Harrison always knew university wasn’t the route for him. Keen to get stuck into the working world, he originally started an apprenticeship in an office-based role. While there were promises of a degree, it never materialised – so he decided to explore something new. Thanks to his mum, a careers advisor, that opportunity came through […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
On Monday 9th September, Kayleigh Hill, an apprentice on the Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ Apprenticeship (PIPHU), set out on her biggest adventure to date – a six-month secondment to Ireland. Here she will work in a fabrication yard, using the skills she has gained as part of her journey with IACS.
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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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About Rico… While admiration and respect for the role of a Pipeline Inspector led Rico Lothian to consider a new career, it was the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals that drew Rico to the ‘Practitioner in Pipelines for Hydrogen and Utilities’ (PIPHU) apprenticeship. As a welding assistant, Rico had benefitted from a close-up
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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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