What courses can I use my ILA Scotland funds for?
ILA Scotland £200 accounts
There’s a wide range of courses on offer from learning providers across Scotland. So whether you fancy learning another language, getting to know your way around a computer or you simply want to brush up on your skills, we’re sure you will find a course that suits you.
To give you some idea of what's available, here are some of the most popular courses at the moment:
- Language courses
- European Computer Driving Licence
- Counselling Skills
- Classroom Assistant - PDA Certificate
- Sign Language
- Forklift Truck Training
If you know what you would like to do, you can go to the Course Search page to find out what's available in your area. Or, if you need some help to decide, call our helpline free on 0808 100 1090.
Remember, before you book a course you must have received your ILA Scotland account number (this applies to £200 accounts only).
ILA Scotland £500 accounts
Part - time higher education courses, Professional Development Awards (PDA) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) levels 7 - 10 are eligible for this funding. Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) at level 4 as well as some at level 3, are also eligible.
And for academic year 2010 -11 you can also get up to £500 towards eligible part - time taught postgraduate courses, PDA and CPD courses at SCQF level 11. Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) at level 5 are also eligible.
To receive this funding, you must be studying 40 SCQF credits or more a year or in an academic year.
To check which learning providers offer ILA Scotland-funded higher education and professional qualification courses, go to our ILA Scotland providers.
If you need further help or advice about what you can use your funding for and whether your course will be eligible for £500 funding, please speak to your learning provider or call the ILA Scotland helpline free on 0808 100 1090.