[Misc] ILA pay threshold increase?

triggerhappy · 13th June 2009, 2:58pm

Does anyone know when the ILA pay threshold increase is likely to happen?

Their website says summer 2009 in the news section, but the bit where you apply doesn't currently let you if you don't meet the previous requirements. I'm aiming to start a course in September, but I suspect the ones I want to do will get booked up quickly

Timmy · 13th June 2009, 3:22pm

I phoned up few days back, don't think they have a set date yet. But it gets raised to 22k.

triggerhappy · 13th June 2009, 3:42pm

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Originally Posted by Timmy

I phoned up few days back, don't think they have a set date yet. But it gets raised to 22k.

They announced it months ago... fail to see why they haven't decided on a date yet. Can't be arsed waiting till January to start a course!

Timmy · 13th June 2009, 3:47pm

Try phoning them and asking to request an application for the future changes? Because its definately happening, they might allow it.

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triggerhappy · 13th June 2009, 3:49pm

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Originally Posted by Timmy

Try phoning them and asking to request an application for the future changes? Because its definately happening, they might allow it.

08081001090

Aye, might be an idea. Cheers, I'll give it a bash on Monday.

Mrs.Evil of Hesselink · 14th June 2009, 11:00pm

I'm sure I read on the Paisley site the other day it was August 1 2009 that it was changing. Can't find where I read it now though.

EDIT: Found it: http://blackboard.uws.ac.uk/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp

triggerhappy · 14th June 2009, 11:17pm

Cool.

My father, ever the optimist, said they'd probably run out of money for it. Cheers Dad.

Danger · 15th June 2009, 8:53am

With this post I thought you meant they were supposed to be increased the amount they paid out to the institution. You got my hopes up there, £500 is fair enough I supose.

triggerhappy · 15th June 2009, 9:16am

Hah, I'll only qualify for £200 so you're not doing too badly!

Timmy · 15th June 2009, 9:36am

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Hah, I'll only qualify for £200 so you're not doing too badly!

You qualify for £500 if you are going to apply for an HND or higher. Under the same rules for the £200.

triggerhappy · 15th June 2009, 9:45am

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Originally Posted by Timmy

You qualify for £500 if you are going to apply for an HND or higher. Under the same rules for the £200.

Ah, didn't know that. Not sure if I have the time to do an HND sadly.

Timmy · 15th June 2009, 9:48am

Take it one step at a time then

What is it you want to do anyways? Just out of interest.

triggerhappy · 15th June 2009, 9:49am

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Take it one step at a time then

Well, the time or the money!

As far as I'm aware, I couldn't do an HND in the evening? Work full time so I have no other option.

Danger · 15th June 2009, 9:58am

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Well, the time or the money!

As far as I'm aware, I couldn't do an HND in the evening? Work full time so I have no other option.

Yeh there doesn't seem to be many HND evening options unless you're willing to travel to Paisley or Cumbernauld.

You can search for courses on http://www.learndirectscotland.com/

triggerhappy · 15th June 2009, 10:07am

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Originally Posted by Danger

Yeh there doesn't seem to be many HND evening options unless you're willing to travel to Paisley or Cumbernauld.

You can search for courses on http://www.learndirectscotland.com/

Ah, now I work in Paisley (well, at the airport) so that could be an option! I'd just ruled it out as I just didn't think there'd be much demand for an evening HND.

I had originally planned on just doing a diddy course in something, just to get my brain in gear again. Seems odd to do an HND after an MA

Awesome! Just found an HND in tech support that does evening classes in Paisley - not necessarily what I want to do but good to know it's out there.