Phase 2 - Understanding Supply

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Purpose

The purpose of this stage was to assess the extent and quality of current provision and identify whether existing supply will be sufficient to satisfy short and long term skill needs for future competitiveness. Phase two was completed in October 2006. A series of reports were written including a summary report assessing current provision. In addition to this, 13 data reports were produced and these are outlined below:

Summary Report and Appendices (Please note this is a large document and may take some time to download, if you experience any problems please e-mail us on research@assetskills.org or telephone the Research Team on 01604 233336)

Supporting Data Reports

1. Mapping provision
2. Expenditure on learning
3. The uptake and assessment of provision in FE
4. The uptake and assessment of provision in WBL
5. The uptake and assessment of provision in HE
6. Assessment of private training providers
7. Quality of public sector provision
8. Overview of employer attitudes towards training and skills development
9. National and English regional perspective
10. Training and skills development within the cleaning industry
11. Training and skills development within the housing industry
12. Training and skills development within the fm industry
13. Training and skills development within the property industry

If you would prefer to receive a hard copy version of these reports or for further information on the work of Asset Skills please contact the Research Team on 01604 233336.

Phase 3 - Gap analysis and market testing

Phase 4 - Action with employers

Phase 5- Action planning