At the moment, anyone who already holds any Level 2 or higher qualification isn’t eligible for LSC funding if they want to train for an additional Level 2 qualification. This means, for example, that an engineer who achieved five GCSE’s at grades 1-3 while at school cannot obtain funding to take the security systems NVQ.
Similarly, anyone who changes careers and already holds a qualification from their previous occupation cannot be funded to achieve a qualification in their new job.
Skills for Security is hopeful that these rules will be changed in the very near future, and that its negotiations with the LSC will result in a number of security qualifications becoming eligible for funding irrespective of whether the trainee already holds a Level 2 qualification.
Optimistic of success
Treena Moseley – UK employer liaison manager at the Worcester-based skills body – commented: “We have been working hard to achieve this extra assistance for our industry, and I’m quietly optimistic of success.”
Skills for Security is the skills and standards setting body for the security business sector, and is leading the way in raising standards to meet the demand for a more professional, highly-trained and skilled workforce. The organisation works with employers to raise skills levels and provide a workforce that’s fit for purpose.
Skills also works alongside employer consultation groups representing England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, at the same time engaging with Government, devolved administrations and key Stakeholders right across the UK.
