Osborne Training is an ELCAS Accredited Approved Learning Provider (ID:12869) for the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
The MOD’s Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) promotes lifelong learning amongst current and ex members of the armed forces. It offers financial help through training grants and credits for nationally recognised qualifications, at level 3 or above with an Approved Training Provider.
This allows service personnel to gain new skills and knowledge to support their transition into civilian life or support them in existing roles to further their careers.
How ELCAS funding works
- Eligibility: To be eligible for ELCAS funding, you must be a member of the UK Armed Forces or an ex-service personnel who has been in service for a minimum of six years.
- Approved Courses: ELCAS funding is only available for approved training courses, which are listed on the ELCAS website. These courses are typically vocational or academic courses that will help develop new skills and knowledge relevant to your civilian career.
- Funding Limitations: ELCAS funding covers up to 80% of the total cost of an approved course, up to a maximum of £2,000 per financial year, for up to three years. The remaining 20% of the course fee must be paid by you or your employer.
Procedure for Eligible Service Personnel
- You must complete an online claim on ELCAS Portal and submit to your relevant Education Staff a minimum of 25 working days prior to your course start date.
- On receipt of your Claim Authorisation Note (CAN), you must present it to Osborne Training before the course is due to start.
Please also find below the important points a learner should be aware when funding the courses through ELCAS
- AAT Registration Fee and Exam Fees are included.
- Any Level 2 Courses are not eligible for ELCAS Funding.
- Students will not be eligible to Claim Tablet PC or any other promotional items that occasionally are on offer according to ELCAS guidelines.
- Learners must get a quote first from a course advisor at Osborne Training and submit that to the ELCAS to get approval for funding.
- Exams can be taken to any of Osborne Training Exam centres in London or Watford or Remotely from home where available or at another AAT Approved exam centre within UK.
Full details about the scheme and eligibility is available at ELCAS – Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Services
The below courses are available for funding through ELCAS
| Course Code | Course Title | Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| OT03CL | AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting – Classroom-Based | £2,702.00 |
| OT03DL | AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting – Distance Learning | £1,652.00 |
| OT03OL | AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting – Online Live | £2,002.00 |
| AAT04CL | AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting – Classroom-Based | £3,275.00 |
| AAT04DL | AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting – Distance Learning | £1,925.00 |
| AAT04OL | AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting – Online Live | £2,275.00 |
