ELCAS NVQ Construction Courses
We are proud to be an approved ELCAS training provider. If you’re ex-armed services and working in a construction-related role then the ELCAS scheme provides funding for any of our construction related NVQs at Level 3 and above.
If you’re looking to progress a career in construction site supervision/management or in construction contracting operations, then our NVQs are ideal to get you off to the best possible start.
Our NVQs are designed for the house-building industry and over the years we’ve helped more than 6,000 people take the next step in their career. Studying for an NVQ with us will provide you with a whole host of useful skills and an industry-recognised qualification that will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
ELCAS Construction Courses
What is ELCAS?
ELC (Enhanced Learning Credits) is a scheme aimed at providing members of the armed forces of the UK with lifelong learning opportunities. Financial support is provided in the form of a single, up-front payment towards the courses that you wish to study. The ELC scheme is administered and managed by ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services) as a part of the MOD (Ministry of Defence). Administrative support and regulating of training providers is also provided by ELCAS.
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Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) eligibility
You must be registered with the scheme and have sufficient service to be able to claim. Funding is available to ex and serving military personnel and to those in their resettlement phase but please note that you need to be in a relevant job in order to study one of our NVQs.
Typically, you need not less than six years eligible service since 1 April 2000 and the amount you’re eligible to claim depends on the length of service. If you have completed four years qualifying service prior to 1 April 2017 you may still be eligible.
If you left service on or after 1 April 2016, then you can make a claim up to five years after your leaving date. If you left before 1 April 2016, then you have ten years to claim.
What you can claim under ELC?
With at least 6 years’ service, you can claim a maximum of £1,000 per year (in up to three separate years). With at least 8 years’ service, you are normally able to claim a maximum of £2,000 per year (for up to 3 years). The funding can be used for up to 80% of course costs.
You can make up to three claims but only one per financial year (1 April- 31 March), however if you have served between 6 and 8 years you may be eligible to add all three years’ funding into one payment of up to £3,000.
Related ELCAS FAQs
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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 each of a maximum of three separate financial years for higher level learning of a nationally recognised qualification at Level three or above. We are proud to be an approved ELCAS training provider. If you’re ex-armed services and working in a construction-related role then the ELCAS scheme provides funding for any of our construction related NVQs at Level 3 and above.
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Enhanced Learning Credits courses are nationally recognised qualifications at Level 3 and above. All of our constructed related NVQs qualify for funding.
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If you left service on or after 1 April 2016, then you can make a claim up to five years after your leaving date. If you left before 1 April 2016, then you have ten years to claim. If you are claiming in the last year of your eligibility, your study must commence before the scheme expiry date.
You apply for the funding once you have identified a course you want to register for. You must apply a minimum of 25 days before your chosen course begins.
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It really is up to you. It must be a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3 or above. All of our construction related NVQs are eligible for funding. See them all here Construction NVQs | NHBC
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With at least six years’ service, you can claim a maximum of £1,000 per year (in up to three separate years). With at least eight years’ service, you are normally able to claim a maximum of £2,000 per year (for up to three years). The funding can be used for up to 80% of course costs.
If you have completed four years qualifying service prior to 1 April 2017 you may still be eligible.
You can make up to three claims but only one per financial year (1 April- 31 March), however if you have served between six and eight years you may be eligible to add all three years’ funding into one payment of up to £3,000.
More details here ELCAS - Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services
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