what well paid course for £2,000 a year for 3 years?
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Hi there.
I am currently in the forces and have qualified for what we call enhanced learning credits. Basically I am entitled to £2,000 funding a year for 3 years.
The subsequent qualifications do not have to pertain to my profession and I have to make a 20% contribution to show willing.
As I am staying in the forces for the foreseeable future i am wondering if there are any courses out there that would allow me to do well paid agency work on my leave and days off etc.
I have no previous experience in anything bar the forces and am not too orientated with the work involved. Money wise hoping to find something which pays exceptionally well if possible as looking to buy house(s) or invest in business(es).
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
I am currently in the forces and have qualified for what we call enhanced learning credits. Basically I am entitled to £2,000 funding a year for 3 years.
The subsequent qualifications do not have to pertain to my profession and I have to make a 20% contribution to show willing.
As I am staying in the forces for the foreseeable future i am wondering if there are any courses out there that would allow me to do well paid agency work on my leave and days off etc.
I have no previous experience in anything bar the forces and am not too orientated with the work involved. Money wise hoping to find something which pays exceptionally well if possible as looking to buy house(s) or invest in business(es).
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
pimping said:
Hi there.
I am currently in the forces and have qualified for what we call enhanced learning credits. Basically I am entitled to £2,000 funding a year for 3 years.
The subsequent qualifications do not have to pertain to my profession and I have to make a 20% contribution to show willing.
As I am staying in the forces for the foreseeable future i am wondering if there are any courses out there that would allow me to do well paid agency work on my leave and days off etc.
I have no previous experience in anything bar the forces and am not too orientated with the work involved. Money wise hoping to find something which pays exceptionally well if possible as looking to buy house(s) or invest in business(es).
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
So what do you actually want to do after leaving the forces?I am currently in the forces and have qualified for what we call enhanced learning credits. Basically I am entitled to £2,000 funding a year for 3 years.
The subsequent qualifications do not have to pertain to my profession and I have to make a 20% contribution to show willing.
As I am staying in the forces for the foreseeable future i am wondering if there are any courses out there that would allow me to do well paid agency work on my leave and days off etc.
I have no previous experience in anything bar the forces and am not too orientated with the work involved. Money wise hoping to find something which pays exceptionally well if possible as looking to buy house(s) or invest in business(es).
Thanks in advance for all suggestions.
paintman said:
HGV.
Get your Class 1 (artics) & CPC & then the various extras which make you more desirable, Hi-ab, ADR, tanker etc.
For 2k a year surely you can come up with better than that!Get your Class 1 (artics) & CPC & then the various extras which make you more desirable, Hi-ab, ADR, tanker etc.
Besides, getting a CPC is pointless unless he wants to take on an operators licence. I don't think the LGV job market is that good as it's easy for any monkey to get a licence (just look at Cock Womble!)
I'd say go for some management training or software training, say SAP as that is a monster app and you'll always find work.
Depends what you want to do long term and how much you want to earn?
We have quiet a few ex-miltary (global services/consulting company). They came in through 2 streams: technical through SAP or Oracle knowledge (or any highly used IT service) and the management side - the right blend of leadership/command & control skills.
One route is to go into sales from a private company selling into the forces - you have instant credibility, understand whats needed, and how it can be used.
If you want to do that, I'd suggest a general management skills course, maybe the certificate>diploma>degree level that gives you bite sized chunks.
We have quiet a few ex-miltary (global services/consulting company). They came in through 2 streams: technical through SAP or Oracle knowledge (or any highly used IT service) and the management side - the right blend of leadership/command & control skills.
One route is to go into sales from a private company selling into the forces - you have instant credibility, understand whats needed, and how it can be used.
If you want to do that, I'd suggest a general management skills course, maybe the certificate>diploma>degree level that gives you bite sized chunks.
Liking the sound of software engineer (not sure of the terminology to be honest).
Would it be plausible for me to become qualified in SAP and work for an agency on my off days/leave within my budget?
