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designate frequently asked questions
How long is my registration valid?
The statutory period for the ‘
design ate' programme is set for 6 months from the day you register.
What happens if circumstances prevent me completing in the period allowed?
If there are unexpected circumstances that mean you will not be able to complete the assignments within the allotted 6 months, you need to contact the CV office to explain. It will be at our discretion whether the registration period is extended.
What about couples?
As a married couple you can undertake the service together for no additional cost, with the exception of the questionnaires. For both to complete this and obtain a printout, you need to select this option twice, once for the principle person registering and once for their spouse.
Do I have to select Module 3 (Interaction) or 4 (Interview) when I register?
No, you can select this when you have completed the first two modules. At that time an advisor will be located and allocated.
Do I have to choose either Module 3 or 4, can I opt for both?
Although this would not be the norm, you can choose to use both avenues. However, there will be a small surcharge made to cover the additional service. Also, no guarantee is given that the advisors would be the same for both modules.
Is there a limit within Module 3 (Interaction) as to the number of times I can communicate with the advisor?
No, although you need to be realistic in your expectations. We would expect such communications to continue for not more than a few weeks in normal circumstances. As advisors are also fulltime in other ministries instantaneous responses would not be the norm.
Can I proceed with Module 3 or 4 without completing 1 and half of 2?
No. The reason for this is that the results and studies / exercises will be helpful tools for the advisor in their interaction with you on your situation. The danger with a series like this is the temptation not to complete it, but skip to the bits of more interest. Even if you do communicate with an advisor before all sections are done we encourage you to complete them all.
Can I complete the questionnaires offline?
Yes, this is possible. In this case you will have to download the PDF copies of the questionnaires, complete them and forward the summary scores by email to the office ( designate@christianvocations.org ). The staff there will then enter your scores into you records and forward your results and summary to you. This will incur an additional administrative surcharge.
Can I complete the whole programme offline?
Although ‘ design ate' is designed to work more effectively online, it can be undertaken by post, with the exception of the Interaction module, naturally. Certain tasks might take slightly longer and there will be a small administrative surcharge for the additional work requi red especially in the Understanding (questionnaires) and Insight (studies) modules. If you wish to undertake the programme this way, please contact the office on designate@christianvocations.org , or phone 01926 487755.
Do I need a reference at any stage?
If you are undertaking the programme, especially either module 3 or 4 (Interaction or Interview) we might ask you to have someone from your home church answer a few questions, by way of a reference. At one level it might not seem that important. However, experience indicates the value of having input from the local church leadership. If there is a problem with this element, please contact CV's office on designate@christianvocations.org , or phone 01926 487755.
Would my CV be helpful?
There are standard questions we ask when you get to the modules requiring interaction with an advisor, that provide the essential profile to enable this to take place. If supplementary details are requi red , they can be exchanged via the Internet quite simply, and can be agreed with your advisor.
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