Train to Gain

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Train to Gain (T2G), is a UK government funded initiative to deliver vocational training to employed individuals in the UK, primarily those in the 25+ age band who do not already have a Full Level 2 Qualification, via the Learning and Skills Council (LSC).

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[edit] Background

Train to Gain was designed to ameliorate the skills deficiency in the UK identified by the Leitch Review[1]. The purported idea of the service is to offer skills advice and match business needs with Further Education and training providers. Both the training and advice offered by Train to Gain are meant to be flexible, responsive and offered at a time and place to suit businesses.

The appeal to employers is free training for their staff and the appeal to learners is of nationally recognised qualifications to certify their existing skills, as well as improving their overall skills and levels of literacy and numeracy.

[edit] The Skills Brokerage Service

Train to Gain was designed to maximise on the effectiveness of the Skills Brokerage- Skills Brokers would liaise with employers to identify their skill needs and then provide a matching service with appropriate training providers. Thus Train to Gain can also reference the entirety of employer training and liaison.

[edit] Learner Eligibility

The fundamental criteria for eligibility for Train to Gain core funding are:

• No Full Level 2 or higher (equivalent to 5 GCSEs at A-C)

• 25 and over

• EU resident for the last 3 years

• Employed (by an English employer)

[edit] Qualification Eligibility

Qualifications that are eligible for funding via Train to Gain are identified as such in the LSC's Learning Aims Database (LAD). These are primarily NVQs at level 2 or level 3 alongside Skills for life at levels 1 & 2.

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