The Lancashire Colleges (TLC) was established in 1998 to enhance collaborative activity between Further Education Colleges, and their annual Skills competition is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase the skills they’ve learnt and developed whilst they embark on their studies. West Lancashire College were proud to participate in 10 of the 18 categories, throughout the 3-week period.
The college’s Engineering students competed at Preston College and secured an impressive 1st place, while Digital students achieved 2nd place at Blackburn College, and Hospitality and Catering students came 3rd place at Blackpool & The Fylde College. West Lancashire College proudly hosted the Hair and Beauty category and celebrated excellent results, coming 2nd place overall.
Students also proudly represented their curriculum areas in a range of additional competitions, including Sports at Burnley College, Art and Design at Cardinal Newman College, Health and Social Care at Burnley College, Early Years Education at Lancaster & Morecambe College, and Uniformed Public Services at Runshaw College, demonstrating the breadth of talent, skill and commitment across the cohort.
Christian Thersby, Principal of West Lancashire College said, “Students who represented our college at The Lancashire Colleges’ Skills Competition have made us extremely proud, highlighting the impressive skills and knowledge they’ve built during their studies. Skills competitions such at these allow students to work on real world challenges whilst applying their theoretical knowledge in practical situations and are great for building confidence and resilience for their future. Well done to all involved.”