Case Studies - South Lanarkshire College

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Lianne McMullen - HND Human Resource Management

Find out more about Lianne's story from HND Human Resource Management to a career in the industry. Lianne McMullen - Human Resource Management HND

Lisa Davidson - Application of Maths

"One step closer to uni now and I hope this message can inspire other mums or just anyone who isn’t sure about applying! If I can do it, you can!” Lisa Davidson - Application of Maths

Emma Ballantyne - Painting and Decorating

"It doesn’t matter if you’re a school leaver or a mature student, anyone can apply for an apprenticeship. It’s a fantastic way to develop your skills and work towards a recognised qualification”. Emma Ballantyne - Painting and Decorating

Cameron Mackay - Roof, Slating and Tiling

“The environment is totally different from school and part of the reason I am so enthusiastic is because I have a really good relationship with my lecturer Ross. He has a great approach to teaching and his enthusiasm rubs off on everyone in the class.” Cameron Mackay - Roof, Slating and Tiling

Olivia Usher - HNC Quantity Surveying

"I remember being so nervous about attending College on my first day. I really had nothing to be nervous about – everyone was there for the same reason and it was great to be part of a new community." Olivia Usher - HNC Quantity Surveying

Nathan Murray - Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media

Creative and Digital Media Foundation Apprentice Nathan talks to us about his experience at South Lanarkshire College. Nathan Murray - Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media

Aysha Ali - Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media

Aysha talks to us about her experience doing the Creative and Digital Media Foundation Apprenticeship at South Lanarkshire College. Aysha Ali - Foundation Apprenticeship Creative and Digital Media

Gerry Bonham - HNC Construction Management

Find out about Gerry's journey after studying HNC Construction Management at South Lanarkshire College. Gerry Bonham - HNC Construction Management

Annie Tavendale - HNC Construction Management

Find out about Annie's journey after studying HNC Construction Management at South Lanarkshire College. Annie Tavendale - HNC Construction Management

John Bringan - HNC Construction Management

Find out about John's journey after studying HNC Construction Management at South Lanarkshire College. John Bringan - HNC Construction Management

James Carr - Foundation Apprenticeship Business Skills

James studied the Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills at South Lanarkshire College to learn more about business and politics, and got to do his learning in a workplace environment. James Carr - Foundation Apprenticeship Business Skills

Ross Howe - HNC Quantity Surveying

Hear more from Ross about what it is like to study HNC Quantity Surveying at South Lanarkshire College. Ross Howe - HNC Quantity Surveying

Hannah - HND Photography

HND Photography student Hannah, talks to us about her experience studying photography at South Lanarkshire College. Hannah - HND Photography

Stephen McSporran - HNC Childhood Practice

Hear more about why Stephen chose to study HNC Childhood Practice at South Lanarkshire College. Stephen McSporran - HNC Childhood Practice

Anna and Elena - HNC Childhood Practice

Learn more about Anna and Elena's journey to success studying HNC Childhood Practice. Anna and Elena - HNC Childhood Practice

Pauline Welsh - SWAP Teaching and Social Science

Pauline shares her SWAP Access to Teaching & Social Science story and journey to success. Pauline Welsh - SWAP Teaching and Social Science

Amy McCulloch - British Sign Language

“𝙄 𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙨 𝙄 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚” Amy McCulloch tells us about her pathway from the Introduction to British Sign Language course at South Lanarkshire College to studying a degree in British Sign Language at Heriot-Watt University Listen as Amy shares her story. Amy McCulloch - British Sign Language

Hannah Murray - Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare

Hannah loved the combination of time away from School in College and the work placement experience. Hannah is now using the skills she developed on the Foundation Apprenticeship course on her full-time course in Midwifery which she is studying at University. Hannah Murray - Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services and Healthcare

Carol - Higher English

Carol tells us about how she found studying Higher English at South Lanarkshire College and how it helped her on her career journey. Carol - Higher English

Kenny Harkins - SWAP Social Work

Kenny shares his experience studying SWAP Social Work with us at South Lanarkshire College. Kenny Harkins - SWAP Social Work

Lauren - HND Events Management

Lauren decided to return to education in later life + recently gained her HND in Events Management Lauren’s pathway to success continues at Edinburgh Napier University, where she’s now studying for her degree. Lauren - HND Events Management

Oster - Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services

Oster talks to us about his experience doing the Social Services: Children and Young People Foundation Apprenticeship at South Lanarkshire College. Oster - Foundation Apprenticeship Social Services

Chloe - HNC Counselling

Chloe shares her HNC Counselling story and how it helped her on her career journey. Chloe - HNC Counselling

Erika - HNC Additional Support Needs

Erika decided to take further steps towards her childhood dream of working with people in need by starting our HNC Additional Support Needs course. With her experience doing healthcare courses at South Lanarkshire College, she is able to work for the NHS as a clinical worker. Erika - HNC Additional Support Needs

Craig - HND Administration and Information Technology

HND Administration and IT student Craig, tells us why he chose to study the course at South Lanarkshire College. Listen as Craig Cameron shares his story. Craig - HND Administration and Information Technology

Liz Newlands - HNC Accounts

Listen as HNC Accounts student Liz, tells us why she loved studying the course and the impact it’s made on her life. Liz Newlands - HNC Accounts

Ellis Barton - Painting and Decorating Modern Apprenticeship

"I chose to make the 70 mile round trip to study the course, because I’ve always had an interest in Painting and Decorating and was keen to secure an apprenticeship. I’ve really enjoyed my time at South Lanarkshire College" Ellis Barton - Painting and Decorating Modern Apprenticeship

