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Yes, it's a bpec level 3 diploma in plumbing foundation.Are you sure it’s not already a nvq? 😵
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Yes, it's a bpec level 3 diploma in plumbing foundation.
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The bpec level 3 plumbing foundation course I completed didn't touch on gas.Hi Steblue,
I ‘m a little out of touch with the lastest version of Level III ie new Trailblazers.
However, if you wish to take the Gas route that is obviously why it’s so expensive.
This is the problem. I expect the BPEC is similar toThe bpec level 3 plumbing foundation course I completed didn't touch on gas.
Unfortunately it seems I was miss sold the value of a level 3 diplomaThis is the problem. I expect the BPEC is similar to
C & G 6035.
Unfortunately, at Level III they’re worthless. Only pushed by Colleges as a ‘cash cow’ for full time students. I remember C & G offered no route for progression, insisting that candidates completed the 6189 Level III route from scratch.
As I said, I’m not familiar with BPEC Quals. But I know I ‘m right about C & G.
Is there no other route for the self employed? I have obtained all the photo graphic evidence when in previous employment and just need the site visit.Sorry Steblue,
I have just reread your original post.
From this I note you are self employed and do not
have a Level II NVQ.
You CANNOT get a Level III NVQ without FIRST obtaining Level II.
This NVQ ( Level II ) used to cost approx £1000.
However, you need to be employed, working with a qualified plumber.
Maybe I'll have to just bite the bullet.its a hard pill to swallow having paid over £3000 for a qualification that seem not to be worth the paper its written on.Unless you can get some form of grant/loan or be willing to be employed by someone else you might just have to pay the “silly” fees. I’ve just looked at my local college and theirs is similar in price. Usually if you talk to the college they may be able to assist as in pay instalments. 😱
Hi,
My advice would be to speak to your original College/Training Provider, with a view to completing NVQ Level II.
As for your Portfolio of Evidence, the jobs (three jobs-carried out twice + H & S). These must be carried out at the addresses of the site visits.
All current Portfolios are now electronic with info uploaded by you and your Assessor. So dates would all have to match.
Sorry but it does seem you were not made aware of the facts originally !!
Maybe your original Training Provider can see a way forward, given their lack of clarity?
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