Public Services Level 3 Diploma
Vanessa Hopkins recently won promotion to a senior role in the Rescue and Fire Fighting Services at London Biggin Hill Airport. The 27 year-old from Orpington is a former Public Services student based at our Bromley Campus. After a period of six years as a professional firefighter at the airport, she eventually made the grade to lead their newly appointed ‘Green Watch’ service.
Vanessa says:
“I’m very thankful for the start I was given at London South East Colleges back in 2010. The course made me realise what I wanted to be. At first I wanted to join the Army but because of my work experience programme and the insight I was given into the fire and rescue services, I changed my mind. I haven’t looked back. I think I found my pathway in life by taking this course. I also learnt how to speak up in front of other people and give presentations.
“Being with lots of other like-minded fellow students, we all learnt to work as a team and take responsibility for ourselves as well as for each other - essential qualities for most public services roles.”
