Using AI to Support Your Learning: What’s Helpful, What’s Not

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Introduction: AI Is a Tool - Not a Shortcut

You’ve probably heard of AI tools like ChatGPT, Grammarly, or voice assistants. They’re everywhere – and they’re changing how we learn, study, and work. But when it comes to adult learning, especially in vocational training, it’s important to know what these tools can help with – and where they can lead you off track.

This article is your practical guide to using AI tools as a student at Asset College. It’s designed to help you use them responsibly, ethically, and effectively – and points you to our detailed AI for Students Handbook if you want to go deeper.

What AI Can Help You With

When used correctly, AI tools can support your learning in some very useful ways:

“Explain how to use a two-way radio in plain language.”
“Summarise the difference between risk and hazard.”

AI can reword or simplify ideas without replacing your own learning.

“What are some examples of hazards in crowd control?”
“Can you help me structure a report about a workplace incident?”

It can help generate ideas or outlines – but you still need to understand and apply them yourself.

“Quiz me on communication strategies for dealing with aggressive people.”
“What questions might I be asked in a verbal assessment?”

AI can simulate study prompts and revision questions based on your course topics.

“Can you check this report for grammar and tone?”
“Does this paragraph make sense?”

Tools like Grammarly or AI assistants can help polish your work – but they should not write it for you.

What AI Should Not Be Used For

AI tools can be helpful – but they also have serious limits and risks:

Copying or submitting AI-generated content as your own is a breach of assessment integrity. Trainers can usually tell – and more importantly, it means you’re not learning the skills you need to succeed.

AI is helpful, but it’s not a substitute for:

Asking your trainer for clarification
Talking to a support team about learning struggles
Collaborating with others in class or in your workplace

Use AI to supplement, not replace, the human connections that support your learning.

AI is helpful, but it’s not a substitute for:

Asking your trainer for clarification
Talking to a support team about learning struggles
Collaborating with others in class or in your workplace

Use AI to supplement, not replace, the human connections that support your learning.

Using AI Responsibly at Asset College

We encourage you to explore and use technology – but we also expect all students to:

You can find detailed guidance in our AI for Students Handbook, including:

Using AI Wisely, With Learning at the Centre

AI won’t do the work for you – but it can make the work more manageable, more efficient, and sometimes even more engaging.

At Asset College, we believe in helping you use the right tools to become a capable, confident learner. AI is one of those tools – but only when used wisely, legally, and with your learning at the centre.

Ready to explore more?

Download our AI for Students Handbook