Adult Training - Niace

5.1 Andrew Hartley Head of Global Investment, Bank of IrelandPART D. Research Results16. Research Methods ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 2117. Research Results .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22FUNDING18. Funding for Adult Learners ............................................................................................................................................................... 2318.1. Public Funding Targets ........................................................................................................................................................... 2318.1.1. Level 2 Entitlement .............................................................................................................................................. 2318.1.2. Local and Sectoral Needs ............................................................................................................................. 2318.1.3. Funding for Full Qualifications ................................................................................................................. 2318.1.4. Non-Work-Related Learning ....................................................................................................................... 2318.2. Funding for Adult Apprenticeships ............................................................................................................................ 2318.3. A Major Shift in Funding Focus .................................................................................................................................... 2319. Funding Recommendations ............................................................................................................................................................. 2419.1. Increased Level 3 Entitlement ....................................................................................................................................... 2419.2. Determining Tripartite Responsibility ..................................................................................................................... 2419.2.1. Employers ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2419.2.2. Individuals .................................................................................................................................................................... 2419.2.3. Returns on Investment ..................................................................................................................................... 2419.3. Setting Targets at a Local Level ..................................................................................................................................... 2519.4. Setting Targets at a Sectoral Level .............................................................................................................................. 2519.5. Unit-Based Approach to Funding ............................................................................................................................... 2519.6. Non-Work-Related Learning ............................................................................................................................................ 2619.6.1. Course Closures ...................................................................................................................................................... 2619.6.2. Government Priorities ....................................................................................................................................... 2619.6.3. Lifelong Learning: A Cross-Departmental Approach .......................................................... 2719.6.4.Employee Development Programmes ................................................................................................ 2719.7. Funding for Adult Apprenticeships ............................................................................................................................ 27ADULT TRAINING: Focus and Funding in the Context of Changing UK DemographicsPage4