For many years I have asked candidates in my 17th and 18th Edition classes if they would consider studying the subject online. The response was generally negative as they preferred the personal aspect to tutorial support and, no doubt, quite enjoyed the banter with their peers. Things have changed and the choice is no longer available. The problem seems to be that the accreditation bodies dont appear to have any facility in place that would allow candidates to sit the exam from an online station other than in an approved centre. If the industry continues to demand that operatives are up to speed with the latest regulations then things are going to have to be done smarter!
Is the difference between being taught on a training course versus online training the difference between being taught and reading a book?
Discuss ?
Depends how it is done. There are plenty of online training courses that are pre-prepared with automated assessment and a complete absence of tutorial support. I was thinking more of a “real time” face to face with candidates. Sure it has disadvantages but properly stitched together it could be of great benefit. One key thing would be that there would be no need to travel. I have often had lads travel the full length of Ireland to attend a 3day 18th Edition course, something which, unlike the 2391, for example, does not require a hands on approach. One tutor in the centre delivers health and safety for senior management and plays a 90 minute video for goodness sake!
Is the difference between being taught on a training course versus online training the difference between being taught and reading a book?
Discuss ?
Depends how it is done. There are plenty of online training courses that are pre-prepared with automated assessment and a complete absence of tutorial support. I was thinking more of a “real time” face to face with candidates. Sure it has disadvantages but properly stitched together it could be of great benefit. One key thing would be that there would be no need to travel. I have often had lads travel the full length of Ireland to attend a 3day 18th Edition course, something which, unlike the 2391, for example, does not require a hands on approach. One tutor in the centre delivers health and safety for senior management and plays a 90 minute video for goodness sake!
