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  • South West College set to officially open specialist motor vehicle workshop

    South West College are set to officially open their brand new industry standard motor vehicle workshop at Gortin Road, Omagh. The new facility will specialise in the delivery of Heavy Vehicle and Land Based Engineering courses. 

    01 Jun 2021

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  • Budding Mechanics invited to attend launch of colleges brand new Motor Vehicle Workshop

    Prospective students and parents are invited to attend the official opening of South West College’s brand new state of the art motor vehicle workshop on the Gortin Road, Omagh on Tuesday 22 June from 11am-4pm. The event will be on-site and operate in accordance with COVID protocols. Booking is essential via the College website at www.swc.ac.uk/motorvehicleopening.  

    26 May 2021

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  • Applications for College Scholarships Now Open

    South West College (SWC) is launching three fully funded Higher Education Scholarships for full-time study, open to applications from pupils at local feeder schools.   

    25 May 2021

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  • Heritage Bursary Holders start adventure as work to restore Enniskillen Workhouse Begins

    Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and South West College are working in partnership to undertake the restoration of the Enniskillen Workhouse. The project has gained new momentum as bursary holders have enjoyed their first opportunity to work on the site.

    25 May 2021

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  • South West College to host Get Transporting event

    South West Colleges Dungannon Campus is preparing to host a Get Transporting event on Saturday 12th June 10am – 12noon.   If you are interested in a career in the sector come along and meet employers who currently have vacancies for diverse roles such as Picking, Packing, Driving, Despatching, roles in legal and compliance, become a manager and direct these operations in many sectors not just Transport.   

    24 May 2021

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  • Shanice gets career motoring with vehicle apprenticeship.

    Vocational training has had a long history in the education system in Northern Ireland, helping individuals to gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career. For anyone considering a career in motor vehicle, female apprentice Shanice Murray, from Killyclogher, is a great example. 

    24 May 2021

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  • Contractor appointed for Enniskillen Workhouse Project

    QMAC Construction Ltd, has been awarded a £2.2m contract for the conservation and restoration of Enniskillen Workhouse Entrance Block, a historically significant Grade B2 Listed Building.  

    14 May 2021

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  • Amelia Boosts her Career with a Business Management Apprenticeship

    Amelia McCormack took the first step towards her Business Management career goals at South West College (SWC) and boosted her career by studying an Ulster University Foundation Degree in Business Management, as a Higher Level Apprentice (HLA). Amelia is employed by Terex.  

    11 May 2021

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  • Higher Level Apprentice Louise Progresses her Career with a Built Environment Degree

    Mature Student Louise Martin proves that Higher Level Apprenticeships are not just for school leavers as she works towards achieving her ambitions within the workplace by completing a BENG Hons Top-Up in Building Services and Sustainable Energy at South West College (SWC).  

    10 May 2021

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  • Computing Apprentice ‘Reaps the Rewards’ of Studying Local

    Shannon Rafferty from Carrickmore found the perfect course at South West College (SWC), studying a Foundation Degree in Science and Computing with Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA), which enabled her to follow a new career path and progress within her chosen career as a Software Developer without leaving home.    

    10 May 2021

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