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P74 WE ARE ALSO ONLINE: WWW.EASYRESETTLEMENT.COM We invite you to read this News quote from one of our Members so you can make an informed Captain Sir Tom Moore presented decision about joining the GUIDANCE WHEN YOU with first Veterans’ Railcard Forces Pension Society NEED IT MOST Military veterans of every generation can The new card will be on sale allowing more flexibility in their at an introductory price of just travel to work or job interviews.” now benefit from cut-price rail travel, £21 until 31st March 2021. Charles Byrne, Director General Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has Grant Shapps, of The Royal British Legion said: announced, as he presented Captain Sir Tom Transport Secretary, said: “Every day our Armed Forces Moore with the very first Veteran Railcard. “We have an eternal debt of community provide an honour to those who have served incredible service in so many our country, and this railcard is ways and it’s right their unique “The information imed at supporting At his home in Bedfordshire part of marking our gratitude. For contribution is recognised. veterans’ post-service, Captain Tom Moore, who served veterans looking to re-enter the you have kindly the newly unveiled in World War II and won the world of work and connect with “We welcome the introduction Railcard will provide nation’s hearts with his incredible friends and family, it will cut the of measures such as the new given is much up to a third off all fundraising efforts, was presented cost of travel to open up new Veterans Rail Card that will allow Apeak and off-peak fares, as well with the very first card. opportunities. Delivering this veterans and their families to as discounted travel for adult The card pays tribute to the Royal Manifesto promise will improve enjoy discounted rail fares. more than I was companions and children. It Navy, RAF and Army, using the lives for veterans and their families forms part of the Government’s colours featured on the Veterans flag. across the United Kingdom. “At a time when many veterans expecting and commitment to make this country An estimated 830,000 veterans, who are facing significant financial the best place to be a veteran, are not eligible for existing railcards, “I am also delighted to present hardship, we hope as many as as always, you helping repay the debt we all will now be able to get up to a third Sir Captain Tom Moore with possible will be able to enjoy owe to those who have served. off rail travel from 5 November 2020. the very first railcard. Through the benefits this card will bring his service and his inspirational when travelling by train.” have taken my fundraising, he has shown the selflessness and indomitable spirit Help for Heroes CEO, questions and delivered of all those who have served.” Melanie Waters said: everything I needed to know, especially Captain Sir Tom Moore, “We are pleased that the Captain Tom Foundation, said: Government will make good on its promise to introduce a as this is such a fi nancial minefi eld to people “This is a wonderful occasion to railcard for veterans and extend accept the first Veterans rail card. discounted train travel to former like myself. Joining the Forces Pension Society service personnel in England. “It is a rare opportunity to show and dealing with such professional and thanks and gratitude to Veterans “The pandemic is having a lasting and this rail card is a necessary impact on veterans and their recognition and investment families both financially and knowledgeable people, has been the best thing in Veterans, giving them the socially, and its introduction will ability to re-connect and combat come at a welcome time.” I’ve done during my Resettlement, and after a loneliness, something that we promote and support at The 32-year military career, I am sincerely grateful Captain Tom Foundation.” The Rail Minister, Chris Heaton- to you for all your efforts on my behalf”. Harris also visited the Building Heroes centre in Wandsworth, to meet with veterans undergoing FPS Member, Army a 6-week training course in building and construction. Targeted at teaching veterans’ new skills and tackling unemployment by delivering a seamless transition into a career in the construction industry, Mr • Captain Sir Tom Moore Heaton Harris discussed how presented with the very the railcard would support re- first new Veterans’ Railcard, entering civilian life after service. as new design unveiled Join us. Job done. • Former servicemen and women Minister for Defence People and to receive up to a third off fares Veterans Johnny Mercer said: from Armistice Day, unlocking opportunities to re-enter work “Providing discounted rail travel and connecting with loved ones is a fantastic way to underline • Rail Minister hails selflessness the debt of gratitude we owe and spirit of all veterans, to those who have served. as he visits former service personnel re-training to enter Forces Pension Society “For younger veterans, it will also construction industry A member of help boost employment prospects, Cobseo

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Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)? leavers and their families, has COVER IMAGE CREDITS now launched a veteran-only © The great british paddle 30 SAVA property maintenance company. If you are looking for a new career, MAGAZINE IMAGE CREDITS have you considered re-training to 60 TAKE CONTROL OF © Shutterstock.com, become a residential surveyor? YOR FUTURE WITH unless otherwise stated. THE UK’S NO1 VAN- 40 IS IT TIME BASED FRANCISE FOR A CHANGE? Employers are keen to attract EDITORIAL At some point in your military Police Force leavers into their EDITOR Welcome… career, you may be faced with companies as the key skills E: [email protected] the opportunity of change or to learnt during service can be used Welcome to the Winter 2020 issue continue serving in the Army. directly to grow their profits. DESIGN & PUBLISHERS of Easy Resettlement magazine… DESIGNER Rowena Wilson in third and the Royal Air Force CAPTAIN SIR TOM MOORE E: [email protected] coming in tenth. 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We especially look FROM SAYS SSAFA CEO Resettlement Ltd. While every issue near the information about forward to being able to attend the 62 FORCES TO An autumn report from SSAFA, care has been taken during the elcas and the enhanced learning various CTP and Security Cleared FRANCHISING, the Armed Forces charity, preparation of this magazine, credits and entitlements. 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We have had to adapt quickly this year to overcome obstacles that very few could have anticipated, and yet the commitment and determination of our people has not wavered." CDPAs we approach the end A NEW VETERANS RAILCARD 2021. It will offer the railcard holder MORE THAN Although SERVE has only been "One area we are particularly focused and their companion a third off most of the year, I’m taking ONE WAY TO SERVE up and running for a few months, on is the support we provide to rail fares and 60% off for up to four I know that there are many reasons we can already see that its use is our veterans. Service personnel children aged 5-15 years. It’s estimated time to reflect on my why people choose to leave Regular growing – with over 32,000 users often live and work all over the UK, that 830,000 veterans who previously service, and while some may be since its launch. SERVE also offers moving regularly from posting to were not eligible for other railcards can time in post as Chief of looking to leave the Armed Forces a new way to stay connected with posting, which means they may now benefit from discounted rail travel. Defence People (CDP). entirely, there are others who may Defence. It signposts users to find themselves hundreds of miles Supporting veterans with more be looking for different ways to information and support services, from family and friends once they’ve affordable travel across the UK is serve. Those considering other roles such as Veterans’ Gateway, the returned to civilian life. No one just one of many measures being within the military may want to join pensions calculator and ‘Discover should be left at a disadvantage as implemented by the Government the Reserves, where their skills my Benefits’. We are working a result of their time in the Armed as part of its commitment to make and experience are invaluable. This with several organisations Forces, which is why a new Veterans the UK the best place to be a summer, we modernised the way inside and outside Defence to Railcard was launched in October this veteran anywhere in the world. Reservists, and those wishing to make it even more dynamic and year. Anyone who has served at least re-join, can find opportunities in the personalised, and to introduce one day in the UK Armed Forces Armed Forces with the launch of the a way to notify registered users is eligible, and it will save veterans Service for Experienced, Rejoiner and when we add new information one-third off most rail fares to help Volunteer Engagements (SERVE). that may be of interest. reconnect with loved ones and SERVE is a free online service Once signed up, users can widen the opportunities for travel. which advertises and alerts users to register and add their skills and The Ministry of Defence worked opportunities across the full range experience to find relevant roles. closely with the Department for of Reserve commitment types, We’re working on improvements Transport and rail industry partners to along with re-joiner and wider and will be adding the option to make the application process as easy opportunities. Whether someone apply directly through SERVE in as possible. The new Veterans Railcard is looking for a role in the Royal the future. It’s a great example will be available for an introductory Navy, the Army or the RAF, they’re of how digital technology is price of £21 for a 1-year Railcard or £61 now all advertised in one place. making it easier for people to for a 3-year Railcard, until 31st March These can be filtered by Service, find new opportunities that they location, branch, cap badge, rank, may otherwise have missed out We have had to adapt STEPPING UP The programme has been engagement type or length and on, meaning we may not entirely quickly this year to overcome SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES designed to help people from specialism. This makes searching lose the skills and experience of obstacles that very few could We are also looking closely at how a wide range of backgrounds, for the right role even easier. these leaving Regular service. have anticipated, and yet the we can better support the partners from the less experienced commitment and determination of and families of those serving. In to those already working in our people has not wavered. We July 2020 RAF High Wycombe highly skilled roles. Participants continue to make steady progress and RAF Halton were announced will receive tailored support towards developing a workforce as the first locations to pilot free to help them identify career that is drawn from the society Wraparound Childcare (WAC) for opportunities and learn more we represent, that reflects the eligible Service personnel, with about the skills they need to demands of the modern world the second pilot launch planned fulfil their career aspirations. we operate in and maximises for eligible Service personnel To make the sessions as the use of talent across the in Catterick and Plymouth from accessible as possible they will military and civilian workforce. January 2021. This programme take place entirely online, giving aims to help with before and people the flexibility to work around TO NAME JUST A FEW after school care for children their other commitments. Once ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2020: we aged 4 to 11 years old and is registered, participants will be able have seen the launch of a Wrap in direct response to feedback to access a range of services and Around Childcare pilot; the roll out provided by Service personnel. support. This includes bespoke As this year draws to a close, I feel of a new mental health fitness More recently, in November career coaching and expert CV very proud of what the Defence tool – HeadFIT; the introduction of this year we launched a new guidance; support from a personal People Team has achieved and a new anti-bullying, harassment pilot aimed at providing career assigned career consultant; a have little doubt that our progress and discrimination helpline; support to spouses and partners personal development plan to track will only gain momentum as we the ongoing development of of members of the military. The their progress; access to online hopefully return to some degree of the ‘Discover My Benefits’ new Partner Career Support self-assessments; and videos and normality in the year ahead. This website; and the launch of two Programme (PCSP), delivered by guides. In addition, the programme Providing better support for the is just the beginning of the work more pilot sites for the Future the Career Transition Partnership will also look to signpost additional families of those serving is just we will continue to deliver at pace hile it would be Accommodation Model. All of (CTP), offers bespoke advice from support, resources and training to one of the ways in which Defence into 2021 and beyond, and I look easy to dwell on this while continuing to deliver specially trained career coaches help with successful job hunting. is working to become a more forward to sharing our ongoing the challenges we tangible progress towards greater and expert guidance to partners This follows the introduction modern and inclusive employer. progress and successes with you have faced, both diversity and inclusion across of Service personnel on how to of more flexible working options Introducing more flexibility and in the new year. I would like to as individuals and Defence. These are just some of build a strong CV and identify their for Service personnel, and support through schemes like express my personal gratitude to Was an organisation, it’s important the policies, programmes, and key strengths and skills in order £200 million of new funding to this means we can better support you all for your hard work during to recognise the progress we’ve initiatives that we have rolled to progress their careers. The modernise accommodation as part our people to accommodate a difficult period, and wish you made to better support, develop out this year which demonstrate pilot is underway with an initial of the Government’s ambition to the unique demands of service a very happy, safe and healthy and engage our people throughout the breadth of our ongoing work 750 partners of Service personnel continue to attract and retain the commitments with family life. festive period and New Year. their careers and beyond. to better support our people. and will run for six months. right people in the right jobs.

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This significant expertise While serving a purpose, Forces’ has resulted in the creation Wills, using the MOD Form of a Military sector. With 106, are basic and can have a specialists across the firm’s disastrous impact if completed five offices, supported by the with no legal guidance” he said. wider Wilkin Chapman team, this work has led to the growth “Another example is highlighted of a national client base. in the case study on this page, Importantly too there has been which shows how the breakdown a real recognition of the many of a marriage or partnership transferrable skills that service often results in the need for personnel possess and how such specific advice to ensure an qualities are extremely valuable Armed Forces Pension is within the workplace. A perfect protected,” added James. example, said Head of HR Julie Brearley, was a managerial support Reflecting on the Gold award appointment two years ago. received by Wilkin Chapman earlier this year, James said: “Interestingly, when the “Receiving an Employer appointment was made what was Recognition Scheme Gold first noticed was not the military Award is obviously a huge past, but instead the qualities honour for the firm. “The wife was seeking a sizeable and skills that this individual had, share of the pension, now my which were perfect for this role. “But, in reality, what we are able client’s only income having retired There is no doubting the ability of to give back to the Armed Forces during the proceedings. We skilfully those who leave the Armed Forces community is only a small token navigated the case so the client often with large skills’ sets that of appreciation for the sacrifices could retain his pension, ensuring are of great value,” said Julie. that are made by the members his valuable benefits were retained. of our Armed Forces, past and These words were echoed by present, and their families. “Without our detailed knowledge of Armed Forces Sector head, James the Armed Forces Pension Scheme, A ‘Gold’ Armed Marsden, who went on to talk “We can only encourage more and our ability to challenge Pension FORMER RAF ANALYST’S With more than 400 employees, about the specialist skills acquired businesses across the country Actuaries on the intricacies of SUCCESSFUL LEGAL CAREER Wilkin Chapman prides itself upon within his team, which allowed it to show their support for the scheme, the client could well After 12 successful years as a its flexible workplace approach. to offer a full range of support. employing ex-forces personnel have faced the very damaging Data Analyst in the RAF, Roly It is committed to supporting Forces service is as the benefits are countless.” prospect of having to share, once Freeman saw a structural change former military personnel who now “Our exposure to military “WILKIN CHAPMAN GOT ME again, a sizeable proportion.” within the organisation as an work with the firm, along with the personnel has enabled us to As a member of Forces Law, in THROUGH A DIFFICULT TIME opportunity to begin a fresh career. partners, husbands and wives delivered by one of the hone our expertise in meeting 2019 Wilkin Chapman provided WITH THE BEST RESULTS.” What James’ client had to say: Whilst extremely happy with of those on active service, and the varied legal demands that are more than 350 hours of free As Head of the Military sector at “As a member of the Armed military life, he decided he could have Reservists who are employed. frequently thrown at members legal advice to the Armed Forces Wilkin Chapman, James Marsden Forces for more than 30 years an equally good future outside the of the Armed Forces community. community nationwide. Its is a Partner within the Family I’ve always been ‘on the go’ Armed Forces and opted to take a law Employee view: Very often those legal challenges charitable work in this sphere team. Whilst based at the firm’s with no permanent roots and so, degree. He is now a Partner within “The firm has demonstrated a are different to those experienced is also extensive, and it offers East Yorkshire office, he acts for whenever I needed legal support, I Wilkin Chapman’s specialist agriculture willingness and commitment to UK’s top 200 by civilians,” said James. a flexible approach to the military personnel nationwide as a usually looked at what was locally team and has not looked back. ensuring that I am provided with employment of former services specialist in handling military divorce. available. When my marriage of as much flexibility as possible. For law firms “Whilst the Army Welfare Service personnel or those who are Here, with the help of a case study 14 years ended, I found myself “I was 28 at that time and example, my partner’s relocation provides superb assistance, as a married or partnered to members involving an instruction he received facing a difficult divorce, I knew it saw it as a real opportunity to to the area was delayed for a first port of call for members of of the Armed Forces community. by a Major in the Army, James was essential for me to find the start again,” recalled Roly. variety of military reasons which With a long and proud military this community, we very much see highlights why engaging an expert right legal representation owing meant that I had to amend my start ourselves as being an extension “There is no doubt of our in such matters is so important: to my Armed Forces Pension Roly, like many former military date with the firm. As a Forces’ association, Wilkin Chapman solicitors to the Army Welfare Service, determination to continue and my property portfolio. personnel, recognised the vast array friendly employer, the firm readily providing specialist legal advice this important work. 2020 has “A military divorce is no different of skills he possessed that equipped recognised my difficulties and was has been presented with a Gold award in above and beyond that which brought with it many different to a civilian divorce in terms of “Wilkin Chapman was him perfectly for a new career. happy to push back my start date.” is provided,” added James. challenges which will no doubt practice and procedure. However, recommended to me for the firm’s The words of a Wilkin Chapman recognition of a continued commitment extend into 2021 and beyond. the intricacies of service life, and the expertise in dealing with Armed “All the skills that the military gives solicitor whose partner to the Armed Forces community. James’ work, and that of his Especially in such times, it is complexities that arise as a result of Forces Pensions. I couldn’t have you are transferrable. My experience holds a Flight Lieutenant colleagues, often focuses upon important that serving and former the regular Armed Forces Pension made a better decision. The of the RAF is of an organisation that position within the RAF. clients who have left, or are military personnel have the right Schemes, 1975, 2005 and 2015 and fact I was not local, and with the produces highly skilled and highly eceipt of the Defence efforts of the firm to assist leaving, successful careers advice and support as and when the Reserve Forces Pension Scheme added complex nature of my qualified individuals who are also Employee view: Employer Recognition serving personnel, their families, within the Armed Forces and they need it,” added James. 2005, are such that we receive divorce, my legal team needed a extremely motivated,” he said. “As a Reservist, I appreciate the Scheme Gold Award, Reservists, and veterans. have specific needs around instructions from members of the compassionate ear, outstanding flexibility that my employer offers. which encourages As the largest law firm pensions, the making of Wills and Echoing the words of James, Armed Forces community throughout distance communications and be An experience whilst working in Management are very keen to be employers to support across the Lincolnshire and property transactions. To assist Wilkin Chapman’s Senior Partner England and Wales when they are highly experienced in legal matters London did, however, open Roly’s as supportive as they can in terms Rdefence and inspire others to do East Yorkshire region, Wilkin this passage into civilian life, the Andrew Holt, said: “Within facing the prospect of divorce. of children, property, maintenance, eyes to a reluctance amongst some of flexible working arrangements the same, reflects the on-going Chapman sits at number 106 firm offers a discount to serving Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire and finances. Wilkin Chapman organisations to employ former etc. The extra 10 days annual in The Lawyer’s UK 200. military personnel and members there is a proud association with “I was approached by the client excelled in all of the above and military personnel. Whilst waiting to leave is of particular benefit as With a history dating back of the Armed Forces community, the Armed Forces. (pictured following his separation from his wife. really got me through a difficult go to University, Roly worked in the it lets me save my holiday for more than a century its Forces the latter by advertising though above receiving award) Permanently based in the North East, time with the best results.” advertising industry for a firm that my family, which is important to connections are strong. In 1998 the Defence Discount Service. he was serving in Hampshire with had been wary about recruiting him. allow me to balance my home life it merged with the Lincoln firm For example, explained James, “When you look at Lincoln alone, the matrimonial home in Oxfordshire. with work and reserve service.” of Gilbert Blades, whose founder whilst those in the Armed Forces we have some of the most Whilst the client was away, he For further information, please “There was definitely a slight The words of a Wilkin of the same name was famed were entitled to free Wills, often important RAF bases around us, was happy to deal with the matter contact James Marsden on nervousness, however they were Chapman employee. for his Court Martial work and personnel would find they did not many of them steeped in history. ‘remotely’ to secure our expertise. 01482 398381, email james. thrilled when they realised they had his role in introducing procedural meet their needs going forward: Many members of our teams [email protected] employed a skilled, motivated person Reservists working with Wilkin reforms. The knowledge that have grown up in the region and “The client was naturally concerned or visit wilkinchapman.co.uk with the right qualities. In fact, after Chapman are offered an additional came with that acquisition “Those with a strong asset as such understand that close about preserving his Armed my appointment the firm began five days paid leave and up remains with the firm today, as base need to focus upon a Will association with the military and Forces Pension particularly to specifically seek people from the to ten days unpaid. This also does the proximity of its offices that suits them as an individual, the importance of its work. We are as he had given away a share military as employees and they have extends to employees who are to important military bases in and offers the correct level of here to support that community during a previous divorce when not been let down,” added Roly. Cadet Force Adult Volunteers. Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. protection for those assets. as much as we possibly can.” we weren’t acting for him.

