PDA secures CITB funding for qualifying the workforce


IN JANUARY 2015, the Construction Industry committed to specifying and promoting a qualified workforce, with the minimum standard for skilled occupations being an NVQ Level 2 relevant to their occupation. This means there will need to be additional new Assessors trained and the market for NVQ assessment stimulated, by offering enhanced incentive (financial support). The PDA has been awarded funding from CITB for a Project to: •Recruit and train four new Painting & Decorating Assessors


• Provide enhanced incentives for NVQs - with funding to support - L2 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painter (20 places) - L3 NVQ Diploma in Decorative Finishing – Painter and Decorator (5 places)


The programme for these qualifications includes some short


courses, to enhance the skills of the decorating workforce and contribute to achievement. These courses will be delivered by Ann Cook Associates, in conjunction with the PDA.


DO YOU NEED TO APPLY FOR A CSCS CARD TO WORK?


If so, you will need an NVQ in Decorative Finishing – Now is the time to act and take advantage of the generous funding that is available from CITB, through the PDA’s approved Project. If you have worked professionally as a Painter or Decorator for at least five


DO I WANT TO BECOME AN NVQ ASSESSOR?


Venue: Builders Merchants Federation, Coventry, CV5 6UB Date: 22 November 2017


If you are interested in becoming an assessor, start by attending a free one-day Seminar which will include:


• The difference between Training and Competency Qualifications and the role of upskilling


•Why become an Assessor? • The occupational requirements and personal attributes


• The roles and responsibilities of those working in the world of competency assessment


• The process of assessment and the contents of the qualifications to be assessed


•Assessment Techniques and Methods •Quality Assurance • Your required commitment as an NVQ Assessor


•What next? How do I proceed if I wish to become a Qualified Assessor? There will be various activities during the day, to introduce some of the topics and assist you


to understand what is involved in being an NVQ Assessor.


years and can prove it, why not start to dig out those job specifications and references to start the ball rolling for your NVQ? The winter months when work may be quieter, are an ideal time to undertake training courses and qualifications!


Benefits to Members The achievement of an NVQ and subsequent award of a CSCS card will enable access to broader work opportunities with the knowledge that your skills and experience have been formally ‘benchmarked’. The CITB funding for 70% of the total Project cost includes generous additional funding to the standard CITB grants.


Eligibility to Receive Funding You must be registered as ‘in scope’ (leviable with CITB) under the CITB Grant System rules. Do you know that if you are registered as ‘in scope’ for the Levy Grant System, you are exempt from paying levy if you have a wage bill of less than £80k, but can still claim for training grants? Candidates will be required to pay the cost of Training and Assessment at the start, but will receive the Grants and Funding upon achievement.


Next steps If you have any questions about this Project, the contents of the Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ for Decorative Finishing, what evidence you need to collect, or the costs, grants and funding involved, do not hesitate to contact Ann Cook (details below) who will provide you with this information and:


1 Confirm if you meet the criteria to access the grants and project funding


2 Assist you select a local NVQ Assessment Centre 3 Book you onto the Training Days 4 Monitor your progress throughout the process, to achievement.


For booking forms or further information email: acook@anncookassociates.co.uk or telephone: 0121 451 1665 mobile: 07961 432628


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