CP2641-25 Adult Skills Fund & Free Courses for Jobs

Description

Devon County Council seeks to put in place a framework to provide ASF provision from high quality providers in the Devon and Torbay CCA, that is responsive to local needs, supports individuals furthest from the labour market, and contributes to the county’s strategic objectives for economic development, social inclusion, and community wellbeing for the coming academic year (2025/26). Each intervention is a qualification where funding is set nationally through ESFA, award will be based on the quality and reach of any proposed course Contract will be paid according to Outputs As this is the basis for receiving the income. Management of this delivery including the management of personal data will sit within the existing framework for Learn Devon as part of Devon County Council Providers will be required to deliver DfE approved qualifications training and skills courses resulting in qualifications as follows: --the first full Qualification at level 2 legal entitlement (excluding Maths, English, and ESOL) for individuals aged 19 to 23; and/or the first full Qualification at level 3 for individuals aged 19 to 23; -Essential digital skills qualifications, up to and including level 1, for individuals aged 19 or over, who have digital skills assessed at below level 1; -Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer for learners aged 23 or younger (from these approved DfE qualifications); -Level 3 Free Courses for Jobs Offer for learners aged 24 and over (from these approved DfE qualifications) - funded through Free Courses for Jobs Health and Social Care Sectors to be provided for: - Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (including Green Technologies) - Education - Hospitality -Transport and Storage -Information and Communication - Finance and Insurance - Professional, Scientific, and Technical - Digital (including Essential Digital Skills) Keywords: ASF, Adult Skills Fund, Free Courses for Jobs