NVQ Registration advice

[claret73]

I'm biting the bullet & doing what I should have done 18 Months ago...I've had a couple of recommendations off this forum with companies such as XS Training & Delta to do my NVQ with. I could also go to my College I did my 2330 with & enrol with them I guess?
I've been told the cut off is December 2012, now if I miss it what replaces it & what would the implications be?

I'm 39, effectively looking for Improver/Mates Jobs, CIS Subcontract so am going to have to work harder to get the work needed to complete the portfolio.
Any good advice before I start making inroads?

 

[shagbite]

The other 2 mentioned but one above the other are XS Training & Quickstep...There are lots of posts for XS & get as good a rep as Delta, so I guess in the scheme it isn't a major issue but you could call them all & see how the phone conversation goes...might get a preferable feel for a personal approach & response as I imagine there'd be telephone time to call in and speak to assessors?...

The one issue I noticed with a lad doing his NVQ on my 2330 was the lack of opportunity for him to get Commercial experience outside of Domestic. You're then locked into an area as the College assessor isn't going to want to drive to the other end of the country to site visit you (I'd imagine). Doing it on-line, distance gives you the freedom to chase the work & experience that you need. Well, that's my thinking & if I'm missing something, somebody please shout before I part with money...

claret, i don't think you'd get a site visit. i was informed by my college tutor that i won't be getting one. i think it's an age thing. similar thing with the portfolio - the young lads have to complete each unit two, maybe three times, whilst i only have to do each unit once. unless??.... the site visit might be a requirement of the online thing.