A BRIDGWATER College automotive student has been awarded the Outstanding Achiever Award in the Heavy Vehicle category at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Awards 2014.
Matthew Dyer, who is currently studying an advanced apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair at the college, was one of nine national winners chosen from over 120,000 IMI Qualification learners and 30,000 IMI Accreditation holders with finalists coming from all over the UK.
He was presented with the overall winner’s trophy for the Outstanding Technical student for 2014 by Prince Michael of Kent. Richard Clayton, programme manager of automotive engineering for heavy vehicle at Bridgwater College, said: “Matthew has worked extremely hard during the past three years and it is a testament to his dedication, knowledge and skills which he has developed during his time in training and this award makes Matthew the top technical apprentice in the country which is a fantastic achievement.”
For more details on automotive courses at Bridgwater College contact 01278-441234 or visit www.bridgwater.ac.uk
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