2396 design , how are you finding it ?

[Guest55]

As per title , any thoughts or comments welcome from those currently engaged on this course.

 

[Guest55]

the response has been deafening lol though i do appreciate the low numbers undertaking this newest of c&g courses.

 

[Banjo]

Doing the course at the minute, got the exam on thursday. The project was to design a Argos extra store but they just called it a different name. It definitely has made me look at things from a different perspective when looking at design. Almost finished the project ive got another question left, time wise has been quite hard work, juggling work doing the project and doing things at home.

 

[Guest55]

almost finished the project ?????????????
you obviously started it before the course !

 

[Banjo]

no mate started it in august...just put bit of time in!

 

[martinh287]

What do you think of the course itself I have my 2391 but would like to continue with education was thinking about a design course but had no feedback as of yet

 

[Guest55]

no mate started it in august...just put bit of time in!

how come youre only just sitting the exam this week ?
did you fail the first attempt ? :-D

 

[Guest55]

What do you think of the course itself I have my 2391 but would like to continue with education was thinking about a design course but had no feedback as of yet

well the course isnt a beginners introduction to design , it assumes you have a fair bit of understanding beforehand , and will require experience at commercial - its not aimed at domestic installers.
first day in class goes straight into design calcs , so you need to practice your maths / equations before starting.
with only 4 full days tuition you really need to be self taught on design principles , the course just brings all the elements together and helps you to think about how to make assessments on an installation.


good luck everyone with this weeks exam !

 

[Banjo]

how come youre only just sitting the exam this week ?
did you fail the first attempt ? :-D

Because i have done a 12 week course at my local college.
Nope this will be my first attempt

 

[brucelee]

good luck mate let us know how it goes

 

[Banjo]

Cheers mate!

 

[D Skelton]

I'm signed up with my local college to start this course in Feb. I'm looking forward to it to be honest as I've been much more involved with design as of late, it might sound sad but I just love maths, I guess I've never been one to shy away from a bit of number crunching. Always helps to have more strings to your bow I say.

I must admit though, I'm always amazed at the amount of designers out there who are so used to using software that if you gave them a pen, paper and a calculator and asked them to do what they do with those instead they'd be absolutely stumped! I don't know where I'd be without my trusty Casio!

I've always said, proper sparks are mathematicians first, wirepullers second

 

[Banjo]

Yeah it is a good course mate, ive quite enjoyed it. I've left the project all week to revise for the exam, which is tomorrow night so I wil let you know how I think i got on!

 

[brucelee]

cheers nate what does the project part of the course entail I can find limited info on whats involved

 

[Guest55]

cheers nate what does the project part of the course entail I can find limited info on whats involved

give me your email address and i'll send you the project drawings.

Well last nights exam was a shocker , toughest written i've ever done , made 2391 look like a walk in the park.
didnt have time to answer 3 of the 10 questions.
hope the pass mark isnt higher than 60% or i'm screwed lol.