Train to Gain

NTN is unable at this moment to allocate any new sub-contracts through Train to Gain

 

 

Work Based Learning (WBL) gives people the opportunity to gain experience within a workplace and develop skills whilst gaining practical knowledge of how specific job roles are done. The best thing about WBL is you can study for a qualification at the same time just by learning your chosen job role.

So what are the different types of Work Based Learning?

Entry to Employment (E2E)

Entry to Employment (E2E) uses the workplace to provide students aged 16-18 with knowledge and skills that help them make the connection between school experiences and real-life work activities.This could help decide on a future a career and give learners the skills they need to prepare for employment. The E2E programme is going to be integrated into the new Foundation Learning offer.

Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships are not new, the history of apprenticeships goes back to the Middle Ages in Britain. Modern apprentice programmes cover over 190 occupational areas and are focused on what is needed to get the job done by teaching you on the job, building up knowledge and skills, while gaining qualifications and earning money, all at the same time.

There are different levels of Apprenticeship available (for a full list of apprenticeships available in England and Wales, follow the link to the National Apprenticeship Service website, remembering that not all of these may be on offer currently in the Nottinghamshire area.

Apprenticeships are available at:

Some of the occupational areas in which you can do an apprenticeship in the East Midlands:

 Who runs them?

 The Skills Funding Agency is responsible for funding all apprenticeships. The National Apprentice Service is responsible for deciding what apprenticeships to fund. Training contracts are given to training providers who specialise in different occupations. Training providers include the further education colleges and private training providers.

What is NTN's role?

NTN was developed to support Nottinghamshire's work based learning (WBL) and work force development (WFD) provider network. 

Call us now on 01623 404341 for more details on how to get an Apprenticeship.

 

Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF)

The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) is the new framework for creating and accrediting qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The introduction of the QCF will enable providers and employers to develop flexible and fit-for purpose qualifications to meet business and employer staff training needs. For more information on the QCF, please follow the link. The QCF based qualifications will take over from the previous qualifications framework in September 2010 and all new learner starts will be required to select from the QCF list of accredited qualifications.

 

Train To Gain

Train to Gain (T2G) is a service set up to help businesses across England get the training they need to succeed and stay successful.  The introduction of Train to Gain was a major step-change in enabling employers to develop the skills of their employees and, in doing so, improve business performance.

NOTE: NTN is no longer offering any new sub-contracting opportunities under Train to Gain at the present time.

For more information regarding Train to Gain please click here