Going back to college

Notmyrealname

buzzby wrote: »

How about the 1 day a week courses? How do I stand with them?

Engineering is a 5 day week starting at 9am and finishing around 4. You might get a 4.5 day week if you're lucky.

One of the reasons students don't want to do engineering degrees at Uni is because they require a lot more onsite time than most other degrees.

Dunroamin

buzzby wrote: »

Hi

What are the laws about going back to college while on JSA?
Been trying to find work now for 3 months with no joy an I am close to going back to college to get an engineering degree.

Am I allowed to work part time while at college, how does this affect my JSA and Housing benefit?

Many thanks

Buzz

Full time students cannot claim any benefits unless they're lone parents or disabled. If you choose to do a degree, you'll be eligible for the student maintenance package of loans and grants and can work part time on top of this.

Do you already hold the qualifications required for HE entry?

buzzby

I was looking to go in to the CNC Machining or AutoCAD side of engineering. So I dont think the course will be 5 days a week.
Going to email all the companies near me to see if they have any vacancies for people willing to put themselves through the training or just any advice on the right way to go about it.