Octy_Ross wrote:I want a gold pass.
That probably requires making sure that I'm not doing something I shouldn't
Although I'm quite big-headed enough to assume I'd get a gold...I want one of 'them' to tell me I would
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:That's rubbish, Ross. Your group should be concerned about its future if it's unable to offer an observer after that long, and endeavouring to train more tutors.
Porker wrote:Octy_Ross wrote:can you request specific examiners?
Surely the aim should be to drive to such a standard that you'll be rated Gold irrespective of who the examiner is?
regards
P.
Octy_Ross wrote:Of course, but as I understand it some examiners have slightly different views on things.
Octy_Ross wrote:I've already told them I'd be willing to Tutor when I'm through the test (and am doing the IAM Obs training currently)
Mark, yes Andy and I have spent some time together - can you request specific examiners?
GS wrote:If Andy examined you, and you did get a Gold, don't you think that might leave your result open to question?
GS wrote:Examined by the same person he, presumably, paid hundreds of pounds to to train him and then gets a good mark! I dare say that some (lots?) of people might think that you bought the result.
GS wrote:I would also say that many might think it wrong if Andy was allowed to examine you in these circumstances anyway. I think if your test was assigned to him he might have to declare a conflict of interest and have the test reassigned.
GS wrote:That way Andy's independence could not be questioned, and your result would also be above doubt.
GS wrote:Requesting an examiner is not allowed and I know that when there has been a suggestion or allegation of this in the past the RoSPA Chief Examiner has not been very impressed.
x-Sonia-x wrote:I have this evening had a conversation with my local IAM. He advised me IAM Chelmsford offer what is called a 'drive check', where you have an hour observation and then can decide whether membership is what you want. I think this is a really good idea
ROG wrote:x-Sonia-x wrote:I have this evening had a conversation with my local IAM. He advised me IAM Chelmsford offer what is called a 'drive check', where you have an hour observation and then can decide whether membership is what you want. I think this is a really good idea
Careful here - is it FREE??
Some groups charge for drive check and then take that cost off your skill for life package but if you do not take up the SFL, you end up out of pocket !!
Other groups do not believe in charging for drive check so do a FREE assessment instead - same thing, different name![]()
IMO, drive check is a stupid idea as many do not take it up because it costs and therefore the IAM are maybe losing out.
Give a driver something for FREE and they tend to take more of an interest..........
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