Finding extra motivation or new strategies for tackling your study is a great way to reignite your passion and take a step closer to your goals. In this blog, we explore some of our favourite suggestions to complete a unit in 4–5 weeks.
If you’re unsure where to start, our study planner template can be a great way of keeping track of your progress. Whether you prefer to keep it digital or decide to print it off and stick it in your study space, having a reliable source to plan out each unit is a great addition to your study set-up.
Everyone’s schedule is unique to them, so we find that having a template that you can customise is a great solution. Our unit planner can help you break down a unit into more manageable tasks and allows you to organise your study sessions in your schedule.
This planner divides tasks to fit into a 4–5 week timeline, with the goal of completing a unit from start to finish. This can help you get an overview of the unit without overwhelming you with the specific details.
Start by planning your study and allocate 1–2 weeks for reading all study materials and modules while completing the checkpoints as you go. You can calculate how many days it will take you to complete by answering the following questions and plugging them into the calculator.
Then, set aside one or two study sessions to complete the unit quiz and pre-book your coaching calls. Booking in advance means you don’t need to stress if coaching availability is tight, as you now have a deadline to complete your assessment tasks. There is a space in this planner to note the date and time of your booked coaching calls.
The last step is to complete the unit’s assessment tasks. During the planning stage, fill out the following questions to help you understand the scope of the assessments.
Finally, fill out the calendar portion of the planner to help you plan out each week. Make sure you block out time for any existing commitments like work or gym, then add your study sessions based on your calculations. You can work one at a time, week by week, or you can fill out all the weeks in one go, whichever works best for you.
Unit study planner template
Our unit study planner template can be a great way of keeping track of your progress. Whether you prefer to keep it digital and use a PDF reader application to fill in your answers, or decide to print it off and stick it in your study space, having a reliable source to plan out each unit is greatly beneficial.
Here’s a simple structure to help you stay focused and complete a unit in four weeks.
Weeks 1–1.5: Use the first week and a half to work through modules and complete checkpoints.
Week 2: In the second half of week two, complete the unit quiz.
Weeks 3–4: During weeks three and four, work on and submit your assessment. You can take an extra week if you have a particularly big unit to work through.
Pro study tip: Book coaching calls in advance for the start of weeks three and four. That way, you can ask questions as you go and get insights on the best way to complete the assessment.
Take advantage of our many support options during your studies. Use these great opportunities to talk to industry experts and book a coaching call, or reach out to student support team for additional support! There is no limit to how many calls you can book throughout your study, so use as many as you need to get the most out of your course.
Our amazing coaches are a valuable resource, and are available to chat at any point in your studies with us. Our coaches can:
While we’re always working to make our coaches more available, during busy periods, coaching sessions need to be booked in advance. This means having a system in place to make sure you can book all your coaching sessions without worrying about coaching availability. It’s best to do this at the start when a unit opens, before you start working through anything. Here’s how we recommend you approach this.
If you fully book these before you plan to start the unit, coaching availability will become less of an issue. You’ll also find it to be a great motivator. Since you have pre-determined check-ups that can help you stray on track as you complete the unit.
Pro study tip: If you’re already a student with us, you can find more information and recommendations for completing online study in our CAL005 unit.
You can also access additional student support through our flying start sessions and calling our student support team. They can help with anything you need when it comes to studying with us, including:
If you’re unsure which channel is the right one for your concern, we have created this helpful guide to make reaching out for support easier.
We’ve explored our unit planner, how you can complete a unit in four weeks, and other ways to access support during your study. One final tip we suggest is having a system in place to plan your study and assessment tasks that can take the burden out of tracking everything. So, how can you be a more organised student? There are many methods you can use to organise your study and life, but one simple method to try is the work breakdown structure (WBS).
This is a great tool for any task, big or small, work or study related. The system helps you separate a larger task into smaller, more manageable ones, helping you tackle an assessment or project one step at a time. The best part about our units is that it’s easy to break them up into stages and smaller tasks as you go. Here’s one way of using the work breakdown structure:
So, whether you take some, all, or none of these suggestions on board, we hope your motivation is recharged as you complete the next step in your learning journey.
