Forth Valley College’s Falkirk Campus is gearing up to host one of Scotland’s most prestigious painting and decorating competitions over two days in May.
The 45th Scottish Association of Painting Craft Teachers (SAPCT) Annual Craft and Advanced Craft competition will be held at the College’s state-of-the-art workshops in Falkirk on Thursday 9 May and Thursday 23 May.
Eager National Progression Award (NPA) and Modern Apprentice Painters and decorators representing schools, colleges and firms from all across Scotland, will converge on the Campus to complete various challenges in the FVC Painting and Decorating facilities.
Mo Turner, President of the SAPCT, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Forth Valley College for their hospitality and for kindly offering to host the competitions. Many thanks to their staff who have donated a lot of time and effort to help make it an amazing venue, and to the Management Committee Members of the SAPCT who have produced excellent test pieces, and secured fantastic sponsorship, goodie bags, and prizes for all competitors and winners.“
This competition allows apprentices the opportunity to showcase their practical skills, of which I’m sure excellent standards will be produced on the day. I sincerely hope all competitors thoroughly enjoy the experience and would like to wish everyone the very best of luck on the day.”
Kenny MacInnes, Principal of Forth Valley College, said: “We are honoured to host such a prestigious competition and it will be a pleasure to welcome students and staff from other colleges and examiners, to our Falkirk Campus for one of the sector’s most eagerly awaited competitions.
“As someone who started out as an apprentice, I acknowledge the importance of the Modern Apprenticeship programme and recognise how transformational it can be for young people.
“Painting and Decorating requires high levels of skill, hard work and dedication and I can’t wait to see the completed work produced during this competition, which has attracted the next generation of professional tradesmen and women from across Scotland.”