Six eager year 11 students from Norden High School and Sports College attended a plumbing taster session at Accrington and Rossendale College to gain hands on industry experience.

The students, who had previously attended similar construction taster sessions in Brickwork and Plastering at Accrington and Rossendale College, wanted to gain some experience in plumbing before they decided which Construction industry career they wanted to choose. Expert industry-trained tutors were happy to oblige, welcoming the pupils to the College’s state of the art Plumbing workshop.

The group enjoyed taking part in several practical activities, including soldering and welding, which showcased the skills needed for a career in Plumbing. Benjamin Jeffery, one of the visiting pupils, students, said:

“It was exciting and I really enjoyed making the pipes and then testing to see if they work.”

Raees Hussain, another pupil, said:

“The practical work was fun. The session has made me want to progress to a plumbing course at Accrington and Rossendale College so I can learn more.”

Plumbing tutor Stephen Dobney who led the workshop said:

 “The pupils were given a taste of what it is really like to study our course. They were shown how to solder and weld alongside experiencing our fantastic facilities all of which are used by real plumbing professionals. We were really impressed by the group’s good behaviour and enthusiasm.”

Nusrat Amin, Year 11 teacher at Norden High School and Sports College said:

“The students were invited to Accrington and Rosendale College in order to give them the experience they need to make an informed decision of what and where they would like to study. I hope that each student enjoyed their day here and I wish them every success in the future.”