UK final assessment, DipWCF vs QFS - George Dey and Connor Thomas

Hosts Jay Tovey and Mark Trussler interview newly qualified farriers Connor (South Wales, trained by his father, represented Wales) and George (Yorkshire, trained by Gary Harland, England team reserve) about their backgrounds, competitive mindset, and training support networks. The core discussion compares Connor’s new VetSkills EPA route with George’s final Worshipful Company of Farriers Diploma: Connor describes limited clarity on syllabus/marking, an appealed written question that was overturned and refunded, vague extra-time rules, and inconsistent guidance in the barefoot trim element; George reports strong college preparation and syllabus clarity but recounts being kicked and concussed during the practical, then completing and passing the next day with a doctor’s note. They discuss professional respect, client payment/timekeeping issues, information access via phones, and views on post-nominals and celebration, then end with tips to stay open-minded and accept advice.