whitka Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I have a question for anyone thats done the course. Is it just for those in Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast? Im in WA and really want to do this course and im hopeing its possiable for me to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 i dont see why you cant do it, only that you will have to travel to do the week blocks they have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 You can do it by distance but you need to complete two sets of 8 days of practical training at either Melbourne or the Sunshine Coast. They also have Sydney blocks but I believe that is limited to people who live in Sydney only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 The travelling wouldnt be a problem. I was just reading the info pack they sent me and part of the assement is teaching my dog tricks and things. Just thinking how would they mark that? I wouldnt be taking him to the week blocks with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 video. I am in NSW and not Sydney and went to the sydney courses. All my tests were done via video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Oh ok well that makes it very possiable for me then. Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparassidae Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Video. Make sure you keep copies of everything. Assessments, emails, dates of submission. I did my block training in Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Yep keep record of everything, they were pretty slack marking assessments too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted October 6, 2012 Author Share Posted October 6, 2012 Ok thanks for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparassidae Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 Yep keep record of everything, they were pretty slack marking assessments too I'm not sure if slack is a strong enough word ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 (edited) I have a question for anyone thats done the course. Is it just for those in Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast? Im in WA and really want to do this course and im hopeing its possiable for me to do it. Hi Whitka, I'm in WA too and started the NDTF course this year - had my first block training in Melbourne in Sept. All your assessments are either done via DVD (and they give you the guidelines for these so you know what you have to include in the DVD, how they want it shot and sent etc) or at block 2. I'm not a fan of all the training methods presented in the course, and in my experience the trainers teaching at block training do vary in quality. But saying that I have learnt new things, got some experience working with dogs of different breeds/sizes, made some great contacts and will be a better trainer for the experience. If you want to ask any questions re: places to stay in Melbourne etc please feel free to PM me. Good luck! Edited October 8, 2012 by Tumbleweed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Yep keep record of everything, they were pretty slack marking assessments too I'm not sure if slack is a strong enough word ;) me either :laugh: I got all mine back before anyone else. I was going for a job and needed my Cert, i called every day and think they finally just marked it all and sent me my Cert to get rid of me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitka Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 I have a question for anyone thats done the course. Is it just for those in Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast? Im in WA and really want to do this course and im hopeing its possiable for me to do it. Hi Whitka, I'm in WA too and started the NDTF course this year - had my first block training in Melbourne in Sept. All your assessments are either done via DVD (and they give you the guidelines for these so you know what you have to include in the DVD, how they want it shot and sent etc) or at block 2. I'm not a fan of all the training methods presented in the course, and in my experience the trainers teaching at block training do vary in quality. But saying that I have learnt new things, got some experience working with dogs of different breeds/sizes, made some great contacts and will be a better trainer for the experience. If you want to ask any questions re: places to stay in Melbourne etc please feel free to PM me. Good luck! Thank you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzy82 Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Just make sure you do the block training in Melbourne, not Sunshine Coast. I was quite disappointed by the Sunshine Coast block training, but I've heard good things about the Melbourne one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparassidae Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Yep keep record of everything, they were pretty slack marking assessments too I'm not sure if slack is a strong enough word ;) me either :laugh: I got all mine back before anyone else. I was going for a job and needed my Cert, i called every day and think they finally just marked it all and sent me my Cert to get rid of me I got mine when I threatened to go to the small claims tribunal. Then the 3 assignments which were "no where in the office" suddenly turned up. Not to mention the time they moved the block training and didn't tell me - you saved me wasting a good $1000 there :p All up from start to finish I think took me over 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 thats right! I remember that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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