Monday 24 August 2009

Education | Diplomas for Everyone

Certificates in Life Skills.

AQA have come under fire for awarding certificates for performing everyday tasks. There is even an 'Evidence to Be Offered' section in the assessment section.

The government backed project costs around £20,000 per year. At first it may amuse... but the tax paying households are funding these kind of idiotic initiatives. Money could be spent in a far more appropriate way instead of being wasted on worthless and meaningless awards.

Some of Life Skills Awards provided by AQA include:-

AQA Using a Bus
AQA Using a Cafe
AQA Making a Cup of Tea
AQA Washing Own Hands
AQA Cleaning a Toilet

Are these the type of awards the government thinks will benefit young people? Clearly they are out of touch with reality.

The next set of awards could be...

Applying for Benefit
Placing Order for Pizza
Getting Out of Bed Before 1pm


RANT LEVEL 8/10

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