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(L) Colonel Kate George MBE, British Army, (R) Peter Mucklow, Education and Skills Funding Agency A number employers from your THE TOP 10 APPRENTICESHIP EMPLOYERS FOR 2020 ARE: sector were included on the list. 1. British Army 2. HMRC lease see to the right a They will continue to play a 3. Royal Navy list of employers who vital role in delivering the skills 4. BT featured, their position individuals and the economy 5. MTR Elizabeth Line on the list and their needs to thrive after coronavirus. 6. Mazars LLP location and postcode I hope this initiative highlights the 7. Optionis Group Pto support you contacting the crucial role of apprenticeships 8. Mitchells and Butlers employers if you wish to do so. in bringing in new talent & 9. Greene King Please also see below a news supporting our economic recovery, 10. Royal Air Force story, shared on GOV.UK that and encourages even more includes quotes from the Prime employers to get involved. Minister, Apprenticeships and Colonel Kate George MBE, Assistant Skills Minister and the number Prime Minister Head Learning and Development, one employer – the British Army. Boris Johnson said: from the British Army said:

TOP 100 APPRENTICESHIP Now more than ever we In the British Army, we view people EMPLOYERS ANNOUNCED should celebrate businesses as the Army, not in the Army, so we The Top 100 Apprenticeship who are driving our efforts to are passionate about our soldiers’ Employers 2020 were revealed on build a stronger, fairer, and professional development. Wednesday 21 October, with the more competitive economy. British Army securing the number Our myriad apprenticeships play a one slot as the best apprenticeship High-quality apprenticeships give critical part in developing the skills employer in the country. people from all backgrounds and our soldiers need to succeed in their Made up of employers from the ages a real choice in life, providing careers and on operations. The Army public and private sector, and including them with the skills employers also benefits because our soldiers industries such as engineering, value, which our economy needs, gain so much from the apprenticeship banking, healthcare, retailing, and which lead to better paid jobs. - not just in learning a new trade, local government, accountancy but also in developing their own self and employers from the charity These modern employers are at the confidence and leadership abilities. sector, the Top 100 Apprenticeship heart of levelling up our workforce, Employers rankings celebrates 100 and with the extra support we are Entering the Top 100 Awards provides of the country’s most outstanding providing will help the country build an opportunity to reflect on our own apprenticeship employers. back better from coronavirus. apprenticeship achievements but The British Army achieved also it gives employers the chance to the top spot by helping over New in 2020, the rankings showcase celebrate the achievements of their 8,000 apprentices gain new the very best of England’s large staff and their apprentices, and the skills and progress in 2019- apprenticeship employers, with vital role we have as an employer 2020; with almost a fifth of its employers recognised for providing in contributing to changing lives. workforce currently completing some of the most successful apprenticeship programmes as apprenticeship programmes over Peter Mucklow, Director, part of their military training – in the previous 12 months. The list Apprenticeships, Education and areas including engineering, will help potential apprentices, Skills Funding Agency concluded: telecommunications, logistics, parents and careers advisers to construction, health and IT. identify the best apprenticeship During such a difficult year opportunities with the highest it is encouraging to see that Apprenticeships and Skills performing apprentice employers. apprenticeships continue to be critical Minister Gillian Keegan said: to business performance and success. Over 400 applications were received, A huge congratulations to all those with the results announced at a Today’s announcement shows that businesses featured in the Top 100 special online event broadcast earlier there are outstanding employers Apprenticeship Employers rankings. today attended by organisations delivering apprenticeships It is fantastic to see the British including Rochdale Borough Council, across all sectors, and the Top Army recognised for its incredible Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Pepsico 100 apprenticeship employer support for apprentices and the and London Ambulance Service. rankings rightly give recognition apprenticeships programme. and thanks to those who have The The new leader board of shown, and continue to show, huge Apprenticeships help business of apprenticeship employers commitment to apprenticeships. all sizes to grow, and give people was independently of all ages and backgrounds a developed, assessed and I look forward to seeing how chance to learn new skills and get compiled in partnership with these 100 employers use their Top 100 Apprenticeship ahead in their chosen career. High Fliers Research. status to showcase the many benefits of apprenticeships, whilst encouraging other employers to consider recruiting an apprentice. Employers in England Ranking Employer Location Postcode More information about the process 1 British Army South East SP11 8HJ can be found by visiting: www. topapprenticeshipemployers. were announced by the National Apprenticeship 3 Royal Navy South East PO13 1AS co.uk.

Service, part of the Department for Education, in a 10 Royal Air Force South West GL2 2AT If you are an employer and would like to find out more about the benefits of recruiting broadcast event on 21 October More information on the Top 100 can be found by visiting: an apprentice, please visit: www.topapprenticeshipemployers.co.uk www.apprenticeships.gov.uk.

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Adventurer arrives off the coast of Scotland in World Record Attempt WHAT’S BEEN THE BIGGEST were over within a few days so to be of Africa nearly two years ago. Rivers and crewed by first mate Tori CHALLENGE SO FAR DURING still going after 4 months is incredible Former soldier, bestselling author and Jordan is hoping to raise £100,000 Wells and filmmaker Alfie Marsh. THIS EXPEDITION? really. I would be lying if I said I’m extreme adventurer Jordan Wylie has to complete the build of a school Due to the current Covid-19 Every day brings different challenges still enjoying it but I’m determined in Djibouti for children that have restrictions Jordan has his team both physically and mentally but I to try and finish what I started and finally arrived off the West Coast of been displaced by conflict and have made the decision to live at think crossing the Irish Sea the first most importantly I want to finish war in neighbouring countries sea on their support boat kindly time from South Wales was the raising the funds to build the school Scotland on his latest charity expedition. including Yemen and Somalia. provided by the Royal Logistics toughest physical battle I’ve faced but on the Horn of Africa and keep my Jordan is supported by a team of Corps. Unfortunately, at present mentally every day is a real challenge promises to the children there. he former soldier is along the way with injury, Covid-19 experienced professionals on both they will not be coming on land now as we are very much in unknown currently attempting restrictions, extreme weather and land and at sea including project accept to fuel up in predesignated territory, no one has paddled the route DO YOU THINK THE SKILLS to be the first person more but he remains positive and manager Alex Alley, adventure harbours when required. They have I’m taking and especially not in the YOU LEARNT IN THE ARMY in the world to Stand- focused on the task in hand and psychologist Paula Reid, PR carried out a full risk assessment winter. I also miss my daughter every HELP YOU KEEP GOING? up Paddleboard says his driving force for keeping manager Katie Brooks, social media and decided for the safety of day which I find really tough. Covid-19 Absolutely! I learnt from an early age T(SUP) around Great Britain. going is to keep a promise he manager Mia Mallison and a support themselves and the people of restrictions have caused us endless as a soldier that if you want something Jordan who is also one of made to children on the Horn boat skippered by Captain Max Scotland it would be best for them issues with trying to enter new bad enough then you have to be the stars of the Channel 4 to remain at sea where possible. countries and we have had to survive prepared to work for it and out in award winning and BAFTA This incredible British expedition by staying out at sea of the mainland the hard yards. I was also fortunate nominated TV shows Hunted and has been kindly sponsored by Angel quite often which really takes its toll enough to spend many months in cold, Celebrity Hunted has paddled Call Handling, a local Andover on moral but of course safety comes extreme and remote environments over 1800 kilometres since he based business along with Jordan’s first both for us and the British public. as a soldier around the world which set off from Essex Marina at full time exclusive sponsors, Eton of courses has prepared me well Wallasea Island over 100 days Harris and Chartercross Capital WHAT IS THE BIGGEST DISTANCE for what I’m experiencing right now ago on the 26th July 2020. Management based in the UAE. YOU HAVE PADDLED IN A DAY? of the West Coast of Scotland. Earlier this week Jordan The longest I’ve paddled in one hit arrived at the Mull of Kintyre and was from Belfast, Northern Ireland TELL US ABOUT THE CHARITY his heading up the West Coast If you would like to support Jordan across to the Mull of Kintyre in YOU ARE RAISING FUNDS FOR of Scotland on his way to John or follow his progress you can visit Scotland which was just under 80 WITH YOUR LATEST CHALLENGE? O’Groats. Scotland is the 5th www.thegreatbritishpaddle. kilometres. I set of paddling at 13:00 The Great British Paddle is raising country Jordan has paddled to com or contact Katie in the afternoon and arrived just after funds for Frontline Children who so far on his latest challenge he Brooks directly at katie@ 06:00 the following morning, it was focus on inspiring hope through calls The Great British Paddle. He thegreatbritishpaddle.com a tough night but very rewarding education and sport. We are a very has experienced many setbacks arriving back on the U.K. mainland. small charity made up of volunteers who want to make a difference to the HOW DOES THIS CHALLENGE lives of children affected by war and COMPARE TO OTHER conflict around the world. As a former CHALLENGES YOU HAVE soldier, I have seen first-hand many COMPLETED LIKE THE RUNNING times the devastation caused by DANGEROUSLY AND ROWING war on children’s lives and although DANGEROUSLY EXPEDITIONS? I know we can’t change the world, The Great British Paddle is by far the we can change the world for handful toughest challenge I’ve ever taken of children out there. If we can help on simply because of how enduring those less fortunate in the world, it is. Most of my previous challenges then I believe we always should do. Training

“I am an ex- Army D and M instructor; I have also run First Mobility Aid courses. I have learnt a lot about the mobility scooters and different teaching methods. Overall an excellent course.” Equipment IB Nov 2018 Owner Business M.E.T.C. LTD PRICE LIST A deposit of 20% is required on booking any of our courses and all “Most realistic course I have courses must be paid for within 14 days of your course start date. Training ever attended, very welcoming HERE ARE A FEW COMMENTS and making sure I understood Course Time Price of VAT Total price Deposit teve Whitmore grew up RECEIVED FROM STUDENTS, without patronising. encouraged Title period course (Inclusive the middle child of ten COURSE FEEDBACK FORMS team- work and spirit. thank you” of vat) other siblings. At 16 he “I have learnt a lot on the course, K.F FEB 2020 Stairlift 5 Days £1200 £240 £1440 £288 joined the Armed forces Stephens method of teaching is works Shop mobility and served with the 5th exceptionally good. He gets across all Scooter 4 Days £ 895 £179 £1074 £214 SRoyal Inniskilling Dragon Guards the information in a way that is easy “An excellent course well Car & 2 Days £495 £99 £594 £119 now the RDG’s. While in the army to understand and the demonstrations exceeded my expectations. ceiling Steve trained as a Chieftain tank ” were informative. I now feel Thank you for an excellent course hoist commander, Physical training confident servicing and maintaining PF July 2020 Instructor, unarmed combat Scooters in my own business” Mobile mobility maintenance Surveying 2 Days £495 £99 £594 £119 instructor and 12yrs as regimental GH. July 2019 Loler 1 Days £150 £30 £180 £36 Signals Instructor. He also ran cross New start up business “A very comprehensive course, which & pat country and skied for the regiment. is geared to the candidate’s level, testing He married his wife Zelda in 1979 and “Thank you for the plenty of interaction, Steve has the had two daughters Keeley and Emmy. course it has been brilliant” ability to explain principles in many Steve left the army January 1989 Cm Sept 2019 Westcountry ways and invites questions at any All above 3 Weeks £3,253 £650.60 £3903 £708 after 14 years, leaving the army was mobility supplier time. Steve also instils 15 years + of courses Excluding tough, something they were not his experiences in the practicalities of (Taken weekends prepared for. It was so different from “I am a fully qualified mechanic running your own business. The course over 3 their force’s family. At the beginning and I was surprised by how much I is a good mix of theory, demonstration, weeks) still being in the mind set of a soldier it learnt and the food was excellent.” and plenty of hands on.” was difficult for Steve to insert himself PS April 19 Now runs his S.W July 2020 into civilian life, laughing he says own Mobility company Now employed within trade Course dates (up to and including May) that he still can not leave the house that M.E.T.C will be holding throughout 2021 without a shave and polishing his boots. Employment was a challenge, Date January February March April May he found it hard to find something which he enjoyed, and this gave him a CPT approved certificate on There are 80,000 mobility Examples of the type of 1 that taxed his brain gave satisfaction the opportunity to use his teaching passing each course taken. scooters sold per year, which is work you could be carrying while using the skills he had learnt skills. With all the knowledge and We hold 6 different courses at increasing by 10% per annum, out and charges involved. 2 while serving. He had various jobs experience he had gained he wanted the present running from 1-5 days there are 300,000 – 350,000 This will give you an idea of 3 and ended up working for the RAC to be able to pass this on, he started according to the course taken these mobility scooters in use in the what can be earned, with the on their sales team where he fast to research and realised that his include Fault finding, service and UK, that is 1 in every 185 people right amount of time and effort. 4 scooter became top salesman nationally and training, structure, commercial repair of mobility scooters, stairlifts that use a scooter. (Rica 2014). • Any call out in a weekday 5 scooter held the title over several years. knowledge and good engineering (includes fitting of stairlift) ceiling and Acorn stairlifts sell over during working hours £70, Steve’s wife became ill, looking practice would save his students car hoist, Loler and Pat testing and 1 million pounds worth of weekends or out of hours £95 6 scooter scooter for mobility equipment became at least 3yrs in staring up their own a surveying course. We also hold stairlifts per week, 59.2 million • Purely a guide line, different area’s 7 scooter scooter an expensive minefield and it business. His blueprint and training a course covering all the courses per year, which equates to charge a little more or a little less. soon became clear to Steve that course would be a fast track through mentioned over a 14-day period. 65,555 units/stairlifts sold. • Scooter or stairlift repairs, 8 scooter scooter scooter there was a real need for a good the mobility industry and into a new Brooks which is Acorn carried out at the customers 9 scooter scooter scooter affordable mobility service and life and career for those who would trade, sell 7.2 million per home £70 plus parts. immersed himself into research. train with him. They took over new RECOMMENDATION year or 8,000 units/stairlifts • Servicing £70 10 scooter scooter stairlift He trained himself in every aspect, premises and while still working as FROM ME TO YOU per year. (Acorn 2018) • Servicing and battery change 11 scooter scooter scooter stairlift took courses and what started as a mobility engineer covering a large Purchasing repairable scooters and There are at least 7 more vary, Stairlift £210, average a side-line in his garage grew by area of Devon and Cornwall Steve set stairlifts, reconditioning them and stairlift manufacturers in scooter between £140 to £400 12 scooter loler/pat loler/pat stairlift stairlift word of mouth and soon became about starting up his training school selling them for a profit, this could the UK, Stannah, Handicare, (profit £100+£70 for the service) 31 scooter stairlift stairlift his full-time job, while undertaking M.E.T.C Ltd Mobility Engineer be a lucrative business on its own. Minivator, Bruno, Thyssen, • Service and repair £140 plus parts. further training with Terrys lifts, Training Centre Ltd was born. Companion, Freelift. • Battery change stairlift £120 14 scooter stairlift stairlift Pride mobility, Brooks stairlifts, M.E.T.C’s moto is *Hands on Example of earnings/profit for a week Below are few ideas of Scooter battery change, 15 loler/pat stairlift stairlift stairlift Arjo Huntly hoists, Etac floor lifts Training* Steve says “ we need • Sell one scooter £175 how you could use your average profit £70- £90 and Electric mobility (all certificates our student to learn by doing and • Service 5 scooters £350 knowledge when completing 16 stairlift stairlift stairlift displayed in training school). not sitting in a class room, this is • Change batteries on 2 scooters £100 courses designed and When at a customers home, they 17 stairlift stairlift car hoist In 2016 they moved from the the best way to learn”. We have • Do 3 contract jobs £140 run by M.E.T.C.Ltd. may want you to look at another Midlands to Plymouth as one of their trained students who have gone on Total profit for that week £765 piece of equipment, such as a 18 stairlift stairlift stairlift ceiling hoist granddaughters became ill, so they to open their own business or found (x48 weeks £36,720pa) • Part time along with wheelchair or walker, charge 19 stairlift stairlift stairlift car hoist surveying moved to support their daughter and employment within the mobility existing job. accordingly, sometimes it’s nice son in law. They navigated this move sector. We have employed several The example above is an • Online shop/ eBay, Preloved, to do it for free, this can increase 20 stairlift ceiling hoist surveying within six weeks renting out their of our students and will be looking average quiet week. Amazon, Gumtree. the clients confidence and is great 21 stairlift surveying loler/pat house in Coventry and renting one in to employ more staff in the future. • Stairlifts 1 month’s profit • Work from home. for continued support of your Saltash. Now Steve had a business M.E.T.C is a family run business, • Sell 3 reconditioned straight • Lock up unit business and for recommends. 22 stairlift car hoist car hoist surveying in Coventry and had to start over and they strive to support their stairlifts £1800 • Open a shop 23 ceiling hoist ceiling hoist loler/pat again in Devon and Cornwall, it was students transition into civvy street • Sell 1 new stairlift £800 • Work for another company, hard work and he spent allot of time understanding this process having • Repair 4 stairlifts £280 self-employed or employed 24 surveying surveying driving up and down the motorway gone through this themselves. Steve • Service 4 stairlifts £280 • Contract through 25 car hoist surveying surveying until he had trained an engineer to told us that students have informed • Change batteries 1 stairlift £75 other companies take over from him. He soon had them through their feedback that Total profit for that month • Offering your services 26 ceiling hoist the new business up and running. although their courses are quite £3235 (x 11 = £35,585pa) to rental companies. 27 surveying Over the years Steve had trained intensive, they are really enjoyable. Combine both stairlifts and • Agent/ Engineer for mobility several people in the mobility business All student will be presented with scooters, the sky’s the limit. shops in your area 28 surveying

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MOBILITY SCOOTER & STAIRLIFT REPAIR MGA TRAINING LIMITED AND INSTALLATION COURSES MOBILITY EQUIPMENT TRAINING CENTRE Developing people. Delivering results.

