By Matt Scorer and Steve Bond
Two young ad
ults at Hope Valley College are among the first students in the region to complete City & Guilds' new Advanced MIG Welding Skills award.
Kirstie, from Hadfield, left school at 16, and attended Tameside College, gaining a diploma in Car Body Repair and Refinishing and getting a job with the local ‘Spraywright' garage . She has distinguished herself in spray painting, as well as welding, and won First Prize in a custom paint show.
Kirstie is now studying TIG Welding at the University of Derby in Buxton, and plans to go on to become a fully qualified coded welder. Kirstie wants to further her career and hopes to teach welding in the future.
Her tutor, Graham Cox said: "Kirstie is a very hard working and committed young woman, who has a natural talent in welding and thoroughly deserves the qualification. She has been a joy to teach."
. Kirstie commented that " Hope Valley College is a friendly and welcoming place which I would not hesitate to recommend. Many thanks to Graham Cox for his support and dedication."
Jamie started welding at Hope Valley College in the Autumn of 2008, and has successfully worked his way through Level 1, 2 and 3 (Advanced) awards. He uses his welding skills on the family farm where he mends tractors and trailers.
Jamie feels he has ‘learned skills for life' and also attends the University of Derby in Buxton, where he is studying for an advanced Motor Vehicle Diagnostics qualification. He is looking at the possibility of specialising in agricultural machinery maintenance.
Tutor, Graham Cox said: "Jamie is a determined student who has worked hard to achieve his Level 3 in MIG Welding."
Derbyshire Adult Community Education runs a range of welding , construction and related courses at Hope Valley College. Some lead to City & Guilds qualifications, others are aimed more at students interested in learning for leisure or ‘DIY' purposes. Anyone interested in finding out more should contact the Community Education office at the College on 01433 620662 or e mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Details of adult community education courses across the County can be found on www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
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