Student Case Studies

What led you to choose this course?  I studied Design and Technology in school and really enjoyed it. I've always liked building things, which started my interest in carpentry.Why did you decide to study at ESC?  I live clos...

Why did you decide to study at ESC? My interest in carpentry started with my Grandad, who is also a carpenter, and his work inspired me to consider the trade as a career path. I originally started my carpentry studies with a Level 1 course a...

What led to you choosing this course? My whole family has always been involved in the trade industry and Carpentry, from my Grandad to my dad and Uncle and now me and my bother so I grew up around it. This made me interested in the career pa...

What led you to choosing this course?I was drawn to the field of construction and had a particular interest in housing. Whether it was through interior design or understanding the entire process of building a house, I wanted to delve into it. I&#...

Levi’s love of art and his desire to learn how to paint rather than pay someone else to do it for him, led to him choosing this course.Since starting at East Surrey College, Levi has enjoyed learning new skills such as painting a panelled d...

After leaving school with excellent GCSE grades, Jacob joined ESC to pursue his interest in woodwork and joinery. He liked the feel of the College and thought the facilities were good.He has particularly enjoyed the trips off-site as they give co...

Marie knew she wanted to go into the Construction industry, and applied for a variety of Apprenticeships. It was after watching a documentary, however, that she knew this was the route she wanted to take. "I saw a documentary about the ...

After completing a Foundation Degree in Architecture at Central Saint Martins, where he was able to combine his interests in Art and Resistant Materials, Sam knew he wanted to explore the Construction industry. He joined a Construction...

Jonah enjoyed Design & Technology at school, particularly being able to create a miniature chair, experimenting with new construction skills. When considering his options for College, Jonah was undecided between Brickwork and Carpentry and visite...

After experimenting with mechanisms in Design & Technology GCSE, Abbie knew she wanted to pursue something practical, taking after her father, a retired Carpenter. She also took part in a Carpentry & Joinery session as part of a Taster D...

Max started at ESC on the Springboard programme, which gave him the opportunity to try out Carpentry, Brickwork and Painting & Decorating. He really enjoyed the Painting & Decorating elements in particular and progressed to Pai...

Louis is currently undertaking an Apprenticeship with True Electrical Ltd, where he supports the installation and maintenance of electrical systems, adhering to health and safety standards.  As a benefit of his Apprenticeship, Loui...

Rory is studying towards an Intermediate Apprenticeship qualification, and works as a Bricklaying Apprentice with Engie, an energy and services company.He has seen great success at various competitions in 2019, as his passion for the industr...

Ethan first visited East Surrey College as part of a Taster day with his former school, de Stafford. He then spent a summer helping out with landscaping work, and spent one week gaining plumbing experience. This sparked a desire to pursue a plumbing ...

Jo’s route to a Construction Apprenticeship began with an Art & Design course at East Surrey College, she enjoyed the creative freedom and decided to join the Level 1 Painting & Decorating course at College. Whilst on the course, someon...

Alex’s experience with painting and decorating at home developed into a desire to pursue a career in the industry. She had studied Art, but didn't want to stay on for Sixth Form, and discovered the Apprenticeship path - choosing to earn whi...

A few months into his Brickwork Level 1 course, Peter won a competition testing his ability to follow a brief of building a ‘Stretcher bond wall with attached piers’, taking into account all health and safety requirements.Seven Brickw...

After enjoying a Taster Day at the College in Year 10, Aaron chose Carpentry & Joinery, as the experience confirmed the type of career he wanted to pursue.Aaron had the opportunity to complete a week’s work experience the summer before ...

Nyomi started on a Traineeship programme which offered her the option of sampling various subject areas. She particularly enjoyed Painting & Decorating and has progessed on to Level 2 in that area. She commented  that “th...

Abbie chose a Traineeship as she thought it would be a good way to develop skills that would help her find a career. She said “I really like that we do something different all the time and the tutors are really good at encouraging us. ...

Lewis studied Construction Level 3 at ESC and was delighted to secure an Apprenticeship as a Trainee Site Supervisor with national builder – Buxton Building Contractors Limited.Lewis has made good progress commenting: “since the begin...

Alex, a Level 2 Bench Joinery student impressed the judges at the Young Start Up Talent competition with his bespoke skateboard business idea. Alex secured a place in the finals of the competition, which aims to support 16 – 25-year-old entrepr...