FAQs - Consultancy

Is there a cost to the Train to Gain Brokerage service?

The brokerage service is government funded and therefore is free to access for employers. Depending on your training needs the provision we source for you will not always be funded. We are an impartial service and always look at the most cost effective solution for you as the employer. It is your choice what training you undertake from accessing the service.

Can public sector organisations access funding for training from Train to Gain or the Enhancement fund?

The public sector can access the same funding as private organisations from Train to Gain, however some organisations may need to sign a JIF before they can do this. Our brokers can help with this. Unfortunately the public sector can no longer access funding from the Enhancement Fund.

Can the Train to Gain Brokerage provide funding towards wage costs?

There is no funding towards staff wages. If your organisation employs less than 50 staff you may be able to claim wage compensation for the time they spend training to gain their first level 2 NVQ. If you are employing a young person between the ages of 16-18 who is eligible for an apprenticeship, the training is funded and you only need to pay a training allowance of around £95 per week. For eligible apprentices aged 19+ the training allowance can be less than the National Minimum wage for the first year only.

Who can access Business Interchange?

You can take part in Business Interchange if you are a publically funded learning provider in England and do not currently receive funding for work placements from an alternative source. This includes further education colleges (including sixth form and specialist colleges), adult and community learning providers and work based learning providers (including independent training organisations and Job Centre Plus procured). Business Interchange is not open to schools, school sixth forms, higher education institutions, trusts or academies.

What kind of support do you provide on Business Interchange and is there a cost for the service?

The service is funded by LLUK and therefore free for organisations to access. We will help you to understand the process of Business Interchange, provide training and assist you to register/assess and evaluate placements through the online system, provide advice on producing quality outputs, assistance in uploading outputs and if required support in locating business hosts and arranging the placement.

What funding is available for placements on Business Interchange?

There is a full list of FAQ’s available for Business Interchange on the Business Interchange website. This includes the latest information on funding for placements.