NEWBIE

I can understand how it might look like 80% are failing... and i am not disagreeing with you. However, on this and other forums we do not see many people who have made it and are successful. We only read stories of people who are finding it tough or people who have had trouble with the company they took the course with.

What percentage of people who are successful post a message to say they are successful? i have seen one or two. I think people who fail are more likely to post a message then people who succeed. Maybe im wrong?

I agree the companies providing training are very good at making you think all will be ok and im sure most of them (if not all) are solely interested in taking your money and leaving you to do the leg work when it comes to finding a job.

Any thoughts?

Meekers

Hi All

Im half way through my OLCI course but have not yet had the major issues some of you have been through, of course I have had to ask for exam and course dates more than 5 times, eventually receiving them, also OLCI had been calling me an awful lot at the end of 2007 to get all my payments up front, im not talking once or twice here, I think in total I had about 23 calls in the space of 3 months, that to me is a bit excessive, the guy got the message after I got really annoyed with him on his last call. Anyway, im actually enjoying the beginning of the career change and the course content but I always have loads of questions which spend a lot of time using other materials to figure out, I notice there have been some comments on previous posts that information on the OLCI course material tends to contradict itself, im finding that a lot, but there’s nothing like hands on and actually making the mistakes which are invaluable learning elements. Im also doing a fair amount of homers like fitting bathroom suites, repairing pipework, changing taps, changing and moving radiators ………….. I haven’t managed to flood anyone yet, Im actually pleased I went down this route, since im more at home doing physical work and feeling like ive actually earned what I get paid.

Long way to go yet though and lots more experience to gain…………

sr1312

I did 6129 with olci and I'm doing acs with them now. I can tell you with no uncertainty, they will not be any use at providing leads for employment. Another point to note is that the 6129 is not recognised by many employers they want nvq2.
If you plan on going self employed then it doesn't matter but just be aware of that.
I'm not knocking the course as i was very pleased with the quality of training I had but just be aware that the sales team there will tell you just about anything to get you to sign up.