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  • 19-04-2016 3:54pm
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    piperh
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    A family member has been receiving a grant for 2 yrs and is just about to complete a level 6 plc course and has found out their chance of progression is almost zero as there are limited spaces for plc students and ridiculously high demand.

    They want to do another plc course that offers a lot of progression and employment opportunities but would have to start from scratch (level 5).

    Are we right in thinking funding will be difficult? Is btea an option instead of a grant? What are her options here? Any advice would be great.


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    ED E
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    It won't be a progression so it won't be funded by SUSI. And they'd have to be on JSA/JSB for 9 months to qualify for BTEA and they require progression too.
    For example, if you already have a Level 6 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications, the course you attend must be for at least a Level 7 qualification. Since June 2014 this progression rule has been relaxed for people applying for second level courses at Levels 5 and 6 in certain limited circumstances. If you already hold a Level 5 or 6 qualification in an area that is no longer growing (obtained at least 3 years ago) and you have worked for at least 3 years and you satisfy all the other BTEA criteria, you may be allowed to do further courses at either of these levels

    If they can get into a L7 or L8 they'll continue to be funded so they'd do well to get a really good grade to put them at the top of the non CAO entry lists.


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