Just re-read this thread and found this edit from Tranwell...
A typical school leaver, after 4 years there, will have gained: NVQ (practical based), National Certificate, City & Guilds 2597, Foundation Degree, and the EASA B1.1 modules. I think that is somewhat more qualified than your average apprentice.
Academically qualified yes. But something has to give if one is going to squeeze in that much study and classroom work.
What I am trying to say is that in 4 years a C & G, plus a Btec (HNC) is plenty enough time in the classroom and training school, time is needed on the job as it were. Let the student (apprentice) learn to apply his/her studies and pick up the experience from the old lags that cannot be taught in a classroom environment. Studying for a B1/B2, FD is too much too soon.
