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Richard Edwards - Download Case Study

Hometown: Milton Keynes, South East
Trade: Web Design

Competition: WorldSkills 2009, Calgary
Result: Medallion for Excellence

Qualifications:
* BTEC National Diploma for IT practitioners

Learning provider: Milton Keynes College

Ambition
I would like to become a pilot, either RAF or commercial airlines. I would also like to be highly involved with web design in my career.

What made you get involved in competitions?
I currently have a web design business which I enjoy as a hobby. My college enabled me to get involved with WorldSkills.

What does this experience mean to you?
It means a massive amount to be given an opportunity to represent my country, be highly trained and supported in my skill.

Personal achievements
Winning Student of the Year at Milton Keynes College for 2009.

Something we didn’t know about Richard
I lived in the Caribbean for just under a year and was able to drive motor yachts and fly planes.