Student Testimonials

The best part of the course is the teaching. It feels like we are being taught one to one, even though there are other people in the class, it feels like they are just talking to you – all the lecturers are amazing.

College is very different from school. The atmosphere is more mature, and you are treated like an adult.

This course sets you up for a future career, as you’re learning technical skills and also business and people skills. I have definitely grown and developed in that respect.

The practical side of the course includes working with ceramics, painting, sculpting, fashion, and textiles, which are all fun to work with in class.

I love the days in the workshop in which we get to do a simulated placement. It involves learning the basics of bricklaying and then putting what we learn into practice.

The tutors at SERC are fantastic, so supportive and down to earth.

I am thoroughly enjoying progressing my qualifications through the HLA. Everything we are doing on the course is aligned and relevant to my day-to-day work.

The apprenticeship route has been perfect for me. I enjoy being out and about, being busy, and the practical work.

I am enjoying the work. I have just completed a 13-week block at the new Belfast Transport Hub. You are involved in all aspects of railway engineering.