With the shortage of engineers, there has never been a better time Established In 2008 by Stephen Tarry and Ian Mcgarvie, both of whom are ex-military, MGA Training are an accredited to become a mobility equipment engineer, the market for mobility CPCS training centre who produce the highest of qualities of equipment is huge and expanding vastly. training, all situated around the Lifting Industry. Completing Our ex service engineer instructors will train you to a remarkably your CPCS training with MGA will ensure that you gain a high standard, to prepare you for employment or to run your own nationwide recognised qualification to get you into work. lucrative business in the mobility service sector. The CPCS courses we deliver at our training centre are: Our mainly hands on courses cover: What’s in it for you? Technical back up only a • CPCS Slinger Signaller phone call away • CPCS Lifting Supervisor 1. Mobility scooter, powerchair and smaller equipment sales, Service manual for each • CPCS Appointed Person service, fault finding and repair. subject taken • CPCS Mini Crane 2. Stairlift, installation, sales, service, fault finding and repair. Fasttrack training saving you • CPCS Mobile Crane. 3. Car hoist, ceiling hoist, sales, service, fault finding and between 3 and 5 years repair. Funding for all the above course can be attained through Business advice and tips the Career Transition Partnership. The Appointed Person 4. Electrical PAT testing and lift inspection LOLER Supplier information provided. (QUA919 Level 5} and Lifting Supervisor (QUB919 Level 4} 5. Lift surveying, (through the floor lifts, wheelchair and NVQ can be funded through ELCAS. Course durations vary curved stairlifts). depending on which course you are wanting to attend. All the above as a package can be completed within 14 working days. They range from 4 days, through to 10 days. We have had many ex-military through the doors over the years, all of For this unique opportunity, different backgrounds and regiments. Many of them were please do not hesitate to contact one of our friendly staff. not aware of the funding that is available for them to gain the qualifications they want. Due to this we have been doing our research and came across CTP and ELCAS. M.E.T.C. Ltd Unit 1 147 Elliott Road Plymouth Boysnope Wharf, Eccles, PL4 0QS Manchester, M30 7RH www.mgatrainingltd.co.uk www.mobilityequipmenttraining.co.uk Tel : 0161 707 9865 [email protected] Email: [email protected]/ 0800 285 1956 07974377582 01752 663908 [email protected] GOV.UK Register of training organisations. UK Register of learning providers number 10082735 Training

WHAT IS SLINGER SIGNALLER CRANE SUPERVISOR APPOINTED PERSON CPCS? DO (4-DAY NOVICE COURSE) (4 DAY NOVICE COURSE) (5 DAY NOVICE) I NEED IT? CPCS CATEGORY CODE A40 CPCS CATEGORY CODE A62 CPCS CATEGORY CODE A61 CPCS Title: CPCS Slinger/Signaller (A40) Title: CPCS Crane Supervisor (A62) Duration: Five (5) consecutive stands for the Duration: Four (4) consecutive Duration: Four (4) consecutive days including 1-day CPCS Construction days including CPCS Theory days, including CPCS Theory Theory and Practical Test. Plant Competence Scheme- a card and Practical test. and Practical test. Cost: POA (Includes training, scheme designed to prove the Cost: POA (Includes training, Cost: POA (Includes training, technical tests and card skills of plant operatives. It is now technical tests and card technical tests and card fee’s), Discounts available run by NOCN but it was previously fees) – Discounts available fee’s), Discounts available for multiple candidates. run by CITB (Construction Industry for multiple candidates. for multiple candidates. Training Board). It was launched Target Delegates by CITB in 2003 at the request of Target Delegate Target Delegates In response to our clients’ needs employers, to help them comply This course is aimed at This course is aimed at anyone this extended course is aimed at with regulations and requirements, inexperienced operatives who who is required to supervise safe anyone who is required to plan and aims to apply common are required to undertake slinger systems of work using lifting safe systems of work using lifting standards for all plant operators. and signalling for the movement equipment. It is recommended equipment with no or very little Each card provides identification of loads using lifting equipment. that prior to attending this experience of planning lifting and recognises the competence Candidates may be new to the course, individuals should operations using mobile cranes. and qualifications of the individual role or they may have limited have some experience of This gives additional training as MGA holder. The scheme maintains experience and no formal training. working with lifting equipment, preparation for the Technical health, safety and environmental especially mobile cranes. test on day five of the course. standards through a programme of Course Aim and Contents testing to prove workers comply The aim of this course is to Course Aim and Contents Course Aim and Contents with minimum standards. Please provide candidates with practical The aim of the course is to provide The aim of this course is to provide click for more information on NOCN and theoretical knowledge for candidates with underpinning candidates with underpinning Over 150,000 people carry a them to undertake the role of knowledge for them to understand knowledge for them to understand CPCS card and it is the most widely the Slinger/ Signaller. Following the role and responsibility of the role and responsibility of the Training recognised as the preferred card to successful completion of the Crane Supervisor. Following Appointed Person. Following comply with codes of practice for the course, candidates will successful completion of the successful completion of the When it comes to wanting competence and certification. It is be able to select the correct course, candidates will be able to course, candidates will be able required to operate on most types lifting accessories, attach understand and follow safe systems to prepare and implement safe of plant on UK Contractors Group them to the loads safely of work for lifting operations, systems of work for lifting operation high quality CPCS training (UKCG) sites throughout the UK. and guide the load using the including writing risk assessments including writing risk assessments appropriate hand signals. and method statements. and method statements. then you need look no Card Checker is now available at: www.nocnjobcards. CERTIFICATION further than MGA Training LTD. org/card-checker Successful candidates will be awarded a red CPCS trained WHAT IS AN NVQ? operator card endorsed with MILITARY RECOMMENDATION National Vocational Qualifications the category that they have just Here at MGA Training we are “I served in the “I served in the are competence based and are completed. This card can only delighted to be a specialist 2nd Battalion the 2nd battalion achieved in the workplace. They be issued if the candidate has provider of ‘training for safer Duke of Lancasters the Duke of demonstrate your ability at work by an in date health and safety test lifting operations’ approved by regiment for 8 years. Lancaster’s recognising the skills, knowledge, which co insides with which ELCAS & CTP and we would I was unfortunately regiment for 9 ability, training and experience course they have passed before be happy to help you with your medically discharged from the army on years. I gained 4 different lifting required to perform a job safely and undertaking the CPCS technical Resettlement Training and access the 1st of March 2017. I had wanted qualifications through MGA. in an effective and efficient manner. test. For enquiries on changing to Interview Opportunities within to operate mobile cranes for a living The instructors are great and All vocational qualifications are your card from red to blue, the lifting and crane hire industry. for a while, so I spoke to a friend of happy to help you out with extra now grouped together in different please call 0161 707 9865. We have the experience and mine who i had served with who time if you are struggling with levels on the Qualification and Credit the accreditations to guide you happened to have completed his any areas. I started off working Framework (QCF) The educational through the whole process. training also with MGA Training. I for a mobile crane company framework is designed to make called up and booked the course based in Manchester, which vocational qualifications easier to Exceeding Expectations in, I paid for this myself. Once I had MGA Training helped me get. understand and simpler to use. It has • We are approved by Enhanced done my Mobile Crane, I decided Now I’m a self employed heavy been developed to work more closely Learning Credits (ELCAS) I wanted to go all the way, so I lift supervisor within the wind with employers to make qualifications and you can use your MGA Training is an Enhanced completed 3 separate qualifications industry working off shore for more relevant to what learners need ELCAS funding with us. Learning Credits (ELCAS) with MGA Training. They also helped different company’s around to succeed in their chosen profession. • For more information on the approved Training centre for me obtain a job at the end of my the world. Steve was ex-army The QCF provides a framework ELCAS process you can visit the following courses: training. I was taught by Ian and Steve. and he makes you feel right for learners to progress. There are the website here www. • NOCN_Cskills Awards Level Steve is also ex army as were a few at home as it can be a scary varying levels ranging from Entry to enhancedlearningcredits. 5 NVQ Diploma in Controlling of the operators that I’ve met along experience leaving the army, Level 8. Credits are allocated based com Lifting Operations - Planning the way, this really helped me settle its nice knowing you have on the amount of learning required • You can use your Lifts (Construction) – QUA919 and adjust into my new career” likeminded people teaching you” to complete the qualification. This Resettlement Funding with us. • NOCN_Cskills Awards Level James Kirner Ant Robson also defines the qualification size, • We are approved by 4 NVQ Diploma in Controlling award, certificate or diploma. the Career transition Lifting Operations - Supervising NVQ assessment recognises Partnership (CTP). Lifts (Construction) – QUB919 your performance at work with a • We are a CPCS & nationally recognised qualification. All NOCN CSkills Awards The Slinger Signaller and skills are assessed through work- Accredited Test Centre Mobile Crane Operator based evidence for Training & NVQS. categories do not come under and because CONTACT DETAILS • You will have the opportunity the ELCAS funding as they are there are no Boysnope Wharf, Eccles, to gain a nationally a level 2 Diploma. However, exams or tests Manchester, M30 7RH recognised accreditation you can use Resettlement certification www.mgatrainingltd.co.uk through the Construction Grants and Standard Learning is based on Tel : 0161 707 9865 Plant Competence Scheme Credits for the CPCS Slinger evidence of Email: [email protected]/ (CPCS), allowing you to work Signaller & CPCS Mobile your skills. [email protected] on any Contractors group Crane operator categories.

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any young people Disposal Regiment, five years as a are missing out on Combat Engineer and eight years the challenges and as an Armoured Engineer) and adventures that could served on Operations in Iraq, as well transform their lives as on Exercises in Kenya, Cyprus, Mbut the Army Cadet Force (ACF) Belize, Canada and Germany. aims to change that by giving Before joining the army Philip was young people - from all walks of a cadet with the ACF. When he life - access to fun, friendship, was medically discharged from the action and adventure. With 39,000 army, due to a severe neck injury, cadets and over 9,000 adults in he decided to put his experiences more than 1,600 locations, the ACF to good use: “I always said when is making a big impact on people I leave the army I will go back as and communities all around the UK. an adult volunteer to help if I can in Adult volunteers play a vital role any way to give something back”. in the Army Cadet Force – acting As well as working full-time as a as role models for the cadets and Deputy Production Supervisor and teaching young people all sorts of Weighbridge Administrator, Philip skills from fieldcraft, skill at arms is a volunteer Sergeant Instructor COMBINING WORK, “At London Underground I’m and adventurous training through to with Bovington Detachment, ARMY CADETS AND responsible for training their music and first aid. As well as the Dorset ACF. He joined in 2015 now in the process of signing THE ARMY RESERVE future signal engineers: the staff satisfaction of seeing young people and is enjoying every minute: “It’s up for the City and Guilds As well as being a Signalling members and apprentices who will achieve what they never thought important to have fun and we do. Level 4 Award in Leadership Systems Trainer for London be responsible for everything from possible, volunteers also have the I get the chance to experience and Management, through Underground Kate Dunscombe the control logistics, software and opportunity to learn new skills, gain new challenges, new adventures the ACF’s partnership with also finds time to be an Army hardware to operating equipment qualifications and make new friends. and meet new people every time the educational charity CVQO, Reservist and a Company on the signals and points. As an Army Cadet Force volunteers I go away or on a course. I have which is just one of the many Sergeant Major with the ACF. ACF instructor you gradually build come from all sorts of backgrounds made some amazing friends who subsidised vocational training Kate loved being an Army cadet up your confidence as a leader and those with military experience will be friends for life. I am a courses on offer to volunteers. so much that she, and a number and trainer. You also develop excel in helping to deliver the broad happy, outgoing person normally, of her friends, went on to join the skills and patience to work range of adventurous but am at my peak when I do HELPING YOUNG the ACF as volunteer instructors. with young people, something and military anything with the ACF” he says. PEOPLE TO DEVELOP When another ex-cadet who that’s been very useful in my themed activities Philip’s ACF training and However the best and most had joined the Army Reserve work with apprentices.” the cadets love. experience has also benefitted unique part about being in the came along to help at an ACF Having risen through the Philip Kendrick his career prospects - helping ACF, according to Philip, is camp Kate was persuaded to volunteer ranks to become a was in the Royal him to secure job interviews and seeing how the cadets benefit: become a Reservist as well. Company Sergeant Major, Kate is Engineers for 18 giving him practical examples of “As a volunteer it has given me “Having been in the Army responsible for helping to mentor ACF ethos, and encouraging their years (five years at 33 coaching and mentoring skills to immense pride watching the Reserve and the ACF for a while younger adult instructors as well cadets to take advantage of all Explosive Ordnance talk about with recruiters. He is cadets achieve and overcome I can see that the two roles as organising activities for groups the opportunities open to them.” some of their own problems. complement each other,” says of cadets. “Recently I took a One of the Detachment The cadets always surprise me Kate, who is now a Company group of cadets on a battlefield Commanders Kate mentored with their effort, commitment Sergeant Major with Beds & tour to Ypres, she says. “The saw one of her cadets beat off and spirit and the best thing Herts ACF. “The leadership and cadets had the chance to take part stiff competition from hundreds is that I get to be part of it. management are similar and the in a ceremony of remembrance of others from across the cadet There is a real sense of family, values and standards are the at the Menin Gate. They loved forces to win the prestigious friendship, equality and inclusion same. There are also skills and it and they learnt so much.” CVQO Westminster Award. within the Army Cadets.” training that you can take from “That kind of thing is hugely Philip would encourage others one role to the other, such as skill SUPPORTING THE rewarding for adult volunteers to join as volunteers: “You can’t at arms and range qualifications NEXT GENERATION as well as the cadet,” says teach experience and, with the and people management skills.” For Kate, inspiring her cadets to Kate. “The winner of that Award right attitude and willingness to become ACF leaders and to get on received a trophy at the House of learn how the ACF works as a DEVELOPING YOUR SKILLS in life is one of the best rewards Lords and was able to take part youth organisation, I’d encourage Kate has found that her ACF in being an ACF volunteer. in an expedition to South Africa, any former soldiers to join up.” skills and training, particularly in “I’ve had quite a few cadets but there are hundreds of other To find out more about supervising people and in having who’ve gone on to become opportunities open to cadets in the becoming a volunteer with the confidence to command and volunteers. Some are now ACF. As a leader you’re opening the Army Cadet Force, lead groups of people, has been Detachment Commanders and it’s up all sorts of possibilities for the visit www.armycadets. very helpful in her day job. great to see them embracing the young people in your charge.” com/resettlement

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APPLICATION PROCESS • Once you have submitted your application, your eligibility will be reviewed against the Force’s sift criteria. Full details on eligibility requirements are available at www.mod.police.uk • If you are successful at the sift stage you will progress to the assessment stage. Full details will be provided in advance of your assessment date, to allow you to prepare. • Successful applicants will then be guided through the rest of the recruitment process, which includes a fitness test to level 7.6 on the multi stage fitness test (bleep test), a • Armed policing that meets Benefits medical (with drug and alcohol national policing standards • New recruits are entitled test) and Police and National • Various specialist armed policing to 22 days’ annual leave Security Vetting processes. units including the Tactical at entry, rising to 30 days • References will also be Firearms Unit, Special Escort after 20 years’ service requested from your current Group, Operational Support Unit, • Principal Civil Service Pension and/or previous employer. and Central Support Group Scheme that compares well • The process can take, in • Public Order and Protester with much of the private sector total, between 6-9 months. Removal Teams • Locational allowances, • Specialist police dogs payable at specific sites I am currently serving in the The and handlers • Paid overtime at enhanced rates Armed Forces. How does this • The largest Marine Policing affect my application in terms of capability in the UK Diversity the notice period I must give? • A Crime Command that is and Inclusion Members of the Armed Forces can focused on combating the • Committed to recruiting, still apply to join the MDP when in Ministry of Defence Police… threat and risk of major fraud, developing, retaining and service. You would not be expected theft, bribery and corruption promoting the best people, with to resign or give notice until an to Defence interests different skills, backgrounds offer of employment is ready. Most a force with a difference • Project Servator officers, and experiences, who applicants from the armed forces deployed in uniform and plain are representative of the get their notice period waived, so clothes, who are specially trained communities served you are advised to speak to your Have you left, or are you getting ready to leave, the Armed Forces and thinking about to spot the tell-tale signs of • Staff support and networks Personnel Department to see if what career path to take next? Have you considered joining the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP)? terrorist and other criminal activity including an LGBT+ Network, this could apply to you. The MDP Gender Network, Race Network will take into account any notice VACANCIES and Mental Health First Aiders period when planning start dates. he MDP provides WHERE? • Terrorist attack and the threat and UK national infrastructure The MDP run recruitment • Diversity Champion specialist armed The MDP is based at various of such attacks across the UK sites, people and assets. campaigns for vacancies memberships of Stonewall policing services to key locations across the UK including: • Disruption and disorder • National Counter Terrorist throughout the UK. For details on and Business in the FURTHER INFORMATION Defence and national • Royal Naval Armaments caused by protesters Response: Contributing to the current or upcoming vacancies Community (BITC) Interested? Find out more: infrastructure sites Depot, Coulport • Unauthorised intrusion UK’s national armed policing visit www.mod.police.uk • Membership and representation www.mod.police.uk Taround the UK. The majority of • Atomic Weapons Establishment onto the Defence Estate response to major incidents. on the British Association of MDP officers are deployed as sites at Aldermaston and • Theft or compromise of, and • Crime Command: Preventing, WHY JOIN THE MDP? Authorised Firearms Officers. Burghfield in Berkshire damage to, key assets that detecting, disrupting and Training • GCHQ Headquarters would have a significant impact investigating crime against All Authorised Firearms Officers Let’s take a look at who the in Cheltenham upon Defence capability Defence interests. Investigating are trained to National Police MDP are and what they do. • Defence Munition Sites • Major financial fraud and and detecting fraud, corruption, Standards and there is a wide • HM Naval Bases at Portsmouth, corruption that would have theft and criminal damage range of training and development WHO? Devonport and Clyde a significant impact upon to Defence equipment opportunities available throughout The Ministry of Defence Police • Various other key Defence sites, Defence capability and assets. Collating and an MDP officer’s career, (MDP) is a national civilian police including central London and sites disseminating criminal and whether on promotion or by force of circa 2900 police officers in North Yorkshire, Derby, Hereford, To achieve this, the MDP provides security intelligence to support specialising in a specific role. and 260 police staff, established Thurso and Barrow-in-Furness the following operational services: MDP operations and wider by the Ministry of Defence Police • Nuclear Policing: Providing Defence and Law Enforcement Salary Act 1987. The Force serves the WHAT? specialist armed policing partners and stakeholders. • Up-to-date information on Ministry of Defence (MOD) and The MDP is equipped to services that contribute to starting pay and pay scales is delivers specialist policing at a respond to a range of crime the protection of the UK’s HOW? available at www.mod.police.uk range of locations across the and security related threats strategic nuclear deterrent. The MDP delivers its operational • Increases in pay are reviewed UK, including support to US and risks that require specialist • Territorial Policing: Providing policing services using a annually and linked to performance Visiting Forces and other UK and dedicated civilian policing specialist policing services that range of specialist policing • Locational allowances Government Departments. capabilities. These include: help to protect key Defence capabilities that include: payable at specific sites

