directed to iluvit. regardless what people tell you, you do not have to be employed to do nvq 2. i completed mine earlier this year and im in building maintenance and self employed. everyone keeps going on about workplace recorder, when you find a job that involves ie decom and or commission hot or cold or both, you apply to your nvq supplier for an assessment, the assessor will be your workplace recorder. of course there are several different tasks that need doing but what i have mentioned is a good example, as far as your nvq supplier goes you say you are in manchester, OLCI at heywood, tuition excellent facilities not brill but do the job. need anymore help give me a shout. same goes out to liam-trainee. oh and while i remember, all jobs you do whether for friend or family take picture of your progress and do a write up, show these to your assessor on his first visit and he will tell you if they can be included. good luck.