Leaving CATC mid course.
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Leaving CATC mid course.
Hypothetical situation:
If a student ATCO was had to leave due mid course due to, for example, major personal reasons or genuinely just couldn't afford to live on the salary for the length of the course, would they be readmitted to a later one on the basis of their progress to date, or would they have to reapply again from the beginning?
If a student ATCO was had to leave due mid course due to, for example, major personal reasons or genuinely just couldn't afford to live on the salary for the length of the course, would they be readmitted to a later one on the basis of their progress to date, or would they have to reapply again from the beginning?
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As far as I know, something similar to your hypothetical situation happened recently at the college. It's entirely up to the college as far as allowing you to defer, but from what I hear, it's pretty unlikely - you'll have to leave and will possibly have the option of reapplying (although there are things in the contract about leaving and not being able to reapply, but under certain circumstances).
If you think this might happen, call HR - they can tell you the ins and outs of it.
If you think this might happen, call HR - they can tell you the ins and outs of it.
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There have been cases where people have dropped out of courses due to grievance or medical reasons that have been re-coursed onto later courses to continue training. I very much doubt they'll let you break up the course due to not being able to support yourself on the salary they pay.
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Goatface,
I very recently left the college, but for different reasons than you have stated in your hypothetical scenario.
I have made my decision knowing that I will not regret leaving and will not want to return at a later point in my life. I would NOT advise anyone to leave if it IS the career for them and something they really want.
Salary: you should be able to make a decision on whether you can live on this before accepting the job by producing a simple list of your outgoings, salary, weekly accommodation payment e.t.c. If you come into unexpected difficulties, the best option would be to take out a professional studies loan (lots of banks offer these) and continue with the course so that you don't lose the skills or knowledge acquired, rather than quit with the intention to return later.
Major personal reasons: the college are supportive in situations where you may have recently had a child, divorced e.t.c. In situations where they think this will affect your training they will usually offer a compassionate recourse, however this is not guaranteed. Again, it's down to personal preference, but I would advise anyone in this situation to stick at it so they don't lose the skills and knowledge acquired.
I know people who have been given compassionate recourses, and I also know someone who left the college and returned again (as stated in your hypothetical scenario). Each situation is different - I would think that they would review each case individually.
I very recently left the college, but for different reasons than you have stated in your hypothetical scenario.
I have made my decision knowing that I will not regret leaving and will not want to return at a later point in my life. I would NOT advise anyone to leave if it IS the career for them and something they really want.
Salary: you should be able to make a decision on whether you can live on this before accepting the job by producing a simple list of your outgoings, salary, weekly accommodation payment e.t.c. If you come into unexpected difficulties, the best option would be to take out a professional studies loan (lots of banks offer these) and continue with the course so that you don't lose the skills or knowledge acquired, rather than quit with the intention to return later.
Major personal reasons: the college are supportive in situations where you may have recently had a child, divorced e.t.c. In situations where they think this will affect your training they will usually offer a compassionate recourse, however this is not guaranteed. Again, it's down to personal preference, but I would advise anyone in this situation to stick at it so they don't lose the skills and knowledge acquired.
I know people who have been given compassionate recourses, and I also know someone who left the college and returned again (as stated in your hypothetical scenario). Each situation is different - I would think that they would review each case individually.
