National Vocational Qualifications

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A new service to help businesses across England get the training they need to succeed - and it's Government funded!

Our world is changing; we all need more skills than ever before. Government research shows that 1.3 million people go to work every day without the skills they require to do their job proficiently. Employers are increasingly investing in staff development and reaping the benefits that include; improved staff confidence and motivation, higher retention rates and increased productivity.

What is Train to Gain?

Train to Gain is a new service from the Learning Skills Council, to help businesses get the training they need to develop their staff. Train to Gain will offer advice on business needs and will then match these training needs with the most appropriate training providers, ensuring that training is delivered to meet employers' needs.

The service will enable many more adults to achieve a first full level 2 qualification and improve their basic literacy and numeracy skills. The range of government subsidised training and qualifications available through Train to Gain include Skills for Life qualifications, first full level 2 qualifications, for all employed people over 19 years.

MPH can provide these in the following areas:

For businesses, getting the right skills advice is essential to choosing the best and most appropriate training. Train to Gain helps you do this by using experienced Skills Brokers who can:

Offer free impartial and independent advice to businesses
Match any training needs identified with training providers
Ensure that training is delivered to meet business needs

How / why it works

By ensuring your employees have the right skills to do the job best, Train to Gain can help increase productivity. A better-trained employee will have more confidence in their abilities, pride in the skills they possess which will lead to a better quality of service. Working closely with a highly experienced Train to Gain skills Broker, you can provide quality, affordable training for your employees.

Together we can:

Identify the skills your business needs
Pinpoint the right training
Agree a tailored training package
Find available funding
Review the progress you are making

Who is eligible?

Employees who do not have a full level 2 qualification or equivalent who may also have a literacy or numeracy requirement

What do we do to support the Train to Gain?

Actively encourage and support your employees to gain the skills and qualifications they need to support their future employability and meet the needs of your business.

Raise your employees' skills and competencies to improve your company performance by investing in valuable staff training and development.

What qualifications are available to us?

MPH Customer Centre Training specialises in:

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General Information for Employees

NVQ Train to Gain - Employee Information

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A new service to help businesses across England get the training they need to succeed - and it's Government funded!

Our world is changing; we all need more skills than ever before. Research shows that 1.3 million people go to work every day without the skills they require to do their job proficiently. Employers are increasingly investing in staff development and reaping the benefits that include; improved staff confidence and motivation, higher retention rates and increased productivity.

What is Train to Gain?

Train to Gain is a work-based vocational training programme for anyone in employment aged 19 and over. You must be in employment, as your training will take place at your employer's site or office.

Train to Gain allows you to work towards achieving a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification.

How long does the programme last?

This can be variable and can depend upon the employee's commitment, occupational area and the level of support in the workplace.

It is really only on completion of the Training Needs Analysis that a more definite length of programme can be agreed.

What are the benefits?

The qualifications gained are equivalent to GCSEs and can be used to access further education
You are working as well as learning while you are taking home a wage
Your qualification is tailored to what you do every day so it is relevant and can help you along your chosen career path
It is in your in employer's interest to be supportive, they want you to do well

What is an assessor - what do they do?

When you start your programme you are assigned an assessor. Your assessor is your main point of contact and, for many, becomes a mentor and source of encouragement. Your assessor will complete a Training Needs Analysis; this will indicate the most appropriate NVQ to suit both you and your employer.

Your assessor makes regular visits to you at your work place (usually every 3 to 4 weeks) to ensure you are making good progress towards your agreed achievement date.

Is there a Train To Gain programme for every job?

Yes, although MPH Customer Centred Training specialises in Business and Administration, Customer Service, Information Technology (ITQ) and Team Leading.

Is there lots of paperwork?

With most things in life, the more you put in the more you get out. There is paperwork but it is mainly for you to record the things you are doing at work, that then becomes part of your qualification portfolio - proof that you are getting the right sort of experience.

What help will I get?

Your assessor will ensure you are settled and give you regular encouragement. However, they are not there to do everything for you.

The assessor on your account is important in making your programme run smoothly and also provide a comprehensive range of services throughout the programme from start to finish, which could include:

Initial advice and guidance
Assessing your skills
Your registration and induction onto the programme
Guidance on your portfolio and helping you with your training plan
Regular assessment visits every few weeks at your workplace
Approval of your portfolio and gaining your certificate
An interview on completion of the course (if further guidance is required)

This is only a brief overview to help you decide whether you would like to take the process further.

If you would like to know more details, or, you would like further information on the full range of courses available from MPH Customer Centred Training, simply:

Pick up a leaflet from the MPH Training & Conference Centre or download it from the Leaflet menu.

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