ELCAS Funding
Promoting lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces.
What is ELCAS?
The Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) scheme is in place to promote lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces.
The scheme allows members of the military to receive a financial contribution towards their higher level learning. This can help with the progression of a military career, or with moving to a new career upon leaving the Forces.
At Rawlings Safety & Training Consultancy Services (RS&TCS), we offer a number of accredited courses which are eligible for applications through ELCAS, including courses on Leadership & Management and Health & Safety.
We are here to ensure that applying for an ELCAS course is as clear and straight-forward as possible.
Who we are?
We are an approved training provider for the main health and safety professional bodies, including NEBOSH, IOSH and CITB and operate throughout the UK.
We are also proud to be an approved Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) provider and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Our ELC provider number is 10892.
We will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- No member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen; and
- In some circumstances, special treatment may be appropriate, especially for the injured or bereaved.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Team
Our committed team have the skills, knowledge, ability and training needed to make the training experience an enjoyable one for you and your staff.
Proven Track Record
We work with thousands of clients in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, production and health care
Over 30yrs Experience
We have over 30 years experience in the development of learning events in both the public and private sectors for companies of all sizes
Public training courses
For smaller number of delegates attending our public events that we deliver several times a year at our Liverpool based training centre may suit you best.
In-company events
Our trainers travel throughout the UK to run events on your premises. Courses can be customised to include your procedures and paperwork
Accredited Courses
We are an approved training provider for CITB, IOSH and NEBOSH and have extensive experience in delivering their full suite of courses
Our ELCAS approved courses
We offer courses and programmes which are eligible for ELCAS funding in two main areas:
- Health & Safety courses: If you would like to start or develop a career within this important and ever growing industry, then we can offer a full range of NEBOSH accredited courses. Visit our NEBOSH page to view the range of courses on offer.
- Leadership & Management courses: Our Management courses can help you to refine and certify the management skills you gained in the military, so you can work towards your next management role in a brand new setting. Visit our Leadership & Management pages to view the courses and programmes on offer.
We provide public courses at our training centre in Huyton, Liverpool.
Acquiring your enhanced learning credits
All service personnel are automatically enrolled for Enhanced Learning Credits. The value of them will depend on the length of your time in service, and the maximum number of credits you can earn is three.
There are two distinct tiers for ELC funding, which depend on the length of your service. Enhanced Learning Credits on the lower tier will be worth £1,000 per year, while the upper tier will be worth £2,000 per year.
Many members of the Armed Forces begin planning their post-military career a number of years prior to leaving the military, so even if you aren’t planning on leaving just yet, it could be a good idea to start finding out more about ELCAS.
Our expert Course Advisors are here to help guide you towards the career path which is best for you.
Using your enhanced learning credits
Eligible members for credit payments must have served for a minimum of six years.
Credits will cover 80% of the fees required to take one of the eligible courses, up to a maximum of £2,000. You will therefore only need to pay for the remaining 20% of the cost of the course.
You can only use one of your credits per financial year, so it’s a good idea to plan out the most effective way to spend them.
Applying for a course using your ELCAS credits
We aim to provide helpful support and advice along every step of the application process.
Whether you want to know more about the courses we offer, or would like advice on the best course for your needs, we are here to help, making the transition in your career as swift and straightforward as possible.
If you would like more information on how to apply for an ELCAS course, or would like to explore your options on financing your learning with ELCAS credits, please get in touch.
FAQ
To secure partial or full ELCAS funding for health and safety training courses and book your place on the programme of your choice, you will need to take the following steps:
- Step 1: Contact us for advice choosing a course
- Step 2: Complete an ELC claim form via ELCAS.
- Step 3: Once approved, you will receive a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN).
- Step 4: Send a copy of this to us as soon as possible.
- Step 5: Complete any remaining course payments.
All service personnel are automatically enrolled for Enhanced Learning Credits but you must have served for a minimum of six years in order to benefit from the credit payments.
The value of them will depend on the length of your time in service, and the maximum number of credits you can earn is three.
Credits will cover 80% of the fees required to take one of the eligible courses, up to a maximum of £2,000. You will therefore only need to pay for the remaining 20% of the cost of the course.
You can only use one of your credits per financial year, so it’s a good idea to plan out the most effective way to spend them.