on my fitness and I am almost at the level I need to be so now I have my fingers crossed waiting for the interview and hopefully I will be in the next intake of new recruits in February 2012. While I wait for February to come around, I'll be working hard at finishing the rest of my diploma. Brad, a Diploma of Justice student Wanting to start a new career in Nutrition I wanted to study about wholesome eating and the effects of food on our health. This is what I'm passionate about, however I didn't have any qualifications in this field or really know where to commence my study. I investigated a range of course options from various educational institutions, however study needed to fit in around my other commitments (i.e. work and family) plus suit my financial situation. I decided to enrol in a TAFE Open Learning Nutrition short course because it let me explore this new path without having to commit to expensive and long term University study, especially if I discovered halfway through that it didn't meet my expectations in terms of interest and capability. I was able to allocate time to complete the short course around my other commitments and in the comfort of my own home. After this I gained the confidence to apply for a job within the food industry. Having the Nutrition course on my CV has been looked upon favourably from a potential employer. The TAFE Open Learning short course