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Found 152 funded projects. Funded projects are sorted in the most recent first.

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Assessor infrastructure - National Association of Shopfitters
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
National Association of Shopfitters
Amount awarded:
£36,880
Project summary:

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

Assessor infrastructure - Painting and Decorating Association
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Painting and Decorating Association
Amount awarded:
£37,747
Project summary:

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

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.

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.

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.

Sherford Skills
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
Taylor Wimpey (Exeter)
Amount awarded:
£262,050
Project summary:

The project will deliver a range of training and development interventions. The aim of this project is to deliver skills to construction firms working on Sherford Town which is being built outside Plymouth. This new town build is putting pressure on traditional house-building occupations in the area.

It requires specific skills due to the specialist building techniques being used on the site. These specialist skills include: English Bond Bricklaying, Traditional roofing Styles, Sash Windows, Dry Lining and Sealant operatives.

After the project, the local workforce will have been skilled to deliver the unique construction methods required to deliver a keystone regional project. Ex-military will have been given a pathway into construction and the opportunity to secure work.

Investing in labour
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and management
Project lead:
Matthews & Leigh Civil Engineering
Amount awarded:
£34,849
Project summary:
The project will increase the uptake of training by providing incentives to help workers engage in training, promote the sector to new entrants and devise and implement a traineeship to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Toolkit – Stage 2
Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Learning resources, New qualifications and courses, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and management, Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Amount awarded:
£222,400
Project summary:

The project will further develop an employer toolkit which will result in the creation of an inclusive and diverse workforce. Leaders and Managers from main contractors and their supply chains will receive the training and development to embed FIR principles into their project delivery and workforce management strategies.

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