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Got an enquiry ........

hi imn 17 and i finish my nvq lvl2 in ccld in march.
basically i am really intrested in physchology.
mainly child physchology and art physcothearpy.
i would really like to go on anddo these things.. i dont mind going to uni.
atm ive been doing my lvl2 at rathbones traingin centre in chorly
i dont really want to go to college if i have to do my lvl3 but i dont mind if i cant find any
other training centres where i can do my lvl2..
and tbh i dont want to do my level 3 at all because im not tht intrested in under5s. i will go
and do my level 3 tho if i cant fidn anything else to use to go onto doing a degree at uni.

can u help me to:?
A. find a training provider near where i live/the bus route of 125/126 only from preston to
chorley not to bolton if poss.
B. find another route to be able to get on to a uni course.
C. if you think you can help me any other way to get education/experience you think i
may like/enjoy

i w2ill be turning 18 near the end of july 2010. i cant yet drive though.. i am learning tho
with my dad.

oh and ive jus passd my maths level 2 at rathboines 2day (: duno if tht makes any help
towards where you can find somewhere for me.

from what i have jus told u.. if i went into conextions they would tell me/help me at all coz
they're w@nk and they never help me they're useless thats why i always coem here and
ask you guys (:

id liek to fidn another training provider liek rathbones theyre fab for plas.. but from what ive
heard not so good with e2es and leeps lol

hop eya can help me ty x

This is our reply.......

Hi Art PhyschoThearpy, thanks for contacting q2a.

You tell us that you have been studying for a NVQ Level 2 Children's Care, Learning and
Development (CCLD) at the Rathbones training centre in Chorley. You complete this
course in March 2010 and are interested in going into child psychology or Art
Psychotherapy.

As we are sure you are already aware the successful completion of your course enables
you to apply for jobs in childcare such as in nurseries, play groups or crèches. Although
working in this field is not your main ambition, it would however provide a useful starting
point to develop experience and knowledge of work with children. We recommend that you
don't immediately right off your current path of training, before you have tried it. You may
find that if you where actively involved in this work you would reconsider this as a realistic
career choice. Then you would have the option to study the Level 3 Advanced
Apprenticeship in Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD).

If however you decide to embark on a path to become a psychologist or psychotherapist
you need to be aware that the training would be long and very academically demanding.
To go into Higher education at University you will need as entry requirements Level 3
qualifications, which include A and AS Levels, BTEC's, and the Advanced Diploma.

For example the University of Lincoln offers a 3 year full time degree in Psychology with
Child Studies. The entry requirements are 280 tariff points from a minimum of two A levels,
to include a grade C in a science or related subject, or the equivalent, plus a minimum of 3
GCSE at grade C or above, to include English Language and Maths, or the equivalent. For
a degree in Psychology, normally 2 - 3 A levels are required and 5 GCSE's (A - C) usually
including English, Maths and sometimes a Science subject or equivalent.

If however you wish to become a psychotherapist then a degree in any discipline will be
acceptable, but subjects such as psychology, medicine, nursing, social work or sociology
may be particularly relevant. Further more this is not a job that is open to school leavers
as maturity and life experience are essential. Few people under 30 years would be
considered for entry. Most entrants to training in psychotherapy have a degree in
psychology or are qualified in a related are such as psychiatric nursing, medicine or social
work and have gained extensive experience in the field of mental health.

With regards to your question about training providers, unfortunately it isn't possible to
narrow down our search to ones just on a specific bus route, however here are the other
training providers that cover your area (Don't be put off by some of the addresses being
outside Preston/Chorley);

· Runshaw Training. Runshaw College, Euxton Lane Centre, Chorley, PR7 6AD Tel:
01772 643012

· North Lancs Training Group Ltd, Bradshawgate House,1 Oak St, Accrington,
Lancashire BB5 1EQ Tel: 01254 397119 / Fax : 01254 872432

· Beneast Training Ltd, Beneast Vocational Training Centre, Corner Coleridge Road
/ Talbot Road, Blackpool, FY1 3RW. Tel: 01253 756400 or 0845 500 6400

We are sorry to hear that you have not felt you have had a positive experience with
Connexions. Now in Lancashire the Connexions service is provided by the Young
People's Service, so your local Young People's Infocentre is the place to get face to face
advice on the most appropriate courses or training available to you in your area.

Finally for further information about this or any other matter contact;

· Preston Infocentre, Urban Exchange, Mount Street, PR1 8BQ. Tel 01772 255
Opening Hours: Opening times during the Christmas period are 21st, 22nd December
10am to 5pm, 23rd December 10am to 4pm, 24th December 10 to 3pm, 25th, 28th
December closed, 29th, 30th December 10am to 4pm, 31st December 10am to 3pm.

We hope this reply has been helpful and you can make an informed choice about your
future career.

Best wishes q2a.

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