OMPRAKASH MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS LEVEL 1
With over 30 years of motorcycle riding experience, Omprakash joined this course to better understand the technical side of motorcycles. “While I’ve always loved motorbikes, I wanted to understand the mechanics behind the machines I ride,” he says. The practical, hands-on course has exceeded his expectations, helping him develop skills from basic repairs to engine decommissioning and re-commissioning. He praises the tutors as “incredibly supportive, offering first-class guidance.” Omprakash is now applying his new skills to a restoration project and is planning an ambitious ride to the Himalayas base camp, confident in the mechanical know-how he’s gained. He’s loved his time at Preston College and highly recommends the course to anyone passionate about motorcycles.
DEAN PLUMBING LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA Already working as a tiler, Dean wanted to upskill and expand his business, so he enrolled on the Plumbing Level 1 Diploma. He’s enjoyed gaining hands-on experience, learning skills such as soldering pipes and building pipework frames. Dean has found the College supportive throughout, from the enrolment process to guidance from tutors in well-equipped workshops. The option to study in the evenings has also allowed him to balance learning with work and personal commitments.
TINA FURNITURE MAKING LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA Tina joined the Furniture Making Level 2 Diploma to develop her woodworking skills. The course offered a welcoming, supportive space where she has learned to use tools professionally and safely, including high- end machinery she wouldn’t otherwise have access to. Tina appreciates the skilled tutors, who are knowledgeable, patient, and fun to work with, making learning enjoyable despite her disabilities and partial sight. The course has been a transformative experience, empowering her to give back by making items to sell for charity. “I’ve loved every minute of the course,” she says, now confident in her new abilities and excited to put them to good use.
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