Sector Compact Nuclear Advisory Council Sept 08

Sector Compact Provision of Train to Gain funding to support all learners’ achievement of the relevant Cogent framework (i.e. regardless of learner eligibility status). Development of a credible brokerage service capable of identifying and addressing specific processing skills needs Qualifications reform to provide a transition between existing NVQs and VRQs towards smaller, credit based qualifications targeted at specific training needs Development of an effective model for the accreditation of prior learning at a company level, against the appropriate framework

Sector Compact Train to Gain T2G is the funding mechanism for training Current rules are restrictive for the Cogent sector being focused on less technical jobs The Sector Compact maps the funding requirements that meet the Cogent sector needs Funding is requested for qualifications at levels 2, 3 & 4

Sector Compact Repeat level 2 funding From a list of names qualifications NVQ Radiation protection NVQ Nuclear decommissioning NVQ Process engineering maintenance Certificate in process technology NVQ Business Improvement techniques NVQ Performing Engineering Operations Repeat level 3 funding From a list of names qualifications NVQ Radiation protection NVQ Nuclear decommissioning NVQ Process engineering maintenance Certificate in process technology NVQ Business Improvement techniques The offer: ring fences ~£50M of Train to Gain funding

Sector Compact Management & Leadership –Action learning for leaders –Existing M&L qualifications –New QCF qualifications under development Apprenticeships –Advanced (Modern) apprenticeship in nuclear decommissioning –Plus other Cogent, SEMTA & ECITB frameworks Skills for Life Modular Qualifications –Following a test and trial programme

Sector Compact Funding to support the Train to Gain brokerage service –A Cogent T2G post –A marketing & communication campaign –Cogent employer engagement to support T2G –Development of the career pathways ‘skills match’ tool

Sector Compact Assessment System for Employer Training (ASET) Recognition of the Employer’s training system Training Quality Assured by an Awarding body A skills gap analysis against Cogent Frameworks Individuals then receive credit for the company training undertaken Progress captured on a training passport Accreditation for achievement including individual modules Process managed by the National Skills Academy

Sector Compact The Skills Pledge –Cogent has developed a Pledge relevant to it’s sector but in-line with the Government initiative The Cogent Skills Pledge covers: –Training employees to world class standards –Accreditation of employee’s training including company training –Use of quality assured training providers