Timescales - Update
Sep 5th 2004, 1:48 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi Helen,
Yes that sounds great, I'd love to meet up when we land. It's funny that we are thinking of the same area and also doing our NVQ's, can't get over that! I enrolled for my NVQ 2 on Wed 1st (start Mon 6th), then received a phone call on Thursday asking if I would rather go for my NVQ 3 instead. I said I would rather do the NVQ 2 because I would just like to be a nursery assistant and not have the resonsibility of running a nursery. Was that what you were training for or was it for a teachers assistant? What is your job at the moment? I wrote to the cicic to see if they could give me any advice about the NVQ but they told me to contact a place in Toronto and they never bothered answering so I'm no futher forward. I'm pleased we didn't go to Ontario last year when the epidemic was on, mind you when we did come over this year I had problems of my own! I had to see the doctor and he said "you have got the worst strep throat I have ever seen (tonsillitus)." He then said I will give you some antibiotics and painkiller but you will not feel pretty ill for the next few days! He was right I felt terrible but Steve and the family enjoyed the piece and quiet! Being stubborn though I carried on not to be beaten! Then came home and got the shingles :scared: Never mind the trip was all worth it we found out alot of things and hope for a better life.
Where are you in Lancashire?
Take care away to
before I meet up with Steve coming in off the nightshift!!
Diane
Yes that sounds great, I'd love to meet up when we land. It's funny that we are thinking of the same area and also doing our NVQ's, can't get over that! I enrolled for my NVQ 2 on Wed 1st (start Mon 6th), then received a phone call on Thursday asking if I would rather go for my NVQ 3 instead. I said I would rather do the NVQ 2 because I would just like to be a nursery assistant and not have the resonsibility of running a nursery. Was that what you were training for or was it for a teachers assistant? What is your job at the moment? I wrote to the cicic to see if they could give me any advice about the NVQ but they told me to contact a place in Toronto and they never bothered answering so I'm no futher forward. I'm pleased we didn't go to Ontario last year when the epidemic was on, mind you when we did come over this year I had problems of my own! I had to see the doctor and he said "you have got the worst strep throat I have ever seen (tonsillitus)." He then said I will give you some antibiotics and painkiller but you will not feel pretty ill for the next few days! He was right I felt terrible but Steve and the family enjoyed the piece and quiet! Being stubborn though I carried on not to be beaten! Then came home and got the shingles :scared: Never mind the trip was all worth it we found out alot of things and hope for a better life.
Where are you in Lancashire?
Take care away to
before I meet up with Steve coming in off the nightshift!!Diane
Originally Posted by Canada Bound
Hi Diane
Well we will most definitely have to meet up when we are both landed on Canadian soil considering we will be neighbours!! Very small world eh? We are currently in Lancashire! When you have found out if Early yrs & Childcare is recognised let me know, I have also been trying to do my homework as I am ploughing my way thru Early Years & Childcare NVQ level 3!!!!!!!!. To be honest I have kinda given up with it - negative attitude I know, I have completed only 4 units of 14 and cannot see me completeing it, with everything else going on. I am not under any pressure by my employers to complete it( they do not even know I am emmigrating!!) and therefore have no motivation. I have a high feeling it would be the case that we would have to get the qualification recognised as my sister in law in Ontario is currently doing an evening class to be an educational assistant (our classroom support) and I guess that our NVQ's would be on a par but would need recognising, unfortunately - let me know if you hear anymore.
You certainly did some travelling whilst you were over, we went June 03 (right at the peak of the epidemic -which was not good at the time as we were determined we were going but we faced huge obstacles at this end, but with determination we made it and hopefully it was the trip that will change our future!! On that note I will retire and speak to you tomorrow.
Buenos Noches!!!!
Helen
Well we will most definitely have to meet up when we are both landed on Canadian soil considering we will be neighbours!! Very small world eh? We are currently in Lancashire! When you have found out if Early yrs & Childcare is recognised let me know, I have also been trying to do my homework as I am ploughing my way thru Early Years & Childcare NVQ level 3!!!!!!!!. To be honest I have kinda given up with it - negative attitude I know, I have completed only 4 units of 14 and cannot see me completeing it, with everything else going on. I am not under any pressure by my employers to complete it( they do not even know I am emmigrating!!) and therefore have no motivation. I have a high feeling it would be the case that we would have to get the qualification recognised as my sister in law in Ontario is currently doing an evening class to be an educational assistant (our classroom support) and I guess that our NVQ's would be on a par but would need recognising, unfortunately - let me know if you hear anymore.
