Skills operator funding: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Discover how businesses can access co-financing for specialized technical training to keep staff skills up to date.
This scheme provides financial support to help businesses cover the costs of specialized technical training for their employees.
Who it's for
This funding is available to businesses that pay training levies. It is designed for organizations that contribute to the national training system and want to use those funds to help their workforce stay current with industry requirements.
What you get
You can receive co-financing to help pay for training that focuses on specialized technical skills. This support is intended to help businesses implement training that covers specific technical needs, such as learning new woodworking techniques or meeting updated safety standards. The funding acts as a co-financing mechanism, meaning it works alongside your own resources to make specialized education more affordable for your business.
What it costs you
While the funding helps cover the direct costs of training, there is an administrative requirement involved. You will need to dedicate time to preparing and submitting formal documentation that outlines your training plan. This documentation serves as the basis for your request and must clearly detail how the training will be conducted and what skills will be addressed.
The catch to know
The most important detail to verify is which specific OPCO (an organization that manages training funds) covers your particular craft code. Because these funds are organized by industry sectors, you must ensure you are communicating with the correct operator assigned to your specific trade or business activity to ensure your application is valid.
How to apply
- Identify your specific craft code used by your business.
- Determine which OPCO manages the funds for your specific industry sector.
- Prepare your detailed training plan documentation.
- Contact your designated operator to submit your request for co-financing.