Residential Pilot 2005/2006 - Level 3 Requirement

The Residential Pilot Scheme is for students aged 16 and over on a full-time Level 3 course or above of at least 10 weeks duration or, exceptionally, a course with Level 2 content which leads to a further education qualification that meets a specific job requirement and there is a known skills shortage in this area ie. tree surgeon which is a Level 2 content.

Specialist Residential Colleges who are taking part in the pilot for 2005 - 2006 should note that this refers to courses where there is a skills shortage and employers are looking for Level 2 qualified persons. It cannot be used as a blanket cover for any students studying at Level 2. Continuing students who undertaking a Level 2 course are not affected ie. any student who started their course before September 2005.

If Colleges involved within the pilot scheme need further guidance on this matter they should contact

or by email beverley.gash@lsc.gov.uk