Clyde Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Thanks so much Erny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I received the info pack, but holly cow it is so expensive to do( over $2000.00)! Being on a Pension I have no hope in doing it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Rottweiler Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I think it's a little cheaper than other courses :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Plus you will get waaay more out of it than most in terms of learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 And I noticed that they have a payment option of pay by the month so at least you have options and don't have to find the full course fee up front Can't wait to get my info pack :rofl: Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I guess when you first see the cost of a course yout hink whoa but then i've spent thousands on education so to me its actually very reasonable considering whats involved and what you are getting yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) What's the accommodation for the distance ed course? Sleeping bags at headquaters? and HR would you eat your NDTF hat? I'd like to see that too...we'll take you to La Porchetta's. Mel. Edited January 5, 2006 by StaffordsRule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Got my stuff today am in for May just have to send of the enrolment stuff yeah c'mon anne get in for Mey and then w can give HR a hard time together lol yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 even the pay by month method is Not an option being on a Carer's pension-not much left after paying all the bills and buying things like food :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 IR - Could you perhaps get a student loan or a loan through Centrelink or something for further education? It may be worth enquiring about. TB - Got an answer to my email today. Catherine the course coordinator is going to send my info pack in the mail tonight so hopefully I will get it tomorrow. I am glad it is in May as I will have to save up some money and hopefully I will be eligible for the pay by the month method. Catherine said there were places still available in May so hears hoping I can get in :rolleyes: Am excited now! Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 There are also usually one or two students in each course who are on sponsorship, they pay a percentage and a vet/kennel/training organisation etc pays the rest in return for a certain amount of work during or after the course. If you are currently working with dogs, it might be something you wish to discuss with your employers, or you could approach someone about employment during or after you finish the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florenzo Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I recently completed the NDTF course and it was fantastic. They are forever taking students critisms and comments for improvements and actually changing the course all the time. I only completed the course back in May last year at the time we did a very small section on dog aggression and asked for more of the course to focus on that. It was implementled shortly after our course. There are several electives which you can choose such as sent detection, tracking, trailing ect which you can further your knowledge on in courses that focus on that particlular topic. It is highly recommended as the theory and practial content as other people have suggested opens up several avenues for futher training and learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hi Anne Yeah we will be doing the course together then i have chosen to do the assistance dog and taking classes as electives Now to twiddle the thumbs till May that seems such a long way away yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Now to twiddle the thumbs till May that seems such a long way away Given all that you get up to in regards to training your dogs, I doubt "twiddle" is a word you often practice, YB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Ok well thats true i dont do much sitting around am starting agilty in march trying to get some herding Am hoping to get another pup go back to school and move lol but i want to start my course lol yb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Rottweiler Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Got my stuff todayam in for May just have to send of the enrolment stuff yeah c'mon anne get in for Mey and then w can give HR a hard time together lol yb All you girls will get a good smacked bum if you give me a hard time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 (edited) oh HR do you use the ruler or your bare hands yb Edited January 6, 2006 by yogibear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 HR I promise to be on my best behaviour MMMM Hope it's not a metal ruler Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogibear Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Teachers pet bet you bring him an apple first day to lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbbb Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 I have sent an email about the distance package and got an email saying they'll send it when it's available, but I havent received it yet..... To the people who have received packs: are you all located in VIC? Just trying to work out if the distance pack is actually available yet... I dont want to miss out! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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