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What is the UKSPF?

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) is central to the UK government’s ambitious Levelling Up agenda, providing £2.6 billion of new funding for local investment by March 2025.

The main aim of the fund is to help boost productivity, pay, jobs and living standards and to restore a sense of community, local pride and belonging.

Harlow College is working with Uttlesford District Council and Harlow Council to provide free places on selected courses.

Am I eligible to apply?

You are eligible to apply for a free space on one of our selected courses if you are:

  • Aged 19+
  • Earning under £35,000 per year (individual, not household income)
  • Live in Harlow or Uttlesford

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If you do not meet the above eligibility there may also be other funding available. Please contact our Admissions Advisers on 01279 868100 to discuss your options.

You can also pay the full cost to study the course. 

Spaces are limited

Spaces on our selected free courses are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so please get your applications in early.

If you do not meet the above eligibility there may also be other funding available. Please contact our Admissions Advisers on 01279 868100 to discuss your options.

What do I do next?

Apply today, and once we have processed your application you will be invited for interview.

Please provide evidence of your address so that we can determine whether you are a Harlow or Uttlesford resident and proof of salary. 

 

  • Uttlesford District Council
  • Harlow Council
  • Funded by UK Government
  • Powered by Levelling Up

 

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Dementia Care – Level 3

Free limited spaces available on this course as part of the Government's Levelling Up initiative. Click here to check if you’re eligible.

Dementia is a global concern but it is most often seen in wealthier countries, where people are likely to live into very old age. The Alzheimer’s Society reports there are over 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK today. This course will help you to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia including the types, effects and importance of early diagnosis, the role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support and the use of medication to support individuals with dementia.

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Installation and Maintenance of Heat Pumps Systems (Non-refrigerant Circuits)

Free limited spaces available on this course as part of the Government's Levelling Up initiative. Click here to check if you’re eligible.

Start dates are available throughout the year, subject to numbers. 

Apply now for a course starting this year.

This is a nationally recognised qualification in the installation and maintenance of air source heat pump systems. The qualification is recognised by the Micro-generation Certification Scheme (MCS) registration bodies as an acceptable qualification to join one of their respective schemes.

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Level 3 & 4 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement with Vehicles Diagnosis, Testing and Repair

The Level 3 course is designed to build upon your current knowledge of working with electric/hybrid vehicles including how to work safely when carrying out repair activities on electric/hybrid vehicle high voltage systems. 

The Level 4 Award in the Diagnosis, Testing and Repair of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and Components is the first qualification of its kind to address working on live electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. The qualification is essential to ensure the health and safety of individuals working on electric/hybrid vehicles. 

You will complete both levels over the course duration of 6 evenings. 

This combined course is designed specifically for technicians who are working on the maintenance and repair of electric/hybrid high voltage vehicle systems and components. Ideal for those working in the automotive industry or anyone who may encounter electric/hybrid vehicles within a routine maintenance situation. 

If you are a member of the IMI, you can use this qualification to gain IMI TechSafe™ accreditation, and therefore the ability to easily demonstrate to colleagues, customers and professionals that you’re fully qualified to be working on EV vehicles and/or vehicles with ADAS technologies.

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Travel and Tourism Certificate – Aviation Pathway

Location: Stansted Airport College

This qualification is designed to give the leaner an introduction into working in the Travel and Tourism Industry with an emphasis on the Aviation Sector. It will focus on 4 areas:

  1. Understand the principles of the Travel and Tourism Industry
  2. Exploration of the occupational roles within the Travel and Tourism – Aviation pathway industry
  3. Provide breadth and depth into a range of topical areas within 6 key units across the year
  4. The opportunity to gain proficiency in a number of practical and work-related transferable skills

Skills that you will acquire on completion of this course

  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Team work and leadership
  • A higher global view of the Industry you work in, or wish to work in
  • Self-Reflective practices and self -motivation
  • Analysis and synthesising information effectively

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