Students from Carshalton College showcased their vocational talent in Brickwork, Plumbing, and Digital Media at this year’s Greater London Skills Competition, joining learners from across the capital in a series of high‑level, industry‑focused challenges.
Digital Media Students Achieve Third Place
A major highlight came from the Digital Media category, where students Mark, Andrea, and Ethan secured third place for their thoughtfully crafted mini‑documentary produced for International Women’s Day. Centered on the theme “Give to Gain,” their film combined creativity, research, and strong storytelling to explore themes of empowerment and community impact.
As part of their research process, the students interviewed Dr Caroline Molloy, MA Photography Course Leader and Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Lead at the University for the Creative Arts. Dr Molloy’s practice, rooted in feminism, gender studies, and community-engaged photography, offered valuable insight that informed the documentary’s direction. Her contribution helped the students shape a film celebrating resilience, representation, and the significant contributions of women across creative industries.
Carshalton College extends sincere thanks to Dr Molloy for her time, generosity, and thoughtful guidance, which enriched the students’ learning experience.
🎥 Watch the mini-documentary:https://vimeo.com/1172503567
Outstanding Performances in Brickwork and Plumbing
The competition also saw impressive efforts from Bricklaying students Onome and Beatriz, who produced high‑quality brick models under timed conditions. Both learners demonstrated excellent workmanship and represented the college with confidence and professionalism.
In the Plumbing category, student Mason tackled the demanding task of designing and constructing a pipe frame within just four hours. His commitment, precision, and resilience were clear throughout the challenge.
Celebrating Student Success
Carshalton College is extremely proud of all the students who took part. Their creativity, technical ability, and determination reflect the strength of the college’s vocational training and the dedication of its teaching teams.
Well done to all our competitors for representing Carshalton College so brilliantly on a London-wide stage.
