//Raising
Aspirations
Gary McTurk
HNC Construction
Kilwinning Campus
“I was working as a Plant Operator at
Hunterston Power Station, but found I
couldn’t progress within the company without
some additional qualifications. My employer
was encouraging, and allowed me to attend
Kilwinning Campus one day per week to
study the HNC Construction course.
Working full-time whilst coming to college
was really challenging; I spent a lot of nights
and weekends studying, but two years later
it has been worth it, to finally achieve my
qualification. Completing my HNC means I
am now able to become a full supervisor.
I really enjoyed my time at Kilwinning
Campus and would definitely recommend
it to others. I really found the practical side
of the course extremely relevant and it went
hand in hand with my duties at work.”
“ Completing
my HNC
means I am
now able to
become a full
supervisor.”
Gary McTurk
attended
Kilwinning
Campus to
raise his career
aspirations.
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Senior Lecturer, Archie McAulay says “The
level of commitment and attention Gary paid
to the course has been outstanding. Over the
past two years he has managed to successfully
complete the HNC, achieving an ‘A’ grade, whilst
also continuing with full-time employment.
Gary is a real team player and became a great
support to other students. I am grateful that
Hunterston value the course, giving Gary the
opportunity to build upon his experience in
the industry with a recognised qualification
is a great investment in his future. Gary’s
positive attitude and enthusiasm towards his
learning was really encouraging. The HNC is
a tough course, and to see a working student
do so well reinforces the belief that Ayrshire
College is doing a good job in supporting those
who wish to raise their own aspirations.”
THE STUDENT VOICE: EDITION 1