Animal Management
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Name:
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Demi Slater, 19
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Course:
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Animal Management Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Leyton 6th Form College
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Soundbite:
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I am thoroughly enjoying my course so far. There is a perfect mix of practical and theory plus I get to work with a diverse range of animals like snakes, birds of prey and reindeer.
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Next step:
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Degree or full-time work with animals.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To work with pygmy hippos in Africa.
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Arboriculture
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Name:
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Sam Chamberlain, 19
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Course:
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Arboriculture Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Reeds
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Soundbite:
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The tutors on the course are great and there is a good balance of practical and theory work. There's always help in lessons if you need it and they are very thorough.
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Next step:
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To get a job in the industry and travel.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To own my own tree surgery business.
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Equine
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Name:
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Jessica Ball, 17
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Course:
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Equine Management Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Millais
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Soundbite:
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My teachers are very positive and always encouraging. The environment is friendly and everyone is helpful.
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Next step:
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Equine Management HND at the College.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To work in equine event management and organisation.
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Floristry
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Name:
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Helen Bourne, 20
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Course:
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Floristry Diploma Level 3
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Soundbite:
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I have really enjoyed this course and learnt many interesting skills to broaden my floristry knowledge.
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Next step:
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Full time employment.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To own my own floristry business.
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Public Services
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Name:
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Ryan Higson, 17
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Course:
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Public Services Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Ash Manor
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Soundbite:
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The course provides a wide range of opportunities for a future in the public uniformed services.
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Next step:
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Apply to join the Police.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To become a Police Officer.
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Sport
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Name:
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Shannon Greenway, 16
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Course:
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Sport Level 3 BTEC Diploma - Merrist Wood Female College Academy in Association with Chelsea FC Foundation
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Previous school:
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Kirkley High
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Soundbite:
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Merrist Wood is a really friendly College with a good atmosphere and tutors are really helpful in supporting us with our work. The training pitches are great, we are very lucky to have access to them.
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Next step:
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A PE Teaching Degree at University either here or in America.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To get a full scholarship to America and then become a PE teacher.
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Sports Turf
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Name:
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Tom Cook, 18
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Course:
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Sports Turf Intermediate Apprenticeship
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Previous school:
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All Hallows
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Soundbite:
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This is a great learning environment with lots of friendly faces. I have learnt loads and made a lot of new friends.
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Next step:
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Sports Turf Advanced Apprenticeship
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Ultimate ambition:
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To become a Head Groundsman
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Wildlife and Conservation
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Name:
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Alexander Reed, 20
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Course:
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Wildlife and Conservation Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma
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Previous school:
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Winston Churchill
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Soundbite:
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I have learnt so much in my first year and the course has really opened a lot of doors for me. The facilities and tutors are amazing but my favourite part of Merrist Wood is the estate, which is a perfect learning zone.
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Next step:
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Employment in the countryside industry.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To become a ranger with the Surrey Wildlife Trust or National Trust.
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