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Old 24-03-2008, 06:34 AM
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I know I've made about 44958 threads about college and stuff but I know what I wanna do know, well at least try!

I wanna retake my GCSEs to get better grades so I can actually do something with my life, 'cus tbh I aint gonna get far on;

English - C
Maths - D
Science - FF

I don't know how or where to do it though or if it's even possible? Since I was a little kid I've always wanted to be a vet but it's every little girls dream init I always pushed it aside as I got older 'cus I don't think I'm clever enough or good enough or whatever, but I really wanna try :[

I need this to get into veterinary nursing but I really have no idea were to look, I've been looking all night and I'm so clueless! I'm so shit with things like this if it isn't handed on a plate then I just give up!

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Work-based training
To begin work-based training as a veterinary nurse you must be at least 17 years of age and be employed at a veterinary practice which is approved by RCVS – visit the RCVS website for details of approved practices.

You would need:

* five GCSEs at grade C or above including English, maths and two science subjects or equivalent qualifications or
* the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) Animal Nursing Assistant qualification – see the BVNA website for details.

In some areas you can complete the City & Guilds/NPTC National Certificate for Veterinary Care Assistants as an alternative to the BVNA Animal Nursing Assistant qualification.

It could be an advantage when looking for work as a trainee or assistant if you have relevant experience – for example, with a local vet, or in other kinds of work with animals, such as local kennels or RSPCA centres.

During your training you would work under the supervision of qualified staff. You would also attend college on day-release or block-release and do private study. Your training would take at least two years, with exams at the end of each year. You would then receive:

* NVQ levels 2 and 3 in Veterinary Nursing and
* RCVS Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Theory.

You may be able to get into this job through an Apprenticeship scheme. The range of Apprenticeships available in your area will depend on the local jobs market and the types of skills employers need from their workers. To find out more about Apprenticeships, visit Learning and Skills Council - Apprenticeships.

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As an alternative you can do a RCVS-approved veterinary nursing degree or BTEC HND course, which includes work experience placements, and combines the RCVS-approved training with the academic qualification. This way of qualifying will take longer than work-based training, but could give you more career opportunities, such as research or teaching.

To get onto a higher education course you would usually need at least two A levels or equivalent qualifications, preferably in chemistry and biology, and five GCSEs (A-C) including English language and maths and two sciences. You should check with individual colleges and universities for their exact requirements – see the RCVS website for a list.
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I live in Kidderminster as well if anyone wants to help me!

Oh on a random note, I applied for volunteer work at the dog rescue in my town :] I was looking around then went on to their site, looked at the dogs there and nearly started crying lol! They are mega mega cute!
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My friend is doing a GCSE Plus course in a college near Swansea. It's basically a course with five GCSEs and a thing called Welsh Bac that is an extra two GCSEs. Obviously it will be different where you are but I'm sure some places offer GCSE courses.
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Yeah you can do it at any local college really. Other than that you will be able to find local adult education centres..these are sometimes held in secondary schools and stuff, you can do it there too. Or a learn direct centre perhaps?

Just a warning Ruby, I'm not saying I don't think you can do it, but those courses are all gonna be a LOT of hard work and you're really gonna have to work on your motivation and dedication, cause there will be a lot of working alone, doing your studies at home etc, you will not be spoon fed it!

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Yeah, phone around local colleges and see if they can give you any details. Also, do you have a Connexions place near you? They'll probably be able to advise you on the best route to what you want to do, and the places you can take the exams you'll need.
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Yeah you can do it at any local college really. Other than that you will be able to find local adult education centres..these are sometimes held in secondary schools and stuff, you can do it there too. Or a learn direct centre perhaps?

Just a warning Ruby, I'm not saying I don't think you can do it, but those courses are all gonna be a LOT of hard work and you're really gonna have to work on your motivation and dedication, cause there will be a lot of working alone, doing your studies at home etc, you will not be spoon fed it!

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I'd rather work alone anyway, I got kicked out of college last year because I was with my best mate! If I enjoy something I put sooooo much effort into it, I know I could do it easily!

I have connexions I'll look on their site or just go up there or something :]
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connexions you can talk online to an advisor dunno if you can do it today with it being bank holiday but have a look tomorrow and you can just chat to them and they will bring websites up for you to look at etc x
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I should think about re-taking my GCSEs too tbh, I'm sure there would be places where you can do it especially with all the people that want to improve on a grade they already got or start a new course altogether.
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Old 24-03-2008, 10:15 PM
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I'm gonna email connexions in a minute now I'm not busy and find out about going back in september to redo maths english and science then go back next year and get an apprenticeship :]
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