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Training and skills development – lightning conductor…

The project will upskill operatives with grandfather rights to ensure all those with CSCS cards also achieve associated NVQs by 2020.

Short qualifications we pay grant for

We pay grant for the short qualifications listed below. Each qualification must be regulated but can be delivered by a number of awarding organisations. Grant payments are not linked to preference for one body over another.

NVQs & SVQs (Standards & Frameworks)

Find information about the various National and Scottish Vocational Qualification structures

Hints and tips

These hints and tips come from real-world experiences of National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) project leaders and co-ordinators.

Testing, inspecting and thorough examination occupations…

The suite contains National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineers, technicians, operatives and supervisors. They relate to: law responsibilities inspections record keeping and defect reports.

Plant Mechanic Apprenticeship Level 2 Land Based Service…

Typically 18 to 24 months working towards the apprenticeship standard, a minimum of 20% of this time is to be completed as off the job training. College attendance is completed in blocks of 1-4 weeks duration and counts towards the off the job