New Anglia Local Skills

New Anglia comprising of Norfolk and Suffolk released their first iteration of the Local Skills Report in February 2021. As you may be aware the Skills Advisory Panel that has come together to write this report consists of local employers, skill providers and key stakeholders throughout the region.

According to this report, New Anglia have an above average rate of employment; however, there are some skill gaps that the Skills Report suggest need to be supported. A particular priority if the lack of basic skills in the region. Qualifications that are typically used to break down this barrier are English, Maths and Digital Skills.

Here at Ascentis we are an Awarding Organisation that has qualifications that meet all the needs of basic skills. 

Including:

Furthermore, as the Countries leading Access Validating Agency, Ascentis has a wide range of Diplomas at Level 3 that will allow learners to re-skill, up-skill or help support a transition into a new career path. The benefits of choosing Ascentis for Access to HE are:

  • A choice of over 25 Diploma titles including Allied Health Professions, Business, Engineering and Nursing & Midwifery
  • New written assessments for core units
  • New Ascentis-devised assignment brief bank, which includes over 2,000 briefs and practice assessments
  • New interactive workbooks designed to promote independence and further research which can be completed remotely.

For more information on New Anglia Local Skills Report, please click here

Funded Qualifications to enhance Progression and Employability Skills

Employability 

These qualifications are designed to help learners develop skills, attributes and values which will enable them to overcome barriers to employment, build self-esteem and a positive attitude to work, ultimately helping them to take steps into work or work placements

Qualifications Include:

Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 Award and Certificate in Using Employability Skills

Entry Level 2 and 3 and Level 1 Award in Skills for Employment

Level 1 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Work Preparation 

Level 1 Award in Managing Uncertainty and Self-Resilience for Employability

Progression to Further Learning and Work

This suite of qualifications provides the opportunity for learners to develop a skill set that will enable them to operate independently and effectively in life, learning and work. Tutors also have the ability to devise a personalised curriculum to suit the needs of the individual learner. 

Qualifications Include:

Entry 3 and Level 1 Award in Induction to a Learning Environment

Entry Level 3 and Level 1 Award and Certificate in Character Education

Entry 3 Award and Certificate and Level 1 and Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Progression Level 1 Award in Understanding Career Planning and Development

Essential Digital Skills 

These brand new qualifications at Entry 3 and Level 1  provide adults with the essential digital skills for day-to-day life and work, and allow them to navigate and progress in the digital world with confidence. They are mapped to the National Standards for Essential Digital Skills and are fully funded under a new legal entitlement. Tutor guidance is provided to help you teach these qualifications and learners are encouraged to use digital devices throughout the course of the qualifications, giving them an extra opportunity to engage with the online facilities and a range of software.

If you have any questions on the above qualifications or for more information on how we can help you prepare your learners for their next steps, please don't hesitate to contact us here.

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