Hi
We keep all of the certificates here until the framework arrives and then send them all out by recorded delivery to the student.
Cath Smith
Examinations Officer
MIS/Exams
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Subject: Sending certificates to apprentices
Hi,
Another query on certificates and I’d like to know what the practice is in other colleges with regard to apprentices.
Currently, we despatch certificates directly to the students as they complete each element of the framework and then send the final framework certificate on full completion. However, this does sometimes lead to issues with apprentices
not completing the full framework, because once they’ve received their NVQ certificate, they’re not necessarily interested in completing the other qualifications, particularly Functional Skills. As this is impacting on our success rates for apprentices, I’m
being asked by senior management to retain certificates for qualifications completed during the framework and only despatch them to the student on achievement of the full framework. However, I’m fully aware that to retain certificates would be in breach of
JCQ rules which state that “Certificates must not be withheld without prior permission from an awarding body which will only be given in very exceptional circumstances”.
I’m not sure of the position of those awarding bodies belonging to FAB, but suspect it would be similar to JCQ.
Any views greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Graham
Graham Buss
Examinations Manager
East Berkshire College
01753 443841
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