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How to become a LWDP Training Provider

LWDP Training Provider Registration Requirements

To register as a LancashirePlan Approved Training Provider* the LWDP require:

  • The names and contact details for two referees who have purchased training from you in the last 2 years. The references given should relate to the courses you wish to offer on LancashirePlan. The references must also refer to the organisation registering for a LancashirePlan Licence - not an individual trainer.
  • QCF evidence:
    • An up to date copy of the awarding body Approved Centre Certificate
    • Awarding body registration confirmation for all QCF awards, certificates and diplomas that link to LWDP funding streams to be advertised on LancashirePlan
    • Awarding body evidence of current delivery status (from External Verification Report)
  • Completion of an LWDP Training Provider Service Agreement (click here).
  • Completion of a Direct Debit Mandate for licence fees** and administration levy*** (click here)

*A LancashirePlan Approved Training Provider holds a licence to advertise any training in LancashirePlan, subject to providing supporting evidence for training linked to LWDP funding streams

**LancashirePlan Licence fee is £500 - pro rata, for both Approved & Commercial Licence holders per financial year. In-house Training Providers will be offered a reduction in licence costs - pro-rata (details on request)

*** An administration fee of 2% for completed training attracting a contribution of LWDP funding will be levied on the Approved Training Provider

To register as a LancashirePlan Commercial Training Provider**** we require:

  • The names and contact details for two referees who have purchased training from you in the last 2 years. The references given should relate to the courses you wish to offer on LancashirePlan. The references must also refer to the organisation registering for a LancashirePlan Licence - not an individual trainer.
  • Completion of an LWDP Training Provider Service Agreement. (click here)
  • Completion of a Direct Debit Mandate for Licence fees (click here)

A LancashirePlan Commercial Training Provider holds a licence to offer any training in LancashirePlan with the exception of any training linked to LWDP funding streams

To check which QCF awards, certificates and diplomas currently attract a contribution of LWDP funding (click here)