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• # 107164
• Mon 06 Apr 2015 08:49 PM

I have been reading random posts to try to work out how much of a step up level 3 is from level 2 is it like GCSE to A Level or more A/S to A level ?. Have just submitted B3 which I found much more of a challenge than B1 or B2 Sage is definately not easy to master much prefer spreadsheets, but fingers crossed we shall see. Now considering level 3. Did level 2 with distance learning but the fees for level 3 are really high and not sure finances will stretch so wondering if self study is a good idea. Interested to know what others think is tutor support valuable at this level what is the manual / sage split roughly and approx how much study time is needed for each module 

Thanks 

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• # 107167
• Tue 07 Apr 2015 06:16 AM

Hi

I felt it was quite a big step up, however I was pleased I did it as it plugged a lot of gaps in my knowledge. The computerised part wasn't too bad, but there are a lot of details that need to be remembered in the manual side of things and I found this more complicated. However, in my case, there was an 18month gap since doing level 2 and level 3, so I needed to revise/recap on a lot. I don't think I could have done it alone - my tutor was invaluable.

I'd say, give it a go. You'll be pleased when you've achieved it. Maybe it will be more manageable on the new syllabus, with the subject being assessed in smaller chunks.

Good luck.

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• # 107169
• Tue 07 Apr 2015 10:35 AM

Hi Mandy,

As Wells said it is a big step up from level 2, but as the new syllabus is in place I'd say give it a go on your own, what have you got to loose? If you find you need help after a while then consider using a training provider. I think it'll be much more manageable with the way the modules work now, there wont be as much to remember all at once.  

I did use a training provider , but I was working on the old syllabus and had a deadline of March, so don't think I could have done it in time without that help. I finished level 3 in about 6 months, working part time and studying part time. The split on time for me personally on the old syllabus was approx 70% manual and 30% computerised. 

Good luck

Janette

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• # 107184
• Wed 08 Apr 2015 03:55 PM

Thank you both for your comments its always better to hear first hand from someone who has actually done the course even though it is a new syllabus I am sure the basics must be very similar and hopefully as you say a bit more manageable with the new structure.

I have just got my B3 result which I passed with 99% I am really pleased  and amazed ! (wish I had done that well at school! ) so I think that I will take your advice and have ordered the self study kaplan to see how it goes at least that way I will be learning while I am saving for the fees. I do agree that I dont really want to have a break, I had a long break at xmas and found it really hard to get motivated again and did have to do a lot of revision  Its very positive to hear that you did level 3 in 6 months Janette and also that there is possibly more manual than computerised which I prefer. Onward and upward 

Thanks again 

Mandy

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