Look towards to long term not, the short term gain
I think you really have to look at the big picture, with fast-track you don’t end up with any formal qualifications, ok you get your licences but that’s it. You really have to look at what would be better in the future, just the licences or a diploma or a TAFE qualification etc. ok a degree would be best but not every one wants to spend 3.5 years getting it, but if you are young what the hell is the rush and what would be best for the long term? its your money and you really have to look at what would bring the best for it and your future!