Ross Love - HNC Quantity Surveying

"The South Lanarkshire College course has been paramount in my learning of the construction industry and has helped me in my day to day job. There have been many times I’ve had a task to do at work, and I have applied the knowledge and skills I have learned in College to carry out and complete what I am doing." Ross Love - HNC Quantity Surveying

Robyn Downie - HNC Social Services

“I chose the HNC Social Services course because, I have always had an interest in care, I originally planned to become a Veterinary Nurse but education and life choices changed over time and I enrolled at South Lanarkshire to start my journey on the pathway Mental Health Nursing." Robyn Downie - HNC Social Services

Leigh - HNC Additional Support Needs

Following her success on our HNC ASN course, Leigh progressed her learner journey by graduating from the University of Glasgow in 2020 as a Primary School Teacher. Leigh - HNC Additional Support Needs

Carol Scott - HNC Healthcare Practice

“I chose the HNC Healthcare Practice course, as I’d been inspired by the District Nursing team I was working with. I looked online and felt this course was a great way to get me prepared for university and gain the one year qualification I needed to apply for year two Nursing degree at the University of the West of Scotland." Carol Scott - HNC Healthcare Practice

Eleanor Ampleford - HNC Healthcare Practice

After Eleanor Ampleford’s daughters went off to school and nursery, Eleanor felt it was time for a career change and decided to apply for the HNC Healthcare Practice course at South Lanarkshire College. Eleanor Ampleford - HNC Healthcare Practice

Mary Heron - SWAP Access to Teaching and Social Science

Mary Heron made the decision to change her life and start studying at South Lanarkshire College in 2016. She had been out of education for some time and was looking for a course that would give her the skills she needed to progress to University to study her dream course in Social Science and Psychology. Mary Heron - SWAP Access to Teaching and Social Science

Seonaid Berry - HND Events Management

"I loved my time at College and was thrilled to receive A passes in my graded units. After gaining an unconditional place, I’ve just completed my Year 3 degree in International Events Management at Glasgow Caledonian University." Seonaid Berry - HND Events Management

Anna Sanina - Introduction to Chocolate

"Since completing the course in March 2020, Anna has started her own successful chocolate business, “Lockdown worked for me actually” said Anna, “everything happened at the right time. I just finished the course and decided to purchase some ingredients straight away before we went into full lockdown. I started to practise the skills I’d learned and over the next few months, I began to expand my chocolate knowledge. At the end of 2020, I officially started to sell my chocolate creations, and since then Bella Chocolate has gone from strength to strength." Anna Sanina - Introduction to Chocolate

Laura Lanni - BAcc Accountancy

“If you’re looking for a career in Accounts, I highly recommend undertaking the BAcc course at South Lanarkshire College, the opportunities that the college/UWS partnership can provide you with are endless. The thought of studying can be scary, however the support provided by the College and University is invaluable and each go above and beyond to help you achieve your potential” Laura Lanni - BAcc Accountancy

Pegah Amiri - Level 5 ESOL

“Studying an ESOL course didn’t only improve my English, but it also motivated me to think more about what I wanted to do next, which I discovered was Civil Engineering. The ESOL course gave me the confidence to apply to university. I now have a conditional offer of a place at Heriot Watt and an unconditional place at The University of Strathclyde. I am very excited for my future.” Pegah Amiri - Level 5 ESOL

Stephanie - Horticulture

Stephanie, one of our Horticulture students talks about here experience studying at South Lanarkshire College. Stephanie - Horticulture

Cara - HND Business

Cara tells us her SLC Story, and why she chose to study Business at South Lanarkshire College. Cara has been offered a place at Strathclyde University to study Human Resource Management & Marketing when she receives her HND qualification. Start your journey towards a degree at SLC. #ChooseCollege | #ChooseADegree Cara - HND Business

Angela - SWAP Access to Social Work

Angela tells us why she chose SWAP Access to Social Work and South Lanarkshire College Angela - SWAP Access to Social Work

Daniel - SVQ3 Plumbing

Daniel talks about his experience studying SVQ3 Plumbing at South Lanarkshire College. Daniel - SVQ3 Plumbing

Jordan - HNC Police Studies

Jordan talks about his experience studying HNC Police Studies at South Lanarkshire College.

Dimitrios and James - HNC Legal Services

Dimitrios and James from HNC Legal Services talk about their experience studying at South Lanarkshire College Dimitrios and James - HNC Legal Services

Linda - HNC Counselling

Linda studied HNC Counselling at South Lanarkshire College whilst working full-time in a bank, she tells her graduation story Linda - HNC Counselling

Beth - HND Make-up Arstistry

Beth is studying HND Make-up Artistry , listen to her story Beth - HND Make-up Artistry

Jade and Catherine - HND Beauty Therapy

Jade and Catherine studied HND Beauty Therapy at South Lanarkshire, they have now gone on to further education and are working in Salons across the region, listen as they tell their story. Jade and Catherine - HNC Beauty Therapy

Lisa Marie and Jennifer - HNC Healthcare Practice

Lisa Marie and Jennifer studied HNC Healthcare Practice at South Lanarkshire College, they have now moved onto University to complete their degree in Nursing. Listen to their stories. Lisa Marie and Jennifer - HNC Healthcare Practice

Asia - HNC Childhood Practice

Asia studied HNC Childhood Practice, she has now secured her dream job working in a Primary School. Asia - HNC Childhood Practice

Jacqueline and Fiona - HNC Childhood Practice

Fiona and Jacqueline recently graduated with a HNC in Childhood Practice. Since course completion, they've both gone on to secure jobs in the Childcare profession. Fiona and Jacqueline - HNC in Childhood Practice

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