The Personal Learning Account (PLA) Programme provides support across Wales for eligible people to gain higher level skills which will enable these individuals to access a wider range of job opportunities and/or gain employment at a higher level.
The primary aim of the Personal Learning Account programme is to enable people to upskill and reskill in priority sectors; to improve their career and earnings potential.
Eligibility is tested at the point of application. The following individuals are eligible for the programme.
Individuals must:
In addition, individuals must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Individuals are ineligible at the point of application if they are any of the following:
As part of your funding application, you will be asked to provide supporting ID documents to evidence your eligibility. This will include:
If employed: 3x payslips covering the last 3 months (the PLA team will use this to determine that your income falls under the threshold)
If self-employed: Evidence of UTR number AND proof of income covering last 3 months (e.g. bank statements/invoices) (the PLA team will use this to determine that your income falls under the threshold)
If at risk of redundancy: Letter from your employer advising that your role is at risk of redundancy
If agency staff: 3x payslips covering the last 3 months (if possible – if you’re unable to provide this, please discuss with the team when we contact you following your training plan submission)
If a carer: Evidence of carers allowance payment from last 3 months OR letter from careers advisor confirming you’re a carer
Please note, you only have 90 days from submitting your Training Plan to complete your funding application, for your funding to be approved and to be enrolled onto your chosen course. If your application runs over this timeframe, you may be unable to proceed with your current application and will need to start a new funding application.
Find our courses available through the Personal Learning Account Core funding below. To begin your Personal Learning Account Core funding application, please complete your Training Plan here. If you are interested in multiple courses, please speak with a member of the team to complete your training needs analysis.
Construction Courses
Health and Safety Awareness
In partnership with PCR Global
Site Manager (SMSTS)
In partnership with PCR Global
Site Manager (SMSTS) Refresher
In partnership with PCR Global
Site Supervisor (SSSTS)
In partnership with PCR Global
Site Supervisor (SSSTS) Refresher
In partnership with PCR Global
Electrical Courses
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition)
In partnership with Trydan Training
City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
In partnership with Trydan Training
City & Guilds Level 3 2377-77 Award in the In-Service Inspect & Test of Electrical Equipment (PAT)
In partnership with Trydan Training
City & Guilds Level 2 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations
In partnership with Trydan Training
City & Guilds Level 3 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations
In partnership with Trydan Training
EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification, and Reporting
In partnership with City Training Group
BS7671 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition
In partnership with City Training Group
BS7671 Wiring Regulations 18th Edition Amendment 2
In partnership with City Training Group
Fire Safety Courses
Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installations (Experienced Worker)
In partnership with Site Audit Services
Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installations (Inexperienced Worker)
In partnership with Site Audit Services
Health and Safety Courses
Emergency First Aid (EFA)
Health and Safety Awareness
In partnership with PCR Global
IOSH Managing Safely
In partnership with Ligtas
IOSH Working Safely
In partnership with Ligtas
NEBOSH Construction
In partnership with Ligtas
NEBOSH General
In partnership with Ligtas
Health and Social Care Courses
Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core
Hospitality Courses
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders (Alcohol Licence)
LGV (HGV) Training Courses
LGV C (Class 2) with initial driver CPC – Standard or Short Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C (Class 2) with driver CPC periodic training – Standard or Short Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C+E (Class 1) with initial driver CPC – Extended or Long Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C+E (Class 1) with driver CPC periodic training – Extended or Long Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C1 (3.5t to 7.5t) with initial driver CPC – Standard or Short Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C1+E (3.5t to 7.5t towing trailer) with initial driver CPC – Extended or Long Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C+E (Class 1) – Standard or Short Upgrade Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C1+E (3.5t to 7.5t with trailer) – Standard or Short Upgrade Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV C1+E (3.5t to 7.5t with trailer) – Acquired Rights Standard or Short Upgrade Course
In partnership with Big Wheelers
LGV funding applications are temporarily closed due to high demand – Please monitor this page for further updates
Automotive Engineering Courses
IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities (603/1466/7)
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (603/1468/0)
Plant Courses
360 Excavator (Above and Below 10T)
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
Articulated Rear Tipping Dump Truck
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
Forward Tipping Dumper
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
Loading Shovel
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
Ride on Roller
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
Slinger Signaller
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
Telescopic Handler
In partnership with The Construction Hub Academy
To begin your Personal Learning Account Core funding Training Plan, click here!
For all LGV Training applications, click here!
Our PLA Core course profiles, with further details on each course, can be found below.
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Microsoft Office Specialist
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Emergency First Aid
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Health and Safety Awareness
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City & Guilds Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Site Management
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Site Manager (SMSTS)
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Site Manager (SMSTS) Refresher
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Site Supervisor (SSSTS)
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Site Supervisor (SSSTS) Refresher
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18th Edition
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City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations
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EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting
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City & Guilds Level 3 2377-77 PAT Testing
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City & Guilds Level 2 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations
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City & Guilds Level 3 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations
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Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installations
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IOSH Managing Safely
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IOSH Working Safely
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NEBOSH Construction
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NEBOSH General
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BIIAB Level 2 Award for Personal Licence Holders
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IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Activities
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IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
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Agile Project Management – Foundation Only
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Agile Project Management – Foundation and Practitioner
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PRINCE2 – Foundation Only
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PRINCE2 – Foundation and Practitioner
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18th Edition (CTG)
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18th Edition 2nd Amendment (CTG)
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With our extensive list of courses available under the Personal Learning Account, we’re confident you will find your perfect course.
Please note, you can only access PLA funding for one course at a time. If you are already in the application process, waiting for your funded course to begin or are already on a funded course, please wait to complete this course before applying for PLA funding for another course.
Begin your Personal Learning Account application by completing and submitting an online Training Plan here.
Please only submit one Training Plan at a time. If you wish to apply for PLA funding for multiple courses, you must only submit one Training Plan for your initial course. Once you have secured your funding and completed the course, you can submit a second Training Plan for your next course.
Once we have reviewed your Training Plan, a member of the team will contact you via email to request additional documents to complete your funding application.
Please ensure you complete and return these documents as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please note, ineligible submissions won’t receive a response email.
Once you have returned your additional documents and your funding is approved, we will work with you to book you on to the best suited start date for you.
Please note, if your course is through a training partner, they will complete this step with you. Any self-led courses can be started immediately.
Unable to find your preferred course? Check our Personal Learning Account Green and Personal Learning Account Digital courses. If your preferred course isn’t available through the Personal Learning Account, or you don’t meet the funding eligibility, please speak with a member of the team for our commercial course fees or view our Commercial Courses page.
Wellington Street
Aberdare
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF44 8EN
Heol y Coleg
Parc Nantgarw
Cardiff
CF15 7QY
Llwynypia
Tonypandy
Rhondda Cynon Taff
CF40 2TQ
Twyn Road
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed
CF82 7XR