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An image of Noah Mason, a cohort 2 apprentice on the 'Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities' apprenticeship. He is pictured wearing orange IACS overalls whilst holding his white hard hat just below him.

Time to Change!

Working two jobs was not what Noah Mason wanted from a career, he needed a change!   Stepping back from his role in retail, Noah from Bury, decided that his next job opportunity had to be a move towards a career. It also had to involve learning new skills and if he was lucky enough …

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A visual that shows that IACS Training & Education (T&E) are a regionalist finalist in the North West Apprenticeship Employer of the Year category.

IACS T&E Shortlisted at National Apprenticeship Awards

IACS T&E, a leading provider of training and education services for pipeline inspectors in the energy sector, has been announced as a regional finalist at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2024. Our pioneering apprenticeship… Shortlisted within the North West’s Apprenticeship Employer of the Year category, this recognition comes less than a year after IACS T&E launched …

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An image of Michael Taylor, a cohort 2 apprentice on the 'Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities' apprenticeship. He is pictured sat at a desk in the lab, wearing the orange IACS overalls while resting his arms on the table and holding a hard hat that has the IACS logo on.

Apprenticeship Fit For All

About Michael… Apprenticeships are often seen as an alternative to college for young people starting a trade or vocation. However, this is a misconception, which is exactly what Michael Taylor discovered when he was introduced to the IACS apprenticeship.   The ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) apprenticeship is inclusive, attracting people of …

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An image of James Nash, one of IACS' Senior Pipeline Inspectors. He is pictured wearing safety glasses, an IACS hardhat and orange IACS overalls. In the back of the image are some pipelines.

The Pipeline Inspector

Meet James… He’s an experienced Pipeline Inspector.   James joined IACS Ltd in February 2024 as a Senior Pipeline Inspector; before this he spent more than 16 years as a Multi-Disciplined Pipeline Inspector and was part of IACS’ network of self-employed contractors.   James’ career as a Pipeline Inspector started in 2007 when he embarked …

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An image of Alex Brownley, an apprentice who joined IACS as part of cohort 2 onto the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ apprenticeship. Alex is wearing his orange IACS overalls.

From Pipeline Experience to Pipeline Inspector

About Alex… Alex Brownley is no stranger to pipelines and has valuable experience in the field, which is why he applied for the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) apprenticeship. Alex immediately recognised just how unique an opportunity this 16-month programme, with IACS Training & Education and IACS Ltd, is! Alex comments: “Before …

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