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Flexible Provision

Overview

Flexible Provision is a pilot programme with the aim of testing the impact and added value of introducing part-subsidised, flexible training for adults in employment.

The learner must complete whole qualifications e.g. NVQ, Key Skills and/or Technical Certificate from a recognised framework.
 
A learner may undertake one or more qualifications from a framework relevant and appropriate to employer need ("part framework"). Whichever qualification(s) are chosen from the framework, learners are given the option throughout the period of learning to complete the full framework programme if desired.
 
Employers are expected to contribute 50% of the total cost with the remaining 50% funded by the Department for Children, Education Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS).
 
This pilot programme is available to employed individuals aged 19 plus who commence their training programme after August 2007. Qualifications must be completed and certificated by July 2009.

Routes

Children´s Care, Learning & Development Level 2

This award is aimed at people who work with children and young people aged 0 to 16. The qualification reflects the diverse group of people who do not work in a single age range, but move between settings catering for different needs. The units are relevant to people working in day care, crèches, preschools and schools, hospitals, primary care and community based services such as SureStart programmes. It is also relevant to people working as childminders.

It is suitable for all workers, whether full or part time, paid or voluntary, permanent or temporary in day or night posts in fixed locations or peripatetic who may work in support roles. (funding is available for employed individuals working 16 or more hours per week)

Children´s Care, Learning & Development Level 3

Designed for those working with Children from 0-16 years (and their families) in settings or services whose main purpose is children’s care learning and development. It is designed for all workers, whether full or part time, paid or voluntary, permanent or temporary in day or night posts in fixed locations or peripatetic who may work in supervisory roles. (Funding is available for employed individuals working 16 or more hours per week)

Health & Social Care Level 2

This qualification is designed for care workers who support and assist individuals with their physical or emotional care, daily living needs or maintaining their independence, usually working under supervision. The qualification is particularly relevant for Home Care Assistants, Community Support Assistants, Healthcare Assistants, Residential or Day Service Assistants.

Health & Social Care Level 3

Designed to be applicable to individuals who work in health or social care settings, in the public, private or voluntary sectors. It is designed for full or part time workers (although a minimum of 16hrs a week is recommended) permanent or temporary contract as well as day or night workers. This qualification is relevant to those supporting adults of any age, in any setting. Due to specific core unit requirements domiciliary workers, home carers/home help workers may not be suitable at this level of qualification

The award will be particularly relevant to roles (including senior roles) such as:
  • community support worker
  • day care officer/assistant
  • health/social care support worker
  • nursing/ health care assistant
  • residential worker
  • sheltered housing assistant
  • community care worker
  • midwifery support worker
  • rehabilitation worker drugs/alcohol
  • sensory impairment worker
  • social care officer
  • Mental Health worker
  • Youth justice work