now do you finally see why the
nvq syllabus is in no way a reflection of a proven ability and trade competance!
dont get me wrong, you will need to get one for 2010 so thats all there is too it but, anybody within a few weeks of training could tick the boxes of all the above listed.
if you are going to enforce a trade recognised criteria then simple go back to how it was. 3 years with a firm, 3 years at college with an exam!!! no course work or portfolio as evidence, you either pass or fail and your employer either endorses your ability through experience or he/she recommends further training..that way we will produce the kind of tradesperson that this country used to produce!
everything now is fast track, disposable, cheap and designed to supply the masses imo.