I'm doing a TAFE course that I started in July that's turning out to be quite a commitment. It's a Certificate IV course, and involves alot of reading and study and I'm not feeling up to it. I go down to Albury for 2 days each month (but that didn't happen in August, change of plans) and that's great. I can handle the classroom environment. It's the commitment each night to do so many hours that's getting to me. Tonight I've spent three hours going over Council's various management plans so I can write an assignment detailing how they link and cross-reference each other, and what, if any improvements can be made. I've got seven pages of notes so far and there's lots more reading to do. This is the final part of the assignment, I've completed the other four parts already, but it's already overdue.
I'm having second thoughts about it being such a good idea. At the end of the course I should be able to carry out planning functions like assess minor development applications and carry out building inspections, develop and review policies and procedures. I'm feeling rather overwhelmed with all that involves.
At the end of September we have another two days in Albury and enjoy that part. Getting away from home is a major incentive, and working with other people from local councils who know as much as me (or as little as me) gives me the encouragement I need to go on. It's all good for work, I'm learning more than I normally would and at the end I'll have achieved something more.
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