how long do you allow candidates to complete a level2

[Brandy]

How long are candidates allowed to complete a level 2 i know they are registered with city and guilds for 3 yrs i would say it depends on the needs of the candidate, or does it depend on the centre.

[babe]

Hiya

Think it definetly depends on the centre. In order for them to achieve timely success rates (and keep hold of the contracts), each centre sets targets for learners to achieve by. Obviously, the sooner learners achieve, the quicker other candidates can be signed up. Also, it works both ways - if a learner needs time out of studying for whatever reason, then their funding can go with them, as you quite rightly say, it is there for 3 years - so in that sense they can take the full 3 years to complete if they wan't to and train with whoever they wish to. Hope that helps

[Brandy]

thanks babe

[tutu]

depends on the setting. many private training companies promise to do it in 6 months but the quality of the teaching is abysmal. i would hesitate to use anyone that talked about speed. a year is good but some superb students take 18 m 2 yrs and it shouldnt matter quality of experience not speed. i told a student she wasnt ready for a level 3 yet that she should go and work for a year as an assistant. she got all arsey and said right then i will go to such a such college!! well go on then! be factory fodder!!! lol

[pip squeak]

Originally Posted by tutu

depends on the setting. many private training companies promise to do it in 6 months but the quality of the teaching is abysmal. i would hesitate to use anyone that talked about speed. a year is good but some superb students take 18 m 2 yrs and it shouldnt matter quality of experience not speed. i told a student she wasnt ready for a level 3 yet that she should go and work for a year as an assistant. she got all arsey and said right then i will go to such a such college!! well go on then! be factory fodder!!! lol

Couldn't agree more but unfortunately funding is now driving NVQ's speed being the key word. Quality ... seems to have gone out of fashion. Least we should forget in childcare there is a child at the end of all this. The way funding timescales are ever decreasing quality will be a word of the past.

Yes City and Guilds do have a 3 year registration but funding timescales take priority .... unfortunately

[tutu]

bring on the end of train to gain i say! !!! let employers show they re really committed to quality and make them send their staff to college. would deal with a lot of problems in one foul swoop!

[pip squeak]

That funding stream has a lot to answer to - most now have to use as other funding has dried up. In my area it is mainly colleges using this funding!

I would advise anyone thinking of starting an NVQ to ask what support you will be given and how many hours your assessor has to assess you, if possible shop around. Chat to others to find out their experiences with the NVQ process.

In the meantime all of you looking for support and not getting it - come to this website. I have only just found it - a great place for NVQ candidates ... keep it going