Proud to be an ELCAS Approved Training Provider

06 May 2021

We are proud to announce our successful application to become an MOD ELCAS approved learning provider, continuing our work to support the Armed Forces.

Managed by the MOD, the ELCAS (Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service) scheme is designed to promote learning amongst members of the Armed Forces, helping those facing resettlement into civilian life to prepare for a successful new career by giving them the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification.

As a proud member of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award, NQA takes great pride in pledging it's ongoing support to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives.

NQA now offer a number of approved courses, following a rigourous assessment, under the ELCAS scheme, which will give individuals the opportunity achieve a qualification with the aim of becoming a Lead Auditor in either, Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental, Information Security of Energy management systems. These courses are also approved by the CQI and IRCA.

How do I claim ELCAS funding and how does it work?

For the most up-to-date information, downloadable guides and application forms and full details on what the process is and how to start your learning journey click here.

Which NQA courses are ECLAS approved?

Take a look at the courses below:

Quality - CQI and IRCA ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Training (A18022)
Environmental - CQI and IRCA ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Training (A18211)
Environmental - CQI and IRCA ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Conversion Training (A1883)
Health & Safety - CQI and IRCA ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Training (A2236)
Health & Safety - CQI and IRCA ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Conversion Training (A1918)
Information Security - CQI and IRCA ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Training (A2246)
Information Security - CQI and IRCA ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Conversion Training (A2127)
Energy - CQI and IRCA ISO 50001 Lead Auditor Conversion Training (A2172)

Unsure which course might be best suited to your needs, or have a question about the scheme or NQA? Email us here or call us on 0800 052 2424 to speak to a member of the team who will be happy to help.

For further information on the scheme please visit the ELCAS site here.