On-Site Assessment and Training (OSAT)

Funding theme:

Training and development

Funding topic:

Sectors and roles, Small employer support

Project lead:

Finishes and Interiors Sector

Partners:

NISTG, NHTG, DLPTF

Location:

Great Britain

Amount awarded:

£200,000

Year:

2016

Sector:

Specialist

Project summary:

This project will reduce the skills gap and increase training expenditure by delivering a programme of enhancements to SME employers in the finishes and interiors sector to achieve L2 NVQs in appropriate occupation.

The benefits will primarily enhance collaborative working and increase value added per employee.

Expected output:

Qualify 200 operatives to NVQ level 2 and associated CSCS card via OSAT
These operatives will be selected from In-scope, Finishes and Interiors sector contracting SME companies.

Start Date:

01 Feb 2016

Planned end date:

31 Dec 2016

End of project summary

Of the 160 people who started, 136 completed their Level 2 NVQ, with some still in progress by the time the project funding came to an end.