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South Devon College Apprentices gain awards at Dartington Hall
South Devon College held its Apprenticeship Awards Evening recently in the beautiful Great Hall at Dartington, near Totnes, compered by David Fitzgerald from BBC South West. The event sponsor was Kier Construction Ltd, who presented the award for Apprentice of the Year to Daniel Wilson from Tor Homes.
South Devon College Apprentice award winners 2012
Daniel, (20) from Kingsteignton, is an Advanced Plumbing Apprentice, who is employed by Tor Homes. His citation at the ceremony gave the reasons why he was chosen as the winner of the award: “Daniel has been an exemplary student throughout his four year programme at South Devon College. He has maintained 100% attendance and handed in all of his assignments on time. Daniel achieved excellent exam results by working with the College team who supported him through to completion. Daniel then progressed to the Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 Gas (Domestic). He flew through the remaining two year programme, again with excellent results in both his theory and practical portfolio.
Daniel Wilson receiving Apprentice of the Year 2012 award
Daniel has been an exceptional apprentice throughout his 4 year programme, not only completing as an early achiever but has been an inspiration to others and an asset to the class”.
Daniel is delighted to win the award.
“I knew I was up for the Plumbing award but getting the Apprenticeship of the Year award came as a shock – I didn’t expect it at all. I’ve always enjoyed College, and had good reviews from people at College and at work; I can’t fault the support I received throughout my apprenticeship. The last four years have been very happy.”
A number of other key businesses in South Devon sponsored Best Employer or Best Apprentice awards in specific trades. Sponsors of specific awards, the apprentices who won them and their employers are:
Best Accountant
Chris Ormerod (from Kingsteignton), Teignbridge District Council
Best Automotive
Dan Wakefield (from Brixham), MOTEC
Best Brickwork
Timothy Pratt (from Newton Abbot), Bartlett Holmes Building Services Limited
Best Business Administration
Abigail Hall, (from Torquay) Mills Hill Recruitment
Best Carpenter
Richard Patton (from Paignton), Williams and Co Joinery Ltd
Best Customer Service
Abi Marsden, (from Torquay) South Devon College
Best Electrical Installation
Ben Wills, (from Kingsteignton) Tucker EMS Ltd
Best Engineering
Lee Prestage, (from Dartmouth) Wales And West Utilities
Best Hairdresser
Emmily Carpenter, (from Paignton) David Youll Hair And Beauty Salon
Best Health and Social Care
Lin Scoffin, (from Rattery) Torbay Care Trust
Best Horticulture
James Hutchins, (from Torquay) Evergreen Gardens
Best Hospitality and Catering
Agnes Szabadi, (from Torquay) The Thatched Tavern
Best Management
Jerry Fildew, (from Gloucestershire) Gregory Distribution
Best Maintenance Operations
Chris Goodall, (from Tavistock) Tor Homes
Best Marine Engineering
James Bland, (from Exeter) Darthaven Services
Best Painting and Decorating
Michael Small, (fron Torquay) HMP Channing’s Wood
Best Plastering
Warren Trenfield, (from Torquay) N. W. Plastering
Best Plumbing and Heating
Daniel Wilson, (from Kingsteignton) Tor Homes
Best Young Apprentice
Liam Chandler (from Kingsbridge), BLS Developments
Special Awards
The Chris Carter Award for Outstanding Endeavour
John Potter, (from Newton Abbot) Electrical Installation Apprentice, Pathfinder Park Homes
The Sara Boase Award For The Hospitality And Catering Apprentice Who Has Shown The Most Endeavour
Shaun Hammett, (from Kingskerswell) The Thatched Cottage Restaurant
Centrax Apprentice of the Year
Shelley Gilpin (from Ivybridge)
There were also a number of employer awards:
Best Supervisor - Nominations
Darren Beaven, Gregory Distribution (winner)
Rob Soper, MOTEC
Justin Gliddon, Gliddon Motors
Best New Employer - Nominations
Alan Hughes, Gregory Distribution (winner)
Tom Chapman Hair (Tom Chapman)
Tebb’s All Plumbing Service (David Tebbs)
Best Employer - Nominations
David Youll Hair and Beauty Salon (David Youll) (winner)
Newton Abbot Vauxhall (Greg Shelton)
M D Tapp Builders Ltd (Mark Tapp)
South Devon College Apprentice of the Year
Sponsored by Kier Construction, chosen by Chair of Governors Kevin Mowat
Daniel Wilson, Tor Homes
Stephen Criddle, Principal of South Devon College, said
“We are delighted with the achievements of our apprentices, and the support they have received from their employers. Our apprenticeship programme goes from strength to strength, and the compliments we received at the event from both apprentices and employers confirmed the effectiveness and quality of our programme.”
The event was enjoyed by parents, friends and family who filled the Great Hall with the level of support recently experienced by athletes at the London Olympics.
In 2011/12 there were 685 apprentices and 404 employers actively engaged on the Apprenticeship programme with South Devon College. The College’s Apprenticeship provision remains one of the best in the country, and in 2011/12 the success rate was 85%, an impressive achievement for all concerned and very good news for our local economy. Over 30 Apprenticeship frameworks are now offered by the College and more are coming on stream all the time.
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