Fair point Straightandlevel80kts, I guess I was a little naive for my first post.
I've recently stumbled across these forums and was just asking a question.
My situation is this: I've recently passed some tests towards some form of scheme (deliberately being vague for the same reasons you put) and having read posts on here about the levels of loan repayments, I've been drastically put off... I was just inquiring as you seemed to be in a similar, but more advanced, situation.
I agree wholeheartedly with your comments and to be honest, am very close to giving up before even starting... Personally it's far too big a financial risk with no guaranteed job at the other end.