A games development student struck gold.
Staff and students from West Cheshire College's games development department celebrated after teenager Daniel McCabe, 17, from Neston won gold at the WorldSkills UK national finals.
WorldSkills UK events are intended to play an important role in raising standards and levels of expertise in further education and apprenticeships through competitions and local initiatives.
After taking top spot in the prestigious competition Daniel said: "We prepared so much for this and all the hard work paid off, it is a fantastic achievement.
The competition involved two full days from 9am to 5pm with one hour for lunch when competitors had to develop different computer games and design 3D artwork.
"I was competing with different students from across the country and on the third day we all had to present to each other and the judges," explained Daniel.
"Whilst we were being marked we were able speak to the visitors explaining all about design and 3D artwork to them.
"When it was announced I had won gold, I couldn't believe it, I was over the moon.