The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care and Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management graduation ceremony included recognition of special achievements of the students.
Dr Eric Long, head of education, CAFRE, introduced guest speaker Danielle McKeever, Coolmore Ireland; Martin McKendry, CAFRE director; Phillip Holdsworth, work-based agriculture programme manager, and Shelley Stuart, further education equine programme manager.
Martin McKendry acknowledged the significance of CAFRE’s strong industry links, which contribute to the education and knowledge transfer provision.
In her address, Shelley Stuart congratulated top students, Michaela Doran, Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management and Tai Wilton, Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care.
Danielle McKeever talked about her journey as a student and entering the world of work. She advised students to take every opportunity that came their way.
5. Graduation Day
Ellie Morton (Bangor), Rachel Ballantine (Bangor) and Hollie Turner (Newtownards) completed their City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management qualifications. The students graduated at the Enniskillen Campus awards ceremony. Photo: Submitted by DAERA
6. Graduation Day
Florence Dowds (Maze) and Grace Harrison (Newtownabbey) celebrated their graduation from the City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management at the Enniskillen Campus. Photo: Submitted by DAERA
7. Graduation Day
Jane Elliott (head of Equine, CAFRE) congratulates Tai Wilton (Coleraine) on being presented with the Thompson Cup when she graduated as top student on the Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care course at the Enniskillen Campus Awards Ceremony Photo: Submitted by DAERA
8. Graduation Day
Aisling Moohan (Frosses, Co Donegal), Laura Nesbitt (Newry), Amy Hopper, (Cookstown) and Amy Murphy (Portglenone) celebrated their graduation from the City and Guilds Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management at the Enniskillen Campus. Photo: Submitted by DAERA