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s part of the discharge their Resettlement Grant (RG) but The term ‘Roll number’ relates to process you will be they can relax. If an Officer who building society accounts only so, required to complete an was an AFPS 75 member has more if your payments are going into AFPS Pens Form 1 either than 9 years’ reckonable service a bank account, ignore that line electronically on JPA or in (RS) after the age of 21 but less than of the form. Do remember that Ahardcopy as part of your Leaver’s the 16 years that would entitle him payments are made using BACS, Pack. It is a lengthy form which to an IP, the RG is paid automatically. and BACS is compatible with cheque many people fill in without truly The same is true for AFPS 75 accounts but not deposit accounts. appreciating its importance. Other Ranks who give more than 12 years’ RS after age 18 and leave Part L is the Data Protection Part A of the form is all about before their 22 year point, and any statement and, having read it, it you, why you are leaving and AFPS 05 or AFPS 15 member who simply remains for you to sign the your contact details after your gives more than 12 years’ service declaration at Part M and submit discharge. So that is the easy bit! and leaves before their EDP point. the form to Veterans UK. And, as The only exception (for all) is that, they say, that’s all there is to it! Part B is really just if the individual leaves with other an instruction panel. terminal benefits (so, an invaliding Finally, just a few words about pension or a Tier 1 lump sum for ‘McCloud’. You will have heard about If you are leaving before your example), there is no entitlement the work that all the Public Sector Immediate Pension (IP) Point to the RG. A final word for those pension schemes are doing to remedy (AFPS 75), your Early Departure of you leaving with benefits to the discrimination that the Courts Payment (EDP) Point or age 55 claim at a later date – don’t forget found in the transitional arrangements (AFPS 05)/60(AFPS 15), you tick to claim them! If you do not claim, when the 2015 schemes were the first box and go straight to they will not be paid automatically. introduced (AFPS 15 in your case). Part L. Some people worry that, by You claim by submitting an AFPS The consultation process ran from doing this, they could miss out on Form 8 about 3 months before the July to the middle of October, this was date that the pension is payable. to determine when members would If you are entitled to receive make their choice (either immediately In this article Mary Petley of your pension or EDP straight away, or deferred to the point of retirement) the Forces Pension Society you simply indicate which scheme and the results of this are expected walks you through the or schemes these benefits flow to be announced in December/ form in order that, when from and complete the Parts rank and length of service and the Part E is aimed at AFPS 05 Part G is for AFPS 15 members and pot. This is not a straight 25% of question they will ask again when January. However, implementation is you complete the form, indicated alongside your indication. lump sum for someone of your members and asks about inverse covers inverse commutation of EDP the pension quoted and, if you are you come to claim your pension(s). unlikely to be in place before the end your intentions are clear The question about ‘Aggregated rank who has served a full career commutation, nomination and lump sum, allocation, nomination a Forces Pension Society Member, This is all to do with HMRC’s of the remedy period (April 2022). and considered, and your Benefits’ is relevant to those who (37 years from age 18 for an Other allocation. Inverse commutation and the timing of your pension. In we can work out the exact figure Life-Time Allowance (LTA) and the If you are leaving before the final understanding of what you have had more than one period of Rank and 34 years from age 21 for means that you give up some respect of the first three topics, for you. If your pension is not due questions are aimed at establishing agreed remedy is announced, the are signing up to is sound. Regular service and have joined an Officer). You do not have to take (in multiples of £100) or all of our advice is the same as for Parts now, you will be asked the same whether your total pension savings only thing you can do is complete their periods of service in order the maximum. You can ask for a your tax-free pension lump sum E (above). Regarding the timing question on the AFPS Form 8 breach the LTA. When you get your the Pens Form 1 in the light of your that they count as one for pension proportion of it. The lump sum you in order to improve your taxable of the pension, remember, if you when the time comes to claim. pension documentation detailing current position. Once the way purposes. If you have more than get is tax-free but it is not free of pension – but will you live long take the pension before the normal your actual award, it will show the ahead is established, MOD will get one period of service, and want charge as the repayments include enough to break even? Allocation age at which pension is due, it will Part I is all about how you intend percentage of the LTA that you have in touch with people who have left, to join them together, you need interest and insurance. This is NOT means that you give up some of be paid at a reduced rate – before to use your pension lump sum. used up by earning your Service setting out the options open to them to do so before your discharge. payment protection insurance – it your pension during your lifetime deciding, ask Veterans UK exactly Basically, HMRC rules places limits pension. It is a good idea to keep the and the timeframes for response. is straight forward life insurance to in order that, after your death, a what the reduction would be. on how much of the lump sum document somewhere safe because, Please do not worry that, having So far so good. cover the payments due up until dependant can receive a pension may be reinvested into a further when you come to claim any other completed the Pens Form 1 in good age 55. You will pay back more than for the rest of their life. Part F Part H gives the opportunity to pension plan. Many of you will want occupational pension earned after faith before the announcement of the Part C and D are about commuting the lump sum you have generated covers inverse commutation to opt to give up some of the AFPS to just enjoy the money – so you your discharge, your new scheme remedy, you will be disadvantaged AFPS 75 pensions. In AFPS 75, but, as the repayments are taken improve a dependant’s pension. In 15 pension to generate a tax-free tick ‘No’ against the first question administrators will want to know the by having committed yourself to commutation means that you give from your pension before tax, it is both cases, what if they die first? lump sum. This option can only be and move on to Part J. If you are ‘LTA %’ you have used by earning the current AFPS 75/AFPS 15 or up some of your pension to buy a often an attractive proposition. Your pension will not be restored! exercised if you are leaving service thinking of reinvesting the lump your Armed Forces pension – and it AFPS 05/AFPS 15 arrangement. second lump sum. Resettlement Here we inject a word of caution. If you are considering these at a point at which your pension sum, read Part I carefully and answer is nice to be prepared. Those with Commutation (RC) means that the If you are considering accepting a options we strongly advise that you is payable (so, with an invaliding questions (ii) and (iii). Remember, large pensions may have applied reduction lasts until age 55. Life Full Time Reserve Service post, have a chat with a financial advisor. pension, at the scheme’s normal if your pension is not due now, you for Protection Certificates so that If you are a Member of the Commutation (LC), which is only remember that your pension may Nomination allows you to pension age of 60 or from age 55 will be asked this question again they are not heavily penalised by Forces Pension Society and you available to those in pensionable be abated and you need to ensure make your wishes known with actuarial reductions). If you when you claim your pension. changes to the LTA. We anticipate have questions on this or any service on or before 1 April 1978, that you have enough pension about who should receive any are not in this position just tick that this will be relevant to very few other pension issue, email us at means that the pension is reduced remaining in payment to pay back pension lump sums due in the “no” and move on to Part I. For Part J asks for information about Easy Resettlement readers but, if [email protected] for life. As LC is only available to a the monthly sums required. If there event of your death. If you do those eligible, the rule of thumb pensions which may be in payment it applies to you, you must notify If you are not a Member but few, this article concentrates on RC. is not enough pension remaining, nominate, remember to keep is that £1 surrendered generates from other sources or due from other Veterans UK of this at this point. would to like to know more The largest lump sum you can the repayments come from pay your nomination up to date or £12 tax-free, with the maximum sources in the future. For most of us about us, please visit www. generate by RC is the difference after tax and that removes the a sizeable lump sum could end lump sum available being worth the answer will be ‘No’ but Veterans Part K requires you to give your forcespensionsociety.org between the lump sum for your tax advantage of commuting. up with the wrong person! 25% of the value of the pension UK are obliged to ask and it is a bank or building society details.

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WHAT WILL I STUDY? contract law, negligence fellow surveyors, meeting estate ultimately was not sure what path The Diploma is a vocational and occupier’s liability are agents in offices, or going to to go down. Over the following qualification, meaning it is all looked at in this module. properties and meeting vendors. weeks, I did many hours of research about giving you the skills and • Inspecting Property - The You meet some amazing people, into the industry and felt a career in knowledge to be a well-rounded inspection ‘agenda’ and equipment, with good stories, you make Residential Surveying would be right residential surveyor. Some of property measurements to some good connections. It’s for me. Nearly 3 years on from that the modules covered include: include floor, volume and something I am certainly enjoying. decision and I haven’t looked back! • Valuation - Determining ceiling as well as the residential I have never enjoyed the working Many of the other candidates like property value, RICS mandatory cost-rebuilding calculator. week more. Every day is a new myself on the course were currently requirements, how condition • Building Pathology - This challenge to me. The week flies in employment. For me, going to affects value, regulatory module focuses on the process of by. It is the only job where I wish university for 3-5 years was not an and legal requirements and diagnosing the cause of building I had more hours in the day. Every option that I felt comfortable with. different types of valuations. movement, damp and defects. It day you are at a new property With Sava you obtain a degree • Construction - This module includes ground and above ground- with a new set of challenges and equivalent qualification and have the focuses on foundations, floors based movement plus loads more. a new issue to deal with. If this option of becoming an RICS member and walls, desktop research, • Assessing Services - This module is something you enjoy then this in little over two years. It really is a scale drawings, floor plans looks at service systems and what is certainly the career for you.” no brainer. The lecturers and the and calculating U-values as can go wrong. It covers inspection staff are incredibly knowledgeable well as building services. and testing of service systems, You can hear more from Ben in their respective area of expertise, • Law - The law and its background, electrical systems, heating and other Sava graduates on are friendly and approachable.” easements, restrictive covenants, services, plumbing and drainage. our YouTube channel by simply searching for ‘Sava Surveying’. The great thing about residential HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE? WHAT DO THE SAVA the survey type I will spend about 2 surveying is the flexibility the Sava run regular briefing events GRADUATES SAY? to 4 hours inspecting the property, career offers; you can set up a where you can come along to Ben Browne re-trained to with a little coffee break to meet self-employed business and be find out more about what being become a surveyor in 2018. He the vendor. After I have completed your own boss, work for a large a residential surveyor involves, now works at a medium-sized the survey I will head back to the firm where you are home based, meet the team and hear about firm in Croydon. When asked office. Once I’m back to the office or work for a smaller firm if you how the qualification works. You what a typical day as a practising I will upload the photos and start like an office environment. can book a free place and find surveyor involves and what he compiling the report. During this out more about the diploma here: enjoys about his job, Ben said: time, I have all the other surveyors Stephen Anscombe was working www.sava.co.uk/resettlement. sitting around me and we discuss as delivery driver when he Sava are pleased to be able to “A typical day as a surveyor for me what we have seen that day and see decided to look for a new career. offer readers of this magazine a at the moment; I wake up at home, if we can help each other out in any £500 discount on course fees. check my diary, check the property areas and help compile the reports. “I was thinking of embarking Simply state where you saw this that I’m going to, get in the car and My favourite part of the job on a new career to bring more article when you speak to us. Sava arrive at the property. Depending on is meeting people, whether it is fulfilment and satisfaction, but If you are looking for a new career, HOW CAN I BECOME A as HomeBuyer Reports and RESIDENTIAL SURVEYOR? valuations, as well as having have you considered re-training to Sava offer the only vocational the prestigious AssocRICS qualification with direct entry designation after their name. become a residential surveyor? into the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. The course Hilary Grayson, head orking as a and value, and those on the is structured to allow learners of surveying services residential surveyor Sava Scheme can also produce to continue to work full time at Sava, says: and valuer is Home Condition Surveys which whilst studying if they wish as the perfect way help home buyers understand the course is delivered with 12 “Residential surveying is forward for those the condition of the property months of part-time training, particularly suited to those Wwith an interest in property. they want to purchase. involving 2 training days a who are passionate about This professional and well- month. This is followed by 12 housing, confident in dealing respected career commands “Residential surveying is an integral months of assessment which is with other people, determined excellent salary prospects and, part of the housing market and carried out in your own time. The and self-motivated, and have due to a skills shortage in the offers good prospects, with potential course teaches you everything a good eye for detail. industry, demand for surveying for qualified surveyors to work within you need to know to become services is ever increasing. companies such as estate agents a competent surveyor and no “We believe these people could and banks, or to set up on their own prior knowledge, experience help to alleviate the looming WHAT IS A and offer surveying services on a or qualifications are needed. skills shortage in surveying, RESIDENTIAL SURVEYOR? consultancy basis to businesses Once qualified, Sava and could become new There are many aspects to and home buyers alike.” graduates are eligible for direct associate members of RICS, an the career and many options entry into RICS at Associate accreditation that is so important once qualified, but residential Residential surveying could member level, meaning they both professionally and to the surveyors are mainly known be the career for you if: can offer RICS products such industry as a sign of quality.” for carrying out HomeBuyer • You find property interesting Reports and valuations on • You want great career prospects properties prior to sale. It is • You want a role that’s a varied and flexible career in high demand with many opportunities either • You want to be well paid - the working for yourself or for a firm. average AssocRICS salary is £49,293 (source: RICS 2018 UK Alan Milstein, a residential rewards and attitude survey) surveyor and chairman of the • You want flexible employment Residential Property Surveyors opportunities, including Association (RPSA), said: self-employment • You want a well- “Being a residential surveyor is respected career path a rewarding career. In essence, • You like challenges and for residential surveyors assess each day to be different properties for their general • You don’t want to be condition, energy efficiency sat at a desk all day

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All Service leavers are entitled to In addition to the Full It can also help to acquire extra Attends Prepare resettlement support, consisting Resettlement Programme, skills. It’s therefore vital that you • Prepares PRP Personal Employment Served Career of time, financial support, training/ CTP Assist is available to help take full advantage of the resources with Consultant Resettlement Support over 6 years Transition upskilling and careers advice. 6 OR MORE YEARS’ those individuals who have the and facilities at your disposal. • Receives regional No Yes Plan (PRP) Programme or medical Workshop SERVICE OR MEDICALLY greatest barriers to employment employment advice discharge? (CTW) or with Career STEP 1: You are responsible for DISCHARGED*: CORE due to serious illness or injury, TRANSITION equivalent Consultant dealing with your resettlement RESETTLEMENT through personalised support Workshops and Briefings - the first arrangements and the first step in PROGRAMME (CRP) and Specialist Employment step for most on the resettlement the process is to speak with your unit The Core Resettlement Programme Consultants. Individuals are journey is the three day Career Attends: • Further CTP Enhanced Resettlement Information Staff, who is available to eligible personnel referred to the programme Transition Workshop (CTW), Receives workshops offer advice on your entitlement and up to 2 years prior to discharge, prior to Medical Discharge. which enables you to identify and advice on or Attends • Training at RTC/RRC Resettlement the administrative process to access it. until 2 years after discharge. The evaluate those transferrable skills notification of Employment • Civilian training matched job Fairs and other attachment programme comprises a 3 day HOW CAN CTP HELP ME? and qualities gained during Service. CTP events Provision from CTP STEP 2: You should then make Career Transition Workshop, one-to- CTP support covers three Following this, you will meet your opportunities • External training • Financial/Housing INTEGRATED SUPPORT contact with your Service one interview and ongoing access broad areas: Transition, Career Consultant and create a briefings FOR ALL SERVICE LEAVERS Resettlement Adviser (SRA), in to a personal Career Consultant, Training and Employment. Personal Resettlement Plan, which The new Career Transition order to discuss your resettlement along with additional resettlement From creating a CV through will help identify the required steps Partnership (CTP) contract package and to register with CTP. workshops and briefings. The to learning interview skills plus for achieving your desired outcome Makes job between the Ministry programme also includes job- researching and applying for upon leaving the Armed Forces. applications Develops, reviews of Defence and Right STEP 3: CTP provides advice, finding support, employment jobs, what the CTP offers can A range of additional workshops and actions PRP: Management commenced guidance, training and support fairs and events, and access to help you not just with your first and briefings are available, on 1st October 2015. to those leaving the military, and vocational training courses, along civilian job, but throughout including Financial Aspects CTP support for up to Further advice on; Essentially it is business as also incorporates RFEA – The with travel and subsistence. your working lifetime. of Resettlement, Housing, 2 years after discharge. • Career options • Self-employment • Job Secures usual and any changes will be Forces Employment Charity, Business Start Up, Networking RFEA/OA job finding finding • Training • Attachments • Research Employment activities • Civilian work attachments in addition to the wide range who provide lifelong job finding and Interview Techniques. support is available until retirement age of services and support we support to Service leavers. Events - a full programme Consultant supports and monitors progress have delivered since 1998 as of employment fairs, company the MOD’s official provider of WHAT SUPPORT recruitment presentations and Supported by the Central Employment Armed Forces resettlement. AM I ENTITLED TO? online events is available to Team, with referral to Regional The most obvious change The amount of support available Service leavers at any point Employment Advisor where additional support is required’ you may notice is that we have depends on your length of Service in the resettlement process, unveiled our new brand image and your reasons for discharge: offering networking, research and logo as shown on this page. and job-finding opportunities. We are also excited to announce Online Support - myPlan, the some other online tools such personalised area of the CTP the lighter shaded elements also available to those with 4 to 6 years’ service as an interview simulator and website, enables Service leavers Plotr, a game to match skills and to manage their own resettlement If CTP does not offer the course with them after a military career. based on the preferences listed in interests to civilian careers. and offers career assessment you are interested in then you The employers themselves gain a your online profile, plus employers Under the new contract LESS THAN 4 YEARS SERVICE activities, video library, Interview are able to find details of courses high quality, no cost recruitment can also search the database for we are delighted to now OR ADMINISTRATIVELY Simulator, Plotr career matching offered by hundreds of MOD service and access to thousands Service leavers with the skills deliver integrated support to DISCHARGED: CTP game, Personal Resettlement Plan, approved Preferred Suppliers on of skilled and qualified individuals. they’re looking for, and notify all Service leavers, regardless FUTURE HORIZONS resettlement tracker and checklists. the CTP website. All companies on CTP RightJob is our online job them of current vacancies. of time served or reason for CTP Future Horizons offers referral this list have undertaken a stringent finding service that lists thousands Your career consultant is leaving. This includes support to tackle any barriers to employment, TRAINING accreditation process to make of live vacancies for Service leavers, available to provide advice and for Wounded, Injured and Sick and a post-discharge tracking When leaving the Service, you get sure their training is of the highest with new ones being added every guidance on job applications, service personnel via CTP service to ensure personnel gain a the chance to undertake vocational quality and value for money – so day. You can browse and search for CVs and covering letters, and the Assist (formerly the Recovery route into sustainable employment, training to help you shape your future you can book with confidence. available jobs by Industry, Location central employment team provide Career Services) and support for education or further training after career. CTP delivers an extensive The correct choice of training or Company Name, receive job assistance with RightJob, along Early Service Leavers via CTP leaving. Personnel will be referred range of job-related vocational course can be the vital link between notifications and alerts via email with links to further employment Future Horizons (formerly the to the programme upon discharge. courses at Resettlement Centres the skills you have gained during your and submit job applications directly support where required. Future Horizons Programme). and the Resettlement Training military career and gaining successful to employers. The website is Whilst we are making some CTP will also be delivering 4 – 6 YEARS SERVICE: Centre in Aldershot. This is split into civilian employment. Your Career easy to use and compatible with changes, be assured that our two trial programmes, which EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT two types; Contract Funded and Consultant is on hand to provide smartphones and tablets, plus support and the provision to help you will support spouses and PROGRAMME (ESP) Non-Contract Funded training: advice and guidance on choosing the you’ll find video tips to highlight through your resettlement remains partners of RAF personnel and The Employment Support Contract Funded training has right training to suit your future plans. features on all key areas of the site. unchanged, and will be enhanced in one for eligible Reservists. Programme is accessed 6 months’ been ‘pre-paid’ for you by the MOD. Registration is completed during the coming months. We are here for Further details of the spouse prior to discharge and includes a 1 day This offers exceptional value for EMPLOYMENT the Career Transition Workshop. you throughout your career transition trial can be found on the CTP workshop and one-to-one interview, money and is the best way to make The Armed Forces equips its The CTP Employment Team - from two years pre-discharge and website and the reservist trial resettlement briefs, job-finding the most of your ‘GRT pound’. employees with a vast range of works closely with local, national up to two years post-discharge. will commence in 2016. support, employment fairs and events, Non-Contract funded training skills applicable to many industry and international organisations Should you have any questions Read on for a reminder of the and access (on a standby basis) to can be funded using your Individual sectors and CTP targets a wide from all industry sectors to about your resettlement, please get wealth of support available to vocational training courses. Career Resettlement Training Costs (IRTC) or range of employers to promote source and match suitable job in touch. You can find a wealth of you as you make the transition Consultant support is also available ELC grants for; it is closely monitored for the skills, experience and strong vacancies for Service leavers. information along with our contact from the military to civilian life. for up to 2 years post discharge. quality and is very competitively priced. work ethos Service leavers bring You’ll receive regular job alerts details at www.ctp.org.uk © Rido / shutterstock © Maxx-Studio / shutterstock

