Wild Rain
22nd Jan 2001, 01:28
I completely xxxxed up my GCSE's, especially Maths, due to a severe lack of study. Indeed, I didn't actually gain a 'C' in the subject, although I did in two (I am planning to re-take Maths). However, whilst this is so, I studied GNVQ Intermediate in Business at school (thus meaning I took single Science as opposed to double). I achieved a Merit, which is equivilent to two B grade GCSE's.
I'm currently in my third year at college. In order to study 'A' Levels, I opted to re-take GNVQ Intermediate Business, in which I gained a Distinction (equivilent to two A grade GCSE's), instead of re-taking my GCSE's. Thus in theory I have 6 GCSE passes; 2 C's, 2 B's and 2 A's (made up of GCSE itself and GNVQ). Once I complete my Maths re-take, I'll have in theory 7 GCSE's, of which 3 will be real ones, whereas 4 wouldn't be actual GCSE's, rather GNVQ.
Do airlines accept GNVQ as an alternative or a complement to the traditional GCSE, if it exceeds the basic requirements? Also, would an airline realistically accept someone with a C grade Maths GCSE?
Having successfully completed the Business course, I decided to study Law, Politics and Economics/Business (in addition to the obligitory General Studies) 'A' Levels. The courses are going reasonably well, and am predicted B/C, C, C/B and B respectively.
Out of choice, I'd prefer not to initially go to university, rather work full time and save up to obtain my PPL. Would an airline look down at someone without a degree, even if that person meets the basic requirements and has a PPL?
In conclusion, I'd like the following answered if possible:
1. Do airlines accept a GNVQ as a direct alternative to, or a complement with, GCSE's?
2. Would an airline realistically look down at an applicant if that person has a PPL and meets the basic acedemic requirements?
Finally, I wear glasses. As such, I'm unsure as to whether I meet the visual requirement. Should I go see my specialist?
[This message has been edited by Wild Rain (edited 21 January 2001).]
I'm currently in my third year at college. In order to study 'A' Levels, I opted to re-take GNVQ Intermediate Business, in which I gained a Distinction (equivilent to two A grade GCSE's), instead of re-taking my GCSE's. Thus in theory I have 6 GCSE passes; 2 C's, 2 B's and 2 A's (made up of GCSE itself and GNVQ). Once I complete my Maths re-take, I'll have in theory 7 GCSE's, of which 3 will be real ones, whereas 4 wouldn't be actual GCSE's, rather GNVQ.
Do airlines accept GNVQ as an alternative or a complement to the traditional GCSE, if it exceeds the basic requirements? Also, would an airline realistically accept someone with a C grade Maths GCSE?
Having successfully completed the Business course, I decided to study Law, Politics and Economics/Business (in addition to the obligitory General Studies) 'A' Levels. The courses are going reasonably well, and am predicted B/C, C, C/B and B respectively.
Out of choice, I'd prefer not to initially go to university, rather work full time and save up to obtain my PPL. Would an airline look down at someone without a degree, even if that person meets the basic requirements and has a PPL?
In conclusion, I'd like the following answered if possible:
1. Do airlines accept a GNVQ as a direct alternative to, or a complement with, GCSE's?
2. Would an airline realistically look down at an applicant if that person has a PPL and meets the basic acedemic requirements?
Finally, I wear glasses. As such, I'm unsure as to whether I meet the visual requirement. Should I go see my specialist?
[This message has been edited by Wild Rain (edited 21 January 2001).]