The CoVE programme is central to the
Learning and Skills Council's task
of improving skills for employment
and national competitiveness. The
programme is primarily focused on
delivering skills at level 3 and
will enable the development,
maintenance and delivery of high
quality, specialist provision across
a range of vocational areas across a
range of new and traditional
occupations.
CoVE’s are part of a Government
initiative to create Centres of
Vocational Excellence in Further
Education whose work focuses on
meeting the needs of employers
locally, regionally and nationally
and to provide a supply network that
is proactive in meeting the needs of
employers
CoVE’s are specialist areas of
vocational provision characterised
by close links between colleges,
other providers, business partners,
other employment interests and
communities. They aim to produce
appropriately qualified and skilled
workers with excellent employment
and career prospects, which meet the
needs of the economy.
CoVE’s will focus on enhancing the
skills and careers of those already
in work, enhancing the employability
of new entrants to the labour
market, and the employment prospects
of those seeking work (including
self-employment). They will be
innovative in delivering learning
that develops both specialist and
related general skills and CoVE’s
will work closely with business and
industry to deliver
industry-relevant, economically
important provision of a high
standard.
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Marine CoVE specialises in the
training of personnel for the marine
industry. This can be a course
provided by the employer (usually
with some government subsidies) for
an engineering apprenticeship or a
student wishing to participate in a
course in order to further their
education with a National Vocational
Qualification (NVQ) and an increase
or change in their skill capability.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight CoVE Mission
statement
The CoVE exists to increase employer-college engagement through the ongoing development of relevant learning opportunities to meet current and future skill requirements in marine industries.
This will include the development of vocational provision in further education, and liaison with schools to encourage participation from young people at all levels and abilities.
The CoVE will also encourage collaboration between providers and promote excellence in learning to all students on specialist vocational programmes.
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