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Career Transition tips CTP Success Story RESETTLEMENT of a site and helped me Supporting Michael Savage Once registered with the CTP, understand some of the issues Michael attended a 3-day Career a supervisor had to deal with.” on his resettlement journey. Transition Workshop (CTW), as well as a CTP Employment Fair: SUCCESSFUL OUTCOME BACKGROUND Michael is now a Field Supervisor Michael Savage left the Army “I found the CV workshop for ULC Robotics. While he as a Defence Advanced Search element of the CTW most was able to quickly settle into Advisor in 2020 after serving for helpful as it enabled me to draft his new role because of his There has never been a time 14 years. After taking stock of an impactful CV that was ready previous experience, Michael his career, Michael decided that to be sent to employers. did face some challenges: it was time to embark on a new when utilising all the support journey, and decided to engage I also attended a CTP Employment “The qualifications I gained during in resettlement support with the Fair where I was able to see the my military career are hugely on offer from the CTP, doing Career Transition Partnership (CTP). different opportunities available beneficial to my role - helping to me. At this event, I met me understand the electrical thorough research and taking the “I enjoyed travelling around the people linked with the CTP who aspects of our systems; however world and visiting places I would passed my CV on to the ULC it was tough adjusting to the right attitude to your job search never have seen, as well as the Robotics, where I now work.” pace of civilian work – it’s much camaraderie with my colleagues. faster than in the military!” has been more important. Michael also undertook a PRINCE 2 However, after 14 years in the Army training course, as well as a Civilian ADVICE ur team of Career (VEE), social media webinars I felt I’d come to a crossroads; Work Attachment (CWA), both of And as his closing words of Consultants have and range of other virtual events either commit to full engagement which worked to make him more advice to fellow Service leavers, created a fantastic that we run every month. or change my career. Ultimately, I attractive to employers and helped Michael goes on to say: new series of top felt my skills could be put to better him gain a better understanding tips to help you • Complete some online activities use outside of the military, and so of what would be expected of “To anyone who is leaving or Onavigate your transition from the in myPlan and the National Career decided it was time for me to make him in civilian working life: looking to leave the military, make military to Civilian Street, which Services skills health checks, to the change back to civilian life.” sure you’re leaving for the right will be shared in instalments give you some ideas of where “I did a week CWA at Balfour reasons. Also, never undersell over the next few months. to take your skills next. This is Beatty, shadowing a Site yourself; ex-military personnel offer great for knowing where your Supervisor. It allowed me to a wide range of transferable skills This issue, we’re exploring some tips strengths currently lie, and what see the day-to-day running that fit perfectly into a civilian job.” on approaching a career change: steps you can take to develop any new skills you might need What’s the best way to in your future career choice. approach a change of career? • Identify your transferable skills, • Look at what you would like to interests and qualifications – you’ll do rather than what you have be amazed at just how many to do. A career change should different careers you’re suitable always be approached with a for. A really useful way to do this positive mind-set, enabling you to is with your Career Consultant, confidently network with people who can guide you through and write an impactful CV and this and develop your Personal covering letters. It is especially Resettlement Plan to keep you on important during interview, track throughout your transition. where aptitude and attitude, combined with positive body • Talk to people in different roles language could go a long way and sectors to get an insight into to impressing the interviewer. what industries and roles might interest you, and how you should So, by approaching your career go about accessing them. A great change with positivity, preparation way to start networking is through and hard work, you’ll increase your If you’d like to hear our top our Virtual Employment Events chances of a successful transition. tips on finding a job, you’ll find them in next issue’s article!

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OUR CANDIDATES The digital age we are living in has At the core of The Tec Train, we seen Cybercrime rise exponentially believe in offering Ex-Forces a with over 20 million reported cases path to start their journey in the worldwide every single day. There I.T. Industry. Our candidates has been a 30% increase in the come from differing backgrounds, employment sector making Cyber but they all have the one thing Security the most sought-after in common; the love of I.T. talent in 2020. Globally there is A significant number of our a need to protect our networks successful candidates have a and data so there will always background in the Armed Forces. be a need for these skills. The We are committed to supporting increased requirement for Cyber all Veterans whether you are an Security Specialists means that Welcome to early leaver, reservist or have there is a great earning potential been medically discharged. for Entry Level Pen Tester. 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36 Easy Resettlement Magazine Winter 2020 www.easyresettlement.com Career Opportunities for Armed Forces Personnel Winter 2020 Easy Resettlement Magazine 37 Free instructor led, practical The training arm of Cerco IT classroom ‘Trained course and trusted The Tec Train resources’ Training and developing people to succeed. We do this by taking candidates with the best Cerco offer FREE potential and train them to a high standard in both technical ability and customer service. From a unique practical IT training IT solutions provider Do you want a career in IT? We can make it happen! UK wide Cerco have been training and selecting candidates to get a foothold in the IT industry since 1989. Since then thousands of candidates have been trained presence and placed into roles for some of the largest IT companies in the UK, including FREE 5 DAY I.T. VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSE Fujitsu, Computacenter, Ricoh and Sharp. Could you be next? Our clients are looking to place Cerco students into their roles and see the significant benefit that ex-military candidates bring to their organisations. We offer a FREE Fast Track I.T. Training Course to Ex-Forces who believe they are Previous IT experience has never been a pre-requisite of ours, so don’t suited to begin a career as an I.T. Field Engineer. info@cercoit. worry about not being up to speed with the latest technology, we’ll teach All the courses are held at either our Head Office in Crewe, Cheshire, or at our you what you need to know and you will be paid full market pay rates for co.uk Uxbridge Training Centre, just outside of London. They are facilitated by our any work you do for us. training team who have over 20 years of IT experience between them. More and more employers are looking for vocationally trained people. Previous IT experience has never been a pre-requisite of ours provided candidates They need to know that they have been trained to do the job, not just to are able to pass a thorough evaluation process together with our intense 5 day pass exams. Cerco have been at the forefront of this type of hands on IT practical training course. This model consistently produces candidates with a high Training for nearly three decades. level of motivation, dedication, technical ability and strong customer service focus. Call us on Recently, these two candidates signed a permanent contract with 01270 219760 Employers are constantly looking for high quality vocationally trained candidates to Computacenter, having successfully completed their 12 month temp to ensure they have the knowledge to do the job and to not just pass the exam. We perm assignment with Cerco. We have roles UK wide. This could be you! are at the forefront of this type of training, working alongside our sister company Cerco IT Ltd to provide placements for successful candidates. This is what their regional manager had to say:

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Below, they discuss their recent training package. As ongoing routine and entertainment tends a great sense of pride for the transition from the British Army mentoring is required, I have the to consist of going to the gym, training and mentoring that to now working for TDI. responsibility to ensure that all running/walking along the beach, or we would have provided. of the necessary operational and setting up the projector and screen YOU HAVE TRANSITIONED managerial structures are developed for a movie night. Alternatively, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO FROM A MILITARY CAREER and in place so that the capability relaxing in our rooms for those SOMEONE LEAVING THE TO THE MINE ACTION is both effective and sustainable. who prefer time to themselves. ARMY AND CONSIDERING INDUSTRY; WHAT PROMPTED TDI AS A CAREER CHANGE? THIS CHANGE? Sean: My role with TDI is a Search John: I enjoy watching Netflix, John: If anybody is considering James: The military provided me Mentor. I train and mentor on search however, we do have quiz nights working with TDI, go for it. The with some brilliant experiences, techniques for various operations. and often play cards. It depends whole team has been more than qualifications and opportunities over Our project is still in the early on how you feel, sometimes welcoming. Any questions that I a period of fourteen years. I decided stages so my typical working day you prefer to retire to your asked were responded to in a swift that I wanted to pursue a leadership involves course preparation which room at the end of the day. manner. You will not know what it position in the mine action will allow us to start as soon as is like until you have taken the leap! industry. The driving force behind possible (pandemic permitting). WHAT IS THE GREATEST my decision was that I wanted to REWARD THAT YOU HAVE Sean: If an opportunity arises have a more active and direct role CONSIDERING THE CURRENT we begin our training packages, something that I felt was for PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED to work for TDI, I would advise in making positive changes to the PANDEMIC, HOW HAS YOUR we will be working with a large a worthy cause. My role with BY WORKING FOR TDI? you to jump at it. TDI is a very lives of those struggling in areas WORKING DAY CHANGED? number of local nationals. TDI ticks all of these boxes. James: Being involved in a project professional company that of conflict around the world. HAVE YOU HAD TO ADAPT All in all, I am getting personal like this with TDI where my role looks after their employees. SOME OF YOUR TASKS IN HOW DO YOU KEEP IN TOUCH and professional fulfilment. positions me at the tip of the John: I finished my full service ORDER TO CONTINUE MEETING WITH YOUR FAMILY SINCE spear - where making a positive James: It is a ‘no-brainer!’ in the British Army and had three OPERATIONAL OBJECTIVES? WORKING AWAY FROM THEM? John: The only change of life impact on people’s lives is actually jobs before joining the mine action Team answer: The coronavirus John: I keep in touch with my that I am extremely grateful a reality. This is the greatest reward industry. I eventually began to miss pandemic arrived abruptly family daily by messenger or for is to be employed at this for me - positive change for people TDI aims to make the unnerving the humour and camaraderie of the during a pivotal time in the video call. The internet in our difficult time worldwide. living in the toughest places. transition from military to corporate military, coupled with the fact that I early stages of the project, and accommodation is good. The life a success for all who join us. enjoy being a Search Advisor. When shortly before training was to connection can be interrupted Sean: Due to the current John: The greatest reward for There are career options outside a friend suggested working as a begin. Considering the growing the more people that connect but pandemic, I am so grateful to me personally is getting my name of the Army and TDI provides Search Advisor in the commercial uncertainty, we needed to act fast that is to be expected. The only be in the position that I am in known to TDI in the commercial the tools for you to branch into circuit, I jumped at the chance, and adapt, to ensure that project challenge with keeping in touch with and that is all thanks to TDI. world. Work in this environment something new. To find out more, taking up the opportunity with TDI. deliverables were not affected. my family at home is to try not get is challenging, yet your please contact us on info@ We recognised that this situation frustrated with the time difference! WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER YOUR professionalism goes a long way. thedevelopmentinitiative. Sean: At the eleven-year point in created a unique opportunity to DAY’S WORK? WHAT SORT com, or visit our website: www. my military career, I had a choice adapt our training methodology. In HOW HAS YOUR LIFE CHANGED OF FACILITIES DO YOU HAVE Sean: I feel that my biggest thedevelopmentinitiative.com, on to make. My first option was to order to cater for different learning SINCE JOINING TDI? WHERE YOU ARE BASED? reward is yet to come. When Twitter, TDI18 or our LinkedIn page, complete another eleven years for styles, a simple systematic pictorial James: I needed a new project; James: We are well catered for at the first successful operation The Development Initiative Ltd. my full service. The second option pocketbook with minimal text one that would test me and our accommodation so our evening has been completed, I will feel was to leave the military and pursue for the students was designed. a new, exciting career in austere These were tailored to the core environments. After eight months topics of the course, translated, of working in the UXO industry in and made easy to understand. London, I knew that I wanted more In addition to the pocketbooks, Is it time for a and the opportunity with TDI came video tutorials were recorded. up. I opted for the change and have The video tutorials were made never regretted the decision since. as a means of passing on the key learning points for each topic, not NEW YEAR. ARE THERE ANY SIMILARITIES an exhaustive training session. BETWEEN YOUR CURRENT Becoming comfortable in front ROLE WITH TDI AND THE of and behind the camera quickly NEW CAREER. ROLE THAT YOU HAD became a necessity for the team! WITHIN THE MILITARY? change? James: There are a number of HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THE WE ARE HIRING. similarities to the military that I have DANGER ELEMENT OF YOUR noticed since working with TDI. JOB ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS? To leave the Army or pursue a new It is very much a team effort with James: The ethos for this project TDI; we all share the same mutual is to conduct operations safely, exciting career in austere environments? goal which is ultimately to provide a securely and without compromise. successful project. Individually, we There is no room for “I opted for the change and have all have our personal objectives to complacency. As with our previous meet in order to achieve the desired careers and operations, we plan never regretted the decision since.” outcome. Like my experience in the and prepare for all eventualities. military, each member of the team This certainly helps to keep us Sean Caven, Search Mentor is willing to assist, advise, facilitate focused and appreciate the danger. and support each other in their roles. It is never easy operating in an environment like this, however, it is t some point in your military utilise the skill sets that you have Sean: The two roles are very made all the more tolerable knowing career, you may be faced learnt in the Army whilst having an similar in terms of delivering that you are well prepared with the with the opportunity of active and direct role in making a training packages. During my time necessary skills and knowledge. Since 2005, TDI has successfully provided services to organisa�ons both in humanitarian and commercial change or to continue positive impact to those affected in the Army, I conducted the same sectors including landmine clearance, UXO disposal, MRE, IEDD and Search Training, Fleet Maintenance serving in the Army. by unexploded ordnance (UXO). training packages daily for a range TDI EMPLOY PERSONNEL and Remote Logis�cs Solu�ons. AThe age-old saying, “change is James Wright, Project Manager of different courses. Being able to FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD as good as a holiday” comes to and Senior Mentor/Trainer, and adapt training for each theatre is SO IT MUST MAKE FOR SOME Apply now and join TDI. mind. Leaving the Army may be Search Mentors John Gordan a trait that I learnt in the military. INTERESTING CONVERSATION. unnerving but it will be equally and Sean Caven joined TDI in WHAT OTHER NATIONALITIES TDI have contract posi�ons available for Project Managers, EOD and IEDD Trainers and Mentors, Technical exciting. The Development Initiative early 2020, making up this three- TELL US A BIT MORE ABOUT DO YOU WORK WITH? Field Managers, EOD qualified staff, Mechanics, Engineers, Medics and all associated support personnel. Ltd (TDI) has a rich history of person team on their project. YOUR ROLE WITH TDI, Sean: James, John and myself providing opportunities to former Collectively, they have fifty years WHAT DOES IT ENTAIL? are all British. We often associate Contact us on: Army personnel in search of a new of military experience, each with James: My role with TDI is to with South Africans and Kenyans career path. With TDI, you can their own unique qualifications. to create and deliver a bespoke in our accommodation. 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40 Easy Resettlement Magazine Winter 2020 www.easyresettlement.com Career Opportunities for Armed Forces Personnel Winter 2020 Easy Resettlement Magazine 41 Charity Gap in support are military based which made my technical transition a smooth one and they have lots of ex-service personnel who give it a real feel of ‘could soon resemble chasm’ home from home. Their reputation within the industry was impressive and the dedication to protecting for some service leavers, says SSAFA CEO and supporting the troops was something that I couldn’t ignore. Whilst here, I have been An autumn report from SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, involved in a range of tasks, from new trials and testing and teaching launched to raise awareness of the charity’s own Mentoring apprentices, to regimental visits as part of the Boxer delivery team. Service, graphically illustrates the level of misunderstanding They also offer great benefits like continued education and about the ongoing needs of the ex-Forces when they leave CASE STUDY Following in my father’s footsteps, I the ability to use your ELC in Name: Michelle Hodgson joined the British Army when I was 18 conjunction with company the military. Age: 33 years old. I knew it would be tough, packages. This means I will be Location: Shropshire but the experiences and friends I completing my Higher National his is being exacerbated “They may not be as visible as Length of Service: 13 years have made along the way gave me Certificate in Mechanical by COVID-19 as SSAFA my physical injuries, but the Rank: Corporal a life so different from anything I Engineering and will further that statistics also show an scars of transitioning out of the Left the Army: 2018 could have imagined growing up. to Higher National Diploma with alarming increase in Armed Forces run deep and Current Position: Product I joined the Royal Electrical and the full support of the company. the number of people demand long-term support”, said Support Technician Mechanical Engineers (REME) as a They also encourage membership Tcoming forward needing help Cassidy Little, a former Royal Vehicle Mechanic A (Heavy Armour) to Engineering bodies and will with their transition back to civilian Marine Medic who lost his leg where I saw numerous deployments pay for your annual subscription. life – estimated to be double that to an IED blast in Afghanistan around the world for training, Manufacturing the new Boxer of 2019 by the end of this year. in 2011. Additionally, a lack of adventure and wartime operations. will keep our troops safe whilst on Last year, SSAFA received a understanding and the continued RBSL felt like the best fit for me operations, and I can continue to move total of 303 referrals or requests for misrepresentation of the Forces after leaving the Forces. The vehicles forward on my own career path. support from their Mentoring Service. in the public eye is also cited as By 15 October 2020 (the time this a reason for the environment report went to print), the charity had facing service leavers being a received 400 referrals or requests. challenge. More than four out of including Challenger 2, Titan, specialist agencies and have made SSAFA’s CEO, Sir Andrew every five people (82 per cent) Trojan, Warrior, Terrier, CVR(T) further commitments by signing Gregory, said: “While most have never heard of the Armed Bulldog and Panther. the Armed Forces Covenant, servicemen and women thrive Forces Covenant – and shockingly Phil Simon, Operations the Women in Defence Charter, when they leave the Armed Forces, nearly one in 10 (9 per cent) of 16 Director at RBSL, said: “Many and by choosing to support a percentage have always found – 24 year olds believe the Armed of our employees are veterans SSAFA as our charity partner.” the transition difficult. Despite Forces Covenant is either an Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land and reservists who have served RBSL is bringing new skills having expanded in recent times, Eighties action film starring Dolph (RBSL) is a defence engineering alongside the vehicles and systems and technologies into the the mentoring capacity that SSAFA Lundgren or a new video game company headquartered in Telford, they support in RBSL. These are business through a recently provides could be tested; numbers set to be released this Christmas. Shropshire. The company designs, highly-valued members of our team secured contract to manufacture approaching the charity have grown However, while a lack of manufactures and supports military giving us direct insight to user over 260 Boxer 8x8 armoured significantly this year, especially as a understanding and misperceptions vehicles used by the British Army experience and requirements, with vehicles for the British Army. • SSAFA predicts number of result of the impact of COVID-19. are rife, support for the Armed and international customers. many having regular touchpoints This will create and sustain over ex-Forces needing their support Forces community from the RBSL has a strong heritage back into the MoD and British Army 200 skilled jobs in and around to increase by 100% by end of “To present the stark reality, by the general population is still strong. - you may recognise vehicles as part of their day-to-day work. Telford – roles that are very suited 2020, as those asking for help end of 2020 the number of people The survey, carried out among the company has manufactured “We actively recruit from the to veterans with their relevant already more than last year to have sought support from this more than 2,000 adults between and supports to this day Armed Forces community through transferable skills and knowledge. • 67% of the general public polled specialist service will be more than 30 September and 2 October say UK Government must double the number in 2019. That is 2020, asked if the Government do more to support service a single year, but what worries me, could be doing more to support leavers during pandemic and the charity more, is that the our Armed Forces community • 82% polled have never even impact of this pandemic is likely during this tough economic heard of the Armed Forces to be felt for years to come. It is period, two thirds (67%) said yes. Covenant – demonstrating vital that the work of our Mentoring Those transitioning out of a lack of awareness of Service is known to anyone in the Armed Forces can access existing support need of our help, particularly support from the Ministry of • One in 10 (9 per cent) of given the consequences of the Defence for a period of two years 16 – 24 year olds believe the pandemic; SSAFA can provide after they leave. Some service Armed Forces Covenant is assistance now and will continue leavers do not realise the value either an Eighties action film to do so into the future.” of accessing this support until it starring Dolph Lundgren or is too late. SSAFA’s mentoring a new video game set to be Transition impacts every individual service is there to catch and help released this Christmas. differently, no matter how those who need help, to stop strong and resilient they are. them falling through the gap.

