and courses, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Amount awarded:
£751,442
Project summary:

The project will build individual, organisational and industry knowledge of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in the workplace. This product can also be used as a catalyst to achieve cultural change. This will be achieved through the development of FIR training resources, upskilling of FIR ambassadors, managing a network of training and delivery workshops, building a sustainable funding model which will support the continuation of this project when the funding period ends.

Infrastructure Assessor Commission - HAE
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Hire Association Europe
Amount awarded:
£174,040
Project summary:

Funding will be used to set up a new assessment centre where assessors for  plant will be trained. 

A key outcome of the project will be to strengthen the assessment infrastructure across GB in relation to plant.

Master Ground Worker Programme
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
NATTA Building Company Ltd
Amount awarded:
£61,885
Project summary:

The project will pilot and test a programme of training which will instil the latest technical and practical skills in the ground working sector, an area which is increasingly focussing on environmental and technical concerns. It will develop and deliver a L2 / L3 pilot Master Ground Working training programme that incorporates and expands on core components of Level 2 Programme in Civils Framework & L3 Machinery Maintenance with essential additional courses and qualifications needed for an up to date Ground worker role.

OSAT management and leadership programme
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
National Association of Shopfitters
Amount awarded:
£110,997
Project summary:

The project will develop, support and create a competent managerial workforce within the shop-fitting and interior contracting sector and to promote the lifelong learning ethos within each company.

Through developing the workforce, we will also demonstrate that roles within the industry are more than mere jobs; a career in construction is just that, a real career with development options and an exciting opportunity to join and grow in a world class industry.

Plymouth Training Consortium
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Fineline Carpentry
Amount awarded:
£119,088
Project summary:

The project will train in-house NVQ Assessors to assess employees within their own organisation in five key trades. Fineline Carpentry will pilot this approach and seek to encourage other employers to join and repeat this approach. It will initially address these issues for the consortium members. The intention is to develop the model and extend its usage to Plymouth, Devon and South West.

Qualifying the specialist workforce in Scotland
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Scottish Specialist Contractors Training Group
Amount awarded:
£61,000
Project summary:

The project will deliver 50 VQ level 2 and 3 qualifications to operatives and supervisors in the specialist sector in Scotland.

The project will also provide 50 appropriate HSE tests and CSCS cards, thus offering recognition of their skills and experience.

The project will target hard to reach CITB registered employers who have not previously engaged in training or assessment.

Rail engineering and technical upskilling programme
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
BCM Construction Ltd.
Amount awarded:
£41,900
Project summary:

The rail network is undergoing a significant upgrade investment in rail way lines which has increased the demands for skilled workers across the sector. The project will provide additional training for the existing workforce .

The purpose is to renew and / or gain a Sentinel proof of competency card to develop competent rail technical engineers. The project will deliver a blend of training initiatives, upskilling and enabling employees to undertake complex Engineering and Technical roles.

The aim is to improve employee retention and increase the pool of talent within the sector, along with enhancing employee skills and providing them with transferable qualifications.

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