Mr. Andy Pike:

We have over a number of years suggested to the Department of Education and Youth that the entry qualification should be revised to a relevant QQI level 6 award. We believe that will happen. It may require transitional arrangements because if it comes in too quickly, we could have a problem with the recruitment of SNAs unless it is signalled in advance that to become an SNA you need a relevant level 6 qualification. That requirement may not come in overnight or next September. There might have to be transitional arrangements. However, in the future, we believe it will become a job that requires a relevant level 6 qualification. We think we are nearly there in that regard.