Education Feature - Lambeth College's Patrick Kerrigan is looking ahead to a big future!
Student’s ‘learner of the year’ nomination
Published: August 18, 2011
QUANTITY surveyor Patrick Kerrigan, 22, is one of Lambeth College’s most amazing students.
The energy that he puts into his work, trying to reach the top of his trade and become a top professional in the construction industry is an inspiration to us all.
Not only is Patrick spending one day a week at Lambeth College working towards his Construction level 3 BTEC National Certificate, but he spends his evenings studying an NVQ in Construction and Operational Skills in Quantity Surveying, a degree course in Quantity Surveying, and he also works as an apprentice for the rest of the week at Pan Interiors, who specialise in dry line plastering and suspended ceilings.
Patrick’s tutor at the college, Brian Marshall, was so impressed with him that he nominated Patrick for the 2011 VQ (Vocational Qualification) Learner of the Year Awards.
Brian said: “Patrick is an outstanding student who works extremely hard and is on-course to complete his course at the end of this year with straight distinction grades.
“He has in-depth knowledge of his chosen profession and this shows in his assignments, which are always detailed and relevant to the topics covered.
“He fully deserves to win this award.”
Patrick said: “I’m delighted to have been nominated by the college. It shows me that I’m appreciated and valued as a student.
“I hope to win it, and, if I do, I will dedicate it to my brilliant tutor Brian. He has taught me so much over the past year and I’ll be eternally grateful.
To find out more about construction and building services courses at Lambeth College come to our Open Day at the Vauxhall Centre on Thursday, August 25 3-7pm. Or visit www.lambethcollege.ac.uk