Funding your training

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There are various sources of funding available which can help ease the pressure on you or your employers budget.

  • The Part-Time Fee Grant is delivered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland and is provided on a means tested basis to learners studying a higher education course.
  • The Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELCAS) and UHI Inverness are partners in the MoD's Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme (ELC) to train anyone involved with the armed forces.
  • CITB pay grants for the achievement of approved short courses, which last from 3 hours to 29 days and are focused on the core construction skills needed across the industry. Visit the CITB website for full details and eligibility criteria.
  • There is currently green skills funding available for our renewable BPEC courses
    • Water Bylaws
    • Solar Thermal
    • Heat Pumps - Ground and Air
    • Woody Biomass
    • Water Disinfectant and Legionella
    • Unvented Hot Water

Up to 50% funding can be claimed for renewable courses. Please contact Pauline Tuthill, Business Solutions Advisor, Team Leader Construction and Built Environment on 07518233848

  • Adopt an apprentice initiative offers up to £2,000 to companies who take on Modern Apprentices who have lost their jobs due to downsizing. The incentive covers all sectors. It is £5,000 for the Oil and Gas sector only.
  • Flexible Workforce Development Fund

For more information on funding your training, contact business.ic@uhi.ac.uk