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What is Private Training Provider?

Private Training Providers, also known as independent learning providers or independent training providers (ITPs), offer vocational courses and training to young people and adults.

Unlike other further education institutions like Sixth forms and Colleges, Training Providers are not managed by the Government. However, they are funded for a large amount of the training that they deliver.

Due to being funded, Training Providers are controlled by Government Bodies and are required to undergo assessments from organisations like OFSTED. So, this ensures that young people who study with private training providers get the same support as young people who go to sixth form or college.

What do training provers offer?

Private Training often offers vocational training for the following:

  • Apprenticeships
  • Vocational Qualifications
  • Study Programmes (ages 16-19)
  • Traineeships
  • Commercial Training

Training Providers don’t only support young people and adults looking to gain new skills; they also support Employers.

This is often provided through an Apprenticeship where the Training Provider will work closely with an employer to take them through the process of employing an apprentice for their company as well as providing the training required for the apprentice to gain their qualifications.

An apprenticeship with a Private Training Provider can take place at the provider’s premises or at the apprentice’s place of employment.

What's next?

After studying with a private training provider you could:

  • you might decide to go to college to further your qualifications on a full-time or part-time basis
  • if you have studied for a level 3 qualification with your Training Provider you can apply to University through UCAS and study for a degree of your choice
  • you might decide to go to the next level with your apprenticeship
  • you can take a gap year and find a job or do some travelling or a mixture of both
  • you might be offered a full-time position with your employer or seek work with another employer once you have finished your qualifications

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