You certainly did some travelling whilst you were over, we went June 03 (right at the peak of the epidemic -which was not good at the time as we were determined we were going but we faced huge obstacles at this end, but with determination we made it and hopefully it was the trip that will change our future!! On that note I will retire and speak to you tomorrow.
Buenos Noches!!!!
Helen
Sep 5th 2004, 6:27 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi Helen and Diane,
hope you don't mind me getting in on your conversation, but i am going to halifax next year, also as a special support assistant. I have been doing this for 6 years now and am head applicant on application to be education programme assitant. I don't think they reconise NVQ'S in canada. But i was intersted in that your sister is doing a course in canada now for the EPA, could you please tell me what the course is called. I would like to go to college when i arrive and do the course. Although i have done 2 years at college here (diploma in pre-school practice DDP,) and classroom assistants, and special needs courses, i feel i would be better to go on course there aswell. I called halifax school board where i have to join, and they said they couldn't do anything until i arrive, so will call them and get interview. You can't just ring a school and hope there is work going. There seems to be a big call for EPA in schools there, so hoping it shouldn't be difficult to get into.
I also live in lancashire, Burnley area.
hope you don't mind me getting in on your conversation, but i am going to halifax next year, also as a special support assistant. I have been doing this for 6 years now and am head applicant on application to be education programme assitant. I don't think they reconise NVQ'S in canada. But i was intersted in that your sister is doing a course in canada now for the EPA, could you please tell me what the course is called. I would like to go to college when i arrive and do the course. Although i have done 2 years at college here (diploma in pre-school practice DDP,) and classroom assistants, and special needs courses, i feel i would be better to go on course there aswell. I called halifax school board where i have to join, and they said they couldn't do anything until i arrive, so will call them and get interview. You can't just ring a school and hope there is work going. There seems to be a big call for EPA in schools there, so hoping it shouldn't be difficult to get into.
I also live in lancashire, Burnley area.
Sep 5th 2004, 9:34 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Dear Bananahammock
Yes, I've checked the client e-status on the web site and guess what - yep it still says "In Process" - don't know why I bother looking on that thing!! I don't think it will change until they've made a decision which will be after the medicals, so it's a total waste of time!
JoD
Yes, I've checked the client e-status on the web site and guess what - yep it still says "In Process" - don't know why I bother looking on that thing!! I don't think it will change until they've made a decision which will be after the medicals, so it's a total waste of time!
JoD
Sep 5th 2004, 11:31 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Originally Posted by Rhodes
The practicality of going with some dreadful disease is one thing, but, although spouses still have to go for the medical, as described in your first paragraph, they aren't refused a visa simply because of any burden on health and social services. If you really want to look, see the mnuals on the CIC site, and specifically OP2, section 5.18.
The CIC site also, incidentally, says that the sponsor's responsible for 3 years for spouses and dependent children over 22, but for 10 years for others (or until a dependent hits the grand old age of 25).
The CIC site also, incidentally, says that the sponsor's responsible for 3 years for spouses and dependent children over 22, but for 10 years for others (or until a dependent hits the grand old age of 25).
This is correct, we're going the family class (spousal sponsorship) route and even though I have to go for the medical I'll get a waiver. Or at least, I should! Have type-1 (insulin dependent) diabetes but as the condition isn't contageous and doesn't endanger Canadians it shouldn't be an issue... Anyway, I'm well controlled and my blood glucose levels are generally in the 'normal person' range so that's another plus in my favour...
Now I just have to actually GO for the medical!
Garry
Sep 5th 2004, 11:40 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi JoD,
couldn't agree with you more, the e-mail status site is a total waste of time. It should tell you more information so you could get a rough idea of the time that you will have to wait, "in process" tells you nothing!
couldn't agree with you more, the e-mail status site is a total waste of time. It should tell you more information so you could get a rough idea of the time that you will have to wait, "in process" tells you nothing!
