Posted By Lisa Holmes Hey everyone What to do next in terms of courses is obviously a hot topic at the moment reading all the threads! I have managed to find out a lot of information about the Diploma option but I know nothing about the NVQ route. Does anyone have info on NVQ's and where to go for advice.

Posted By Mike Shields Pam, SHEilds Ltd. is located in North East England we have many clients on board in this region however we have lots of further candidates utilizing our eLearning delivery of this qualification (these include other regions of the UK, Egypt, Gambia, Spain, United Arab Emirates etc.) General facts and figures regarding the NVQ 4 we offer can be found on our website: http://www.sheilds.org/training/NVQ4OHSP.htm SHEilds Ltd. is committed to offering the most flexible and practical solutions to your learning and successful completion of your portfolio. Systems currently in place include – • NVQ eLearning and on-line progress tracking for use by both candidates and assessors • web downloads including unit sections, guides, glossaries, examples of acceptable evidence and the initial candidate information pack (the how to do it - guide) • discussion forums and bulletin boards for candidates • and FREE access to shepro.co.uk (the ultimate safety resource website) which has sources of information to cover all the domain knowledge requirements. To start potential candidates off on the right track, we have devised a 'competence analysis' tool, this gives an initial indication as to how much work may be required on your behalf, feedback is instantly given in a percentage format. To undertake this competence analysis visit:- http://www.sheilds.org/s...ent/course/view.php?id=4 As this will be your first time here you will be asked to create an account (user name, password etc.) Please Note. This is only a taster website. The full eLearning section for enrolled candidates is within shepro.co.uk. Should you require any further information please contact our NVQ manager - Mike Watson on Tel: 01482 348353, Mobile: 07967 471208. Alternately email me directly, Regards and good luck with your continued professional development. Mike Shields

Posted By Lisa Holmes Thanks for all your responses. I am weighing up the options! Lisa