ELCAS

Workforce Skills Support has approved learning provider status in the enhanced learning credits scheme.

ELCAS - Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme

Our mission is to support you in achieving the specific NVQ qualification to then apply for the relevant CSCS card ( Level 3 up to Level 7). We can also offer all elements of training from Health and Safety Awareness, SSSTS, SMSTS and Temporary Works through our accreditation with CITB and also NPORS / CPCPS for all Plant Operations. To find out further information please contact our Head Office, where we have ex-servicemen to advise and support you.

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The MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The scheme provides financial support in the form of a single up-front payment in each of a maximum of three separate financial years. You are reminded that ELC funding is only available for pursuit of higher level learning i.e. for courses that result solely in a nationally recognised qualification at Level three or above on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) (England, Northern Ireland and Wales), a Level six or above on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) or, if pursued overseas, an approved international equivalent qualification with an approved learning provider.

You can find our list of approved courses on the ELCAS Website by logging in and searching for Workforce Skills Support, or follow the link below:

ELCAS - Workforce Skills Support Ltd

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Level 3 NVQ's

603/0357/8 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations

QUALIFICATION TITLE

L3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations – All Pathways

OCCUPATION

Construction Contracting Operations

The Level 3 diploma in construction contracting operations is for site supervisors that want to show their competence in the area that they work, this NVQ is split into 7 pathways that candidates can choose from based on their current job role and competence.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPERATIONS LEVEL 3 NVQ

603/2881/2 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

L3 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction)

OCCUPATION

Demolition Supervisor

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Demolition (Construction) Supervisor enables you to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work in Supervision within the construction industry.

DIPLOMA IN DEMOLITION (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL 3 NVQ

603/0645/2 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork

OCCUPATION

Advanced Craft Card- Formworker

The Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork enables you, to demonstrate and recognise your skills, knowledge and understanding and to demonstrate your competence in a real workplace environment so you can work as a specialist in handling, erecting, striking, constructing, maintaining and repairing complex and non-complex formwork within the construction industry.

DIPLOMA IN FORMWORK (CONSTRUCTION) LEVEL 3 NVQ

601/4766/0 Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

OCCUPATION

Supervisory Card - Construction Health and Safety Officer

The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety ( Oh & s) has been designed for people who have an element of responsibility for health and safety in their workplace. Typical roles include Team Leader, Supervisor, Safety Representative, Manager, Head of Department or equivalent. It is a vocational qualification with no formal examinations.

CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

600/4243/6 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Work Supervision (Construction)

OCCUPATION

Supervisory Card - Occupational Work Supervisor

This Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Work Supervision (Construction) Route is aimed at “Gangers” or “Working Supervisors” who are supervising small teams. You must hold a Level 2 NVQ in a trade or Provide evidence & experience of your job, with a supporting letter from your employer.

DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL WORK SUPERVISION (CONSTRUCTION)

601/8767/0 Level 3 Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plant Maintenance (Construction)

OCCUPATION

Supervisory Card - Plant Mechanic / Construction Plant Maintenance and Repair

The NVQ in Plant Maintenance relates to mechanics / fitters who are working to inspect, maintain and service plant equipment within in a real workplace environment and an advanced supervisory role within the Construction environment and want to prove their competence

DIPLOMA IN PLANT MAINTENANCE (CONSTRUCTION)

601/6501/7 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Trowel Occupations (Construction)

OCCUPATION

Advanced Craft - Bricklayer

The Level 3 NVQ in Trowel Occupations ( Bricklaying ) is for those undertaking works such as erecting and setting out complex masonry structures and other advanced crafts within the occupation.

DIPLOMA IN TROWEL OCCUPATIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

603/0670/1 Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations (Construction)

OCCUPATION

Advanced Craft - Carpenter and Joiner, Shopfitting Bench Work, Shopfitting Sitefixer

The Level 3 NVQ in Wood Occupations is for those working in Carpentry and Joinery within an Advanced role in various areas such as Site Carpentry, Architectural, Wheelwrighting, Shopfitting Bench, Shopfitting Site, Structural Post and Beam, Timber Frame Erection and want to prove their competence.

DIPLOMA IN WOOD OCCUPATIONS (CONSTRUCTION)

Level 4 NVQ's

601/4397/6 Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision (Construction) (QCF)

OCCUPATION

Supervisory Card - Construction Site Supervisor

The NVQ Level 4 Construction Site Supervision diploma is a qualification for people who want a stepping stone into construction management roles. It’s aimed at current assistant supervisors and assistant managers who are looking to obtain a nationally recognised accreditation to prove their competency in their field of work and can help to move your career forward.

DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION SITE SUPERVISION

601/5664/8 Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Supervising Lifts (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

L4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts

OCCUPATION

Lifting Operations Supervisor

The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts qualification has been developed for delivery in a working environment. It has been designed to develop and recognise your skills, knowledge and competence so that you can work in Controlling Lifting Operations – Supervising Lifts within the construction industry.

DIPLOMA IN CONTROLLING LIFTING OPERATIONS / SUPERVISING LIFTS

603/5309/0 Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Licensed Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers

QUALIFICATION TITLE

L4 NVQ Diploma in Licensed Asbestos Removal for Contract Managers

OCCUPATION

Asbestos Removal

The qualification is intended for workers in the asbestos removal industry who are already supervisors and wish to progress their career, or who are experienced site managers in the construction industry and need to know about the management of asbestos removal. The objective of this qualification is to ensure that learners will know and understand the health and safety requirements that are relevant to asbestos removal, methods and procedures for removing asbestos and understand how to effectively manage the sites on which asbestos removal is taking place

DIPLOMA IN LICENSED ASBESTOS REMOVAL FOR CONTRACT MANAGERS

601/7662/3 Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts (Construction)

QUALIFICATION TITLE

Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts

OCCUPATION

Lifting Operations Planner

The Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations – Planning Lifts qualification provides a nationally recognised qualification for individuals who specialise in planning the preparation of site and work activities and planning the lifting activities using cranes and/or lifting equipment to demonstrate their competence as an Appointed Person.

DIPLOMA IN CONTROLLING LIFTING OPERATIONS / PLANNING LIFTS

Level 6 NVQ's

601/5028/2 Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management

QUALIFICATION TITLE

L6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management – All Pathways

OCCUPATION

Construction Site Management / Estimating / Buying / Planning / Surveying / General

This NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management is aimed at experienced managers within the construction industry who are not “site-based”. This route is suitable for Managers specialising in General Contract Management / Estimating / Buying / Planning / Surveying and wish to proved their competency.

DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

601/3051/9 Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management

QUALIFICATION TITLE

L6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
Pathway 1: Building and Civil Engineering
Pathway 2: Demolition

OCCUPATION

Site Manager

The Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management is for those in a site management role looking to prove their competence. The qualification will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as developing and maintaining good occupational working relationships in the workplace; evaluating and confirming work methods in the workplace; and establishing dimensional control criteria in the workplace.

DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

603/3106/9 Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

QUALIFICATION TITLE

ProQual Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice

OCCUPATION

Construction Health and Safety Manager

The Level 6 NVQ Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety ( Oh & s) has been designed for people who are responsible for health and safety in their workplace. Typical roles include Safety Representative, Manager, Head of Department or equivalent. It is a vocational qualification with no formal examinations.

DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICE

Level 7 NVQ's

603/0298/7 Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

QUALIFICATION TITLE

Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management

OCCUPATION

Senior Construction Site Manager

The Level 7 Diploma in Construction Senior Management is aimed at senior managers in the construction industry working in a wide range of job roles and are involved in decision making within their organisation.

DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION SENIOR MANAGEMENT

Frequently asked questions about ELCAS - Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme

What is ELCAS?

ELCAS stands for Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service, which is a program that provides financial support to UK Armed Forces personnel who wish to pursue education and training courses.

Who is eligible for ELCAS?

ELCAS is available to UK Armed Forces personnel who have completed a minimum of four years of service and are still serving or have left the military within the last ten years.

What kind of courses can be funded through ELCAS in partnership with Workforce Skills Support?

ELCAS can be used to fund a wide range of NVQ courses from Level 3 to Level 7, that will help individuals in their career progression.

How much funding is available through ELCAS?

Eligible individuals can receive up to £2000 per financial year towards their course fees, up to a maximum of £6000 over three years.

Can ELCAS be used to fund courses outside of the UK?

Yes, ELCAS can be used to fund courses both in the UK and overseas, as long as the course provider is registered with ELCAS.

How do I apply for ELCAS funding?

To apply for ELCAS funding, you will need to register on the ELCAS website and submit an application form. You will also need to provide evidence of your eligibility, such as proof of service in the Armed Forces and confirmation of your course acceptance. Contact Workforce Skills Support and we will advise of the process for selecting preferred training provider and course.