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Biography
Chris Berridge
Skill:
Stonemasonry Competition Results:
Gold Medalist
Date of Birth:
19/04/1989
Home Town:
Crewkerne
College:
City of Bath College
College:
Bournemouth University
Employer:
Harvey Stone
Qualifications:
Apprenticeship completed in 2010 with Ham Hill Stone Supply
Foundation Degree in Applied Architectural Stonework and Conservation
NVQ Level 3
Job title:
Stone Mason
Are you City & Guilds qualified?:
Yes
Competed in:
WorldSkills UK Stonemasonry (SkillBuild), 2009, Gold medal winner
What made you choose this career?:
I wanted to do something with my hands and was offered a job just before I left school.
How did you hear about competitions? :
My college entered me into WorldSkills UK and I love a challenge and competitions.
What are your biggest personal achievements so far?:
My foundation degree because it took lots of commitment and I struggled with the academic work.
However, I passed with a distinction.
What’s your ambition?:
To win a gold medal!
What are you hoping for by competing for a place at WorldSkills London 2011? :
By competing at WorldSkills London 2011, I am hoping to gain respect and admiration for my efforts.
What do your family and friends think about you competing?:
My family are very supportive but my friends find it hard to understand.
What would you say to other young people considering a vocational career?:
You really need to put your all into it and you’ll get a lot back out.
What do you think getting involved in international competitions could do for your career?:
It could only make it more successful.
Something we didn’t know about you...:
I have had ten different houses so have had to meet new people a lot. I was in Germany when I was young, and have lived in Wales and all around England.