My thoughts, as someone who did the Cert III - albeit over a decade ago and through RMIT, where it was a pilot program and a total shitshowā¦
Honestly Iād talk to the office on Monday. I suspect the handbook is some bureaucratic nonsense that everyoneās āsupposedā to read but no-one does, but ask. Likewise about whether itās worth waiting for the next intake - in my experience the course wasnāt academically challenging but very emotionally challenging though that may have been because I was caring for Mum at the time.
Good luck!
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Baku@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
At about 10, I got an email back from the constable handling the case. It wasnāt really much of an update, he just thanked me for the info I provided and said he would update the report and let me know what happens next. As far as Iām aware, old mate doesnāt even know I know what heās stolen yet. Donāt think the police wouldāve even contacted him yet. And my org donāt seem like the type whoād go and recover my stuff.
Iām still struggling with a lot of anxiety about it all, though. When I got home today, I found the shed door wide open and a couple of things that were previously in there out on the ground outside. Unfortunately he fucked up that lock before he left, so it no longer locks (we arenāt meant to have access to the shed, but he liked to smoke and drink with his dodgy mates in there, so he just broke the lock). It was held shut by 2 paint cans in front of it, so probably wouldnāt have come undone through the wind. But I didnāt see anybody go through the side gate (which is just a simple latch, no key), which my camera has a small view of. That makes me think either it was the wind, and Iām overthinking this, or he took a clone of a key to come in through the back fence gate, or just jumped the fence.
Also, I still havenāt signed my enrolment paperwork for the TAFE courseā¦. I had questions about some info that seemed inaccurate in the report when they sent it to me at 4:48pm on Wednesday, so I replied to the intake or sales lady asking for clarification, and she never replied. I had a busy day yesterday, so I didnāt follow up, and now itās the weekendā¦ Iām meant to start this Tuesday! Itās all feeling really overwhelming and like itās too soon now, since Iāll have 24 hours (at most) after the paperwork is signed before I start ā and I missed the intake last week. I donāt want to bail, but I donāt think Iāll have enough time to prepare and get myself ready, mentally or practically (thereās apparently some learner handbook thing Iām meant to read before I rock up that I canāt access until I am enrolled and can access their LMS thingy).
Thoughts, wise DT people? Should I call first thing on Monday and just go for it anyways? Should I ask to swap to a course starting at a later date (they seem to run this course fairly frequently, so itād most likely just be a month or so wait)?
oztrin@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
melbaboutown@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
Oh manā¦ Iām so sorry mate. Fuck this kid.
I donāt really feel the wind could dislodge paint cans or remove items.
I canāt say if you didnāt manage to film him entering but it is very possible that he jumped the fence and might still return to use the shed with his mates. It might be prudent to assume the worst and report anything unusual.
Is it possible to replace the lock if itās a padlock or bolt a new lock on and charge the organisation?
Baku@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
This morning I noticed the paint cans were moved again and the shed was once again wide open. Still nothing on my front security cam, which means if he did return he had to have either jumped the fence in the backyard or mustāve had the front door key cut to unlock the side gate that faces onto a road (the gate into the back yard from the front yard just has a latch and no key, but the gate from the road uses the same key as the front door).
Before I went to bed last night, I took a peek at the shed door and it was definitely locked. So Iām going to go buy another security cam thatāll face the shed as well as the side road gate. Iāll also set one of our outdoor chairs against the door in case it really is the wind. At the very least, if it is somehow the wind, I should get some peace of mind about it. And if it is somebody opening the door, then, well, Iāll have to cross that bridge if I come to it.
This shed is more like a garage but without a garage door. Itās made of bricks and looks kind of similar to the new fancy modern ones they put in all the new double decker cube box house things, just freestanding and in the back yard. Unfortunately thereās no way to padlock it or lock it without changing the lock, which the area manager did agree to have done ASAP, but their contractors tend to be kind of slow so it might be a while. The side fence gate from the front yard can be padlocked, so I ordered one from Bunnings thatāll be delivered tomorrow. The gate to the road canāt be locked anymore than it already is. That fence is high enough that itās not just decorative, but low enough even me and my out of shape self could probably jump over it with a standard kitchen chair. Someone a bit more in shape could probably just jump it.
Thanks melbsy, I think Iām going to call the course lady on Monday and explain how Iām feeling and see what she can offer. She did mention on Monday that I had a choice to either start anyway or wait til the next intake. But I think I need more time, so I might go for the next intake if she can still arrange it. My enrolment paperwork hasnāt been signed yet anyway, so I havenāt officially taken my place yet, do it can probably be done.
melbaboutown@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
All g, youāve got a lot going on.
I really do think itās possible he cut a key or is jumping the fence. Good luck with the extra camera.
The next intake sounds good if that helps you feel more prepared, hopefully things are more settled by then.
Baku@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
Yeahā¦ The program manager said he returned his key, and our keys are all security keys you need a code to copy or something, but Iām sure you could probably find a locky who doesnāt care, or one whoāll take your bullshit whoāll cut you a key. If he did make a copy though, thatās quite bad, because the side gate has the same key as the front door. Luckily though, the back door has a different key that only the property manager has. So he would have to come in thr front door, which I have a camera pointed at
And yeah, thatās another consideration. Probably wise to start when I feel safer and have a more comfortable place to work in
SituationCake@aussie.zone āØ4ā© āØmonthsā© ago
Yes call them, and go for it. Itās gonna feel a bit scary whether you do it now or in a months time, because itās a big step forward. Doing something new. Take the leap and get started. New things can often feel overwhelming, but you got this!