To find out more about SSAFA’s Mentoring Service or if you, or anyone you know, is in need of SSAFA’s support with leaving the military, please visit - ssafa.org.uk/mentoring

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We have selected various forces charities, This pandemic here is a brief outline of who they are and what they do. has affected everybody across the world in one way or another.

his may be from being THE ABF SOLDIERS CHARITY ALABARE ARMY FAMILIES FEDERATION BLESMA BLIND VETERANS UK COBESO COMBAT STRESS directly infected with The ABF Soldiers Charity is the Alabare are a charity supporting Army Families Federation (AFF) Blesma Since 1932 we have been Blind Veterans UK helps ex- Cobeso, as the Confederation Combat Stress are the UK’s leading COVID-19 which has national charity of the British Army, vulnerable, homeless and is the independent voice of the only national Service charity Service men and women of of Service Charities, provides charity for veterans’ mental health. caused physical illness providing a lifetime of support marginalised people. We help them Army families and works hard that supports limbless veterans every generation rebuild their a single point of contact for For over a century, we’ve helped but we must not forget to soldiers, veterans and their transform their lives, providing to improve the quality of life for the duration of their lives, lives after sight loss. Since 1915 interaction with Government, former servicemen and women Tthe mental health issues related families when they are in need. accommodation and helping them for Army families around the offering financial and emotional we have provided rehabilitation, including local government and with mental health problems such to the stress and isolation which gain the skills, confidence, and world – on any aspect that is support to them and their families. training, practical advice and the Devolved Administrations; as post-traumatic stress disorder has been enforced to help slow What we do opportunities to live a fulfilled life. affected by the Army lifestyle. Since WW1 we have worked emotional support to tens of with the Royal Household; (PTSD), anxiety and depression. and control this global pandemic. We are a grant-making charity, AFF is independent of the Army tirelessly to guarantee that thousands of blind veterans. with the Private Sector; and, of Today we provide specialist In addition, there have been supporting 70,000 people in around The Alabaré Story and offers confidential advice. our limbless veterans are It’s a sad fact that many of course, with other members of treatment and support for massive financial implications, 60 countries each year. We do this Alabaré was founded in 1991 by We will deal with your enquiry not failed, forgotten or to left the blind veterans we support the Armed Forces Community. veterans from every service and not only for the government who by awarding grants to individuals Rev John Proctor and his wife without revealing your identity. to fend for themselves. suffer from social isolation. This allows Cobseo Members to conflict, focusing on those with have set up loans and grants and families, and providing Alicia after they befriended and AFF is often pivotal in achieving It happens as we get older interact with all interested parties complex mental health issues. to help support businesses to essential funding to around 90 offered a home to a series of improvements for Army families and our families leave us, and and especially to cooperate and The work we do is life- continue to operate, but also charities and organisations that people in crisis, They soon realised such as changes to Government partners pass away. For people collaborate with others in order changing and often lifesaving. the furlough scheme where support the Army family. When we that the need was far greater and military policy and changes with sight loss, that isolation is to provide the best possible level No one else does what we do. employers and employees are hear of a person or family in need, than they alone could meet. In to how things are provided for all the more painful to bear. of support to beneficiaries. Our unique services having to adapt to different we aim to respond within 48 hours. partnership with a Christian families. AFF does not do this It’s not just about losing other During the COVID-19 pandemic, working conditions and community, they founded a new by itself; our role is to highlight people though, it’s also about The stated objectives of Cobseo the need for our specialist uncertainties regarding their Our vision charity, Alabaré and following a problems to the chain of command being isolated inside yourself are to represent, promote, and services remains critical. long term employment. All soldiers, veterans and their year of fundraising, our first home, or service providers, and to work when you are unable to carry out further the interests of the Although our clinical staff One sector that has suffered immediate families should have the Barnabas House, was opened with them and other agencies tasks such as going to the shops Armed Forces Community by: are unable to meet veterans in massively is the Third Sector, opportunity to avoid hardship and 30 years later, Alabaré now to improve the support they or even pick up a phone to speak • Exchanging and coordinating person, we have adapted and Charities. Since lockdown, enjoy independence and dignity. offers support to thousands provide to Service families. to a friendly voice. For those information internally. enhanced our phone and digital in March 2020, we know that of people in need through its AFF also provides a signposting who cannot see, it often leads to • Identifying issues of common services to provide 1-1 therapy so many fund raising events What we fund homes and services across service to help you find the right losing your self-belief, and – even concern and coordinating any sessions, introduced a range of have been postponed or The overall scale, breadth and England and Wales. person to speak to, as well as worse – your sense of belonging. necessary and appropriate action. online resources on our website even cancelled, which has range of our support is vast. We providing useful information • Acting as a point of contact and offered access to our online left enormous shortfalls in help very young serving families for Army families through its That is why we need for external agencies to the peer support community. what would be their normal cope with a sudden bereavement website and magazine. your support now. Members of Cobseo. Please be aware that while revenue streams, in the form or traumatic loss. We provide • Representing and supporting we are taking new referrals in of donations, contributions wide-ranging support to wounded the needs and opinions of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and various fund raising soldiers, many of whom will need its Member organisations, after a temporary pause while we events. Despite these massive increasing financial assistance individually and collectively at reconfigured, we are beginning shortfalls, all these charities are for decades to come. We provide central and local government to take on small numbers of new supporting more people than help with housing, education and levels and with other national referrals in England and Wales ever, which is why we wanted training for employment for soldiers and international agencies. until we are able to take more. to give a little something back. and veterans of all ages. We are We have been running a there for older veterans and their social media charity campaign widows or widowers when they asking people to vote for their find themselves lonely or isolated. favourite forces charity and sharing, commenting, and Retweeting for more votes. The charity with the most votes will receive a donation of £250, and another £50 will be given to one person who voted for that charity. This initiative is only a small monetary donation from Easy Resettlement Magazine, but we feel it will bring these charities to the forefront of peoples minds, hopefully reminding everyone of the hard work they do and the support that they give.

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FIMT FORCES IN MIND TRUST HAIG HOUSING TRUST HELP FOR HEROES HELP 4 HOMELESS VETS HIRE A HERO NATIONAL MILITARY WORKING NOT FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION PROJECT NOVA FiMT Forces In Mind Trust was Haig Housing Trust, known as Help for Heroes believes those Help 4 Homeless Vets is a charity Hire A Hero is a charity that DOGS MEMORIAL CHARITY Through social activities and Project Nova Supports veterans founded in November 2011 by Haig Housing, was formed in 2008 who serve our country deserve is based in South Yorkshire and supports service leavers through National Military Working Dogs challenge holidays, The Not who have been arrested or are a £35 million endowment from as a ‘sister’ charity to Douglas support when they’re wounded. most of our work is here in the the transition into civilian life. Memorial charity, otherwise Forgotten combats isolation at risk of arrest. Operating in the Big Lottery Fund (now The Haig Memorial Homes (Haig Every day, men and women North of England. When possible, We work in partnership with known as NMWDM (UK), was and loneliness amongst the five areas of the UK: The East of National Lottery Community Fund). Homes). The two Trusts were have to leave their career in the we will attempt to assist veterans public, private and third sector established in 2017 with the sole Armed Forces community. England, North West, North East, As a member of Cobseo – the amalgamated on 1st October 2013. Armed Forces as a result of elsewhere too, but they should organisations to provide a network purpose to establish a memorial to We support any serving man Devon and Cornwall and South Confederation of Service Charities The object of Haig Housing is physical or psychological wounds; also seek advice through the of support and to signpost service commemorate the Military Working or woman who is wounded, Yorkshire and Humberside. and a permanent member of its to provide housing assistance to their lives changed forever. Veterans Gateway on alternative leavers to the most appropriate Dogs who bravely served their injured or sick and any veteran Project Nova supports Executive Committee, the Trust ex-Service people and/or their The Charity helps them, and support groups in other areas resources as required. Hire a Hero country in both World Wars and with a disability, illness or vulnerable veterans and veterans works within the military charities dependants. Currently this object those still serving, to recover that may be better placed with supports Service Leavers and subsequent conflicts as in Bosnia infirmity; whatever the cause and who have been arrested and sector, and much more widely, is achieved by letting general and get on with their lives by local networks to assist them. Veterans to make the successful Afghanistan and Iraq. This memorial whenever it arose. Any serving enter Police Custody. Veterans to support the United Kingdom’s needs homes at affordable rents providing physical, psychological, transition into civilian life. will be a public monument situated or former member of The Royal may also be referred by specialist Armed Forces Community. to the ex-Service community, financial and welfare support for We support former members in North Wales (central location for Navy, The Royal Marines, The Police teams, or other statutory The engine of the Trust is the and providing tailored housing as long as they need it. It also of HM FORCES (VETERANS) Why? the whole of the UK and Ireland) British Army, The Royal Air Force organisations, because they are Programmes Committee, which solutions to suit the individual supports their families, because facing homelessness. • Because on leaving the and will be open all hours. The land and The Merchant Navy, both at risk of arrest. As of 2019 it also drives an annual award programme needs of severely wounded and they too can be affected by The charity is a member of armed services; has been donated to the charity. Regular and Reserve Forces, supports Merchant Navy who to a variety of organizations in disabled Veterans. Haig Housing their loved one’s wounds. Cobseo, a signatory to the • 91% of the public believe may be eligible for our help. have worked with HM Forces accordance with the Grants and also offers a wide range of housing Help for Heroes receives almost Corporate Covenant and a member those who have served have Our motto ‘From Comradeship on Operational deployment. Commissioning Plan. The Plan advice to the Service community no funding from the Government, of the Community Covenant been mentally, emotionally To Challenge’ illustrates the Launched on 1st July 2014, it is comprises a coherent set of and is the Strategic Housing which means it relies on the Veterans Support Groups in or physically damaged; variety and breadth of the support delivered as a partnership between seven Programmes, each with Partner of Help for Heroes. spirit and generosity of the great Barnsley and Doncaster. Our • 92% of Service Leavers we offer. Some of our activities RFEA and Walking With The desired beneficiary outcomes The Trust has over 1,500 British public, its partners and annual reports and accounts leave in good health; provide a physical challenge and Wounded (WWTW). Project Nova and guiding priorities derived properties throughout the UK volunteers to keep going. It has are available to view on the • 48% of Early Service the opportunity to develop self- currently operates in the East of from a robust theory of change which are a mix of family-sized already supported more than Charity Commission and Leavers are unemployed confidence, others are of a more England; the North East; the North model, and encompassing an houses, flats, maisonettes and 25,000 people and won’t stop Companies House Web sites. six months after leaving; social nature aimed at fostering West, Devon and Cornwall and influence and exploitation plan. bungalows, built mostly in the until every wounded veteran Our unique selling point is • 58% of service personnel camaraderie and friendship; South Yorkshire and Humberside. The Trust is unique within 1930s, 1950s and 1990s. The gets the support they deserve. that we are small enough to believe that most employers many offer both challenge and Project Nova is operated by this sector, and in 2018 properties are generally on small, react quickly; if we can help don’t understand them and comradeship. Each of our events staff with a blend of experience launched its ‘Third Age’ well-managed estates ranging someone who contacts us it won’t give them a chance; and activities is intended to restore from the armed forces, Criminal strategic approach, which puts in size from six houses up to the happens fast, if we are unable • Only 8% of Service leavers confidence, enhance wellbeing, Justice System and charities. measurable impact at its core. largest estate in Morden of over to help directly we will always are medically discharged. boost morale and improve the 270 homes. These are located in refer enquirers to another chances of the service man or over 50 different local authorities. organisation usually through the A network of like-minded woman and their family enjoying VETERANS GATEWAY who may businesses and partner a normal, if not better, life. be able to provide assistance. organisations who want to make a positive difference to those who have served.

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RAF BENEVOLENT FUND RFEA REGULAR FORCES ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SSAFA STOLL THE VETERANS CHARITY VETERANS GATEWAY WALKING WITH THE WOUNDED Since our foundation in 1919, the EMPLOYMENT AGENCY Royal British Legion is at the heart SSAFA provides lifelong support Some Veterans struggle to adapt The Veterans Charity was There is a huge network of Established in 2010, Walking With RAF Benevolent Fund has been One Million Working Age Veterans. of a national network that supports to serving and ex-serving to civilian life when they leave founded in March 2008 to organisations supporting the The Wounded, a military charity there, through thick and thin, We provide employability and our Armed Forces community. personnel and their families. the Armed Forces. At Stoll we support UK Veterans of all Armed Forces community, for ex-military in the UK, supports supporting the RAF Family. We employment support to working We are here through thick Our support starts after one day support the most vulnerable generations. We provide fast, so finding the right one for a pathway for disadvantaged are an independent charity and age veterans in the UK. Current and thin – ensuring their of service and continues through Veterans by assessing an direct support to Veterans your needs can be tricky. veterans to re-integrate back receive no regular Government estimates are that one million unique contribution is never life, long after service is over. individual’s needs and then facing hardship and distress. We make it quick and easy into society and sustain their funding. We rely entirely on your working age veterans live in the forgotten. We have been here From providing expert advice arranging appropriate support. We supply essential items by being your first point of independence. At the heart of support to continue our work. UK. We know that unemployment since 1921 and we’ll be here and guidance, to recovery This can include a new affordable including food shopping, clothing, contact for whatever support this journey is employment. rates for working age veterans as long as they need us. and rehabilitation, through to home to rent, developing people’s household goods like kitchenware you need, whether you are We recognise the inherent skills Our principal activities are higher than for civilians. We are the country’s largest transitioning to civilian life – skills to enable a Veteran to get and appliances as well as based in the UK or abroad. of our armed service personnel are the following: We support veterans through Armed Forces charity, with we can be by their side every a job and supporting people’s furniture and even mobile phones Many of our team are veterans and want to complement these • To provide assistance to the RAF life including those who have 235,000 members, 110,000 step of the way. And it’s not health needs. Once a Veteran to aid vital communication. themselves so they understand qualities, as well as provide Family, when they are in need. served for a short time and volunteers and a network of just members of the Armed is living independently, on firm Since 2011, we have provided the issues that people face after support to transfer their skills • To maintain and preserve are in the 18-24 year old age partners and charities; helping Forces but their families too. foundations, we support them essential items to more than 1000 leaving the Armed Forces. into the civilian workplace. We the RAF Memorial in London range, through to older veterans. us give support wherever If there is ever a reason we can’t as they move on from Stoll and Veterans and given guidance They work with people on a offer assistance through our on behalf of the nation. The over 50’s are increasingly and whenever it’s needed. help, our vast network will mean always encourage this where and advice to many more. one-to-one basis, connecting programmes to those vulnerable • To support the morale and recognised as facing greater We provide lifelong support that we know someone who can. possible. A home with Stoll We them with the right support veterans who have been physically, wellbeing of the serving RAF. challenges in finding employment. to serving and ex-serving provide over 250 Stoll affordable as soon as possible. mentally or socially disadvantaged • To be responsible for the personnel and their families. homes for vulnerable Veterans to by their service and assist them Bomber Command Memorial Our support starts after one day rent. We currently operate four Who is part of in sustaining their independence in central London. of service and continues through schemes in West London and Veterans’ Gateway? through new sustainable careers life, long after service is over. we are building 34 new homes in Veterans’ Gateway is made up outside of the military. This We provide a spectrum of services From providing expert advice the garrison town of Aldershot. of a consortium of organisations includes providing support to that range from our Airplay and guidance, to recovery and Armed Forces charities, homeless veterans and veterans programme supporting children and rehabilitation, through to including The Royal British Legion, in the Criminal Justice System, growing up on RAF stations, to transitioning to civilian life – SSAFA – the Armed Forces areas which are too often ignored. relationship counselling for RAF we can be by their side every charity, Poppyscotland, Combat The outcome? Sustainable couples and respite breaks for step of the way. And it’s not Stress and Connect Assist. employment, and independence RAF families and veterans. just members of the Armed for them and their families. We also support members Forces but their families too. of the Air Cadet Organisation If there is ever a reason we can’t (ACO) (including members of help, our vast network will mean the Combined Cadet Force that we know someone who can. RAF component) if they are injured whilst on duty.

