A Sunderland College student is taking remote learning to the extreme as he continues his studies 1,500 miles away in Romania. Following the government’s decision to suspend face to face teaching in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marius Mincu returned home to his family. Despite strict lockdown measures, which include needing a declaration or valid reason to venture out, … Continued
Public Services students visited Farringdon Community Fire Station to find out more about the range of career opportunities available within the fire service. The students were given a tour of the station by manager Kevin Burns, watched Farringdon’s fire crews training and took part in a careers Q&A. Being in a real-world environment was extremely … Continued
Sunderland College students were recently given the chance to spend time with Britain’s elite amphibian fighting force, the Royal Marines Commandos. The students took part in fitness sessions and water-based exercises on the River Tyne in Newcastle which mimicked the Royal Marines’ disciplined training. The Commandos also talked about their personal experiences and the opportunities … Continued
Matt Capsey, a Senior Lecturer in Paramedic Science, recently spoke to Uniformed Public Services students about the courses on offer at Teesside University. As well as giving an overview of the BSc Paramedic Practice programme and the application process, Matt also gave the students invaluable advice on how to highlight the qualifications and skills they … Continued
Sunderland College Public Services students recently benefited from a Royal Marines visit to gain insightful information on career paths available in the armed forces. During the visit, the level three public services students were able to listen to the Commandos who discussed their personal experience with the armed forces and the career pathway they took … Continued
Public Services students recently took part in a mock crime scene and had the chance to investigate searching for any potential evidence to try and trace potential suspects. The activity provided students with real world examples of responding to emergency incidents, how to search crime scenes effectively and helped to develop skills to ensure evidence … Continued
