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Apprenticeship Case Studies at City College

Successful Apprenticeships at City College Brighton and Hove

Student Profile: Darren Rounce

Advanced Apprenticeship – Carpentry

Darren Rounce is something of a celebrity at City College following the recent LSC Modern Apprenticeship of the Year Awards. His portfolio work is excellent and has been nominated for a Gold Medal. Darren achieved his Apprenticeship in August last year. He is currently on the Advanced Apprenticeship programme. His employer said the following:

"Darren’s course leads to ensuring the achievement of his and the company’s goals with all the valued help from the College. I look forward to other apprentices developing to such a high standard."

Student Profile: Ben Morris

Apprenticeship - Catering

Ben Morris works in a restaurant in Worthing and says that the best thing about his Apprenticeship Programme so far has been “being able to get a qualification as well as getting experience of actually working in the trade”. On his programme, he comes to City College one day a week to study his NVQ and Key Skills. He chose the Apprenticeship route because:

“It had the benefits of being able to earn money whilst experiencing the trade as well as getting an NVQ.”

Student Profile: Luke Gorringe

Advanced Apprenticeship - Electrical

Luke Gorringe started his course in October last year and is currently on the Advanced Apprenticeship.

"Everything I have learned at college fits in really well with what I’m doing at work."

The biggest benefit for Luke has being able to apply what he has been doing at college with a real working environment with the support of the Centre for Work Based Learning and his tutors.