Belinda Healey
Name:Belinda Healey Occupation:PVeterinary Nurse/ Pharmaceutical Rep in the Animal Health industry Location:Blue Mountains NSW Family:Two cats, two dogs and two snakes Interests/ HobbiesWildlife rescues, reptile handling, gardening, belly dancing, walking my dogs. Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? I’m hoping to create a training role within my business division. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? It was recommended by a friend. I liked that it was online and the fee was very reasonable. How long did it take you to do it? 12 months. I took my time in the beginning of the year, but had to put the hard yards in the past few months to finish it on time. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? Full course How painful was the RPL process? n/a What worked for you? Putting aside dedicated time each week to … Read More..
Philip Copeland
Name:Philip Copeland Occupation:Purchasing and Projects Coordinator Location:Perth Family:Wife, two sons and an excitable Jack Russell Interests/ HobbiesIT, VET Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? Become a part-time, maybe full-time lecturer. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? Liked the idea of distance learning and the cheap price. How long did it take you to do it? Eight 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? No set time table. What didn’t work for you? The “Dashboard”; completely ridiculous way of communicating What advice would you give to others considering studying this course in this way? Do it; sooner, rather than later…. Is there anything else you’d like to include? Feedback and assistance was always excellent, thank you. DATE: 18/01/2012
Padma Bharadwaj
Name:Padma Bharadwaj Occupation:Senior Training & Development Officer Location:Parramatta Family:Married with 2 children Interests/ HobbiesPoetry writing, cross word puzzles, reading and cooking Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? I worked in several roles e.g. Executive Officer, Grants Officer, Board Coordinator, Stenographer etc. and I wanted to work in the training area and hence I undertook TAA. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? The online and RPL options were easy and suitable for me. How long did it take you to do it? RPL took Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? RPL only How painful was the RPL process? No pains…only gains What worked for you? Prompt and excellent service from the training providers. What didn’t work for you? Nothing! What advice would you give to others considering studying this course in this way? It is the way to … Read More..
Matthew Elsworthy
Name:Matthew Elsworthy Occupation:Driver trainer/assessor Location:Windsor NSW Family:Married, 3 children,3 dogs 2 cats Interests/ HobbiesTarget shooting, my dogs, wests tigers, v8 supercars Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? Requirement for promotion. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? My employer chose fortress due to the affordable cost. How long did it take you to do it? around 4 to 5 months at an easy pace. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? Full Course How painful was the RPL process? What worked for you? the online part was very suitable for me, do it when I wanted to for the time I wanted. What didn’t work for you? What advice would you give to others considering studying this course in this way? plan study time, be sure to ask for help if you need it. Is there anything else you’d … Read More..
Enver HALILI
Name:Enver HALILI Occupation:PhD- candidate in Finance, Teacher at the TAFE College Location:Hallam, VIC Family:Married, 3 (High School) children Interests/ HobbiesResearching and studying, providing the appropriate education for my children, listening to music, gardening, walking, and travelling and social soccer games. Why did you want to do the TAA/TAE Cert IV? It is a compulsory requirement in order to work of the TAFE College. Why did you choose to do the TAE with Fortress Learning? Your advertising was sent at the Research Office (my office), Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn Campus, VIC. Moreover, at the beginning I realised that Fortress staff is very cooperative. How long did it take you to do it? Not too long. Indeed, I have worked from time to time to complete my assignments. Did you do the full course, RPL, or a combination? Combination. How painful was the RPL process? Not painful at all. It was … Read More..
