ELCAS NVQ Construction Courses
We are proud to be an approved ELCAS training provider. If you’re ex-armed services and working in a construction-related role then the ELCAS scheme provides funding for any of our construction related NVQs at Level 3 and above.
If you’re looking to progress a career in construction site supervision/management or in construction contracting operations, then our NVQs are ideal to get you off to the best possible start.
Our NVQs are designed for the house-building industry and over the years we’ve helped more than 6,000 people take the next step in their career. Studying for an NVQ with us will provide you with a whole host of useful skills and an industry-recognised qualification that will give you a competitive edge in the job market.
ELCAS Construction Courses
What is ELCAS?
ELC (Enhanced Learning Credits) is a scheme aimed at providing members of the armed forces of the UK with lifelong learning opportunities. Financial support is provided in the form of a single, up-front payment towards the courses that you wish to study. The ELC scheme is administered and managed by ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services) as a part of the MOD (Ministry of Defence). Administrative support and regulating of training providers is also provided by ELCAS.
ELCAS approved NHBC Construction Courses
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Level 3 NVQ Construction Contracting Operations
Develop and prove you have the necessary skills and knowledge of the technical aspects of construction operations. This NVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting Operations covers how to operate health, safety, welfare and information systems, develop and maintain working relationships and prepare programmes and schedules of work.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site manager. This NVQ Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations Management will cover technical aspects of construction operations and will help progress your development and career.
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Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Work Supervision
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent work supervisor. This NVQ Level 3 qualification covers how to plan work activities, co-ordinate and organise work, and maintain good health and safety practices in the workplace.
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site supervisor for residential development. This NVQ Level 4 qualification includes health and safety, planning, programming, working with others, maintaining good working relationships, customer service and quality control.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, qualified construction site manager. This NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management will cover health and safety, site set up, pre-start procedures, environmental considerations, planning, resourcing, quality, customer satisfaction and handover.
Level 7 NVQ Diploma in Construction Senior Management
Develop and prove you have the skills needed to be a knowledgeable, competent senior site manager and gain an industry recognised route to full CIOB member application. This NVQ Level 7 in Construction Senior Management covers all aspects of higher responsibilities that senior managers have to control and will help progress your development and career.
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Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection
Develop and prove you have the necessary skills and knowledge of the technical and practical day to day aspects of site inspection. This Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Senior Site Inspection covers areas such as monitoring quality, managing progress and handover, verifying health and safety, setting up and managing technical storage systems, and managing interaction with others.
Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) eligibility
You must be registered with the scheme and have sufficient service to be able to claim. Funding is available to ex and serving military personnel and to those in their resettlement phase but please note that you need to be in a relevant job in order to study one of our NVQs.
Typically, you need not less than six years eligible service since 1 April 2000 and the amount you’re eligible to claim depends on the length of service. If you have completed four years qualifying service prior to 1 April 2017 you may still be eligible.
If you left service on or after 1 April 2016, then you can make a claim up to five years after your leaving date. If you left before 1 April 2016, then you have ten years to claim.
What you can claim under ELC?
With at least 6 years’ service, you can claim a maximum of £1,000 per year (in up to three separate years). With at least 8 years’ service, you are normally able to claim a maximum of £2,000 per year (for up to 3 years). The funding can be used for up to 80% of course costs.
You can make up to three claims but only one per financial year (1 April- 31 March), however if you have served between 6 and 8 years you may be eligible to add all three years’ funding into one payment of up to £3,000.
The Enhanced Learning Credits Process
Step 1
Register to become a member of the Enhanced Learning Credits scheme. Choose the NHBC NVQ you’d like to register for. Our NVQ specialists are always on hand to help you choose the right course and level for your circumstances.
Step 2
Complete and submit your claim to your single service representative (assuming you are not currently serving). To complete your claim you’ll need:
- Evidence of your service and, if relevant, proof of your last day of service
- Proof of your home address
- Full details of the course and your date of registration
- Details of any previous ELC-funded courses
Step 3
Your eligibility for funding will be checked and, if approved, you’ll receive a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN).
Step 4
Once you’ve received your CAN, let your NHBC NVQ contact know and they will enrol you onto the programme and make arrangements with you for payment of any outstanding programme fees (remember ELCAS only covers up to 80%).
Step 5
Once you’ve completed your NVQ with us, you must complete the ELCAS course evaluation form. This is important if you want to claim more ELCAS funding in the future.
The support from my assessor was second to none and he was always available when needed. Without a doubt he made the whole thing a lot less complicated and I think that’s the reason I completed it on the time frame.
It was a good collaboration with my assessor and I want to say thanks for his support throughout this journey. Without a doubt, my assessor has added a lot to my construction knowledge - from building standards to legal responsibilities on health and safety for individuals and site conditions.
I found the NVQ particularly tough with getting the knowledge out of my head onto paper but with the help of my assessor once I started the course I completed it in 3 months.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course from start to finish and the help and guidance from the assessors is excellent.
The course content was relevant, and the learning portal was easy to navigate and user friendly. David my tutor explained all the processes in detail and led the course well.
The qualification really cements all the knowledge you need to perform the assistant site manager role.
Highly recommend the course to further your personal development and it does fit into your everyday working life.
From start to finish, this process has been very smooth. I have undertaken two other NVQs prior to this one and the uploading and cross-referencing of evidence on your online system is so simple in comparison, it’s almost cheating!
It was great to learn new technical skills and work closely with NHBC. My NHBC assessor was really helpful and could always be reached by phone or email.
My assessor was excellent, making me feel at ease with the process. I found the whole course user friendly and easy to navigate.
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Related ELCAS FAQs
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A. The MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The scheme provides financial support in each of a maximum of three separate financial years for higher level learning of a nationally recognised qualification at Level three or above. We are proud to be an approved ELCAS training provider. If you’re ex-armed services and working in a construction-related role then the ELCAS scheme provides funding for any of our construction related NVQs at Level 3 and above.
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A. Enhanced Learning Credits courses are nationally recognised qualifications at Level 3 and above. All of our constructed related NVQs qualify for funding.
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A. If you left service on or after 1 April 2016, then you can make a claim up to five years after your leaving date. If you left before 1 April 2016, then you have ten years to claim. If you are claiming in the last year of your eligibility, your study must commence before the scheme expiry date.
You apply for the funding once you have identified a course you want to register for. You must apply a minimum of 25 days before your chosen course begins.
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A. It really is up to you. It must be a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3 or above. All of our construction related NVQs are eligible for funding. See them all here Construction NVQs | NHBC
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A. With at least 6 years’ service, you can claim a maximum of £1,000 per year (in up to three separate years). With at least 8 years’ service, you are normally able to claim a maximum of £2,000 per year (for up to 3 years). The funding can be used for up to 80% of course costs.
If you have completed four years qualifying service prior to 1 April 2017 you may still be eligible.
You can make up to three claims but only one per financial year (1 April- 31 March), however if you have served between 6 and 8 years you may be eligible to add all three years’ funding into one payment of up to £3,000.
More details here ELCAS - Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services