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n already ambitious trek across the Arabian desert will be made even Walking with The Wounded’s tougher as the team pull a custom-built cart Aweighing in excess of 100kg with the supplies they will need for Grenadier Walk of Oman team Military charity the 21-day expedition, testing the teams willpower and teamwork. Starting on the 18th February and ending on the 9th March, the gearing up for departure Walking With The Wounded team, all of whom suffer physical or psychological injuries from their time in Service, will trek launch new north east regional between 20 km to 22 km per day. The Grenadier Walk of Oman will take five ex-military Temperatures will reach 95°F service hub to support ex-military and around 550,000 steps will be personnel and one member still currently serving taken across the Omani desert. alking With The WWTW North East Regional to the hostile environment of the Omani desert. Wounded (WWTW), Operations Manager, Tommy Ed Parker, CEO of WWTW said: Each of them a leading military Watson, commented, “The “The expedition is not going to be charity has expanded launch of the new North East easy but the strength, courage and faces their own its national reach with Service Hub is a fantastic resolve of the team taking part has Wthe launch of the new North East development for WWTW and continues to be an inspiration. challenges, and have Regional Service Hub, in partnership and it builds on our strong Each of them faces their own with MySpace Housing Solutions. relationships with organisations challenges, and have been been physically, Following the success of Walking like the Armed Forces physically, mentally, or socially With The Wounded’s first Regional Outreach Service (AFOS) and disadvantaged since serving, mentally, or socially Service Hub in the North West of the regional councils. The however, together they will cross disadvantaged England, the Charity’s North East new Hub will enable us to the Omani desert. Since Walking Service, launched in 2019, continues reach more veterans in the With The Wounded was founded since serving, to grow and expand. Walking With North East of England, work 10 years ago, we have taken teams The Wounded North East will more closely alongside other of ex-servicemen and women however, together continue their work at Gateshead organisations supporting to the North Pole, South Pole, they will cross the Civic Centre but will now also work those who served and allow Everest and across Britain and " from the new Regional Service Hub, us to help veterans reintegrate the USA. The Grenadier Walk of Omani desert. based in North Shields, in partnership into their communities.” Oman marks our 6th international with MySpace Housing Solutions. expedition and another fantastic MySpace Regional Manager opportunity to showcase the grit, Ed Parker, WWTW CEO, said, “The for Cumbria and the North determination, and resilience " new hub will provide vital services East, Vanessa Dixon added, of those who served. We are to the ex-military community in “MySpace are delighted to excited to be working together the North East, with the WWTW be working in partnership with our incredible expedition team providing mental health and with WWTW to develop a Partners as we raise awareness employment support and MySpace Veterans Support Hub as part and highlight why we need to focusing on housing support of our accommodation project. support our ex-servicemen and for those who need it the most. MySpace aims to support women as they transition from the WWTW has been operational in independence and inspire Armed Forces into civilian life.” the North East since 2019 and growth and by utilising the the new Service Hub will provide Hub and the specialist support The expedition has been a permanent base for the team. services on offer there, our enabled by the backing of INEOS It is a fantastic achievement and tenants will be able to access Automotive, whose Grenadier demonstrates that we are still here information, support and 4x4, due for release in late to support those who serve.” guidance whilst at the same 2021, stands for the spirit of time being able to be involved guts, grit and good humour The development of the Hub to design and coproduce the embodied by the team. Other started in March 2020. MySpace services being offered.” partners supporting the charity Housing Solutions operate a and sponsoring the expedition veterans’ supported accommodation In order to create a joint working include Global Energy Drink service at the Walker Building in environment, WWTW have Brand Monster Energy, Satellite North Tyneside. The organisation received support from a number Communications Specialists will provide veteran housing and of organisations including, Avanti Communications, WWTW will provide access to Armed Forces Covenant British Outdoor Clothing Brand welfare and employability support Fund Trust, Ground Control, For more information about Craghoppers, leading wealth and to ex-military, empowering them to Fortem, North East Business the Charity, visit: www. asset manager Shard Capital and regain their independence, thrive Systems, Bell Group and walkingwiththewounded.org.uk the Invictus Games Foundation. and contribute in our communities. White Knight Maintenance. The Grenadier Walk of Oman Follow their journey: is supported by The Duke of www.walkofoman.co.uk Sussex in his role as the official Expedition Patron, along with support from the Royal Office of HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and in partnership with the Omani armed forces.

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Labourers, Gas Engineers, Health Brendan Williams explains and Safety Officers and so on. why ex-forces provide such a The team behind Building good fit for the construction Building Heroes Heroes has a plethora of industry. “They’re always on time, experience and talent within the they never let you down and really sent me in the construction industry, interspersed they work in teams very easily. with personnel familiar with They bring reliability, resilience, right direction to my education development, problem solving and a desire recruitment, mental health to work, they’re not shirkers, perfect career. My support, employability skills they’re workers. Creating new eyes were opened f you’re considering a career and, of course, the military opportunities for veterans is really in construction, then military and resettlement phase. They important, and my experience to a whole new charity Building Heroes include Chief Executive, Brendan is that they’re great staff. I tend provides the perfect starting Williams, who was born into a to tell the employers we work career path and point. Established in 2014, the long line of specialist Master with, ‘Don’t hire one, hire a " Iorganisation now delivers its Bricklayers and who helped start few. If you hire a few they’ll without the course I training programme at 12 centres the charity in 2014. Alongside improve the productivity of your across the country and recently Brendan, you will find employees organisation dramatically.” would not be in the celebrated its 1000th graduate. such as Employer Engagement position I am today. Aiming to tackle unemployment Officer Simone Halliwell, who FURTHER EXPANSION CASE STUDY amongst those who have kept has vast experience of military Alongside the Property Services Our graduate Dean Horton Ellis Jewell, Building us safe by offering them a relocation having married into company, the Building Heroes on how our Construction Heroes graduate, 2020 seamless transition to a new the armed forces, alongside Education Foundation also Skills course helped him " career in construction, Building having a son who now serves has plans to expand its offer find employment. Heroes currently provides 5-week in the Royal Navy, and RWPO next year with new training ”Since the course, I applied Construction Skills and Engineering John Simpson who has served a centres in the West Midlands for a job as a Trainee Assistant Operations courses that can easily combined total of 35 years in the and South Wales, and the Site Manager with Barratt be fitted in to your resettlement military and the Home Office. introduction of ‘pop-up’ centres. Developments and I was timetable. The construction course Following a partnership with successful. I have utilised so offers a grounding in bricklaying, BUILDING HEROES Sherford Skills Centre in Plymouth many skills from the course. plastering, plumbing, painting and PROPERTY SERVICES - where Building Heroes trainees I am able to manage and decorating, tiling and carpentry/ When you graduate from the were taught on the site of a huge communicate effectively with joinery, while the engineering Building Heroes Education housing development, thereby the trades on site because of course includes using abrasive Foundation you will have the providing excellent links to local job the insight the course gave wheels, hand tools and power opportunity to apply to join Building opportunities - the charity plans to me; having a basic knowledge tools, hand fitting techniques, Heroes Property Services, a set up more ‘pop-up’ training sites of what the trades do and forming and assembling pipework veteran-only Property Maintenance linked directly to large-scale, long- how they do it has given me systems and general fabrication company. This initiative has term builds across the UK. It is a lot of credibility. I enjoy the and welding. All courses include been set up to provide a direct also looking to diversify its training working environment, which a formal qualification as well as progression pathway for Building offer to cover key construction is very similar to the military Health & Safety training and the Heroes graduates (alongside other disciplines such as Introduction environment. I enrolled on the chance to earn your CSCS card, a skilled veterans working in the to the Built Environment and course with a plan to be self must for working on construction industry, such as Electricians and Groundworks and Civils. employed as a handyman, sites. Service leavers, veterans Gas Engineers) into the property The charity’s Chief Operating however, the course gave me CASE STUDY and all the forces family are maintenance industry, linking Officer Karen Jefford told us: such a fantastic insight into the Plymouth graduate Zoe on welcome to apply, and all courses a community of local military ‘The building industry is such a construction industry and opened how Building Heroes gave are at no-cost to the learner. tradespeople with customers great route for service leavers. my eyes to other opportunities. her a second chance. looking for home improvements They bring a great number I am eternally grateful for the “You don’t realise that you’ve been EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT and other maintenance services. of transferable skills, and as experience and how it has led me in this protected bubble, it’s so easy Following the course, the Building Heroes Property Services an essential service, it’s one to where I am now. The Building to feel lost. When I left the Army, organisation will look to support was launched in Colchester and industry that hasn’t stopped Heroes course has, without I was in that difficult transition graduates into employment, Portsmouth in November, two during the current crisis. With doubt, contributed to me being phase, with no idea of what I self-employment or further forces-friendly cities with high Boris Johnson’s Build Back successfully employed in the wanted to do next. Before I joined training within the industry, concentrations of Building Heroes Better initiative, it’s a fantastic construction industry and in a job the Armed Forces, I tried to get an through its network of national graduates, with plans to expand industry that continues to grow, that has excellent prospects.” apprenticeship in construction, but and regional employers, which nationally throughout 2021. and we aim to grow with it.’ there just wasn’t an opportunity include industry giants Wates, for me. Building Heroes has given Barratt Homes, Eurovia, Vistry me a second chance. It’s the best Transfer your military skills into Group, Engie, Bouyges and “The course helped me mentally course I could have gone on. They VolkerWessels. Everyone on and physically and gave me didn’t just teach us the hands-on the course is supported by an confidence with the knowledge that skills we needed, in just a few RWPO (Recruitment, Welfare & I could do this as a career. I have weeks they changed how we all Progression Officer). The officer completed two house renovations, felt. I feel confident with everything acts as the main point of contact and some work on local shops. I’m I’ve learnt, so much so that I’m for learners, offering welfare now on my third house renovation going to work on my own house. support for the duration of the and am looking into K Rendering I got to meet Steve from Steve construction course and up to six months and specialising in this, as it is a big Hoskin Construction Ltd on the after the course, plus assisting thing within the building trade at course, sent them my CV, went to in finding suitable onward career the moment. I joined the Building APPLY a couple of interviews, and got the with Building Heroes pathways. The choice of careers Heroes Property Services team You can apply for a course at job offer I wanted - it was amazing! available is vast. While many because after 22 years of helping www.buildingheroes.org. The course helped me find exactly graduates have set up as self- my country I wanted to continue uk or book a Building Hero to what I wanted to do and gave me employed maintenance operatives, helping people alongside my fellow do some work around your the introduction I needed. I enjoyed The military charity that provides fully funded or started property development ex-service men and women. I made property at propertyservices. everything we learnt throughout the businesses, others have secured a friend on the course who I have buildingheroes.org.uk course, but the health and safety construction and engineering training for veterans, jobs as Trainee Site Managers, hooked up with to work on and Building Heroes is a side became the one thing that I School Caretakers, Mechanical CASE STUDY share jobs with, and other graduates registered charity and as a result really wanted to do. So, I’m really service leavers and their families, has now launched Testing Engineers, Building Ross Ardley on how he’s I can call on to help out if I need. anyone can help the initiative excited to be starting my career Managers, Trainee Carpenters, building his own business, and It’s great to develop that sense of by donating. Donations can as a Health and Safety Advisor.” a veteran-only property maintenance company. Highways Maintenance joining Property Services! community outside of the services.” be made via its website. Operatives, Yard Managers,

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WHO ARE THE BRITISH FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION? WHAT CHECKS SHOULD received once the franchise for answering your questions. The British Franchise Association I MAKE BEFORE I JOIN agreement has been signed. Don’t This refundable deposit will be (bfa) was established in 1977 A FRANCHISE? be fooled into only speaking to the returned to you if you decide The British and is the only voluntary self- What checks shouldn’t you franchisors favourites, they should the proposition is not for you. If accrediting body for the UK make should be the question! As be willing to allow you to choose you decide to proceed to invest franchise sector. Its aim is to mentioned before, prospective from a list of their franchisees in the franchise, this will usually promote ethical franchising franchisees invest time and money which you would like to speak to. be deducted from the franchise practice in the UK and help the into building a business under You may wish to ask to choose fee you pay at the start. Franchise industry develop credibility, an already established brand; from lists of their top performers, Get the franchise agreement influence and favourable therefore it is important that they average performers and under checked: The bfa can’t stress circumstance for growth. It are comfortable that the brand is performers to determine how they enough how important it is not to does this with a self-regulatory, worthy of that commitment. support received is adapted to the skip this step. This legally binding standards based approach to requirements of their franchisee. document will form the basis of membership of the association. Check them out online: The World your business relationship for Association In addition the bfa works Wide Web is incredibly powerful tool Request evidence of financial the duration of the contract. A to increase the awareness to utilise when finding out more about projections: It is inevitable that single document that details both You may be considering of ethical franchising by a brand’s reputation. With social a brand will indicate to you how the franchisor and franchisee communicating with government, media and customer reviews so easily much money you can expect to responsibilities, as well as what joining a franchise as your academia, the media and the accessible you are able to not only they could convince you that their transparent and forthcoming they are make whilst trading under their protections are in place to prevent UK public on what constitutes see whether a brand has developed a brand is not where you want to when answering these questions. model and brand. Before you you from being terminated from next career move, which is franchising best practice. negative reputation for their franchise place your trust and funds. Secondly, a ‘good’ franchisor trust these projections, request the network without cause. great. The British Franchise operation, but also whether their will be selective about who they to see evidence that these WHAT CONSTITUTES A network of franchisees are helping to Ask them detailed questions: introduce into their network, have previously been met. Association are on hand to ‘GOOD’ FRANCHISE? build a positive brand image through To name a few: how long did being prepared with sensible At this stage it is fairly For a full list of bfa accredited Simply put, a ‘good’ franchise their customer service – after all the business operate before and detailed questions proves common for a franchisor to ask solicitors who specialise in help you prepare to ask the will protect the interests of their who wants to join an operation with they franchised? How long have commitment to the franchisor. for a refundable deposit before franchising, visit the bfa website: franchisees whilst supplying a network of franchisees that are they been franchising? How For more questions to ask they reveal their financials www.thebfa.org/members right questions and make the agreed training and ongoing damaging the brands reputation? many franchisees are currently a franchisor during your initial to a prospect. This must be support for any franchisee trading That being said, do bear in mind operating? Have many franchises meetings, visit the bfa website and refundable and is usually the right choice for you. under their proven business that there are always two sides to failed whilst trading under the read 50 questions to ask a franchisor: refundable less any reasonable model. As franchising in the UK is the story. Do bring any concerns brand? These can feel like tough www.thebfa.org/join-a-franchise expenses. Reasonable expenses unregulated, there are franchises raised during online research to questions to ask, however, it is are genuine costs such as, around that fall short of any or the franchisors attention. They incredibly important that you ask Speak to existing franchisees: paying a surveyor to scope out all of these characteristics and may have a good explanation for them. Firstly, you can find out a This is a crucial step to check what locations in your local territory, this is why it is important for what you found or alternatively, lot about a franchisor from how training and ongoing support is not administration charges you to do your research before handing over any money or signing a legally binding contract. to meet these standards, thus WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS the franchisee build and grow their enables them to provide training and will be able to print a certificate All members of the bfa have enabling franchisors to improve OF JOINING A FRANCHISE? business. The flexibility of franchising support to ensure their franchisees to show that you have taken the WHAT IS FRANCHISING? undergone and passed the their franchise offering for the There is no guarantee of success is allowing a variety of motivated can avoid repeating these mistakes. time to learn about franchising Business format franchising is bfa’s rigorous accreditation benefit of their whole network. no matter what type of business individuals the opportunity to own Use of a proven business model and what it could mean for you. the granting of a license by one process. These brands then Not being a member of you are starting. However, business their own business, including mothers is also looked upon favourably by person (the franchisor) to another agree to abide by the bfa’s rules the bfa does not mean that a churn rates in franchising are low at who are returning to work. The banks when they are considering ARE THERE ANY (the franchisee), which entitles of membership and periodic franchise brand is not ‘good’. just 4.6%1, 1.6% of which accounts plethora of franchise opportunities lending to a prospective franchisee DISADVANTAGES TO the franchisee to trade under reaccreditation of their brand bfa membership is voluntary for retirement. Franchising has available cover a variety of sectors as opposed to an individual JOINING A FRANCHISE? the trade mark/trade name of as standard. To complete this and there can be a number of proven itself to be a fantastic route and models. As a result, franchisees starting a private company. Joining a franchise brand does not the franchisor. This agreement accreditation process, the bfa’s reasons that brands choose not to self-employment and business are able to decide whether they grant you a license to print money. also allows franchisees to make accreditation team review the to join membership. 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This is why support from the franchisor. detailed process is designed to undergone bfa accreditation. are also creating jobs for their still providing a fulfilling career. make this big choice. The bfa have bfa member brands are looked upon filter out the brands who do not local communities, with 621,0001 The biggest benefit of all is that developed a free online course in favourably by prospective franchisees, meet the bfa’s standards. As people employed in franchising. the business model has been proven. association with Lloyd’s Bank to not only have they undergone a a result, brands do not always You can view a full list A great feature of franchising is This means that the franchisor has help prospective franchisees build voluntary accreditation process, pass their accreditation the of bfa members on the that franchisees often do not need traded under their model to test the a strong foundation of knowledge. they have also committed to running first time. The bfa then provide bfa website here: previous experience in the sector model and calculate their financial The Prospect Franchisee Certificate an ethical operation and encourage feedback on what changes or www.thebfa.org/members they are joining, this is because the projections. As a result, the franchisor is easily accessible, modular and franchisees to ask questions that improvements need to be made franchisor will provide comprehensive will have learned from mistakes can be completed at your own will be answered with transparency training and ongoing support to help made in their own business, this pace. At the end of the course, you before the agreement is final.

