NVQ help? i hate the theroy side to it...?

Question

i learn more by doing something instead of copying stuff down from a board. ive always been like that. anyways...

im doing an NVQ 2 in hairdressing and i am great at the practical stuff but i get so bored in the theroy class that my mine wunders and i start doodleling on the page.

i wont complete the NVQ without some theroy stuff so how can i start concentrating better in the theroy class?

Answer 1

In an NVQ the Knowledge Evidence is there so you know WHY you are doing WHAT you are doing.

In order to be deemed competent at the practical side of it you need to demonstrate that you have the knowledge behind it,

When you are in the theory class try and relate it to your actual work practise, it will sink in better if you can personalise it to you

Answer 2

Just put your mind to it - if you are motivated to be a hairdresser keep telling yourself that without the theory you won't succeed, that should motivate you.

I would have though that from the Health and Safety point of view, you would want to concentrate on what is being said - if you make a mistake with the hair dye because you don't understand the theory side with the chemicals you could end up getting into trouble.

On a practical note - condense stuff taught in class onto revision cards - look like postcards - buy them in Rymans or WHSmith. And highlight the essentials with a highlighter pen. Good luck.

Answer 3

Difficult, ask some of the others to give you a hand, perhaps by just asking you the questions to see if you have learnt the stuff. Also have a word with your tutor - s/he may have some ideas.

Good Luck

Answer 4

I am doing an NVQ3 in Social care and my god its soooo bloody boring ... i feel like i am just repeating myself all of the time ... have gone on the drift and not done much for a few weeks .... its a case of just knuckling down and getting on with it !