Sector Compact
The People 1st Train to Gain Sector Compact is an agreement between
People 1st and Government, that runs for 3 years, to increase the
participation of Train to Gain by Sector employers through:
Increased flexibilities in what Train to Gain can offerSpecific marketing and communicationInitial provision for publically-funded sector-specific customer
service qualifications.There is potentially £112m of funding provision to support targeted and
priority qualifications in the HLTT Sector. Train to Gain is the means by
which publically-funded work-based provision is branded. It is
currently managed and funded by the LSC.
The various sections below offer further detailed information on the
fantastic opportunities provided by the Sector Compact:
Clarification for Employers, Brokers & Advisers as to what is now
being made availableSignposting Employers as to who to contact for supportHighlighting the qualifications and courses subject to funding
flexibilitiesKey Sector information to support Brokers & AdvisorsUseful links to help Brokers and Advisors support Employers.
Sector Compact
Detailed Q&A: All you need to know about Train to Gain Sector Compact
Key facts on Train to Gain Sector Compact
What is funded?
People 1st has identified the following list of qualifications that are
subject to funding flexibilities as they respond to the priority sector skill
needs of chefs, management and leadership and customer services:
Level 2 NVQ in Food Processing and Cooking
Level 2 NVQ in Professional Cookery
Level 3 NVQ in Professional Cookery
Level 3 NVQ in Hospitality Supervision
Award in Principles of Customer Service in HLTT
Award in Supervision of Customer Service Performance in HLTT
Broker support
Broker/Advisor Support Guide: Learn more
Employer support
Below are useful links to a variety of tools to help brokers support employers.
Good Employer Guide on UKSP
Good Provider Guide on UKSP
Skills Pledge: Learn more
Skills Brokerage: Learn more
Case Studies
Apprentice case studies
Train to Gain goes from strength to strength
Employee profiles