A MODERN apprentice from the Wee County has managed to secure a podium spot at a national painting and decorating competition.

Harvey Penman, 17, from Tullibody was part of a two-person team securing third place at the 45th Scottish Association of Painting Craft Teachers (SAPCT) Annual Craft and Advanced Craft competition.

The Forth Valley College student worked with fellow modern apprentice Lauren Burnett from Grangemouth to earn the podium spot in the craft event.

The competition took place at the college’s state-of-the-art workshops on Falkirk on Friday, May 24, with eager painters and decorators representing schools, colleges and firms from all over Scotland to test their skills in various challenges.

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Mo Turner, president of SAPCT, said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Forth Valley College for their hospitality and for kindly offering to host the competitions.

“Many thanks to their staff who have donated a lot of time and effort to help make it an amazing venue and to the management committee members of the SAPCT who have produced excellent test pieces, and secured fantastic sponsorship, goodie bags and prizes for all competitors and winners.

“This competition allowed apprentices the opportunity to showcase their practical skills, of which I’m sure excellent standards will be produced on the day.

“I sincerely hope all competitors thoroughly enjoyed the experience.”