An image of Stephen Fitchett, cohort 1 apprentice on the 'Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities' apprenticeship at IACS, wearing his IACS overalls and safety hat.

Starting A Journey Of Personal Progression

About Stephen…

Stephen Fitchett, from Widnes, was a fabricator welder for 14 years before he joined the IACS team as an apprentice on the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ apprenticeship.

 

Stephen recognized that this apprenticeship could be the step he needed to propel his career in an industry that he knew well.

Having been part of an apprenticeship previously, Stephen understood the benefits of this route to upskilling himself and obtaining the qualifications that he would need.

Stephen started his apprenticeship in September 2023, during this time he has combined classroom tuition with obtaining onsite experience.

He explains: