GRASP Programme – Terms & Conditions

1. Programme Overview

The GRASP Programme (“the Programme”) is an initiative designed to provide skills development, training, and support to eligible participants. These Terms & Conditions outline the obligations of participants and the responsibilities of the Programme.

By applying to or participating in the Programme, you agree to comply with all Terms & Conditions stated below.

2. Eligibility

To participate in the Programme, individuals must:

  • Meet the eligibility criteria published by the Programme (e.g., age, residency).
  • Provide accurate and truthful information during the application process.
  • Agree to Programme policies, including attendance, conduct, and data protection requirements.

The Programme reserves the right to verify applicant information and withdraw an offer of participation if eligibility criteria are not met.

3. Programme Participation Requirements

Participants agree to:

  • Attend all required sessions, workshops, or assessments unless absence is approved in advance.
  • Engage respectfully and professionally with staff, trainers, and peers.
  • Provide feedback when requested for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
  • Complete required paperwork, surveys, or documentation associated with the Programme.

Failure to meet participation requirements may result in removal from the Programme.

4. Code of Conduct

Participants must:

  • Show respect for staff, trainers, and fellow participants.
  • Avoid disruptive behaviour, harassment, discrimination, or misuse of Programme facilities.
  • Comply with all health and safety requirements relevant to training activities.

Serious or repeated misconduct may result in immediate removal.

5. Fees and Funding

Where the Programme is fully or partially funded:

  • Participants must not knowingly provide false information to obtain funded training.
  • Participants may be required to provide supporting documentation (e.g., proof of identity, employment status, or eligibility).

6. Attendance and Withdrawal

Participants should notify Programme staff as soon as possible if they cannot attend a session.

Participants may withdraw voluntarily but should give reasonable notice.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

The Programme will collect and process personal data in accordance with GDPR and relevant data protection legislation.

Data may be used for:

  • assessing eligibility
  • delivering training
  • reporting to funders
  • monitoring and evaluation

To comply with the rules of the GRASP Programme and the conditions attached to its funding, we are required to collect certain participant information. These funding rules prevent double counting of participants across different parts of the programme, so the data you provide helps ensure that each individual is recorded only once. We also must report anonymised information back to the programme’s funding body to demonstrate participation levels, programme reach and overall impact.

In line with these requirements, participation confirms your consent for the information you provide to be shared with the lead partner, South West College (SWC), with ICBAN for programme monitoring and evaluation, and with the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) for funding compliance. Any data reported to the funders will be anonymised.

Personal data will never be disclosed to third parties for marketing or for any purposes unrelated to the programme.

8. Changes to the Programme

The Programme may make changes to:

  • course content or delivery
  • session dates or locations
  • trainers or facilitators
  • eligibility or funding conditions (if required by funders)

Participants will be notified of any material changes as early as possible.

9. Acceptance of Terms

By applying to or participating in the GRASP Programme, you confirm that you:

  • have read and understood these Terms & Conditions
  • agree to comply with them
  • understand that failure to comply may result in removal from the Programme