24 APPLY NOW: WWW.PRESTON.AC.UK MAKING OUR LEARNERS THE With ambitions of studying on a Personal Training programme, Adrian, who is a national bodybuilding champion in his home country of Romania, joined the Entry 2 ESOL programme at Preston College in September 2021 to develop his written and spoken English skills. Having travelled globally as a body building competitor, Adrian was keen to undertake a classroom/gym based fitness programme rather than an online course and began to search for appropriate study. Realising that set levels of English were required, to ensure successful completion of the written parts of the fitness programme, Adrian decided to join the Entry 2 ESOL course at Preston College to develop his English abilities. He is hopeful that the course will provide a stepping stone onto a Personal Training programme and ultimately, his dream career. ESOL Working in the Construction trade as a general builder, James saw the demand for qualified plasterers growing and having seen plasterers at work regularly, he decided that it was a trade he would like to pursue. Researching his options, James discovered the Level 1 Plastering course at Preston College and upon discovering that it was an evening class, he decided to enrol, studying the qualification alongside his day job. Keen to progress onto the Level 2 Diploma upon successful completion of this course, James credits tutor Terry with bringing the subject to life through very practical, hands on teaching, all studied in purpose built plastering bays within the newly renovated Construction Skills Centre. PLASTERING LEVEL 1 ADRIAN JAMES Working in a Health and Safety capacity, but without any formal qualifications, Adriana joined the NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety in 2016, completing the course with achievement of merit. Continuing her learning in 2019, enrolling onto the Occupational Health and Safety Practice Level 5 NVQ Diploma, Adriana’s learning switched to online study in early 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Studying at home, alongside working full-time and raising two children was a challenge but Adriana describes tutor Mary as ‘extremely supportive’ and felt that the encouragement received from the wider college was also outstanding. Evidencing each module with a portfolio and project, Adriana now works as Regional Health and Safety Officer, implementing her learning from the course into her day-to-day activities. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICE - LEVEL 5 NVQ DIPLOMA ADRIANA
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