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Reid Kerr student Andrew Harvie, a first year Bricklaying apprentice, who works for D Welsh builders Ltd. of Uplawmoor not only took part in the junior section of the Scottish Skillbuild competition recently, he won it!
Andrew, 19 from Uplawmoor, had to compete against students from all over Scotland in the national Skillbuild final. Founded in 1981 Skillbuild is the national competition for young people training within the construction industry. In addition to his Skillbuild win Andrew will also be presented with the Guild of Bricklayers Shield for 2006 in June.
Andrew, 19 from Uplawmoor, had to compete against students from all over Scotland in the national Skillbuild final. Founded in 1981 Skillbuild is the national competition for young people training within the construction industry. In addition to his Skillbuild win Andrew will also be presented with the Guild of Bricklayers Shield for 2006 in June.
Andrew’s course tutor Mr Stephen Deatcher said, "Andrew has been an excellent student with obvious talent from the start of this session. Winning this Scottish competition is an appropriate reward for all his efforts and the positive attitude he displays. Quite frankly he is a pleasure to teach."
Senior Lecturer in Brickwork, Tommy Reilly, said, "This is great news for Andrew who enjoyed the whole experience and for the staff within the Brickwork section who are doing a remarkable job. Andrew's tutor Stephen Deatcher deserves a special mention for the quality of his training. We are extremely proud of Andrew’s achievement, as are his employers with whom I have recently spoken. This is also an indication once again of how partnerships between the college and industry are contributing to the quality of the knowledge and skills base of the Scottish economy. Well done Andrew."
Press Release: Tuesday 30 May 2006
