FAQ

What is NVQ?
NVQ (National Vocational Qualification) is a work related, competence based qualification.

Why should I do an NVQ?
If you have an NVQ it gives you a much better chance to obtain a job in UK.

I am a nurse, is it essential that I should get an NVQ certificate to get a job?
It is not essential or a must.  But if you get an NVQ certificate, it gives you a priority than a person who doesn’t have this.  You might now know that it is getting harder and harder for nurses to get a job in UK.

Only nurses do this NVQ?
No, NVQ can be done by anybody.  As NVQ is a vocational qualification, you can look at it as an entry-level course and choose to pursue any profession after completion. In fact NVQ offers you a scope of choosing any career you would like to take up in UK.

What are the qualifications to do NVQ?
If you are a nurse or any health care worker you qualify to do NVQ-4.  If you are any degree holder you can qualify to do NVQ-2.

What are my chances of getting a job after the course?
You have definitely an advantage over others if you have the course certificate.  As this being a part time
course and that you are in UK you have the advantage to search for jobs on your own when you are studying.  Besides this you are also working part time so that you have money for your basic expenses.

I have heard that I will not be able to switch from a student visa to a work visa when I am in England.  Is it true?
There are specific immigration rules, which allow switching.  But in a remote unlikely situation of you not able to switch you will need to fly to India to stamp your visa.  To come to India after a year, see your family and stamp the visa is not a bad proposition at all for most people if it is required.

My friends’ say that coming to UK not on a work permit is dangerous, less chances.  Is it true?
You could find out from your friends that, currently to get a job in UK itself is very difficult.  Your idea of taking the NVQ level is precisely that.  Yes it is true that coming to UK on a work permit is a safer option, but you are venturing into NVQ to have advantages like saving time, spending less, getting more opportunities etc.

How much time will it take?
If you register and you have your paperwork it takes less than a month for you to fly.

What if I fail the course?
There is no question of failing the course because there is no formal examination.  NVQ level is an assignment based curriculum and you would only loose time if you falter in your assignments.

What do I do for my expenses during study?
Aima provides your training inside a package, which includes a part time job as a carer as well.  This job ensures to cover your running expenses such as accommodation and food during your course.

Will this money be enough for my stay?
Definitely, this is enough for your expenses.  You may not be able to save a lot, but this is enough and the candidates who are undergoing the course are happy too.

What are the career options I have if I do the course?
NVQ being an entry-level course you basically can choose any career.  (You need to pursue those courses, which you prefer to pursue, that’s all.) For a nurse, for example, she can become a senior carer or she can find out an adaptation to become a registered nurse, or she can pursue a career to become as assessor, registered manager or internal verifier which are very well paid jobs in UK.

Is IELTS a must?
Aima has set up standards for nurses and carers in the past not compromising on the quality.  That is the explanation for the reputation and goodwill that Aima has got.  From Aima’s experience for a better future for you in UK we would prefer you to have a pass in IELTS.   For NVQ level course, we are looking for a score of 6 and above.  There is much more chances of a candidate to pass the embassy interview if he/she gets 6 or more in IELTS than getting less than 6.

What happens to me if I get rejected in embassy?
If you are rejected from the embassy they would give you reasons for that.  We could analyse those reasons, correct them and re-file it.  There is no specific number of how many times you can file in the embassy.  Rather the more times you file, the more chances you have got to pass, provided the reasons of your rejection are corrected.

Is there an age limit?
No, you only need to make the embassy understand that you are going to UK to complete the course and if you do it what benefits it has to you.

Can we take up IELTS in UK?  Is it expensive?
Yes, you can.  It is not expensive considering UK standard.

Do I need a bank balance?  How will I get it?
Yes, you need.  You need to make embassy understand that you have sufficient money for our expenses for a year.  We can help you with your bank balance.