Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 BTEC National Diploma
Dan enrolled at the College way back in 2003 immediately after leaving school. Without any real career direction in mind, and in need of some good advice and guidance, as well as an eagerness to be free of school and its ‘humdrum’ academic constraints, he chose a more hands-on approach to learning new skills and progressing into a career. After a successful period working in sports coaching and community wellbeing, he is now involved in a 30-year-long regeneration project of Thamesmead with Peabody Group.
Dan says:
“After I enrolled at what was then Orpington College, I started to get a sense of what was possible for me and what types of careers and roles were available. I’ve gone from working as a swimming pool lifeguard, a social Inclusion community coach and sports development manager on my way to reaching my current role.
“Coming to this College got me started and gave me options, flexibility and balance. I had great teachers who were passionate about helping us all progress and become unafraid to try different things, ask questions and make things happen. I have gone on to work abroad in Spain and South Africa as a coach and engage other young people in the way I was myself. Education and training does all of this for you; it equips you with just about everything you need to succeed.”
