Student Story: Fashion and Clothing
We hear from Luqman who took a course in fashion and really enjoyed the experience. Name: Luqman Ali Course:  BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing Institution: Waltham Forest College Luqman, otherwise known as Luke, studied GCSE Textiles at school and then progressed to Waltham Forest College to study a BTEC National Diploma in Fashion and Clothing. Luke was awarded first prize for his T-shirt design, as part of Project Blackbook for H&M. The design is on sale in every H&M store throughout the UK. Luke explains: ‘Techno...

Living off the Land
Apprenticeships offer new ways into careers, and apprentices are particularly in demand in the environmental and land-based industries. From conservation to animal care to landscape gardening, HotCourses checks out the possibilities… There are over 190 types of apprenticeships available, from administration through to veterinary nursing. Apprenticeships offer a great way for students to develop skills and knowledge, gain nationally recognised qualifications and progress quickly in their chosen career. They can also offer the opportunity for you to immerse yourself in an...