OLCI in Administration ???

Drexyn · May 10, 2014

I just received a letter today from a company called ERR, Engineering Real Results. They state that they are the administrators of OLCI and have accepted a transfer of my contract with them and i'm now bound to their terms and conditions.

I know nothing about this company as yet so i'm concerned about the remaining parts of my training i still have to complete as they have also made a point that i will be hearing from their finance department concerning future payments for my training. I paid OLCI in full so now this is very concerning.

Anyone spoken to these people or know what the script is?

Cheers

Trev

oscar1 · May 13, 2014

Connexions, what ATL centre. I was under the impression they had gone as well???

Drexyn · May 14, 2014

I did pay with my visa debit card that is insured for all transactions so i'm comfortable with my options. My main concern wasn't so much about the money initially, it was more about the pain in the royal i would have to endure to find another provider near me to complete my final units.

Now that things are in the status quo i can concentrate in battering through my last units and then start my log book evidence. I'm looking at doing some domestic work as i finish off the course so i'm confident i will get that big tick in the box by the end of the year or early next year.

KAS1 · May 14, 2014

Credit cards are the way to go not debit cards, debit cards are like cash hard to get anything back.

Drexyn · May 14, 2014

I haven't used a credit card in 10 years and have no plans to use one over the next 50 years.

My debit card is covered under the Visa debit scheme just the same as a credit card is, win win and no additional interest payments either.

Considering i came from a banking background i know what product best suits my needs.

Eddiesparks · May 15, 2014

I'm nearly finished my nvq with them but not submitted it yet. Mate i feel uneasy i think get the lot done before new company goes ---- up. I'm not reassured by the letter i got from the new firm

Drexyn · May 16, 2014

Eddiesparks said:
I'm nearly finished my nvq with them but not submitted it yet. Mate i feel uneasy i think get the lot done before new company goes ---- up. I'm not reassured by the letter i got from the new firm

What does your letter say mate?

It would be interesting to see what you have on yours as mine is a standard circular that is just telling me the company has been taken over after going into administration and that i should receive further consultation regarding funding of the courses.

After contacting OLCI directly they told me everything is the same for us students, it's only a change in their leadership and running of the business.

If you have more info than that then i would like to see it.

Eddiesparks · May 16, 2014

Same letter! Apparently this is 2nd time it's happened in three months but i cant tell u how i know that!

Drexyn · May 18, 2014

I already know that as well, i saw the details posted at companies house.

Eddiesparks · May 18, 2014

Doesnt fill me with confidence despite flashy letters!

Eddiesparks · May 18, 2014

A new company would have to pay to fulfil all existing studies only getting money from new students, they already start on the back foot and it makes me a bit concerned.

All I can say is u wouldnt get this at a local college...!

Drexyn · May 20, 2014

Eddiesparks said:
A new company would have to pay to fulfil all existing studies only getting money from new students, they already start on the back foot and it makes me a bit concerned.

All I can say is u wouldnt get this at a local college...!

Your powers of observation are unmatched

Fishbowl · Jun 22, 2014

Have you or anyone from OLCI been given any course dates with ERR? or know if the OLCI centers will be kept open?
or new course material? because we can not be working off OLCI folders, mixing with ERR working from different work books?

submariner111 · Jun 26, 2014

Fishbowl said:
Have you or anyone from OLCI been given any course dates with ERR? or know if the OLCI centers will be kept open?
or new course material? because we can not be working off OLCI folders, mixing with ERR working from different work books?

I have spoken to them today about chasing up certificates that OLCI have apparently claimed. I am having to send in copies of all my certificates that i received to date, so that i can book on another module. Although they wont give me any dates that i can actually do anything. I think this is going to take a while. Is anybody else having any issues with this??

Drexyn · Jun 27, 2014

Ok folks, little update for you all ref OLCI.

They have been integrated into ERR Ltd and so do not exist anymore. As for the existing students, almost all centres have closed with a few exceptions, one being Livingston. The centres have been instructed to send all student details including coursework to ERR immediately.

I spoke with a nice lass at ERR on Wednesday 25th June and she advised me that ERR are going to work with us to complete our coursework but we have to be patient for the next two weeks so that they can get everyones paperwork in and be able to see where each student is at regarding training and courses. In the meantime we have to continue with any assignments and hold on to them until either instructed by ERR to send them in or if you instigate that motion yourself after a couple of weeks.

We all have to be patient and considering it is a company takeover these things can and will take time to formalise, there will be teething problems as you would expect but we will get there in time.

I will keep you all posted if i hear any changes.

Cheers

Trev