Fast Track courses what's the truth? Ex Military, needs advice.

[Harvest Fields]

got it thanks, so basically, how big are my balls to go for it and how much can I graft to get it.

Pretty much. I think there are only 3 or 4 of us on here that have done what you are about to that are self employed that have made it work. But couldn’t be bothered to type it all out again. Sorry it has been a long day.

 

[Stephen Legge]

Pretty much. I think there are only 3 or 4 of us on here that have done what you are about to that are self employed that have made it work. But couldn’t be bothered to type it all out again. Sorry it has been a long day.

That's ok mate being ex-army I'm impressed you managed it once. Ha Ha

 

[Harvest Fields]

That's ok mate being ex-army I'm impressed you managed it once. Ha Ha

No worries mate. I know where to come if I need a lift.

 

[Stephen Legge]

No worries mate. I know where to come if I need a lift.

All joking aside thanks for the advice think all I need is someone to say it's possible, I'm going to do it anyway...I'm stubborn like that ha ha

 

[Allgoode]

I have done the fast track course on my resettlement time & yes it does give you a very basic working knowledge of the industry.

I was a WAFU (M trade) with 26.5 years aircraft engineering experience under my belt but getting to grips with different terminology & heating system operation & wiring is challenging but so rewarding when you sort out a pig of a problem that others have been unable to & restoring heating or water for the less able in our society.

The main thing to get to grips with is the hrs & also the limits of your knowledge.

It is a hard graft out there and the companies promising the earth are talking bollocks.

I used Access training in wales at the time but these are no longer accredited trainers as also are quite a few who did not meet the M.O.D's criteria. (Good trainers but the office management (directors) where very elusive at times when people were disgruntled.

The main issue as everyone mentions is experience, you will be at the bottom of the pile but as long as you are open to hard work and continual learning, (everyday is a school day) then you should be ok.

Do as many manufacturers courses as you can and don't worry about feeling guilty about taking time off work in your last remaining months of service.

Above all don't do anything if you are not 100% happy and always ask questions,

Hope this helps & good luck,

Andy

 

[Stephen Legge]

I have done the fast track course on my resettlement time & yes it does give you a very basic working knowledge of the industry.

I was a WAFU (M trade) with 26.5 years aircraft engineering experience under my belt but getting to grips with different terminology & heating system operation & wiring is challenging but so rewarding when you sort out a pig of a problem that others have been unable to & restoring heating or water for the less able in our society.

The main thing to get to grips with is the hrs & also the limits of your knowledge.

It is a hard graft out there and the companies promising the earth are talking bollocks.

I used Access training in wales at the time but these are no longer accredited trainers as also are quite a few who did not meet the M.O.D's criteria. (Good trainers but the office management (directors) where very elusive at times when people were disgruntled.

The main issue as everyone mentions is experience, you will be at the bottom of the pile but as long as you are open to hard work and continual learning, (everyday is a school day) then you should be ok.

Do as many manufacturers courses as you can and don't worry about feeling guilty about taking time off work in your last remaining months of service.

Above all don't do anything if you are not 100% happy and always ask questions,

Hope this helps & good luck,

Andy

WAFU mentioning hard graft? well I don't k ow where to start on that lol. I'm a chef by trade so grafting is not an issue. I appreciate the advice shipmate. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[Harvest Fields]

WAFU mentioning hard graft? well I don't k ow where to start on that lol. I'm a chef by trade so grafting is not an issue. I appreciate the advice shipmate. Thanks for taking the time.

Chef, graft and navy all in one post. I’ve had enough I going to bed.

 

[Stephen Legge]

Chef, graft and navy all in one post. I’ve had enough I going to bed.

Navy Chefs are on a different level to the boil in the bag slop jockeys you would have been used to. We do some serious hours on a ship. Even WAFU can't deny that lol

 

[Harvest Fields]

Navy Chefs are on a different level to the boil in the bag slop jockeys you would have been used to. We do some serious hours on a ship. Even WAFU can't deny that lol

To be fair I’ll give you that one. I’ve eaten in a few navy cook houses when I was in and it is decent food.

 

[Harvest Fields]

I spent some time on a boat in Freetown. That had decent food.