It shouldn't happen to an NVQ assessor

In response to: "EMA allowance" 305 days old
by SeasideMan ^Pro

There's a further problem with the EMA: it is only paid if a minimum number of hours are done. This means that students only wanting to do 2 subjects have to do a 3rd or they don't get the payment. The result is that they don't care about the 3rd subject and the classes get disrupted as a result.

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In response to: "Let the Train cause the strain" 305 days old
by SeasideMan ^Pro

I'm a long-term train user and I share your frustration. Trains urgently need more carriages and lower prices and even then only a fraction would be tempted out of their cars. It's only going to get worse too.

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In response to: "EMA allowance" 431 days old
by bushytailedfox [Member]

It's the problem with means testing in general. Even when the will is there, it's just too difficult to create a fair system that works for everyone. For the level of complexity needed, the losses in fraud and honest mistakes, and the cost of administration, it would be cheaper and easier just to give the same money to everyone and deal with means more…

In response to: "The Red Arrows" 436 days old
by Rikblak [Member]

I don't know what it has to do with an NVQ Assessor
As I said in my intro I will talk about NVQ's and any other subject that takes my fancy.

And like you I think it ridiculous that a national symbol like the Red Arrows should be forced to be absent from such an important national event. more…

In response to: "The Red Arrows" 436 days old
by NVQ Assessor [Visitor]

I don't know what it has to do with an NVQ Assessor but I think it is ridiculous if the red arrows can't be part of the ceremony. more…

In response to: "Intro" 443 days old
by SeasideMan ^Pro

If you reply to the comment rather than to your own post, the person you are replying to gets an email to tell them that you've replied.

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In response to: "The Red Arrows" 443 days old
by SeasideMan ^Pro

Excellent, I think I'll write to my MP supporting the ban.

Tom. more…

In response to: "Intro" 444 days old
by Rikblak [Member]

Yes Tom,

I would agree with what you say. In addition you need the patience of a saint, good communication skills and be very organised.

I think I fall down on the latter! more…

In response to: "Intro" 444 days old
by SeasideMan ^Pro

Welcome.

I have a friend who is an NVQ assessor, although in a very different field to yours. He finds it to be a job requiring dedication, commitment and long hours. Is it the same for you?

Tom. more…