I would also recommend starting your application early, it’s a lengthy process so you want to make sure you’re closing any gaps in your experience throughout the training programme. Once you get into the course detail, focus on creating your own summary notes and live and breathe your learnings. If you also try to apply as much as you can in your day-to-day job, that will help reinforce the relevance of the content.

Most importantly, practise, practise, practise – the more viva mocks you can squeeze in the better. Although it’s impossible to be an expert on every single item in the study guide, developing the ability to think on your feet is crucial - which is why I found RSSL’s viva preparation day so valuable. The 5.5 hour session gives you exclusive one-to-one time with a QP to go through mock vivas and really hone in on any areas of weakness. Plus, I gained some valuable tips on how to improve the structure of my answers and deal with nerves on the day.