Raz Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 well atm i am doing a Degree in Network management and design at portsmouth uni. i find that shit, its not what i do. i like cars and allways have. i find it hard to concentrate in lectures (all i think about is cars and how i miss my glanza lol) never looked at new computer shit.what one is good for me to start with? i think i am going to ditch Portsmouth uni...BSc (Hons) Motorsport Engineering (Top Up)FdEng Foundation Degree in Motor Sport EngineeringFoundation Degree In Motor SportNational Diploma in Vehicle TechnologyNVQ Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance & RepairVehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 2 & 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kingcarr Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Probably buy a working keyboard :/ lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dan_91 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 change the colour of your writing too black ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 haha, but the forum is pathetic and doesn't let me type properly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Any good courses anyone know of then?. i don't want to continue this course loledit - i would like to be able to take the engine apart, rape it and put it back togather. (and put all the screws in place) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k1r4n Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 ive got a degree in motorsport tech, it was the best degree i could have done but hes the reality of it,I now recruit banking professionals for tier 1 investment banks.Trust me when i say this, unless youve got a hook up in the trade, f*ck off any ideas of using a motorsport degree in todays market.If you do have a hook up, go for it and never look back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 it doesn't have to be motorsport. that was just some examples. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 i can do it then, but thats no proof for others i like studying it just needs to be something i enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k1r4n Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 it doesn't have to be motorsport. that was just some examples.fair play mate id say foundation motorsport and then a full degree (if your good with maths then you dont need a foundation, just go straight for a degree.)you cover alot of modules that are interchangable like statistics, physics, aerodynamics, cad/cam, engine theory, etc and a shit load of fun ones like engine building, motorsport theory, practical projects and if the uni you choose has one, join their racing teamanyway thats just my two cents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 As Kiran said pretty much all engineering is the same, and 90% of automotive engineering relates to motorsport.Tbh its not what you know these days its who you know, hopefully I'll have my BEng Hons next year for Motorsport Design and Engineering, whether I will have a job at the end of it who knows Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raz Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 i found this at a nearby college. Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) Level 1 Award and Level 2 Certificate:Building on Vehicle Fitting Level 1 Award. The course includes the Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technical Certificate Level 1. Topics: vehicle tyres, brakes, steering, suspension, light vehicle engines, light vehicle transmissions, electrical and electronic systems.1 year full time..then i go on and do:Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) NVQ Level 3This course comprises the final year of the Apprenticeship including Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light Vehicle) IMI Diploma and NVQ 3. Topics: diagnose complex system faults, identify and agre customer vehicle needs.This one any good? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 i sort of did the same mate, i used to be really into computerswebsite designprogrammingbuilding PCsand spent all of my spare time doing it. then i started working in it as a Systems Admin.I enjoy my job, as its something i like. but i dont spend anywhere as much time looking up PC stuff in my own timeinstead i looked for a passion that wasnt related to my work, and thats how i got into cars and motorsand now i spend my time at work thinking about my car, and that.i think you have something which is a passion but once your doing it all day every day you want something else to get enthuasasitc abouti would always keep my job and passion seperate, for me im lucky, as ive got two ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryan33hks Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 NVQ Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance & RepairVehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 2 & 3I agree, dont bother with these courses, i did and what a waste of time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sam starlet Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I'm the same dude, during my a levels i did my cisco ccna courses. I did CCNA 1, 2, 3, 4, just didnt take the final exam in london. Im a computer networker for John Lewis, which is basic most of the time but sometimes involves a little more out of the ordinary when the shit hits the fan and the servers all go down. But i dont sit and read up on new tech for comps and that sort of thing, i spend most of the time reading banzai n jap performance or looking at the internet for that next purchase for the car. I often think about leaving and start doing mechanics etc but I have too many out goings and cant afford to not have my income in every month and im a career path which pay wise should pick up soon. If you have the money then follow your dreams dude other wise you wont be happy but good luck what ever you do.sam Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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