Originally Posted by JoD
Dear Bananahammock
Yes, I've checked the client e-status on the web site and guess what - yep it still says "In Process" - don't know why I bother looking on that thing!! I don't think it will change until they've made a decision which will be after the medicals, so it's a total waste of time!
JoD
Yes, I've checked the client e-status on the web site and guess what - yep it still says "In Process" - don't know why I bother looking on that thing!! I don't think it will change until they've made a decision which will be after the medicals, so it's a total waste of time!
JoD
Sep 5th 2004, 11:44 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi Squarepants,
I've looked on that web site, seadoo's look great fun. Have you ever rented one and had a go?
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I've looked on that web site, seadoo's look great fun. Have you ever rented one and had a go?
Originally Posted by squarepants
I wasn't saying one of those condos to live in, I was thinking more of an investment thing, to own it, and rent it out to tourists. Am talking about power boats, you see a lot of those on the hwy attched to people's trucks, we are talking 50-100k here 
A seadoo
http://www.seadoo.com/en-US/Watercrafts/
quad bike ( uk ) = ATV ( all terrain vehicle, us/cnd )
A seadoo
http://www.seadoo.com/en-US/Watercrafts/
quad bike ( uk ) = ATV ( all terrain vehicle, us/cnd )
Sep 5th 2004, 11:57 am
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi Wensamjam,
I was pleased to hear that there was a big call for EPA's in schools. I hope this means there is also a big call for Nursery Assistants! Is that the right term for the job? Or do they call them something different there?
All the best
Diane
I was pleased to hear that there was a big call for EPA's in schools. I hope this means there is also a big call for Nursery Assistants! Is that the right term for the job? Or do they call them something different there?
All the best
Diane
Originally Posted by wensamjam
Hi Helen and Diane,
hope you don't mind me getting in on your conversation, but i am going to halifax next year, also as a special support assistant. I have been doing this for 6 years now and am head applicant on application to be education programme assitant. I don't think they reconise NVQ'S in canada. But i was intersted in that your sister is doing a course in canada now for the EPA, could you please tell me what the course is called. I would like to go to college when i arrive and do the course. Although i have done 2 years at college here (diploma in pre-school practice DDP,) and classroom assistants, and special needs courses, i feel i would be better to go on course there aswell. I called halifax school board where i have to join, and they said they couldn't do anything until i arrive, so will call them and get interview. You can't just ring a school and hope there is work going. There seems to be a big call for EPA in schools there, so hoping it shouldn't be difficult to get into.
I also live in lancashire, Burnley area.
hope you don't mind me getting in on your conversation, but i am going to halifax next year, also as a special support assistant. I have been doing this for 6 years now and am head applicant on application to be education programme assitant. I don't think they reconise NVQ'S in canada. But i was intersted in that your sister is doing a course in canada now for the EPA, could you please tell me what the course is called. I would like to go to college when i arrive and do the course. Although i have done 2 years at college here (diploma in pre-school practice DDP,) and classroom assistants, and special needs courses, i feel i would be better to go on course there aswell. I called halifax school board where i have to join, and they said they couldn't do anything until i arrive, so will call them and get interview. You can't just ring a school and hope there is work going. There seems to be a big call for EPA in schools there, so hoping it shouldn't be difficult to get into.
I also live in lancashire, Burnley area.
Sep 5th 2004, 12:49 pm
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Hello Raily,
Yes we have, we rented one for 2hrs a while back, at wasaga beach. You can fit two, or two adults and kid or some of them, it's such a rush i'll tell ya
http://www.wasaga.com/seadoo/
We will like to get one of our own, and just hook it up to the van, the same goes for the power boat, but one can dream
seadoos are about 10k, and you need a licence for it, just like a boat.
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Yes we have, we rented one for 2hrs a while back, at wasaga beach. You can fit two, or two adults and kid or some of them, it's such a rush i'll tell ya
http://www.wasaga.com/seadoo/
We will like to get one of our own, and just hook it up to the van, the same goes for the power boat, but one can dream
seadoos are about 10k, and you need a licence for it, just like a boat.
