Irvin Watt

I am a conscientious and determined individual and strive to do my best in both an educational and employment environment

Although I am only 16 years of age (17 in July) I have been in constant employment from 14 years old I have been in full time education as well as being employed in hospitality and latterly in the forestry industry Within these employments i have gained a range of skills and attributes through my work experience, these have allowed me to work within an adult setting building relations and communication skills

I feel my time at school has built self-resilience and this was demonstrated in the achievement of my National 5’s I achieved the required qualifications to facilitate my place at college; this was regardless of a very late diagnosis of dyslexia (diagnosed after my exam results were issued) At this time I found it challenging the way in which academic work was taught in school, however i was determined to succeed I know that through determination and hard work I am able to complete academic work however it was at this time that I recognised that practical skills is where I excel, I feel my experience of plumbing at college has highlighted this further for me and has enable a period of growth in my practical skills