I agree with MLAB.
I'm about 4 weeks ahead of you in my apprenticeship. I started my 2nd brew, a lager, without realising they is more involved than an Ale.
I'm not by all means discouraging you, I just suggest you have clear plan from Brew to Bottle of timing, temp control, resting & lagering. I'm not trying to be an expert here just highlighting that I didn't have the clearest plan before I started my lager and yelled for help here before I crashed my lager ship. See my recent post asking for help.
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=10881Guys on this forum have a been a great help.
I found making an ale easier. Adding hops was an easy addition too if the recipe calls for it.
Good Luck.
(P.S. I did get a 2nd fermenter only to start another brew.)