Personal Learning Account
Rewrite your career with a Personal Learning Account.
What is the Personal Learning Account?
The Personal Learning Account provides you with a way of accessing a wide range of free and flexible training.
These courses allow you to gain new skills and qualifications that employers want – helping you to progress in your current career or open up new job opportunities.
You can study these courses around your current job and family commitments with a range of locations and dates available.
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for training through the Personal Learning Account, you must meet at least one of the following criteria, and be:
- employed (including self-employed) and earning under £30,596, or
- on a zero hours contract, or
- an agency staff, or
- at risk of being made redundant
You also must be over the age of 19, live in Wales and be able to travel to the college venue, if required.
You are ineligible (at the point of application) if you are:
- under the age of 19, or
- attending school or college full-time as a pupil or student, or
- in full-time higher education, or
- in Welsh Government-funded work-based learning, or
- an ineligible overseas national, or
- in receipt of an Assembly Learning Grant or Education Maintenance Allowance, or
- unemployed i.e. does not have a contract of employment
Note: We now have a range of 'Digital' and 'Net Zero' courses available that have no maximum wage eligibility criteria.
How much will the training cost?
Nothing, the cost of the training is 100% funded by the Welsh Government. However, you will need to pay for your travel and ensure you have sufficient time to be able to commit to attending and completing the course.
Do I need any prior skills or qualifications?
Some courses require you to have prior experience or qualifications, this will be highlighted in the individual course information below.
The programme is aimed at individuals who would like to change their career and so most courses can be accessed with no specific skills or qualifications. You will have the opportunity to discuss the course requirements with the college when you have a pre-admission assessment.
Can I access more than one course?
Yes, but please note – you are only able to enrol on one PLA course at a time. If you apply for more than one course at a time, we will contact you to check which course is your preferred first choice.
What courses are available? When do they start?
We have a wide range of courses that cover a variety of different sectors.
Alongside courses taught at the college, we also have a range of online courses available. These may be a mixture of online and social-distanced practical work, and some courses can be started at any time.
More courses are being added all the time, so bookmark our page and keep checking back for new opportunities.
Personal Learning Account courses:
Building Industry
- ACS LPG Gas
- ACS Natural Gas
- Domestic Gas Foundation Course
- Domestic Heat Pump Systems
- Domestic Elementary Gas Certificate (Managed Learning Programme)
- Oftec 50
- Rainwater Harvesting Systems and Greywater Recycling
Accounting
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
- Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 4 Diploma in Accounting
Business & Management
- CIM Level 3 Award in Digital Fundamentals
- CIM Level 3 Award in Marketing Principles (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- CIM Level 4 Award in Applied Marketing (Remote/Online tutor-led course)
- CIM Level 4 Award in Digital Marketing Techniques (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- CIM Level 4 Award in Planning Campaigns (Remote/Online tutor-led course)
- CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
- CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management
- CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Managing Change)
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Planning, Procuring and Managing Resources)
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Forming Successful Teams)
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Managing Projects to Achieve Results)
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Managing Performance)
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Principles of Operational Leadership and Management in an Organisational Context)
- CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership (Principles of Innovation and Continuous Improvement)
- ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 2 Certificate in Leadership and Team Skills (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 3 Award in Leadership and Management (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Coaching (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 3 Award in Effective Mentoring (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 4 Award in Leadership and Management (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- PRINCE2® 6th Ed (2017) Foundation & Practitioner - Hybrid delivery
