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What qualifications do you have and do you use them in everyday life. I have numerous RSA,s at different levels mostly maths, English, shorthand and typing. Three a levels in sociology, pyscology, and English literature and I don't use any of them, oh and a masters degree in bullshit |
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over a year ago
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I'm educated to gcse level, also did an AS Level, then I got a job, I've been on various training courses over the years though. I love learning, i keep meaning to take up something else at the nearby college but haven't got around to it. My AS Level was in Travel and Tourism, i wanted to go into that field but ended up doing something completely different. It did help me though, it covered all kinds of stuff, customer service, human resources, event organisation etc. Lover my college years  |
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As of a week ago I have a 2:1 BA honours in primary education with Qualified Teacher Status.
So far in terms of everyday life it means I am qualified to get 'hi miss!' shouted at me by the kids I taught on placement 
I've got A levels in geology, psychology and general studies and AS levels in biology, chemistry, English literature and English language.
11 GCSEs from A* to C grade.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Double A level in Health & Social Care (when i did this at 6th form i under took the exam with primary school teaching in mind, so only the Biology units applied to my current Job)
A level in Biology
NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care
various Dementia and Palliative care courses..
Food Health & Hygiene level 2
First Aid level 2
At my current work place there is continuous 'In House' training.. which is either mandatory or is just really useful to the job role and interesting.
I love learning. |
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"I have no qualifications whatsoever.
But I know a lot about a lot.but you have life skills anyone can read from a text book
What do you mean?..."
that you don't always have to have paper qualifications not know stuff |
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By *igSuki81Man
over a year ago
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A degree in engineering (2:1 with hons) and i did use what i learnt a while ago.
Nowerdays i'm team/project managing and i've never been on any such courses that help me in this role though i do believe alot of it comes down to common sense and forward thinking  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have no qualifications whatsoever.
But I know a lot about a lot.but you have life skills anyone can read from a text book
What do you mean?...that you don't always have to have paper qualifications not know stuff"
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I'm too old to remember what I left school with but varying rsa and o levels in maths, English and the usual crap!!
Then I realised at 35 that education was important and got an 3 a level equivalent in acces to health and social care then a BSc in social work which I use everyday as I can't practice social work without it!!
What I will say though is I've got to 42 and I've never ever used bloody algebra!! What was the point of it  |
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I have a degree in youth and community work
Without it I couldn't do the job I do
Well I could but couldn't command the same pay scales
Do very relevant for me
Was hard work getting it but worth it in the end ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have no qualifications whatsoever.
But I know a lot about a lot.but you have life skills anyone can read from a text book
What do you mean?..."
Common sense can sometimes be worth as much as exam passes...
I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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i have 9 o levels ..A to C
advanced food hygiene
cellar management
first aid
silver medallion in lifesaving
IAB bookkeeping level2
IAB sage payroll level2
AAT accounting level2
and i have a black belt in blow jobs
only use one qualification in everyday life |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense...
I have common sense?..What's that?.."
Well there is a group with no common sense and no qualifications too...  |
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I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense...
I have common sense?..What's that?..
Well there is a group with no common sense and no qualifications too... "
And your trying to say what?!!!!!
You saying I'm thick!
Well fuxx you! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense...
I have common sense?..What's that?..
Well there is a group with no common sense and no qualifications too...
And your trying to say what?!!!!!
You saying I'm thick!
Well fuxx you! "
Nooo I would never call someone thick.
everyone is good at something |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense...
I have common sense?..What's that?..
Well there is a group with no common sense and no qualifications too...
And your trying to say what?!!!!!
You saying I'm thick!
Well fuxx you!
Nooo I would never call someone thick.
everyone is good at something "
Not everyone....
You haven't met my boss... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense...
I have common sense?..What's that?..
Well there is a group with no common sense and no qualifications too...
And your trying to say what?!!!!!
You saying I'm thick!
Well fuxx you!
Nooo I would never call someone thick.
everyone is good at something
Not everyone....
You haven't met my boss... "
There are always exceptions to the rule though... Now get back to work... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jack of all trades master of none describes most of my working ability.
As for actual qualifications meh I left school with just my standard grades wasn't interested enough to get my higher's so just got a job.
Gained a diploma in health and safety 12 years after leaving school and use it daily planning to go for my degree in the next fee years |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've met people with lots of exam passes but without an ounce of common sense...
I have common sense?..What's that?..
I think it means nice cock "
Oh that...
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"I have no qualifications whatsoever.
