Students gain valuable experience working with conservation volunteers
COUNTRYSIDE management students have been enjoying some valuable work experience with conservation experts. The Wiltshire College & University Centre students, who are studying Level 1 Countryside and the Environment at the Lackham campus, have been working with the Cotswold Voluntary Wardens since last September. They have been spending an afternoon a fortnight on a variety […]
Cutting edge farm vehicle simulators give students a feel for the real thing
An investment in cutting edge technology is helping students studying for a career in agriculture and engineering to learn how to drive tractors, diggers and combine harvesters without leaving the classroom. Three new hi-tech simulators at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus allow students to get behind the wheel of expensive machinery and learn […]
Tech Trowbridge is the toast of chamber’s breakfast event
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre’s cutting edge Tech Trowbridge hub earned praise from MP Andrew Murrison as it played host to a Trowbridge Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. The chamber chose to hold one of its regular breakfasts at the college after Chair Kes Garner was impressed by Tech Trowbridge during a tour last summer. […]
Open events lift the lid on college life and give young people a chance to explore their career possibilities
THERE will be a final chance for prospective students to get a glimpse of life at Wiltshire College & University Centre at its last open evenings of the academic year. 2,500 young people and their parents have already visited the campuses in Chippenham, Lacock, Salisbury and Trowbridge over three rounds of open events to talk […]
Praise for students’ accommodation and support at Lackham campus from Ofsted inspectors
OFSTED inspectors have praised the support and accommodation for students living at Wiltshire College & University Centre’s Lackham campus. The inspectors spent three days talking to students and staff at the campus, which has 38 young people aged 16 to 18 living there. “There is excellent support in place for students with an education, health […]
Former travel and tourism student flying high after graduating as easyJet cabin crew member
NEWLY qualified air cabin crew member Summer Haigh says the skills she learnt on a travel and tourism course at Wiltshire College & University Centre helped her pass an intensive training course with flying colours. Summer, 19, had dreamt of being part of a cabin crew ever since she was mesmerised by them while flying […]
Second award nomination for college graduate’s film
FILM Production and Cinematography graduate Todd Greengrass has been nominated for a second major award for a film he made while studying at Wiltshire College & University Centre. ‘Collapse’ has been nominated in the Best Drama category at the Royal Television Society’s Southern Awards in Southampton at the end of the month. Todd, who graduated […]
College’s 100 in 100 apprenticeship campaign passes halfway mark as employers rush to enrol new recruits
WILTSHIRE College & University Centre has passed the halfway mark in its quest to enrol 100 apprentices in 100 days. The college set itself the bold challenge in National Apprenticeship Week last month and has already enrolled its 54th apprentice with more than two months to go. The college, which works with around 2,000 apprentices […]
Student praised for showing her care and courage in inter-college skills competition
HEALTH and social care student Poppy Milner earned praise from her lecturers for her care and courage when she took part in an inter-college skills competition. The 19-year-old represented Wiltshire College & University Centre in a South West Skills Challenge Health and Social Care competition at New College Swindon. The competition, designed to test students’ […]
Lackham lambing weekend is as popular as ever as thousands flock to see new-borns
AROUND 4,000 people basked in the spring sunshine for the first of Wiltshire College & University Centre’s annual lambing weekends. Their visit was made worthwhile as they saw 462 lambs born at the college’s farm at the Lackham campus on Saturday and Sunday. “We had a great two days and it was lovely to see […]