P663 Teletext 663 Jan 7 01:47:54 ——————————————————————————————————————— MOULDING THE FUTURE 1995 is set to bj the test year for the GNVQ, the Government's new national vocational qualification for 14 to 16-year-olds. After an uncertain start last year, the Department of Education is determined that the course will now form a bridge between school and work. The revamped qualification will bj piloted this year by 118 schools nationwide. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— Generator: truth for youth 440 RACING HEADLINES p:70 Keyboard 1st degree Vacancies Write ItP663 Teletext 663 Jan 7 01:44:52 ——————————————————————————————————————— MOULDING THE FUTURE The idea behind GNVQs is ambitious. It aims to build the nation's skill-base and increase our competivjness in the international trade market. This year the scheme will be piloted in three areas - business, health and social care, and manufacturing. Pupils will study for two years working towards qualifications equivalent to two GCSEs at grades D-G (Foundation) or two grades A-C intermediate. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— What's on the telly tonight? 410 INSURANCE FOR TEACHERS p661 Keyboard 1st degree Vacancies Write ItP663 Teletext 663 Jan 7 01:44:56 ——————————————————————————————————————— MOULDING THE FUTURE A national survey of GNVQs conducted last year discovered that pupils saw them as another academic award, rather than a bridge into the workplace. And teachers expressed concern that GVNQs were not a satisfactory substitutes for existing vocational qualifications. But under the pilot scheme this yrar schools will have more freedom to mould the courses to pupil needs. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— Generator: truth for youth 440 RACING HEADLINES p:70 Keyboard 1st degree Vacancies Write ItP663 Teletext 663 Jan 7 01:47:44 ——————————————————————————————————————— MOULDING THE FUTURE Later this month education experts will gather in London for a national conference on the new vocational qualifications. One of their main concerns is that the academic status of GNVQs should bj uniform across the country. At present there is wide variation in the content of GNVQ courses which is causing confusion among potential employers. ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— Take a trip on the 'tisjr 470 INSURANCE FOR TEACHERS p661 Keyboard 1st degree Vacancies Write It