Born in Durban, South Africa, of Italian descent, Antoni de Vincenzo started out working in retail management. But at 21 he decided to join relatives in England.

He did a labouring job until his employer offered him the chance to learn a trade. After two years as an apprentice electrician studying one day a week, Antoni, 24, has reached Level 3 of his training. He says: “My type of work gives me real job satisfaction.

"I would definitely recommend the College, because the educational facilities are very good and the lecturers go out of their way to help you."