Hi Kelly4r
Im hoping to start my training in september from scratch to fatpl in waterford. Im doing it full time but did look at the option of part time out of weston. It would take nearly twice as long but at my own pace.
The option you are looking at sounds a bit complicated and may end up costing you just as much. You would need to make sure that the colleges you are looking at are JAA compliant otherwise you will need to do conversion courses. The states are a good idea for hours building.
I think it all boils down to each individual circumstances.
There is a guy in Weston who was very helpful to me. I think he is the head of training over there. Angus is his name. Maybe take a trip over and talk with him.
Hope it works out well 4 ya!!