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Deaf student impresses car depot bosses - The Star
A DEAF student from Doncaster has put the finishing touches to his CV by impressing body shop bosses at the BMW distribution depot in Thorne.
James Jennings, a Doncaster College for the Deaf student from Edlington, attended BMW's Vehicle Preparation Centre on a two-week placement as a vehicle body refinish trainee and received a glowing reference from his supervisors.
The quality of the 19-year-old's work has led employees to call for tutors from the Deaf College to give them a refresher course in British Sign Language to aid communications with future work placement students. Paul Arnison, paint technician at BMW Thorne, said: "James really knew his stuff. He was able to put into practice everything he has learned at the Deaf College and performed what was asked of him to the highest standard.
"The standard of teaching James is receiving is clearly top notch and there are a few people now who want to learn how to sign properly."
James, in his third year at Doncaster College for the Deaf, is studying towards his Institute of Motor Industry Award Refinishing Level 2 having already completed his IMIA Level 1.
He said: "I enjoyed a great working relationship with all the guys there, who were all really helpful and took the time to share their expertise with me.
"Paul in particular was very supportive and his sign language skills were fantastic, which helped me to settle in quickly. I taught him some more signs too so hopefully we both learned from each other!"
A DEAF student from Doncaster has put the finishing touches to his CV by impressing body shop bosses at the BMW distribution depot in Thorne.
James Jennings, a Doncaster College for the Deaf student from Edlington, attended BMW's Vehicle Preparation Centre on a two-week placement as a vehicle body refinish trainee and received a glowing reference from his supervisors.
The quality of the 19-year-old's work has led employees to call for tutors from the Deaf College to give them a refresher course in British Sign Language to aid communications with future work placement students. Paul Arnison, paint technician at BMW Thorne, said: "James really knew his stuff. He was able to put into practice everything he has learned at the Deaf College and performed what was asked of him to the highest standard.
"The standard of teaching James is receiving is clearly top notch and there are a few people now who want to learn how to sign properly."
James, in his third year at Doncaster College for the Deaf, is studying towards his Institute of Motor Industry Award Refinishing Level 2 having already completed his IMIA Level 1.
He said: "I enjoyed a great working relationship with all the guys there, who were all really helpful and took the time to share their expertise with me.
"Paul in particular was very supportive and his sign language skills were fantastic, which helped me to settle in quickly. I taught him some more signs too so hopefully we both learned from each other!"
