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Biography
James Cuffey
Skill:
Landscape Gardening Competition Results:
Silver Medalist
Date of Birth:
16/03/1990
Home Town:
Downpatrick
Employer:
S.M. Cuffey Landscapes
Qualifications:
Foundation Degree in Horticulture.
Spray certificate
Chainsaw Course
Digger license
10 GCSEs and 3 A levels.
Job title:
Landscape Gardener
Are you City & Guilds qualified?:
Yes
Competed in:
WorldSkills UK Landscape Gardening, 2009, Gold medal winner
What made you choose this career?:
Grew up around the home landscaping business, and enjoy the challenges and range of tasks involved.
How did you hear about competitions? :
Was entered into regional heat by lecturer at CAFRE.
What are your biggest personal achievements so far?:
- Being selected to represent the college at the competition.
- Winning UK National final.
What’s your ambition?:
To win Gold at WorldSkills and become the best at trade and to be successful in developing home business.
What are you hoping for by competing for a place at WorldSkills London 2011? :
Develop practical skills and continue to learn new techniques that will be useful at home business.
What do your family and friends think about you competing?:
They think it is a good opportunity and have been very supportive so far.
What would you say to other young people considering a vocational career?:
I would encourage them to go for it.
What do you think getting involved in international competitions could do for your career?:
It would be a good opportunity to make a name for myself and get more work.
Something we didn’t know about you...:
I like fishing and shooting.