Former student Alistair Beverley looks back on his time at college with fond memories and describes the National Diploma in Health and Social Care (Trainee Health Professionals) as a significant stepping stone that guided him into a university education and also employment as a physiotherapist.

 

After leaving school, Alistair studied his A Levels and applied for a physiotherapy course at university. Unfortunately his application was rejected, resulting in a decision to take a vocational course at college.

 

The course enabled him to carry out work placements within the Neurology department at Sheffield Hallam University and also the A&E department at Sheffield’s Northern General Hospital.

 

This hands on experience combined with regular assignment practice gave Alistair the knowledge and confidence he needed to gain a competitive advantage to submit a successful university application.

 

Alistair describes his time at college as a “step up from A Levels” that gave him a “sense of independence”.

 

Since completing the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University, Alistair is now working as a Community Physiotherapist in Learning Disabilities for Nottingham Primary Care Trust.