Hi
I have sent details of my qualifications off to nzqa to be assessed but was curious as to feedback as its a bit unclear:
Completed Courses
Course name Grade Completed
The Financial Services Environment Merit Pass 14/10/2004
Mortgage Payment Methods and Products Merit Pass 03/11/2004
Mortgage Law, Policy, Practice and Markets Pass 03/11/2004
Mortgage Arrears and Post-Completion Issues Pass 03/11/2004
Assessment of Mortgage Advice Knowledge Pass 10/11/2004
Mortgage Applications (English/Welsh) Merit Pass 10/11/2004
Now it says on an english assessment site:
All qualifications / designations were assigned a level based on an analysis which was completed by UK NARIC, a national DfES agency which provides guidance on levels of international qualifications (academic, vocational and professional). UK NARIC used a well established benchmarking process (the establishment of standards and levels) that it applies to all qualifications. This involves the analysis of a number of factors including:
Entry requirements
Content
Learning outcomes (ie what the candidate will be expected to achieve upon completion of the course)
Occupational outcomes
Professional status
Qualification progression
then goes on to say:
Financial Advisers with Level A qualifications have a broad-based understanding of the financial services industry. Advisers qualified at this level are able to use their knowledge and skills to advise consumers on a range of financial products, including pensions, investments and protection (life and health). Level A qualifications provide eligibility for membership with a professional body. All members must follow a code of conduct specific to the professional body. Level A qualifications are equivalent to A level standard
Now I cant believe that all 6 courses equal 1 A level as the exams are really difficult to pass and many have to retake them 3 or 4 times and take years. Does this mean I have the equivalent of 6 a levels?
what do you think NZQA will make of them?
regs
neil