Animal Management
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Name:
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Sarah Kearney,17
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Course:
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Animal Management National Diploma
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Previous school:
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Priory School Dorking
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Soundbite:
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I am really enjoying my course as the practicals are good, the teachers are great and overall it is really enjoyable.
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Next step:
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Going into work as a trainee veterinary nurse.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To become a qualified veterinary nurse.
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Arboriculture
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Name:
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Daniel Nichols, 18
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Course:
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Arboriculture National Diploma
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Previous school:
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Ash Manor
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Soundbite:
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There is a good range of practical and theory work and good days out of campus looking at trees and surveying.
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Next step:
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Job in a tree gang.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To have my own business in a few years, making my own money and employing my own staff.
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Countryside Management
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Name:
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Rhiannon Lee, 19
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Course:
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Countryside Management National Diploma
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Previous school:
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Kings International
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Soundbite:
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I have been at Merrist Wood for 3 years and I have found it a very fulfilling experience. I have learnt a lot which I hope to take into the workplace.
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Next step:
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I am currently setting up a small holding on a friend’s farm.
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Ultimate ambition:
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To have my own working farm.
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Equine
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Name:
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Dominik Buchwald, 19
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Course:
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Horse Management National Diploma
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Soundbite:
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I really enjoy coming to the college, I have met some really nice people.
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Next step:
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I would like to get a job in the equine industry.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Run a livery yard.
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Floristry
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Name:
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Victoria Edwards,19
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Course:
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Floristry Diploma Level 3
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Previous school:
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Priory School Dorking
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Soundbite:
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In my opinion, the college is excellent, with very approachable staff, who have lots of tips and skills they share. It has been a lovely course to attend and I have learnt so many new techniques that will be with me forever!
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Next step:
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Have been thinking about running my own shop next year but in the future I would like to return to study Level 4.
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Ultimate ambition:
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I would like to get experience at a London florists but mainly running my own business either from home or a shop.
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Horticulture
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Name:
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Briony Howe, 18
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Course:
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Horticulture National Diploma
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Previous school:
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Therfield
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Soundbite:
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Merrist Wood has been a fantastic influence on me and all the staff are great.
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Next step:
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Either university, garden design diplomas or run a business.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Be a garden designer.
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Landscaping
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Name:
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Jason McAllister,17
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Course:
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Landscape Construction National Certificate
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Previous school:
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Ryde High School
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Soundbite:
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The course is exciting an enjoyable, with lots to learn about!
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Next step:
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My next step will be to undertake the National Diploma stage of the course.
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Ultimate ambition:
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I would like to become a landscaper and tree surgeon.
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Public Services
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Name:
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Louise Horder,19
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Course:
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Public Services National Diploma
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Previous school:
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St Bede’s Sixth form College
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Soundbite:
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It’s a great course, I have learnt so much already. It’s a fantastic stepping stone for my future career in the public services.
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Next step:
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I have applied to St Johns ambulance, with a view to becoming a paramedic.
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Ultimate ambition:
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My ultimate ambition is to become a paramedic in the ambulance service.
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Sport
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Name:
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Vicki Hames,18
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Course:
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Sport (Golf) National Diploma
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Previous school:
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Fulbrook
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Soundbite:
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I enjoy the practical side of golf and lessons are good.
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Next step:
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University to study the business side of golf e.g. club management.
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Ultimate ambition:
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I would like to get to a single figure handicap in a year.
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Name:
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Olasupo Johnson, 19
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Course:
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Sport (Football) National Diploma
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Previous school:
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Kings International College
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Soundbite:
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I’m enjoying the course because I get to play a variety of sports and learn about the body in action in different sports.
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Next step:
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Hopefully go to university to study sport science.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Physiotherapy.
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Sports Turf
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Name:
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Luke Martin, 21
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Course:
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Sports and Amenity Turf Management National Certificate
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Soundbite:
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I selected this subject as I was interested in sports and had some experience after a work placement. I have loved the chance to find out more and gain qualifications at the same time!
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Next step:
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Hopefully move onto a Level 3 Diploma and bring my skills to the workplace.
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Ultimate ambition:
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Move up to a head groundsman position at a top football club.
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