Thanks folks, good replies coming in so far- and some very encouraging ones- particularly Batty, as I am 33 myself and considering whether to go for it. Might do the OFT florida thing followed by modular (not distance) at Cranfield. I guess I would be worth another 30 years work should I ever get a job!
Keep 'em coming - and let us know where you did your training, what kind of training, etc etc - particularly Batty!
cheers