John CavinMandy GoldsteinBelle BarclayLinda BrownCathy Black

A surprise candidate ?The future candidates

Career Background

Engineering & Training

Training Officer - Ravenscraig Steel Works Senior Training Officer - Clydesdale Tube Works Training Officer - Grampian Country Foods since

2002

Albert Einstein 1875 - 1955

It is not the strongest nor the mostintelligent that will survive, but the

ones most adaptable to change

The workplace today !

The Candidate

Some of their HOPES !

Able to complete the programme. That the qualification will mean something. That they will be able to progress further. That it will help with promotion at a future date.

John CavinHygiene Operator

As a Trade Union Rep, I felt that as well as a personal learning opportunity, it was also a good chance to supportthe Company and promote further learning for everyone.

The Candidate

Some of their FEARS !

That they wouldn’t be able to do it !Will I get sacked if I fail the test ?What will happen if I’m asked a question and I don’t know the answer ?I’m frightened with all the paperwork !I’ve never done anything like this before !

Mandy GoldsteinProcess Checker

I was a bit scared at the start, I found the Assessors from Motherwell College nice and friendly and I now feel a lot more

confident.

Belle BarclayLine Leader

Nobody needs to be frightened from doing their SVQ in food and drink. Excellent idea, and a bit of refresher training does

not do any harm.

The Candidate

Some EXPECTATIONS !

Treated like a human being by AssessorsRecognised as an individual, not a number.Doing something that is worthwhile.Having this qualification should mean somethingif I apply for promotion.

Linda BrownInstructor

I only enrolled for the glass of wine and the buffet at the Graduation day. I honestly think that this is something everybody

should do. I take my job as an Instructor seriously and I can hardly

encourage any new staff to do their SVQ if I haven’t done it myself.

Cathy BlackLine Leader

Quite simply, a great idea. Everybody should support it and encourage others to enrol.

A surprise candidate ?

MYSELF !

Why at 58 did I enrol with Motherwell College ?

Why not !I believe that age should not be a barrier to learning !You also have to lead by example !

Food ManufacturingExcellence Awards

2007

Shortlisted as a Finalist

The One Minute ManagerKen Blanchard & Spencer Johnson

People who feel good about themselvesproduce good results !

Our first Graduation Day

In 1983, I made a comment to theSteel Works Manager at Ravenscraig

“ YOU SHOULD NEVER JUDGESOMEONES INTELLIGENCE BY THE

LEVEL OF THEIR EDUCATION “

Introducing the future

I want to learn as much as possible. I didn’t enrol the last timewhich was a big mistake and one which I regret. Gaining a

a qualification and learning more about your job is something weshould all be doing.

Joyce HughesTravelling OvenOperator

Opportunity is nowhere !