Just one thing to add to the training. It is rigorous, it is full on from the time you hit the academy. Make sure that you have the full support of everyone around you.
The time in the training college can best be describe as a game of Tetris, you keep getting hit with blocks of information, it's your job to put them into place. If you miss any time, think of that as a block not placed in a good position, so all of a sudden you have blocks stacking up. All of a sudden your focus becomes skewed, you get a little bit behind etc etc.
By suggesting it is like Tetris, it isn't a game, you just have to be on top all the time. If you miss any time or fail to pass an exam, then every minute that you use to recover from what you have missed takes time away from the next subject.
The lecturers are all really good, very helpful. They will try to get through but you have to make the effort.
All the other students are really good as well. It is quite a friendly environment. Make sure that you get on well with your group. You will spend the next twelve months with the group on a very close basis.