Nick Butcher, Huw Ayling-Miller and Shogo Usuki have had some hands-on experience in information technology by helping local law firm, Foot Anstey, test their equipment as they move into new offices at Salt Quay House, Plymouth.
Over two weekends the lower sixth pupils (pictured with Foot Anstey’s Julia Green), who are studying ICT at AS Level, unpacked, connected and tested desktop computers to ensure they were working before staff moved in. They tested an average of 70 computers a day.
The project is part of a partnership between Plymouth College and Foot Anstey, which also includes visits by Foot Anstey staff to teach the pupils about the application of information technology in the workplace.
Dr Andrew Miller, Head of ICT at Plymouth College said: “Our ICT students have a large amount of theory work to understand and some of it is fairly abstract. Being able to find out how ICT is put into practice really helps to bring the subject alive. We are very grateful to Foot Anstey for the opportunities that this partnership brings.”
Andrew Saunders, ICS Operations Manager at Foot Anstey said: “We have been really impressed with the enthusiasm shown by the students as we demonstrate the practical application of technology in the workplace. Being able to involve the students in our latest office move was a natural extension of this. We are committed to developing our partnership with Plymouth College further.”