Originally Posted by railman
Hi Squarepants,
I've looked on that web site, seadoo's look great fun. Have you ever rented one and had a go?
I've looked on that web site, seadoo's look great fun. Have you ever rented one and had a go?
Sep 5th 2004, 8:51 pm
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi Squarepants,
Like the new nickname!
Thanks for the website we'll have to have a go at it when we finally arrive, it looks like good fun.
Thanks Raily
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Like the new nickname!
Thanks for the website we'll have to have a go at it when we finally arrive, it looks like good fun.
Thanks Raily
Originally Posted by squarepants
Hello Raily,
Yes we have, we rented one for 2hrs a while back, at wasaga beach. You can fit two, or two adults and kid or some of them, it's such a rush i'll tell ya
http://www.wasaga.com/seadoo/
We will like to get one of our own, and just hook it up to the van, the same goes for the power boat, but one can dream seadoos are about 10k, and you need a licence for it, just like a boat.
Yes we have, we rented one for 2hrs a while back, at wasaga beach. You can fit two, or two adults and kid or some of them, it's such a rush i'll tell ya
http://www.wasaga.com/seadoo/
We will like to get one of our own, and just hook it up to the van, the same goes for the power boat, but one can dream
seadoos are about 10k, and you need a licence for it, just like a boat.
Sep 5th 2004, 8:58 pm
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Maybe we can hook up, and I can kick your ass, and show how it's done, the same goes for the ATVS
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Originally Posted by railman
Hi Squarepants,
Like the new nickname!
Thanks for the website we'll have to have a go at it when we finally arrive, it looks like good fun.
Thanks Raily
Like the new nickname!
Thanks for the website we'll have to have a go at it when we finally arrive, it looks like good fun.
Thanks Raily
Sep 5th 2004, 9:07 pm
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Re: Timescales - Update
[QUOTE=railman]Hi Wensamjam,
Spoken to my sister in law, the course she is doing at evening class is viewable on the web. Type Georgian College Ontario, then go to 'Community Studies' and the course is Educational Support Worker, which you can click onto. Sorry cannot give you the course details in further detail but hope this gives you an insight! How far are you on are you with your application,?when do you expect to hear. Race you to Manchester Airport to get us out of here!!!!!
Bye
Helen
Spoken to my sister in law, the course she is doing at evening class is viewable on the web. Type Georgian College Ontario, then go to 'Community Studies' and the course is Educational Support Worker, which you can click onto. Sorry cannot give you the course details in further detail but hope this gives you an insight! How far are you on are you with your application,?when do you expect to hear. Race you to Manchester Airport to get us out of here!!!!!
Bye
Helen
Sep 5th 2004, 9:14 pm
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Re: Timescales - Update
Hi Diane,
As we are talking about NVQ's in early years education and are moving off the original topic, email me at [email protected] and we can leave this area free, so as not to offend, hope thats oK with you!
Bye Helen
As we are talking about NVQ's in early years education and are moving off the original topic, email me at [email protected] and we can leave this area free, so as not to offend, hope thats oK with you!
Bye Helen
Sep 5th 2004, 9:19 pm
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You know your inbox is going to be full of junk mail now :scared:
Originally Posted by Canada Bound
Hi Diane,
As we are talking about NVQ's in early years education and are moving off the original topic, email me at [email protected] and we can leave this area free, so as not to offend, hope thats oK with you!
Bye Helen
As we are talking about NVQ's in early years education and are moving off the original topic, email me at [email protected] and we can leave this area free, so as not to offend, hope thats oK with you!
Bye Helen
Sep 5th 2004, 9:29 pm
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What else can I do Squarepants, already get enough junk mail, but sure you must be getting fed up of 2 women chatting about 'will I still get the Avon lady calling at my home when we live in Canada!!!' Thought better clear site before start getting grief!!!!
Sep 5th 2004, 9:36 pm
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You are right, "canadiain" will probably come along and tell you off
Originally Posted by Canada Bound
What else can I do Squarepants, already get enough junk mail, but sure you must be getting fed up of 2 women chatting about 'will I still get the Avon lady calling at my home when we live in Canada!!!' Thought better clear site before start getting grief!!!!