Connie Page
Name:Connie Page Occupation:Medical Herbalist Location:Peregian Beach QLD 4573 Family:Married, 5 kids Interests/ HobbiesReading, walking, sport, eating Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? Was required to teach Herbal Medicine at a College. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? The online course appealed to me, as it allowed me to study in my own time. How long did it take you to do it? Approx. 6 months. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? Full Course How painful was the RPL process? n/a What worked for you? The website was easy to use and gave me all the information and steps I needed to take to write my assignments. The staff was amazing. I always received speedy replies to my emails or questions I had. What didn’t work for you? I struggled with the terminology when I first started the … Read More..
ANDREW DREDGE
Name:ANDREW DREDGE Occupation:BUSINESS OWNER Location:BRISBANE Family:WIFE, 2 DAUGHTERS Interests/ HobbiesBEACH, SURF, FAMILY TIME. Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? GOT A FAX (ONE OF MANY) MARKETING WORKS FOR THEM, AND THOUGHT WHY NOT. How long did it take you to do it? ABOUT 8 MONTHS. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? COMBINATION How painful was the RPL process? NO PAIN, ONCE EVIDENCE IS PROVIDED IT IS STRAIGHT FORWARD. What worked for you? ALL WORKED PRETTY WELL, BEING THE FIRST INTERNET BASED COURSE I HAVE UNDERTAKEN. What didn’t work for you? NOTHING ALL WAS GOOD. What advice would you give to others considering studying this course in this way? GO FOR IT SO EASY TO UNDERSTAND, THE TRAINERS AND SUPPORT STAFF REALLY KNOW THEIR STUFF DON’T … Read More..
Danielle Powter
Name:Danielle Powter Occupation:HSE & Office Systems Coordinator Location:Biloela Family: Interests/ Hobbies Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? Keep up professional skills and assist with current job. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? I have been researching TAE courses for employees within our company. I also needed to upgrade from BSZ to TAE and Fortress offered the most simple and efficient method for me to achieve the upgrade at a reasonable cost.. How long did it take you to do it? 3 nights to collect evidence & put together portfolio. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? RPL How painful was the RPL process? Time consuming but basically pain free. What worked for you? The process was well set out in clearly defined – very easy to follow. What didn’t work for you? What advice would you give to … Read More..
Fiona Young
Name:Fiona Young Occupation:Trainer/ Assessor Location:Central Institute of Technology, Perth Family:Married Interests/ HobbiesOutdoors, beach, pets Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? I needed to upgrade my previous Certificate IV to remain current within the VET sector Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? When looking online for upgrade options I found that Fortress was the most cost effective and simple enrolment and RPL process. How long did it take you to do it? 2 days. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? RPL How painful was the RPL process? It was easy. The instructions clearly set out the expectations. What worked for you? Clear expectations and simplicity of the RPL procedure. What didn’t work for you? N/A What advice would you give to others considering studying this course in this way? I would definitely recommend it. In fact, I already … Read More..
Michelle Rackley
Name:Michelle Rackley Occupation:Artist, also doing some post grad work. Location:Brisbane Qld Family:A son who is a Journalist Interests/ HobbiesPainting, Drawing, Sculpture, History, Botany, Discovery, Creating artworks from found objects Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? It wasn’t my idea, the Cert IV was really thrust upon me by an acquaintance, friend who wanted to give me something special. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? Again it was not my choice, but it certainly was a wonderful blessing to have been able to do it with Fortress Learning. How long did it take you to do it? 5 months. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? Full course. How painful was the RPL process? What worked for you? I enjoyed the self paced learning but with the option (which I took) of a weekly accountability phone meeting with Bryan. … Read More..
