tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2009-11-12:/MokoFeed2009-11-12T18:13:17+01:00tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2009-01-11:/2008/09/06/830769682db16382e499168a4a90652b-allowance-4689674/#c8771661SeasideMan2009-01-11T15:39:13+01:002009-01-11T15:39:13+01:00There'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.<br> <br> Tom.tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2009-01-11:/2009/01/11/let-the-train-cause-the-strain-5358491/#c8771641SeasideMan2009-01-11T15:37:11+01:002009-01-11T15:37:11+01:00I'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.<br> <br> Tom.tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-09-06:/2008/09/06/830769682db16382e499168a4a90652b-allowance-4689674/#c7687610bushytailedfox2008-09-06T20:09:07+02:002008-09-06T20:09:07+02:00It'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 testing though income tax. tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-09-02:/2008/08/26/thered-arrows-4639723/#c7654516Rikblak2008-09-02T16:17:02+02:002008-09-02T16:17:02+02:00<em>I don't know what it has to do with an NVQ Assessor </em><br> As I said in my intro I will talk about NVQ's and any other subject that takes my fancy.<br> <br> 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.tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-09-01:/2008/08/26/thered-arrows-4639723/#c7649695NVQ Assessor2008-09-01T23:21:05+02:002008-09-01T23:21:05+02:00I 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.tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-08-26:/2008/08/25/intro-4635846/#c7599548SeasideMan2008-08-26T15:48:51+02:002008-08-26T15:48:51+02:00If 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.<br> <br> Tom.tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-08-26:/2008/08/26/thered-arrows-4639723/#c7599541SeasideMan2008-08-26T15:47:50+02:002008-08-26T15:47:50+02:00Excellent, I think I'll write to my MP supporting the ban. <br> <br> Tom.tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-08-25:/2008/08/25/intro-4635846/#c7593086Rikblak2008-08-25T19:03:53+02:002008-08-25T19:03:53+02:00Yes Tom,<br> <br> I would agree with what you say. In addition you need the patience of a saint, good communication skills and be very organised. <br> <br> I think I fall down on the latter!tag:rikblak.blog.co.uk,2008-08-25:/2008/08/25/intro-4635846/#c7593024SeasideMan2008-08-25T18:57:18+02:002008-08-25T18:57:18+02:00Welcome.<br> <br> 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?<br> <br> Tom.