Am I too old to do my level 3

[3rdcherry]

I really need some advice.
I am 55 years old and have worked at a Playgroup for several years.

I have the opportunity to do my level 3 but am I too old. Colleagues have stressed over doing the course in previous years. Is it extremely hard? How do people cope with assessor coming in and what about the coursework.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

[Honeybun]

Hi there.
I'm 57 and just completed my level 3. Granted it was a home study course but after talking to other students at my placement, I did far more coursework than them. But to be honest, I enjoyed it. It was a long time since I did any academic work and it got my brain in gear again. I've gone on to do other courses. As for the assessments, other teachers assessed me, which was a bit nerve racking, but I think they want you to do your best.
I say give it a go. You will be surprised at how much you really know through experience.

[Jo1988]

Hi.

Your never too old to do a childcare course. The course I found was hard at first but once you get going you get into it and its becomes much understandable.

With the experience you have put that into the course and you can always ask your fellow work collegues for any help or advice if you get stuck. Dont forget were here on silkysteps as well to help people with any areas they get stuck on.

GOOD LUCK! :)

[3rdcherry]

Thank you for putting my mind at rest . It's such a big step. But I know you are right - I can do this. I know I will enjoy the challenge.

[3rdcherry]

Talking to a colleague today. She felt I should buy Nursery World and look into books which I would help me. Do you ladies have any thoughts on this.
Thank you

[Jo1988]

You can do this for sure! And I agree you will enjoy it. I really enjoyed mine and now I have passed and im qualified I actually miss doing it lol.

Have fun.

[Jo1988]

This is the book I brought

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...=silkysteps-21

I found it very helpful.

[carol]

Originally Posted by 3rdcherry

I really need some advice.
I am 55 years old and have worked at a Playgroup for several years.

I have the opportunity to do my level 3 but am I too old. Colleagues have stressed over doing the course in previous years. Is it extremely hard? How do people cope with assessor coming in and what about the coursework.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you

your never too old i am doing it and im 60 this year.

[tutu]

if you go to a GOOD college and have support then it is easier. BUT and this is a big but as of september there will be a brand new level 3 it is much more in-depth and much harder so if you're going to do it do it now.

[Jo1988]

Glad I did mine just in time then