Research and analysis

Evaluation of the level 3 free courses for jobs offer

Report of the findings from an independent evaluation of the level 3 free courses for jobs offer and the impact it has had on adult learners and providers.

Applies to England

Documents

Evaluation of the level 3 free courses for jobs offer

Details

The report covers:

  • how providers are using the funding and delivering the qualifications
  • the impact of the level 3 free courses for jobs offer on providers’ capacity
  • demand and uptake of the free level 3 qualifications
  • barriers to learners accessing the level 3 free courses for jobs offer
  • what has worked well and what can be improved

The evaluation ran from September 2021 to May 2022. It included:

  • a survey of providers and learners
  • in-depth interviews with providers and learners
  • an analysis of Individualised Learner Record (ILR) data

A report on learners’ engagement with free courses for jobs is also available.

Published 21 July 2022