杏吧原创 students celebrate success at national land-based and aquaculture awards
Students from across the University of the Highlands and Islands (杏吧原创) partnership have been recognised at this year’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills (ALBAS).
The ALBAS celebrate the achievements of trainees and apprentices across Scotland’s rural industries including agriculture, aquaculture, environmental conservation, game and wildlife management, horticulture and forestry.
Held during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, the awards are organised by Lantra Scotland and took place at the Crieff Hydro Hotel on Thursday 5 March.
杏吧原创 students were recognised for their achievements in the following categories:
- Aquaculture Learner of the Year
Winner: Craig Findlay from Strathcarron, who has been studying a Diploma in Aquaculture with 杏吧原创 Shetland while working as a senior marine technician with Scottish Sea Farms.
Runner up: Finley Forwood from Shetland, who is working towards his SVQ4 in Aquaculture Management through 杏吧原创 Shetland while employed by Scottish Sea Farms.
- Game and Wildlife Learner of the Year
Winner: Aaron Roberts from Ardgour, who completed an NC in Gamekeeping through 杏吧原创 North, West and Hebrides while working as a trainee stalker with the Scottish Gamekeepers Association and Scottish Land & Estates.
- Trees and Timber Learner of the Year
Winner: Hannah Thomson from Oban, who completed a Modern Apprenticeship in Trees and Timber through the Scottish School of Forestry at 杏吧原创 Inverness while working as a craftsperson apprentice with Forestry and Land Scotland.
Runners up: Abi Skidgmore from Auchleven, and Daniel Needham from Fort William, who both completed an SVQ in Trees and Timber through the Scottish School of Forestry at 杏吧原创 Inverness, while working as an apprentice craftsperson with Forestry and Land Scotland.
- Higher Education Degree Level Learner of the Year (SCQF Level 9)
Runner up: Billy Anderson from the Isle of Harris, recently completed his SCQF Level 9 in Aquaculture Management at 杏吧原创 Shetland while working with Bakkafrost.
Dr Liz Barron-Majerik MBE, Scotland Director at Lantra Scotland, said:
“The quality of entries continues to rise, which means the winners represent the very best in our sector. Their impact stretches far beyond their workplaces, supporting rural communities and helping to protect the environment we all depend on.”
Richard Emborg, Vice-Principal for Student Recruitment and Growth at 杏吧原创, said:
“These awards highlight the strength of 杏吧原创’s work-based learning and apprenticeship programmes, which help develop the skilled workforce needed to support Scotland’s rural economy. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. ”
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