David left school at 16 and started an apprenticeship in his local garage – Bluebell garage, he worked for the same company for 17 years, and he then started a new career teaching students the subject of motor vehicle at City Centre Training, after 2 years David then secured a job at Darlington College where he has taught for 5 years, he has taught a range of qualifications from entry level to level 3. David says he enjoys passing on his skills and knowledge to students in order to assist them secure an apprenticeship, after all he was once in their shoes.