Student Testimonials

Real stories from SERC students about their courses, experiences, and success.

Leah Bailey

Level 2 Traineeship in Professional Chef

“I really enjoy everything we cover on the course, but my favourite topic is definitely bakery – I love the work we do in class that involves baking breads and pastries, it’s very enjoyable.”

Emma Brown

Higher Level Apprenticeship in Leadership & Productivity Improvement

““The aspects I enjoyed most about the apprenticeship were building relationships and applying theory to practice. I’ve learnt about leadership styles and models, which has given me a deeper understanding of my current management position.”

Daniel Mahon

Level 2 Traineeship in Animal Care and Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Animal Management

“For both courses, I especially love the practical side when we get access to the animal house here at Downpatrick Campus. All the time, you are learning how to handle the animals without injuring them or yourself. ”

Olyvia Condell

Level 2 Traineeship in Creative Media Skills and Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice

“I really like working with a camera and learning how to do different techniques for photography and video. It’s an area I always wanted to study more in depth when I was in school, and now I get to study it in a learning environment I enjoy a lot.”

David Stacey

Level 2 Traineeship in Information Technology and Level 3 National Extended Diploma in IT - IT Professional

“I have enjoyed progressing on from subjects I did on the Level 2 course and getting to grips with the new subjects. I found the Level 2 gave me a good foundation for the Level 3 and I could hit the ground running.”

Ekin Reains

Level 2 Traineeship in Electrical and Level 3 Apprenticeship NI in Electrical Installation

“The more practical, hands-on approach to learning has made a big difference to my confidence, ambition and motivation. I have described it as having gone from ‘surviving to thriving’. ”

Karen Donovan

Leisure Creative Ceramics and Level 2 Certificate in Creative Techniques in 3D - Ceramics

“I would absolutely recommend these courses. You arrive to a class and are given some clay and encouraged to make whatever you want with the help and experience of the tutor there to support you.”

Jack Hannon

Level 2 Traineeship in Retail

“I would recommend the Retail Traineeship as it gives you the fundamentals of retail and you will cover everything from merchandising to window displays and health and safety.”

Zara Mulhern

Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Art and Design

“The facilities in the art and design rooms include a dark room and computer suite with specialist design software”