But I know a lot about a lot.but you have life skills anyone can read from a text book
Have to say, it takes a bit more than reading from a text book. "
I agree but sometimes life experiences can teach you more than any text book |
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Officially have more letters after my name than in it - BSc, MBBS, MA, member of two Medical Colleges and a Certificate in Mathematics from the Open University (I was bored). Don't use the last one much!
Gosh, I ought to get out more..
But I've learnt far more through experience than through bookwork. |
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"I have no qualifications whatsoever.
But I know a lot about a lot.but you have life skills anyone can read from a text book
Have to say, it takes a bit more than reading from a text book. I agree but sometimes life experiences can teach you more than any text book"
I know that but for a lot of jobs you have to do the qualification to be allowed to do the job, regardless of life experiences. It does worry me that some of the people who just finished the same course as me, couldn't plan a trip by public transport to save their life as they've always been chauffeured around by mummy and daddy (and guess who pays for their cars now), have no concept of money/budgeting and don't know how to boil an egg! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" sometimes life experiences can teach you more than any text book"
Totally agree. When I went for my current job 11 years ago there were four others being interviewed. All graduates! I was convinced I was only there as a token gesture but I got the job. I left school with 8 O levels and nothing else but I've done ok! |
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I went to the university of life.... I'm still learning.
Left school with nothing, straight into the army. Honestly wished I had studied, but then again, I don't look back always forward.
I have a degree in ironing, cleaning my shoes, hiding and drinking all thanks to the army |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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You know what..
I care less that I have no qualifications, I can do shit with balls that would make anyone gush.
In fact, I wish I was stupider, cos then I wouldn't realise just how stupid I fucking am. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've got an o level in metalwork and an o level in vetrinary science.
So come winter time, if your brass monkey needs his bollocks welding back on, I'm your man  |
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Of all the academic and vocational qualifications I’ve amassed during my life the only one I’d regret not having is “Advanced First Aid” which was a humbling experience and left me feeling privileged to be given basic tuition that could potentially save lives… |
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I could use the designatory letters MIIM which I bust a gut earning, but I no longer use.
Member of the Institute of Industrial Managers.
It's got me a few decent jobs and a whole lot of stress, over the years.
These days I'm working as an Engineering Surveyor, using my skills learned mostly during my time as an apprentice |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"My favourite qualification (both getting and having) is an HNC in Wine and Spirit Tasting. Yum! "
That's some serious studying. I might see if I can get credits for my previous experience. |
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I have an Hnd in forestry management
No end of technical training certificates inc chainsaws, chemical application.
Nationally recognised chemical storekeeper qualification
And 3 first qualifications
And use most of it daily |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"Of all the academic and vocational qualifications I’ve amassed during my life the only one I’d regret not having is “Advanced First Aid” which was a humbling experience and left me feeling privileged to be given basic tuition that could potentially save lives… "
Could not have put that better myself. But then ... it was Soxy's post, of course... |
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By *ewantmmfCouple
over a year ago
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11 GCSE's
4 A levels (chemistry, physics, maths)
1 degree (physics)
1 masters degree (applied physics)
1 PhD (Astronomy)
Do I use them?.... Yes and no, I'm self employed and tend to focus more on business itself than what I actually do as a business, but without the qualifications, I wouldn't be doing what I do, and I do still use it every now and then. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have many qualifications over the years and yes I do have to use them on a daily basis,
I love to expand my knowledge and would love to do more, talked about an open university course but unfortunately I do not have the time at present to dedicate 100%. |
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"Of all the academic and vocational qualifications I’ve amassed during my life the only one I’d regret not having is “Advanced First Aid” which was a humbling experience and left me feeling privileged to be given basic tuition that could potentially save lives… Could not have put that better myself. But then ... it was Soxy's post, of course..."
A complete aside, nice to see you!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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ONC, HNC, Diploma, BSc(Hons) and Chartered - all very relevant to the career I (mostly) enjoy - left school with not much and cut jeans for a few years before seeing the educational light |
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By (user no longer on site)
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SRN....from years ago
MA in Social Work(Hons)
Diploma in Social Work
Was about to start my Masters/Phd in 'Gender, Culture and Society', but I'm about to have surgery, so it's all on hold just now  |
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"11 GCSE's
4 A levels (chemistry, physics, maths)
1 degree (physics)
1 masters degree (applied physics)
1 PhD (Astronomy)
Do I use them?.... Yes and no, I'm self employed and tend to focus more on business itself than what I actually do as a business, but without the qualifications, I wouldn't be doing what I do, and I do still use it every now and then. "
Very impressed! I'd have loved to have done something along the lines of physics and as for astronomy, dream come true, but I'm just downright not clever enough to study physics past GCSE sadly! |
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