University?

[Sparkyboxer]

Coming to the end of my apprenticeship now. I have passed my AM2, just a few things to finish with portfolio so fingers crossed i will be qualified by the summer.

I was wondering if there is a next stage to aim for? Always like to challenge myself so be good to know of any courses for the next level maybe earning a degree?

Im not really show where to look hopefully someone can point me in right direction?

Thanks

 

[sparkiegaz]

keep going do your 2400, if its still called that, then a hnc , big shortage of engineers and big nuke build program coming also,,,if i was younger ide deff do hnc meself..

 

[Sparkyboxer]

What is nuke build programme? Ill have a look at hnc

 

[MarkieSparkie]

Haven't you heard about the nu-clear build programme, where are all new build domestic properties are required to have UV coated full length picture window walls to allow maximum heating from the available sunlight.:jester:

Seriously, it's referring to the Nuclear power station building programme.

 

[Sparkyboxer]

Thanks

 

[Phil]

well done on completing your studies and its nice to see someone still wanting to continue after they have finished studying. I think it is Teeside college that do the hnc/hnd as a distance learning. you may need to do a bridging course for the maths before the hnc it depends upon the level your at I think. if not have a word with the admissions team at your local uni that runs the course. its a good time of the year to pop in your application to get in for september if you want to go straight in this year.
HNC Engineering Courses, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Open Learning, Distance Learning

 

[Sparkyboxer]

well done on completing your studies and its nice to see someone still wanting to continue after they have finished studying. I think it is Teeside college that do the hnc/hnd as a distance learning. you may need to do a bridging course for the maths before the hnc it depends upon the level your at I think. if not have a word with the admissions team at your local uni that runs the course. its a good time of the year to pop in your application to get in for september if you want to go straight in this year.
HNC Engineering Courses, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Open Learning, Distance Learning

thank you phil.

been searching around for a few days and i have noticed the teeside college for hnc. im really interested in doing it. i work away all the time so distance learning would probably be my only option unless you know of anywhere that does block release courses?


will check out the bridging course for maths. what do you think to distance learning? good/bad? or just what you put into it

 

[Arnold Layne]

Sparkyboxer, a lot is a function of what you put into it, but here are some other things that you might want to consider. 1. Has the University a good reputation for the course you want to do, try to make contact with others who have taken it and get their view. Some universities put student satisfaction scores on their website.2. Distance learning is ideal where flexibility is needed, which would appear to be your case i.e. you can study when and where at your convenience.3. Find out what kind of Tutor support is available on the Distance learning programme, this is really important when you are studying alone. Is the tutor available to you at specified times, are there defined tutorials, how and when are they delivered. A lot of institutions deliver on line tutorials. 4. If you do sign up, make sure that there is a mechanism for you to make contact with others in the Group. This is really important as distance learning can be lonely and if there is someone to talk course issues over with, on line or whatever, that will really help. The other benefits of having contact is that you can keep each other motivated.You need a high degree of motivation for distance learning and no matter how motivated you start out it is always good to have others to keep you going in those long dark nights when it is a real slog ( and there will be some of those times) 5. If you make it, which you will, you will feel such a sense of achievement. I wish you all the luck in the world!

 

[alarm man]

Sparkyboxer, a lot is a function of what you put into it, but here are some other things that you might want to consider. 1. Has the University a good reputation for the course you want to do, try to make contact with others who have taken it and get their view. Some universities put student satisfaction scores on their website.2. Distance learning is ideal where flexibility is needed, which would appear to be your case i.e. you can study when and where at your convenience.3. Find out what kind of Tutor support is available on the Distance learning programme, this is really important when you are studying alone. Is the tutor available to you at specified times, are there defined tutorials, how and when are they delivered. A lot of institutions deliver on line tutorials. 4. If you do sign up, make sure that there is a mechanism for you to make contact with others in the Group. This is really important as distance learning can be lonely and if there is someone to talk course issues over with, on line or whatever, that will really help. The other benefits of having contact is that you can keep each other motivated.You need a high degree of motivation for distance learning and no matter how motivated you start out it is always good to have others to keep you going in those long dark nights when it is a real slog ( and there will be some of those times) 5. If you make it, which you will, you will feel such a sense of achievement. I wish you all the luck in the world!

im sure lenny's is doing the same course at the same uni,

 

[Phil]

im sure lenny's is doing the same course at the same uni,

he is. soon to be Dr Lenny. once you start you can`t stop
I can`t recomend distance learning for uni as I am in full time but if your committed and happy to put the effort in you will do well.

 

[Sparkyboxer]

Sparkyboxer, a lot is a function of what you put into it, but here are some other things that you might want to consider. 1. Has the University a good reputation for the course you want to do, try to make contact with others who have taken it and get their view. Some universities put student satisfaction scores on their website.2. Distance learning is ideal where flexibility is needed, which would appear to be your case i.e. you can study when and where at your convenience.3. Find out what kind of Tutor support is available on the Distance learning programme, this is really important when you are studying alone. Is the tutor available to you at specified times, are there defined tutorials, how and when are they delivered. A lot of institutions deliver on line tutorials. 4. If you do sign up, make sure that there is a mechanism for you to make contact with others in the Group. This is really important as distance learning can be lonely and if there is someone to talk course issues over with, on line or whatever, that will really help. The other benefits of having contact is that you can keep each other motivated.You need a high degree of motivation for distance learning and no matter how motivated you start out it is always good to have others to keep you going in those long dark nights when it is a real slog ( and there will be some of those times) 5. If you make it, which you will, you will feel such a sense of achievement. I wish you all the luck in the world!

That was a really good post thanks. All seems to be positive feedback about doing this course

Sent out a few e-mails to unis today for more information