| emma69 |
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| 31/07/2008 20:52 |
Re: NVQ levels ?
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We ran the NVQs a few years back when I taught at a yard, they didn't require a whole lot of extra effort (the assessor had an academic background anyway, so it suited her) We put all the WP through it (on the basis of 'why not', and it worked for some of them who just couldn't do exams (pressure of the exam situation mainly) That said, I don't think it really did much, other than perhaps bolster confidence for the BHS stages. An NVQ 1/2 certainly wouldn't impress me if someone was applying for a job, I would be wondering why they hadn't done their stages! I understand they have got a little bit harder since my experience with them, but really, my average-rider kids classes could have passed the 1 without any extra coaching.
Not sure why you are looking to do them, if it is money, then have you looked into the BHS Horse Owner certificates (if they are still around?) The attraction with these is they are more 'friendly' or 'casual' than NVQs so you can convince older clients that they would enjoy them - especially if you also have a snack rota and/or wine! We ran classes for those, great for extra cash in winter, as most of it can be classroom based, and it also means income without your horses needing to work more! I don't think you need much to run them, I didn't do the admin side of them, I think the person running / setting the exam etc needs to be BHS qualified, couldn't tell you if they need AI / II etc tho, pretty sure it is no higher than II tho.