Confirmation of funding
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A link to our monthly qualifications confirmed for funding list can be found below, as well as our link to our current qualification journey documentation and list of confirmed units to support the unemployed.
The Innovation Code
The Innovation Code (the Code) is now live and available for providers to use.
The Code is one of the commitments featured in New Challenges, New Chances and is intended to be used to support providers in responding to local business and employment needs.
Six learning aims are available to be used as part of the Code. Providers can use these learning aims where they are developing and delivering provision, in conjunction with local business and employers, that addresses current or future skills needs.
The Code can be applied for a period of up to 12 months and during that time providers will also need to work with an Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation so that the provision can be migrated onto the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
Providers wishing to use the Code must be on the Agency's Register of Training Organisations and the provision involved needs to be delivered within their existing allocation – there is no additional funding for using the Code. Normal learner eligibility and entitlement rules will apply.
A Checklist has been produced to answer provider questions about the Code. The Checklist also contains details of the six learning aims available and related funding rates.
Qualifications and Credit Framework Qualifications confirmed for public funding
This online list identifies the qualifications within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) that have so far been confirmed as appropriate for public funding in Adult Learner Responsive and and Work Place Learning for 2011/2012 and 2012/2013 academic years.
In order to provide early notice of accredited QCF qualifications confirmed for funding, this list will be updated on a monthly basis. The next update will be on the 18 May 2012. Providers involved in delivering OLASS should also access this link.
Qualifications approved for funding will continue to be added to the Learning Aim Reference Application (LARA), which will include funding rates and programme weighting factors.
Please note that this list is only for QCF qualifications however GCSES, A Levels, Functional Skills, Skills for Life Adult Literacy and Numeracy, English for Speakers of Other Languages, QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas will continue to be eligible for public funding in 2012/2013 where the qualification is operational.
Qualifications and Credit Framework qualifications confirmed for public funding – Updated 13 April 2012
2011/12: Qualification and Credit Framework offer to support individuals who are unemployed and need help to enter work
The following provision is now confirmed for providers to use as part of the offer to support individuals who are unemployed and need help to enter work:
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Please note that the list originally published to confirm the units approved for funding and the list confirming the units which are part of the unit delivery trials, have now been consolidated into one list. The units which are only available to providers involved in the unit delivery trials (particularly units at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Level 5) are indicated in the list.
Further information about the definition of individuals who are unemployed and need help to enter workplace refer to the 2011/12 Learner Eligibility and Contribution Rules document
Qualification_and_Credit_Framework_Units_Confirmed_Funding_Jan 2012- Updated 16 January 2012
Qualification and Credit Framework (QCF): Unit Delivery
Awards to support individuals who are unemployed and need help to enter work.
Within the ‘Qualifications and Credit Framework Qualifications confirmed for public funding’ list above, there are over 250 Award level qualifications now available to support individuals who are unemployed and need help to enter work. Awards with a primary purpose of ‘C’ (Prepare for employment) have been prioritised. More information is available in Guidance Note 7. It is intended that a refresh of these Awards will be undertaken in the next six months.