Also how long would it take me to become qualified and will SAP be around for a while or does it have an expiration/usability date by when my qualification will become unwanted/void?
Many thanks in advance.
Would it be plausible for me to become qualified in SAP and work for an agency on my off days/leave within my budget?
Also how long would it take me to become qualified and will SAP be around for a while or does it have an expiration/usability date by when my qualification will become unwanted/void?
Many thanks in advance.
pimping said:
Liking the sound of software engineer (not sure of the terminology to be honest).
Would it be plausible for me to become qualified in SAP and work for an agency on my off days/leave within my budget?
Also how long would it take me to become qualified and will SAP be around for a while or does it have an expiration/usability date by when my qualification will become unwanted/void?
Many thanks in advance.
SAP is a very big area. Do a bit of googling to get a flavour for it. Helps to have a bit of business background first.Would it be plausible for me to become qualified in SAP and work for an agency on my off days/leave within my budget?
Also how long would it take me to become qualified and will SAP be around for a while or does it have an expiration/usability date by when my qualification will become unwanted/void?
Many thanks in advance.
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/SAP_Modules.as...
http://www.thespot4sap.com/Articles/SAP_Modules.as...
GTIR said:
paintman said:
HGV.
Get your Class 1 (artics) & CPC & then the various extras which make you more desirable, Hi-ab, ADR, tanker etc.
For 2k a year surely you can come up with better than that!Get your Class 1 (artics) & CPC & then the various extras which make you more desirable, Hi-ab, ADR, tanker etc.
Besides, getting a CPC is pointless unless he wants to take on an operators licence. I don't think the LGV job market is that good as it's easy for any monkey to get a licence (just look at Cock Womble!)
I'd say go for some management training or software training, say SAP as that is a monster app and you'll always find work.
So easily googled before spouting nonsense!
http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/legislation/CPCBo...
Driver CPC is an EU legal requirement for PSV & HGV drivers which is being phased in. Those already holding PSV & LGV licences will have grandfathers rights for 5 years from the respective introduction dates after which they will need to hold CPC.
Those starting training after those dates will need CPC BEFORE being allowed to take paid employment.
The OP asked for something that can be done through agencies on odd days/weekends/leave which pays rather more than flipping burgers at MacD's. Whilst it can be dependent on where in the country you are drivers are still required by agencies. The more qualifications you hold - ADR, Hi-Ab - the more likely you are to find work. Unless you have already done your LGV with the forces it will cost you to do the courses - both driving and the others. You will need to do Cat C (rigids) before Cat C+E (artics)
As a very rough guide as to cost look here: http://www.hgvlgvtraining.co.uk/howmuchtrainingcos...
which is just the driving element & comes out at around 2k to get both categories.
CPC etc are all on top.
http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/uploads/legislation/CPCBo...
Driver CPC is an EU legal requirement for PSV & HGV drivers which is being phased in. Those already holding PSV & LGV licences will have grandfathers rights for 5 years from the respective introduction dates after which they will need to hold CPC.
Those starting training after those dates will need CPC BEFORE being allowed to take paid employment.
The OP asked for something that can be done through agencies on odd days/weekends/leave which pays rather more than flipping burgers at MacD's. Whilst it can be dependent on where in the country you are drivers are still required by agencies. The more qualifications you hold - ADR, Hi-Ab - the more likely you are to find work. Unless you have already done your LGV with the forces it will cost you to do the courses - both driving and the others. You will need to do Cat C (rigids) before Cat C+E (artics)
As a very rough guide as to cost look here: http://www.hgvlgvtraining.co.uk/howmuchtrainingcos...
which is just the driving element & comes out at around 2k to get both categories.
CPC etc are all on top.
Edited by paintman on Saturday 4th December 14:45
Paintman a very informative post many thanks.
Did my Cat C about 2 years ago and upon further looking have decided i am not IT literate enough for SAP and the driving route is the better one for myself.
Looking at doing HGV and ADR (which i think is the new HAZMAT, not sure).
