Pipeline inspection wasn’t always on the cards for Jennifer Scott.
With a background in ceramics and silversmithing, Jennifer’s journey to the pipeline industry has been anything but ordinary. She’s worked in the NHS, travelled around Australia for three years, and she’s even worked as a delivery driver. But it was a job fair in Anfield that changed her career path.
Jennifer comments:
Jennifer applied for the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) programme in February and by September 2023 she had officially joined cohort one.
Stepping Into the Unknown…
Jennifer admits she had no preconceptions about the role, but as one of the few women in the industry, she recognises the value of representation. She comments:
With qualifications already under her belt in welding inspection, UT and MPI, and having recently completed her coating exam, Jennifer is nearing the end of her apprenticeship and is well on her way to building a strong career in the field.
Challenges and Support…
One of the standout elements of Jennifer’s journey has been the support she’s received for her dyslexia, here she explains:
Looking Ahead…
Jennifer sees the PIPHU apprenticeship as more than just a training programme.
“If you’re considering it, just do it. Especially if you’re just starting out. It’s better to get started early and build your career from there.”
Acknowledging the fact that women may be put off by the idea of the role being too physical or ‘dirty’, she quickly de-stigmatises this by saying:
About The Apprenticeship…
The ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) apprenticeship provides a mixture of classroom-based learning at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre with practical on-site experience.
Successful apprentices are offered a permanent role at IACS Ltd upon completion of the PIPHU apprenticeship.
