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Ok, so state-funded programs always seem to have their share of bureaucracy, those little rules and regulations that might not make total sense to you and me, but which help the wheels and cogs keep turning and allow you to get high-quality training from BAVC for no cost. We ask that you try and help us keep those wheels turning by following the ETP guidelines as described to you in your orientation. In case you need a refresher, we've put answers to some common questions below.
And, as always, if something isn't clear to you, feel free to contact us at 415-558-2126 or etp[at]bavc.org.
Download the ETP Class Drop/Add Form.
Why do I have to commit to a particular number of hours?
In accordance with BAVC’s agreement with the state, all students must sign up for either 40, 48, 64, 80 or 120 hours. These blocks of time facilitate the invoicing process, making it easier for the state to track progress and reimburse BAVC in a timely manner. Students can always increase their hours while they train but can never decrease their hours, so, you should always be conservative in your estimate and commit to less hours if you are not exactly sure how many classes you want to take. Finally, you can not enroll in more hours than your committment. In other words, if you are committed to 40 hours and you enroll in 48 hours worth of classes, your commitment will increase to 48 to accommodate your selections.
Can I change the number of training hours in which I enrolled?
If you have not taken a class (attended or been absent to a class you were enrolled in), you are eligible to decrease or increase the training slot (40, 48, 64, 80 or 120 hours) you are enrolled in.
If you have started taking classes, you may not decrease your training hours, but you may increase your hours anytime before you attend your last class.
I have a class this weekend that I can’t attend. What do I do?
Please try to attend the class. If you do not attend the class it will be considered an Excused Absence unless it is a work related conflict. If you have enough Excused Absence hours available this will not be a problem. However, if you do not have enough Excused Absence hours available you will be dropped from the program and your employer will be billed for your training (in our experience, they tend to frown on that).
Can I drop one class and add another?
You may drop a class a full week in advance and add another by faxing in an Add/Drop Form. If the class you wish to drop is less than a week away, we will be unable to permit the drop.
I am interested in changing jobs. What is the last day I need to work and not have my employer penalized?
You sneaky devil! In order to keep your employer from getting penalized by your ambitious, go-getter personality, you need to allow at least 90 days to pass after your last day of training. Start putting "x's" on your calendar after your last day of class. Count to 90. If you can’t remember when your last day of class was, please contact the ETP Team. We will keep your request confidential.
May I take non-ETP approved classes even though I am in the ETP program?
Yes, you can! If a class is not an ETP approved class or you do not wish for it to count towards your ETP hours, you may sign up and pay for a class separately by speaking with a BAVC Enrollment Advisor at 415-558-2126.
May I participate in the BAVC Certificate Program using my ETP classes?
Yes. BAVC is accredited by the Bureau of Private and Post-secondary Vocational Education (BPPVE) and offers certificates in Web and Video Core Skills, Video Editing, Video Production, Video Graphics and Web Design, Web Streaming and eCommerce. For more information on the Certificate Program, please see www.bavc.org/classes/certificate/index.htm.
I enrolled in a training slot (40, 48, 64, 80 or 120 hours) and the classes I’ve selected are a couple hours more. What will happen?
Since you must complete a minimum of 40, 48, 64, 80 or 120 hours (depending on which timeslot you choose), if the training classes you selected do not add up exactly to 40, 48, 64, 80 or 120, you may either:
1) Select different classes that do add up exactly.
2) Request from your employer that they pay for the additional training hours. To find out the exact cost please contact the ETP Team. The extra hours are always the last hours you take chronologically, so the cost will be calculated using the catalog rate for your final class.
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