Originally Posted by DiamondTraining

My advice to prospective students (although not always possible) is to visit as many centres as possible but especially the one you intend to train at, this way you can scrutinise the facilities-talk to the tutors but more importantly talk to the students who will give you more of an honest opinion not just what you want to hear also you will be able to see the quality of their work to date.Also ask to see a course format and a breakdown of modules covered as you will want to know exactly what your paying for. A good centre will also have some form of assesment criteria regardless of wether you intend to go for NVQ etc but to be used more as tool to monitor learning and course delivery.
You should NOT have to make an appointment .