HEPs began developing their short courses with funding released in four stages between December 2021 to March 2022, with the first courses launched in Autumn 2022. The HEPs in the trial developed 104 short courses from design to market to delivery in nine months. Finally, although loan applications have been limited, the effective administration of those received shows that SLC systems and processes are ready to support modular study. Repayment terms are identical to higher education undergraduate student loans. They have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education as meeting the knowledge and skills needed by the relevant sector.

Source: The Times March 06, 2023 18:37 UTC