It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to put the spotlight on mental wellbeing and how to look after our mental health. This year’s campaign is focused on ‘community’. According to the Mental Health Foundation, the team behind this important awareness campaign, “being part of a safe, positive community is vital for our mental health …
Could dancing be the secret ingredient for promoting our wellbeing? Now we know that the jive or tango may not be an obvious choice for some, especially when working in the pipeline industry, but it is according to our Director, Laura, whose love of Latin dancing has led her to a more positive mindset. As …
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 …
IGEM, The Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers, has recognised IACS Ltd in its annual Gas Industry Awards. The shortlist… IACS Ltd, the leading inspection, engineering and testing consultancy specialising in pipeline construction, has been shortlisted within the ‘Investment in People’ category. This award acknowledges the company’s pioneering apprenticeship, which was developed and is being …
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Partnerships have been integral to the success of our apprenticeship. Each of our strategic partners – from education, training and industry – was formed before we even signed off our programme for ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’, which is derived from the Level 3 Construction Support Technician apprenticeship. We worked collaboratively to align …
IACS T&E, through its employer partnership with Hopwood Hall College, has been shortlisted within the SME of the Year category at the Greater Manchester (GM) Skills Awards 2025. A Recognition of Commitment… The award recognises IACS’ commitment to bridging the skills gap in the green energy sector, following the launch of its pioneering ‘Practitioner in …
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A career in pipeline inspection wasn’t something that Harri Aspinall had planned. After studying Project Management at university, he found himself unsure of his next steps – it was his mum who pointed out the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) apprenticeship. Not sure what to expect, Harri decided to take a …
IACS Ltd, the leading inspection, engineering, and testing consultancy specialising in pipeline construction, has unveiled a bespoke, fast-track training programme for pipeline inspectors. The programme has been developed to address the urgent need to attract talent to the industry. It is designed specifically to support individuals who are new to the role but have the …
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Marybeth is no stranger to hard work. Her career has taken her through early years teaching, stacking shelves at Waitrose and working as a chef. But it wasn’t until she took a role in traffic management that she found herself on the path to pipeline inspection. One day, while stationed at a pipeline …
It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2025, one of the many highlights in our calendar. To celebrate, we’ve got up close and personal with our Apprentice Director, James, who has shared his news and views on the IACS ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) Apprenticeship. How is IACS addressing the skills shortage, in particular the …
