Classroom-based learning

Forget about school. This is different. As well as listening, you’ll be discussing what you hear and working through real examples. And as well as classes, it can include:

• seminars, where you’re part of an audience, listening to a number of different speakers talking about a set of related topics
• tutorials, where you’re part of a small discussion group, led by a tutor. It’s a great way to discuss, question and explore what you’ve learned

Different kinds of classroom learning

Day release
To do the job, you have to learn the job. Day release lets you spend time at college every week, learning the skills you need. Then back on the job you put into practice straight away what you’ve learned.

Evening classes
It’s what evenings are for! Use them to:

• learn new hobbies such as computing or languages
• prepare for professional exams such as banking or marketing
• learn new practical skills, such as woodworking or plumbing

Full-time study
You can’t get much more dedicated to learning than this. If you want that Higher National Diploma or degree badly enough, this is the most direct way to go for it.

Part-time study
This offers flexibility – that’s why it’s popular. Fit your learning round your other commitments. You can learn and still hold down your job or look after your family.

You can study just about anything:

• college and university courses
• on the job training courses
• professional qualifications

You can study just about anytime:

• during the day
• during the evening
• at weekends
• in week-long blocks

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