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5.2.3 Part Time NVQ
The total number of part time NVQs delivered by further education within the workplace is displayed as a total number of planned learners. The breakdown is not available by subject or sector level.
March 2015 Return Final Planned 15/16 Delivery
NVQs delivered in the workplace 1,830
March 2016 Return Final Planned 16/17 Delivery
1,230
There is a planned reduction in the numbers of NVQs delivered within the workplace between academic years 15/16 and 16/17 of 600 learners.
5.3 Work Based Learning
The graph below displays the distribution of starts in work based learning activities across the region for the academic year 14/15 and includes apprenticeships from foundation (level 2) to higher level (level 4+).
Regional WBL Activities
3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 500
2545
2555
2085
1240
1055
0 65
Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2)
Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4+)
Traineeships
Work Ready
Other programmes (4)
The work based learning provision within the region is focused around apprenticeships as well as traineeships. In total there were a total of 5,870 apprenticeship starts from levels 2 to 4+ in 2014/15 as well as a total of 2,255 traineeships and the 1,055 work ready programme activities.
The distribution of apprenticeship starts during the academic year 14/15 is shown in the below table by subject area and level of apprenticeship.
Regional Employment & Skills Plan South West & Mid Wales Skills Supply Information Summary