Darren Layton, Course Manager, said, "We currently have 35 students from all over the country taking this course which is dedicated to training engineers in the maintenance of lawn mowers and outdoor power tools. We have a great national reputation in this field, but in order to continue to offer high standards we need to be able to provide students with the training and experience in working on the very latest engines.

"The College has enjoyed the support of Briggs and Stratton for a number of years and it is immensely positive that we can work together to produce the country's future land based servicing engineers."

One of the local students, Craig Wright of Bretforton said, "Almost all students currently in the College workshop will come across a Briggs and Stratton engine in their workplace. To be able to train on the very latest models means that we are getting real hands-on experience with engines that we are likely to be working on for many years in the trade."