Dave

Northumberland college has won goverment funding for its experienced worker practical assessment ( EWPA) courses through the train to gain initiative.
Tilers applying for EWPA which provides the NVQ 2 qaulification required to hold a CSCS card, are now eligible for up to £500 to cover the costs of the course if they meet the necessary guidlines.
The scheme is run through the learning and skills council.
Northumberland college hopes that this will encourage more tilers in the area to apply for their NVQ 2 through EWPA.
Those with five years experiance have been given CSCS cards with the provision that they obtain relevant NVQ qaulifications within three years.
And with more building sites allowing entry only to CSCS card holders,concern is growing over the disappointing application rates..
For further information on NVQ courses,CSCS and EWPA assessment centres , contact oliver farrell, CITB specialist training advisor on 0771 542 431, or email him oliver.farrell@citb.co.uk

Hope this info helps some of wanting to gain your NVQs.. dave.....

Varley

Good work dh, thanks for the update.