About Mahdi…
Despite a trade in civil engineering, a master’s degree in Construction Project Management and site manager roles in construction, Mahdi Lorchi strived for more! He was looking for a career that was in tune with his strengths.
Mahdi had learnt that he thrived in environments that demanded accuracy, attention to detail, and high standards. But, with 13 years in education and industry, he also knew that learning a new trade had to be matched with on-the-job, real-life experience. Together, this was hard to find.
Mahdi found the answer on the government’s apprenticeship hub, when he discovered a pioneering programme, the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU).
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Mahdi’s time on the apprenticeship…
Mahdi joined the IACS apprenticeship, which was derived from the Construction Support Technician standard, in February 2024. Part of the second cohort, he started with 12 other apprentices. Each apprentice had different levels of skills and life experiences; alongside the support from the IACS team, it was this that supported Mahdi’s journey.
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With two final tickets underway, Mahdi has achieved a great deal professionally and personally during his apprenticeship.
About the apprenticeship…
The ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) programme provides a mixture of classroom-based learning at Hopwood Hall College and University Centre with practical on-site experience.
Each apprentice starts on a competitive salary, with opportunities to achieve performance-related incentives. Successful apprentices are offered a permanent role at IACS Ltd upon completion of the PIPHU apprenticeship.
