Want to make the most of your funding opportunities?
We know that many of our ILM centres are exploring the often complex world of funding for the first time. To help you, we’ve put together some funding FAQs for our English Centres. We’ll be updating our other national pages throughout the month. Additionally, if you have any further funding related questions that we haven’t covered, contact our Customer Services Team and we'll aim to get back to you within 5 days.
Funding update for Welsh centres
If you are recruiting graduates you could benefit from the recently announced £17 million initiative to support training and development in Wales. This funding is channelled through Go Wales, the support programme for small/medium businesses which enables them to use graduate skills more efficiently.
For more information contact info@gowales.co.uk, phone 0845 225 60 50, web http://www.gowales.co.uk/
Supporting unemployed learners
In the current climate you may be encountering learners who are recently unemployed, either from the onset of their programme or mid-way through. To help you support their needs please read our guidance notes on the ILM VRQ qualifications and assessment options open to unemployed learners
Dual Awards - double rewards
Offer the best of NVQ and VRQ to employers and learners with ILM Dual Award qualifications. Learners gain two qualifications through one programme, while employers will see tangible benefits in the workplace as their staff carry out work-based assessment. And it gets better- Dual Awards are eligible for Train to Gain funding in England. Find out more
Check out the latest qualifications
The latest ILM VRQ qualifications cover a wide range of subjects, download the pdfs to find out more:
• Level 2 Certificate in Sales Management – this qualification is ideal for new or aspiring managers working in a sales environment
• Level 2 Award in Site Waste Management Awareness, and
• Level 3 Certificate in Site Waste Planning and Implementation – these are crucial qualifications for learners in the construction industry where Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) are a legal requirement for construction projects over £300K
• Level 5 Certificate in Leading Quality Improvement, and
• Level 7 Certificate in Leading Quality Improvement – these qualifications are designed for learners seeking to improve their business performance through driving up quality in their organisation
• Level 3 Certificate in Workplace Coaching and Mentoring – this qualification is aimed at team leaders and first line managers looking to become coaches or mentors at work
• Level 4 Management Qualifications – in an extension of our management qualifications at this level, learners can now take an Award, Certificate or Diploma, helping to bridge the gap between Levels 3 and 5
Scottish centres – learner info
Each learner in Scotland is given a unique learner number known as the Scottish Candidate Number (SCN). This is their personal lifetime candidate number, provided and maintained by the Scottish Qualification Authority. The SCN database allows learners to update their Scottish Qualification Certificate (SQC) each time they achieve a new qualification.
When registering candidates for SVQs, centres are requested to complete the SCN section. If the candidate’s SCN is not known, it can be obtained by ringing the SQA helpdesk on 0845 279 1000.
Build your brand with our PR toolkit
Check out our free guide on building your centre’s brand and reputation through the effective use of PR, and leverage the power of the media to boost your business.. Access the ILM PR toolkit.
Enhanced website coming soon...
Over the next few months you will notice a number of improvements to the ILM website that will make it quicker and easier for you and your colleagues to access the information you need from us. Most importantly for ILM centres, will be a new login process to allow anyone working for a centre or provider to register for a personal login to the Centres area of the website.
We will also be improving the Centre search, to enable learners and employers to search for approved learning providers by postcode, region or via an interactive map. Other improvements will include online events booking, free studying membership sign-up for tutors and a streamlined application process for members and studying members.
We will be sure to let you know when these changes are being made, together with more information on how to make full use of the enhanced ILM website, nearer the time.
In the meantime, if you have any questions about the website, please email our Customer Services team