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Converting NCVA Level 2 cert into points

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  • 04-07-2016 12:50pm
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    md84
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi,

    I applied to the CAO as a mature student but I don't think I will get a place on the course I want because I'm terrible at interviews.

    I completed an ncva level 2 cert in 2004(same as fetac level 5, I think) and I am trying to figure out if i can convert my results to points to compete for courses in round 1.

    I got 6 distinctions and 5 merits. On my cert, one distinction and one of the merits are listed as level 1 and the rest are listed as level 2.

    To calculate my points, would I add together my best 8 modules which would be 5 distinctions(50pts each) at level 2 and 3 merits(35 pts each) at level 2.

    The new common awards system is confusing because I don't know the credit value of my modules.

    Just wondering does anyone know how to convert these old certs into points or if it's even possible.


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    md84
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭md84


    Just an update. The qqi got back to me and said my award has been converted to points and has been forwarded to the cao.

    An ncva level 1 module is the same as fetac level 4 and has a credit value of .5

    An ncva level 2 module is the same as fetac level 5 with a credit value of 1

    Based on my results, they said I have 358 points. The courses I have chosen have no special requirements so it's looking good.


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