BCoT Lecturer Races to McLaren Skills Drive Final

Shane Munford, BCoT’s Faculty Head for Engineering and Automotive, was joined by students Juliane Bernardo, Eddie Fry and Reece Gwyther, to take part in the Skills Drive final at The McLaren Technology Centre in Woking on Thursday 27 March.

The Skills Drive competition aims to fuel a passion among industry professionals to teach in further education, share their skills, and accelerate the next generation of talent.

Shane was selected as one of only three FE teacher-led teams in the final competition. In reward for reaching the final, his team experienced a lap around McLaren’s iconic Lake Drive in a McLaren supercar. They have also won a McLaren engineering masterclass for their college. While Blackpool and The Fylde College were awarded the top spot on the podium, Shane’s team put up tough competition, making it a hard decision for the McLaren engineers judging the final. 

“I’m really proud of how my students worked together to compete in the final challenge. It was great to see the team bring the skills and knowledge from their course and apply it to these practical tasks set by McLaren. We may not have taken the top spot on the podium, but we take away a fantastic experience, plus a McLaren masterclass for the college.  Teaching in FE has been incredibly rewarding, and I hope this experience inspires our students to pursue their dreams in the industry," said Shane Munford.