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Partnership Propels PIPHU

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 …

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IACS T&E Shortlisted at Greater Manchester Skills Awards 2025

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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IACS Unveils Fast Track Training for Pipeline Inspectors

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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All Things PIPHU Apprenticeship

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 …

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IACS T&E Win Big at Hopwood Hall Apprenticeship Awards

IACS T&E, the dedicated training and education subsidiary for IACS and leading provider of specialised training for pipeline inspectors in the energy sector, is celebrating after being named ‘SME of the Year’ at the Hopwood Hall College Apprenticeship Awards. Recognised in two categories… The awards, which took place at the Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel …

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IACS T&E Shortlisted at Hopwood Hall Apprenticeship Awards

IACS T&E, the dedicated training and education subsidiary for IACS and leading provider of specialised training for pipeline inspectors in the energy sector, is celebrating as it has been nominated for two awards at Hopwood Hall College’s inaugural Apprenticeship Awards. Nominated categories… The company has been shortlisted in the ‘SME of the Year’ and ‘Bespoke …

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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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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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