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If I want to earn more, I can concerned about the transition from to be independent, and to continue to juggle my workloads, and it van’ franchise in 1999, and has since set my own targets and work to military to owning his own business. was apparent franchising would grown and grown the business. achieve them, rather than waiting for Although it seemed daunting, by too. By the time I’d finished “I could see the potential of someone to promote me. Or, if I want following the proven ChipsAway training with ChipsAway, knowing the franchise from the outset,” to take eight or ten week’s holiday in business model and taking advantage I’d got the opportunity to use he says. “Even back then, being a year, I can, knowing the business of the available training and support, these skills, and seeing the an owner-operator with one van, carries on without me! I have no Andy had a smooth transition. He support of the management I could visualise my future path. It regrets about taking this route – there was able to expand his business team, I was confident that was very clear I’d develop things are amazing results waiting to be quickly and has now built up a multi- I’d made the right choice.” into a management franchise achieved if you work hard enough.” van operation and team of employees Steven’s launch was a huge and make a lot of money - and to serve his three territories. success, with work lined up for that’s exactly what I’ve done!” “Whilst I had been very self- weeks ahead almost from the Today, Paul has a thriving Want to find out more about assured in the army, I knew that word go. “Ever since, I’ve always ChipsAway Car Care Centre (fixed a ChipsAway franchise? running a business was going to be had a full diary and my reputation base workshop), plus a fleet of ChipsAway hold regular, free, a completely different challenge” has spread by word of mouth,” mobile units and a team of six find-out-more Open Days at Andy said. “I have always been he says. “Recommendations now employees. Busier than ever, they our West Midlands based passionate about cars and account for over 30% of all my see an average of sixteen cars a Head Quarters. Open Days are motorbikes, so ChipsAway seemed new business leads.” His quality day. Paul agrees that the ‘planning very informal and require no like a business that I would enjoy of life has skyrocketed too. “I’ve side of things’ is vital and very presentation or input from you – running, even if things got tough. got real flexibility, an excellent similar to being in the Forces: “The we simply allow you to make your ChipsAway offered everything that income and the freedom to realisation that spending ten minutes own evaluation. You will get to I wanted - a great product, excellent choose my own working hours,” at the start of each day planning and see and try out one of our repairs training and support along with he says. “Combined with the briefing staff can save you hours first hand and have the chance the potential to grow and expand. autonomy to take the business of wasted time later on, is very to meet a number of franchisees It was also important to me to forward, and the support of such much an old RAF habit!” he says. – both new and experienced. get out and start earning from the a huge national brand behind His salary, however, is nothing moment I finished training and with me – I’m thrilled. I loved being in like the RAF. “It’s vastly different,” Please call 0800 731 6914 to ChipsAway I was able to do that.” the army, but I wouldn’t change he says. “I now earn at least six book your place, or visit www. 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The MoD Claim Process to be Followed by Enhanced Learning Learners and Credits Scheme Learning Providers

ONE. Learner identifies course of learning in The MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits liaison with Approved Learning Provider Scheme (ELC) promotes lifelong learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. TWO. Learner completes ELC Claim Form (form ELC 005.01) he scheme provides financial support in the form of a single up- front payment in each of a maximum of three THREE. Learner submits Claim Form (form ELC 005.01) to Tseparate financial years. You commanding Officer and Education Staff for approval are reminded that ELC funding is only available for pursuit of Getting Started: higher level learning i.e. for courses that result in a nationally How does it work? recognised qualification at Level 1. There are several stages FOUR. Claim Form sent to ELCAS for processing or three or above on the National to the ELC process. Authorised Education Officer processes claim online Qualifications Framework (NQF) Full information is set (England, Northern Ireland and out in Joint Service Wales), a Level six or above on the Publications (JSP) 822. Scottish Credit and Qualifications 2. First you must have Framework (SCQF) or, if pursued already been registered FIVE. ELCAS checks eligibility of Learner to claim an ELC via overseas, an approved international to become a Scheme ELCAS database or education Officer checks via online system equivalent qualification with an Member and have approved learning provider. accrued a sufficient amount of service before you can submit a claim. If you are still serving speak SIX. ELCAS or Education Officer process and approve Claim and sends to your local Education Learner a CLAIM AUTHORISATION NOTE (CAN form ELC 005.02) Staff as they will be able Before making an application, to check your entitlement Service Leavers are advised to for you. If you have left first check the national position on the forces contact ELCAS existing support with the relevant as they can make the SEVEN. Learner books course of learning with the Learner Provider, national education authority (e.g. appropriate checks. pays 20% personal contribution/deposit and passes the CAN (form in England BIS or SFA). There may 3. Have a look at Service ELC 005.02) to the Learning Provider as authority to proceed already be existing ‘free’ provision Personnel Claiming by another route e.g. those aged ELC or Service 25 years or under are already Leaver Claiming ELC BACKGROUND entitled to a first level 3 in England; respectively as these The Publicly Funded Further free entitlement for all who fulfil pages will tell you how EIGHT. Learning Provider sends invoice addressed to Education/Higher Education scheme the residency requirements on to make your claim. Director General Financial Management Shared Service provides Service Leavers and degree/HND level courses in 4. Finally you must Centre to ELCAS (after course start date) Service Personnel in their qualifying Scotland; Welsh residents also complete your Course resettlement phase with access to a attract some support for FE and HE Evaluation via the first full Level three (GCE A level or provision. It makes sense for SL to Member's Area. Please vocational equivalent), or a first higher explore alternative routes before note that further claims education qualification (a foundation considering support and access cannot be processed NINE. Within 15 working days of receiving an invoice ELCAS degree or a first undergraduate degree through the ELC ‘top up’ scheme, until the evaluation has checks invoice against approved Claim record and passes to or equivalent) free from tuition fees. but there are safety measures in been completed. relevant MoD Budget Manager. The Budget Manager authorises If a Service Personnel has place to prevent any possibility of the data and then passes on to the Director General Financial obtained 120 credits this would double funding. Management Shared Service Centre for Payment. result in a Higher Education qualification and makes them not CLAIMANTS PLEASE NOTE: applicable for this scheme. MOD YOU ARE REQUIRED TO and the relevant national education SUBMIT A CLAIM FOR authority in England, Scotland, EACH ACADEMIC YEAR FURTHER INFORMATION TEN. MoD Director General Financial Management Shared Wales and Northern Ireland pay for OF THE COURSE. ONLY If claim is regected in step three (return to Service Centre makes payment to Learning Provider and issues a the tuition fees in full rather than ONE YEAR OF STUDY step one) or five (return to step three). remittance. (Please note that once DGFM SSC received payment the individual making a contribution SHOULD BE ENTERED instruction it may take 30 days for payment to be made). towards the cost. ONTO EACH CLAIM FORM. Invoices for unauthorised claims and/or missing the

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Claiming

Claiming ELC Funding Before being eligible to make an ELC claim, individual You are required to read this page if scheme members must have you are in service or ex-service and are completed not less than six years eligible service (lower looking at claiming on the ELC Scheme. tier). If you have completed four years qualifying service Before registering for any learning activity serving prior to 1st April 2017, please personnel must get authorisation from their line read JSP 822. The lower tier manager and Education Staff to ensure that their of funding is up to £1,000 per chosen course meets the MOD requirements for ELC claim instalment and the higher funding. Ex-Service personnel must get authorisation tier (eight years service) is up from their Single Service Representative. to £2,000 per claim instalment. Only service accumulated since 1st April 2000, may be counted as eligible service for the purpose of the ELC Scheme. You are entitled to make three ELC claims in total. You can only make one claim per financial year (1 April – 31 March), however if you have TWO. SIX. SEVEN. served between 6 and 8 years ELC funding is only available for You must make a personal If you are making a second or third you are eligible to aggregate courses that result in a Nationally 20% contribution of at least 20% claim you must first ensure that all three claims together. As Recognised Qualification at level from your own resources you have completed the Evaluation the expiration date of your three or above on the National towards the total course cost. Form via the Member's Area for all claims is dependent upon Qualification Framework or level You will also be responsible for previous ELC funded courses. You many factors please read JSP six or above on the Scottish Credit any costs associated with food, must also provide documentary 822. If you are claiming in the and Qualifications Framework. accommodation, course books, evidence to demonstrate that last year of scheme eligibility, ONE. Just because an organisation is material, travel and subsistence. you have completed previous study must commence before You fully must research both the listed as an Approved Provider BE AWARE: MOD rules strictly forbid courses to your Education Staff. scheme expiry date. Provider that you choose and the does not mean that all of their the acceptance of inducements or TOP TIP: MOD and ELCAS rely on If you are in your qualifying course that you wish to study. courses are of the required level. incentives from providers including accurate completion of evaluation forms resettlement phase you may TOP TIP: Please note that providers TOP TIP: The course must be listed as an subsidies, free accommodation, to help us assess Learning Provider be eligible to claim under the may move on and off the approved approved course (on the ELCAS website) travel and equipment. Learners who performance. Please help your fellow Joint Funding Initiative (PF FE/ list and so it is advisable to check for your chosen Learning Provider. You breach these rules risk forfeiting their claimants to access the best possible HE Scheme). For the full details your provider is approved before can verify this information by viewing the ELC membership. learning provision by providing timely and to check the eligibility you undertake any claim. Searching for a Learning Provider page. and accurate evaluation feedback. rules, please view the Serving Personnel/Claiming Publicly Funded FE/HE page. NINE. FOUR. If your course is split into modules, You must ensure that you fully list each module you are claiming for. research the course and the However, for longer courses of study requirements prior to submitting a such as degree level, where the claim for ELC funding. Claimants academic year is out of synch with need to be aware of the implications the financial year, it is permissible of cancelling or withdrawing from to use one claim for several a course of study funded by ELC. modules which count towards a Always consult Education Staff before continuous and recognised block doing either in the first instance, EIGHT. of study which may extend into or TEN. because it can have a serious If undertaking courses in quick start in the next financial year. Retrospective ELC claims are not effect on future ELC eligibility. (See succession it may be necessary TOP TIP: You must refer to the Joint permitted. Claim forms must be THREE. cancellation/reinstatement section). to submit a claim for a second or Service Publications (JSP) 822. received by your Education Staff You must present your Claim third course before the previous at least 25 clear working days prior Authorisation Note (CAN) to your FIVE. course has ended. In these cases to the course start date. You must chosen Provider before your course The proposed learning activity the Course Evaluation Form can ensure that you have enough time to start date. If for any reason you do must be of benefit to the be submitted when you have receive the Claim Authorisation Note not undertake the course you must Service. Applicants are required completed enough study to to present to your chosen provider submit a request to cancel/reinstate to demonstrate that their effectively evaluate the Provider. before the course starts. (Please note the claim. Failure to do so may result proposed course of study is as that for courses with Open University in the loss of Scheme Membership, a result of careful planning (use the CAN must be presented to them which will prevent any future claims. Personal Development Records). by the final course registration date).

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Personnel should only contact their Single Service Representative (SSR) if they have been unable to find the answer to their query on the website and the FAQs page. Eligible Service Choosing Your Personnel PROCEDURE FOR ELIGIBLE SERVICE PERSONNEL Learning Provider Please note that the following information must be submitted to A key stage of making a claim is choosing your Education Staff (in paper or electronic format) a minimum of 25 a suitable learning activity and Provider. working days prior to your course start date/registration date: our chosen organisation available. Using these results you • Fully completed claim form. must be an ELC Approved can then either refine your search • Full information about the Provider. For claims to take into account other factors course that you wish to including an element of or you can explore the individual undertake and include details PF FEHE funding your provider websites through the of your registration date where Ychosen organisation must also links provided. This search engine Single Service applicable. be a PF FEHE approved provider. facility also allows searches for • On receipt of your Claim Use only the comprehensive list PF FEHE approved providers, Representatives Authorisation Note (CAN), you of Approved Providers available Approved Learning Providers must present it to your chosen via the search engine by visiting by name, The Geographic Area, AMENDING, CANCELLING instalment. This also applies if Learning Provider before the www.enhancedlearningcredits. Course Title, and/or Delivery & REINSTATING A CLAIM they withdraw because the course course is due to start. com/learning-provider/ Method. Please note that when All Learners wishing to withdraw did not meet their expectations. provider-search searching for Learning Providers from their chosen learning activity Scheme members who request The easiest way to identify offering distance learning should contact their designated a reinstatement under such a suitable provider is to you should not search by Education Staff. Learners are circumstances risk forfeiting their use the search filters geographic location. reminded that re-instatement of an ELC instalment and membership ELC instalment is only permitted eligibility of the ELC scheme. for those who have to withdraw If ELCAS has already generated a from a course of study because payment file for the learning activity of operational or compassionate then the Learner should follow circumstances. Further details the Single Service reinstatement Points to note when can be found in JSP 822. procedure NOT the cancellation Individuals who give up procedure. Outlines of these booking your course a course through lack of procedures along with the necessary If you are not happy that commitment will not be considered forms are available through the links your chosen Learning for reinstatement of an ELC from this section of the magazine. Provider is following the ELC scheme policies, please LEARNERS WISHING TO AMEND THEIR CLAIM detail your complaint in writing DETAILS SHOULD FOLLOW THE GUIDANCE BELOW via your Education Staff or Single Service Representative. CHANGE OF DETAILS PROCESS TO FOLLOW

Change of course start date Amendment Please note that although (up to three months) the Learning Provider as an organisation may be Change of course start date Cancellation/Reinstatement Approved you must still ensure (greater than three months) that the specific course has been Ed Staff/Line Manager to agree. approved by MoD. Only MoD Change of course end date ELCAS do not need to be informed approved courses will appear on the Provider's course listing Change of course costs Amendment (total, ELC grant or contribution value) on the ELCAS website Learning Provider Search Engine. Change of course costs from lower tier to higher tier Cancellation (claim form signed prior to claimant becoming eligible at higher tier rate)

Addition or Deletion of a module from an overall course Amendment (only to be permitted where resultant course still fulfils eligibility criteria)

Change of course Cancellation/Reinstatement

Change of Provider Cancellation/Reinstatement

Change of course code Amendment

N.B All amendments must be received by ELCAS in writing (email, fax or letter) from a member of Education Staff who is authorised to sign off claims.

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Single Service Representatives (SSR) Contact Details The key changes to the If you are out of the services schemes are as follows: please ensure you send your claim • All Service Personnel (SP) form and required documents to currently in service will be your Single Service Representative Changes auto-enrolled to be eligible and not ELCAS. You can view for both Schemes, as will their details by visiting the Service future SP on completion Leaver Claiming ELC page. of Phase 1 training to Enhanced Learning • A new ELC payment has ELCAS CONTACT DETAILS been created: an aggregated ELCAS lower tier payment, a single Basepoint Business Centres Credits and Further payment of up to £3000 for Tewkesbury Business Park those with 6 or more years of Oakfield Close Education and Higher qualifying service completed Tewkesbury on or after 1 Apr 16, which Gloucestershire will count as all 3 payments. GL20 8SD Education Schemes • The qualifying service required for lower tier payments and Tel: UK: 0845 3005179 ince 01 April 2016 the qualifying Service Personnel (SP) FEHE will increase from 4 to Overseas: 0044 191 442 8196 Enhanced Learning and Service Leavers (SL) receive 6 years from 1 Apr 2017. SP Lines open 09:00 – 17:00 Credits (ELC) and Further financial help with the cost of who have already accumulated Monday to Friday Education and Higher learning. ELC allows a single 4 years qualifying service excluding bank holidays Education schemes payment in each of a maximum before 1 Apr 2017 will keep Email: [email protected] Shave changed, including the of three separate financial years; their entitlement to use lower introduction of auto-enrolment of or now a single, aggregated lower tier payments and FEHE. all current Service Personnel. The tier payment. The FEHE scheme • Post service access to ELC MoD promotes lifelong learning provides full tuition fees for eligible and FEHE, for all those leaving among members of the Armed SL undertaking their first further on or after 1 Apr 2016, will Forces, and this is encouraged or higher level qualification. The be reduced to 5 years. through the Learning Credit level of funding will remain the • Those who left between 1 schemes. The aim of the changes same, with an ELC lower tier of Apr 11 and 31 Mar 16 (both Service Representative (SSR) if you have been unable to find the to the schemes are to make ELC up to 3 payments of up to £1000 dates inclusive) will have answer to your query on the website and the FAQs page, contact; easier to use and more accessible in 3 separate financial years and until 31 Mar 21 to use ELC ELC MANAGER ARMY ROYAL AIR FORCE to all current Service Personnel a higher tier of up to 3 payments or FEHE – 5 years from now. Mailpoint 3.3 Learning Credit Scheme (LCS) Learning Credits Administrator (through auto-enrolment); and to of up to £2000 in 3 separate Anyone who left before 01 Leach Building, Whale Island Manager Accreditation and Education Wing enable them to make use of ELC to financial years. SP and SL are April 2011 will retain 10 years HMS Excellent Education Branch Zone 4, Floor 2, RAF Central Training School enhance personal and professional eligible for up to 3 payments. of post-service access. Portsmouth Army Personnel Services Group, HQ 22 TrgGp qualifications in a more flexible FEHE will continue to pay in full PO2 8BY Home Command Room 221B way, both while serving and to aid for a first qualification from Level Ramillies Building, Army HQ Trenchard Hall career transition from the Service. 3 (2 x A Levels or equivalent) up Monxton Road, Andover RAF College Cranwell Under the ELC and FEHE schemes to undergraduate degree level. SP11 8HJ NG34 8HB

Tel: 02392 625954 Tel: 01264 381580 Tel: 01400 268 183 Email: NAVYTRGHQ- Email: [email protected] Email: 22TrgGp-CTS-AandEWg- [email protected] The Army ELC helpline is [email protected] open Wednesday 0930-1230.

IN ORDER TO TAKE website as a PF FEHE provider • Or a first foundation degree or showing your home address. ADVANTAGE OF THE and ensure the chosen course is first full undergraduate degree or CLAIMING • Submit full information about the If you have any SUPPORT CLAIMANTS MUST: designated for student support. national equivalent. Typically to • Firstly read the Joint Service course that you wish to undertake questions with • Have previously joined the • The course of study must be be eligible for this support, the Publication (JSP) 822 and ensure and include details of your regards to the Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC) completed prior to the period of higher education qualifications you meet the eligibility criteria. registration date where applicable. above, then scheme and have completed six entitlement ending. would be at levels four-six of the • Complete the PF FE/HE claim form • If wishing to use a new provider please discuss Eligibility years eligible service (four years Framework for Higher Education (paper/electronic) and submit it to ensure they will be eligible to with your Rules qualifying service prior to the 1st QUALIFICATION LEVEL and Qualifications in England, your Education Staff a minimum participate in this scheme (they Single Service April 2017). • This commitment will provide Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) of 25 working days prior to your must deliver Publicly Funded FE/ Representative. • Only apply for a first eligible FE/HE access, free from tuition fees, eg: a first undergraduate degree course start date/registration date. HE) and ask them to apply for qualification at the level for which for your: First Level three or (including foundation degree) • Check the ELCAS website of approved provider status as per Submit all necessary they are academically qualified to national equivalent. This refers or Higher National Certificate approved PF FE/HE providers – the information on the Learning documentation to your enter learning on leaving the Service. to a first full Level three i.e. the or Diploma for which the entry Publicly Funded FE/HE providers Provider page of the ELC website. Single Service Representative • Have not already obtained achievement of two GCE A levels qualification is lower than a degree for the purpose of this support • As with the current ELC scheme (address details above). 120 credits. (A2) (passes at A-E) or vocational and which normally takes place at a will be highlighted and ensure the – try not to leave everything to the • Have left the Service or entered equivalent as defined by the publicly funded institution. chosen course is designated for last minute. Allow time for any RAF Personnel can request a copy their qualifying resettlement National Qualifications Framework • In Scotland the equivalent student support. new providers to be accepted onto of their discharge document from phase on or after 17 July 2008. (NQF) or the Qualifications and qualification is a Higher National • Provide evidence of your last day the scheme. This can be a lengthy the RAF Disclosures team at www. • Meet UK’s residency requirements Credit Framework (QCF) (England, Certificate (HNC), Higher of Service which can be one of the process. Once accepted you can raf.mod.uk/links/contacts.cfm. to qualify for full state subsidy. Northern Ireland and Wales); or in National Diploma (HND) or a first following: - copy of your discharge submit your application. • Be undertaking at least the equivalent Scotland a Level six qualification undergraduate degree, undertaken document, copy of P45 terminating • Remember! If you are submitting Army Personnel can request of 25% of a full time course. (SVQ Level three on the Scottish at a further education college employment, document stamped by your second or third claim, you details of discharge dates from • Undertake learning with an approved Credit and Qualifications (FE college) or a higher education regiment confirming leaving date. must complete your previous the Army Personnel Centre – provider listed on the ELCAS Framework (SCQF). institution (HEI). • Provide a copy of a utility bill claim evaluation form online via phone number 0845 6009663. accessing your Member's Area.

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