Freshwater

Claire Preston, Freshwater Assistant Manager at SSC’s state of the art Applecross RAS Unit in Wester Ross started working in aquaculture by chance, entering the industry without previous experience and working her way up the career ladder through SSC’s Competency Framework and has been with the company for 15 years. She has completed an Aquaculture Apprenticeship at SVQ Levels 2 and 3.

Claire says: “SSC supported me by allowing me time to do my SVQ while working and my managers gave me help and advice.

“The best thing about it is surprising myself with the knowledge I’ve acquired over the years and being nominated for a prestigious Lantra Alba Awards that recognises qualifications in the rural sector.”