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<p>The Ministry of Defence’s Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme promotes lifelong
learning amongst members of the Armed Forces. The scheme provides financial support
in each of a maximum of three separate Financial Years (FY) for higher level learning
of a nationally recognised qualification at Level 3 or above on the Recognised Qualification
Framework or, if pursued overseas, an approved international equivalent qualification
with an approved learning provider.</p><p> </p><p>A total of 27,543 ELC registered
Service personnel reached their Scheme expiry date in FY 2022-23. Out of this number,
2,741 fully utilised their entitlement. The requested information on the value of
expired ELC credits is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate
cost; eligibility for lower and higher tier awards varies by time in service, and
personnel may choose to use some (or none) of their three possible claims, and/or
not claim their full entitlement.</p>
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