Student profiles

 

Peter Stredwick

Peter, Aerospace Engineering BTEC National Diploma

I have always been interested in aircraft and I even managed to get work experience at school working on restoring a WW2 plane. However I knew it would be hard to find a course to turn my interest into a career. Nothing at sixth form was going to be suitable and I eventually managed to find the BTEC ND Aero NVQ course at Bedford College.

I have to travel for a total of 4 hours to get to and from College every day but its definitely worth it as I get to work on the College’s full sized aircraft! The facilities at Bedford are outstanding, as well as working on the aircraft I also use the Library which is always well stocked.

In the future I would be keen to work in the RAF helping to maintain aircraft; if I couldn’t work there I would probably look to work for a private airline.

Andy Harding

Andy, Electrical & Electronic Engineering HNC

“I originally decided to come to Bedford College as it is close to home and it offered the specific training I needed for my apprenticeship. Since studying at the College I have been surprised at just how friendly everyone is! The tutors are really helpful and have real industry knowledge and the whole atmosphere is really relaxed – completely different to school.”

“I find my course challenging and there is a good mix of practical and theory, giving me the knowledge to back up what I do on a daily basis. I plan to study the HND next year before moving onto degree level. Eventually I hope to work as a maintenance or testing engineer.”