Graduate Spotlight: Agaba Derrick — Construction Department
🏗️ A Passion for Building From the Ground Up
For Agaba Derrick, construction has never been just about bricks, measurements, or tools — it has always been a calling. His journey into the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Construction began with a genuine fascination for how buildings rise from the earth and become the spaces we live, work, and dream in.
“I’ve always been interested in how buildings come together,” he shares. “I love architectural and interior design, so learning construction helped me understand how designs are turned into real structures. I wanted practical skills I could use in life. That curiosity is what pushed me to choose construction.”
🔨 Skills That Build Confidence
Throughout his programme, Derrick didn’t just learn techniques — he grew.
Carpentry, concrete work, structural planning… each new skill came with a deeper sense of confidence. And with every project, he strengthened qualities that truly define a professional builder: discipline, teamwork, safety awareness, and responsibility.
These skills shaped him into someone who can walk onto a construction site with clarity, purpose, and pride.
🚀 A Future Built on Growth
Derrick dreams big — and he works even bigger.
He’s eager to bring his hands-on training to real construction sites, contributing to safer, modern, and sustainable buildings in his community. And he’s already preparing for the next step: pursuing the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction.
His ambition goes beyond career advancement.
He hopes to lead building projects that create stronger, safer homes — and inspire other young people to consider technical education as a powerful, stable path forward.
💪 Challenges That Sharpened His Skills
One of Derrick’s defining moments came during a carpentry project that pushed him to his limits.
The deadlines were tight, the pressure was intense, and mistakes happened.
“I made mistakes, but I learned to stay calm and finish strong,” he recalls.
In that moment, he discovered something important: skill is essential, but persistence is what carries you through.
❤️ Guided by Support
Behind Derrick’s growth is a circle of people who believed in him — his instructors, classmates, and especially his family.
“Their belief in me kept me going, especially during tough moments,” he says.
Their support became the quiet fuel behind every project, every challenge, and every success.
📘 Ready for What Comes Next
Now, with sharpened skills and renewed confidence, Derrick is stepping into the next chapter of his journey.
Level 3 awaits — and so do the real construction projects that will shape his future.
He’s ready. And he’s excited.
🚀 Start Your Own Journey
Derrick’s story is one of curiosity, courage, and steady growth — proof that your future can take shape one skill at a time.
If you’re ready to build real skills and a stable career, apply to join BIP today.
