Tom
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Does anyone know what the chances r of me doing a CAD course in nightschool without being in a 'CAD' type job at the time, i.e. would I get accepted and could I theoretically finish the course without work based training?
Reason i'm asking is because I think i'd enjoy it and I know i'd like the money 
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PainZ
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somone on the board does CAD,
draws up petrol stations etc etc
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Tom
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Yeah I know a couple of ppl who do it but not very well (one was away with us tho  ) earning big silly money (camparatively) £550 a week after tax 
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Ian
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Shouldn't be a problem Tom, I used to share a staff room with the guy you need to phone 
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Nismo
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i used allot of cad at college , tis very good , im sure you can do an evening course somewhere.
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Jules S
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Ahem,
I am a CAD (architectural desktop) manager 
no Idea about night classes tho' brunel college Brizzol (technical) used to do a course
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Shouldn't be a problem Tom, I used to share a staff room with the guy you need to phone
Oh eye? Name, number, please **gets on knees**
Do you know the cost etc, do I get discount for
A. being young?
B. knowing you?
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by benny_h
Ahem,
I am a CAD (architectural desktop) manager
no Idea about night classes tho' brunel college Brizzol (technical) used to do a course
Do you enjoy it and does it pay ok?
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Ian
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The guys name is Jon Marshall but anyone who answers the phone should be able to help, 252 4748. There might be no-one there in which case you need to just apply either on http://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/ or at any LCC building. Cost is either 170 or 210 ish depending on level and no I personally can't help with price, sorry.
Centre Office might be able to suggest something, there are forms you can fill in to see what freebies you're entitled to.
[Edited on 21-07-2004 by Ian]
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micra_pete
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i design roads and such, it is good money, interesting stuff too normally, with night school you pay your money and go, you will get on the course
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Jules S
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You may get £550/week after tax if you're on contract...depends what discipline you in.
It aint just as easy as knowing CAD tho' you need an application knowledge too ie architecture, mechanical, electrical, aviation etc etc otherwise you'll just be tracing/scanning which a/. doesnt pay as well and b/. is shit boring
and when I say CAD manager, im primarily a senior architectural assistant moneys good but obviously a lot more college than a bottom end CAD man....
But hey, i Taught myself CAD. It aint that difficult really
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by benny_h
You may get £550/week after tax if you're on contract...depends what discipline you in.
It aint just as easy as knowing CAD tho' you need an application knowledge too ie architecture, mechanical, electrical, aviation etc etc otherwise you'll just be tracing/scanning which a/. doesnt pay as well and b/. is shit boring
and when I say CAD manager, im primarily a senior architectural assistant moneys good but obviously a lot more college than a bottom end CAD man....
But hey, i Taught myself CAD. It aint that difficult really
Kewl, well I might have a word with this lad I know and the college Ian suggested see what route they think is best into a career in CAD if I have to take a pay cut then I will depending on length of training and potential etc
Ian, cheers for your help i'll give them a bell
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