Construction and the Built Environment
- CITB Health and Safety Awareness (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- CITB SSSTS (Site Supervisors’ Safety Training Scheme) (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- CISRS Scaffolder Course – Part 1 Tube and Fitting
- CISRS Scaffolder Course – Part 2 Tube & Fitting
- CISRS Construction Operatives Training Scheme
- Design of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Domestic Dwellings
- DIY - Home Joinery Skills
- DIY - Maintenance
- DIY - Painting, Decorating & Tiling
- DIY - Plumbing
- Installation and Maintenance of Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems in Domestic Dwellings and BS9251 Sprinkler Standards(Agored Cymru)
- NPORS 360° Excavator Over 10 tonnes (N202)
- NPORS Telehandler (N010)
- NPORS Road Roller (N214)
- NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper (N204)
- PASMA – Low Level Access (E-LEARNING)
- PASMA (Mobile Access Tower Standard Training Course)
- PASMA Working at Heights
- RTITB Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Training ABA Codes B1, (Experienced)
- RTITB Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Training ABA Codes B1, (Novice)
- RTITB ROUGH TERRAIN TELEHANDLER CONVERSION COURSE;
- Solid Fuel Heating Installation (BPEC certificate)
- RTITB Experienced User Reach Truck Training
- RTITB Novice Reach Truck Training
- RTITB Reach To Counterbalance / Counterbalance To Reach: Conversion Course
- CITB (SSP) SEATS, Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme
- RTITB TELESCOPIC HANDLER Operator (NOVICE) ABA codes J2 & J3 RTITB ACCREDITED
- 18TH EDITION WIRING REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS TWO -UNDERSTAND THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE WIRING REGULATIONS (BS 7671:2018) (MARCH 2022)
- Plumbing - Core (Evening)
- Plumbing - Progression (Evening)
Engineering
- Air Braking Systems
- Computer Aided Design
- Introduction to Industrial Robotics
- IMI Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Accident Repair Paint Competence
- IMI Level 3 Award in MOT Test Centre Management
- Introduction to CAM
- Introduction to CNC Programs
- City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Repair and Replacement
- City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Diagnosis, Repair and Recalibration of Advanced Driver Assist Systems
- Producing CAD Modules
Health & Care:
- Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development Level 2 (PLA)
- Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development Level 3 (PLA)
- Children and Young People Level 3 (PLA)
- City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Transition to Playwork
- Level 2 Diploma in Playwork
- Level 3 Diploma in Playwork
- Level 4 Preparing for Leadership and Management in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development
Health & Safety
- IOSH Managing Safely - Health and Safety Training (Remote/Online tutor led course on request)
- NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Remote/Online tutor led course)
- NEBOSH Working with Wellbeing
- NEBOSH Award in Health and Safety at Work
- NEBOSH HSE Award in managing Risks and Risk Assessment at Work
Welding
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award in ARC Welding
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award in MIG/MAG Welding
- City & Guilds Level 2 Award in TIG Welding
Teaching
Digital courses:
There is no maximum wage eligibility criteria with the following courses
- Cisco CCNA
- CompTIA ITF+ IT Fundamentals (FCO-U61 Core Series)
- CompTIA A+ (220-1101 & 220-1102 Core Series)
- CompTIA Network+ (N10-008 Core Series)
- CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601 Core Series)
Net Zero courses:
There is no maximum wage eligibility criteria with the following courses
- Level 1 Award in ARC Welding
- Level 1 Award in MIG/MAG Welding
- Level 1 Award in TIG Welding
- Renewable Energy Awareness Certificate
- Unvented Domestic Hot Water Storage Systems
- Water Regulations
- Domestic Solar Hot Water Heating Systems
- Domestic Heat Pump Systems
- Installation and Maintenance of Water Harvesting and Re-use Systems City and Guilds 2399-43 Level 3 Award
- NEBOSH Environmental Awareness at Work Qualification
- NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate
- Installation and Testing Photovoltaics Certificate
- Electric Vehicle Charging
- Energy Efficiency for Domestic Heating
- BPEC Energy Storage Systems ( Battery Storage)
- EAL EV3/01 Understand the Requirements for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points.
- EAL Level 3 Award in Electrical Installation Inspection, Testing, Certification and Reporting
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Any questions?
Here are the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions, or email pla@gllm.ac.uk
