courses

[tinajpatterson]

I am wondering which is the best course I have been offered a college placement in september on word will njot find out in I have placement until march .Or do I take the distant access course which starts this month and finishes in July any ideas I have just finished my L2 any advice would be good.

Thanks T

[tutu]

if you have just finished a level 2 then you need to embed that learning in work or as a volunteer. it isnt a continuum you need to practice the learning you have had , reflect on it and then move on to the next level when you have consolidated it. in sept all the courses will change so no point doing something now which you may have to repeat. students shouldnt see the levels as tick lists they need to work in between!

[tinajpatterson]

just wanted some advice to get an idea as my boss is not at work don't want to rush just want what is best

[rhi]

I would take a break from the courses at the moment and get some experience at level 2 before next level. I finished my level 2 in the Oct, went in to part time work in my original placement straight away and started level 3 in the Jan. I am a year into doing my level 3 now (very behind and struggling) and wish i had waited a while and gained more experience first before signing up. This is only my opinion based on my experience as some people may find it easier to do it all in one go. Good luck with whatever you choose but for now i would just enjoy the experience and take in as much knowledge whilst doing so.