Here is a list of possibilites for forces personnel if anybody has any thoughts etc.
http://www.courses4forces.co.uk/cms/Advertisers/
Does anybody know any good sites for driving agency work for the Shropshire/North West area and any ideas of pay etc?
cheers
Did my Cat C about 2 years ago and upon further looking have decided i am not IT literate enough for SAP and the driving route is the better one for myself.
Looking at doing HGV and ADR (which i think is the new HAZMAT, not sure).
Here is a list of possibilites for forces personnel if anybody has any thoughts etc.
http://www.courses4forces.co.uk/cms/Advertisers/
Does anybody know any good sites for driving agency work for the Shropshire/North West area and any ideas of pay etc?
cheers
Edited by pimping on Saturday 4th December 16:06
One of my old clients was ex forces
He was working in security for important people who travel to remote/dangerous locations. Think they also provided security to businesses in dangerous locations such as oil companies in Nigeria etc
He was certainly doing very well for himself. That would be the gig I would want in on if I was coming out of the forces. Think one of the firms main selling point was the staff where ex-forces
He was working in security for important people who travel to remote/dangerous locations. Think they also provided security to businesses in dangerous locations such as oil companies in Nigeria etc
He was certainly doing very well for himself. That would be the gig I would want in on if I was coming out of the forces. Think one of the firms main selling point was the staff where ex-forces
Cartel i think what you mean is close protection (which in effect is bodyguarding).
yeah it is a good gig and well paid. funnily enough just completed the close protection course less than 2 weeks ago. but that job would mean leaving the forces which i am not after just now. more after something to do on leave/days off etc.
cheers for the input though.
yeah it is a good gig and well paid. funnily enough just completed the close protection course less than 2 weeks ago. but that job would mean leaving the forces which i am not after just now. more after something to do on leave/days off etc.
cheers for the input though.
slomax said:
I'd be tempted to do a car mechanics and restoration course where you learn to weld, paint and generally learn to rebuild a car. Not only could you make a bit of money from it, but also a lot of fun. Restore a classic! It's very theraputic.
Thread hijack alert!!Slomax - that sounds like a bloody great idea as i've been looking for a hobby and always fancied doing up a classic.
Do you have any linkys, or info you could pass on?
Thanks.
How about an intensive language course?
Was never much into them myself when I was younger, but interpreting skills would be a real asset for you.
If I had my schooling time over again, I'd have concentrated more on the Germanic languages than I did.
I never fully understood the importance of a global communication skill then, but it's something that is even more relevant in today's ever shrinking world.
Was never much into them myself when I was younger, but interpreting skills would be a real asset for you.
If I had my schooling time over again, I'd have concentrated more on the Germanic languages than I did.
I never fully understood the importance of a global communication skill then, but it's something that is even more relevant in today's ever shrinking world.
pimping said:
Would it be plausible for me to become qualified in SAP and work for an agency on my off days/leave within my budget?
Unfortunately not. Support work or projects will be longer than your days off/leave (min contracts are usually 3 months). pimping said:
Also how long would it take me to become qualified and will SAP be around for a while or does it have an expiration/usability date by when my qualification will become unwanted/void?
SAP will be around for a long time. So many large companies have significant investment in their SAP implementations and replacing it is no mean feat....In a simple technical area you could do 3 or 4 courses (£1500ish each) and then go for certification. The basic certification exam is achievable without any hands on experience. Unfortunately because this is the case, certification at the basic level is effectively worthless. It won't expire as such but in some areas it will get dated.
Your biggest challenge in this area is that it's not something that you can (any more) get training in and then easily find a job. Some do it but they are a very, very small minority.
The usual route in for people in your position is to get a job (using your existing skills) with a company running SAP and then make a sideways move into an area where you have to support it or are implementing it. This way you get experience of it which is worth so much more than any courses or certification in this area.
If you have any more questions on SAP just fire away, there are a few of us who work in the field as consultants or working for end-user companies.
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