Careers
Meet some of our Apprentices...
Natalie
1st Year Engineering Design (Mechanical)
Birchwood Park, Risley
“I have always wanted a career that involved design and technology. I could have continued with my interests to University but the option of being an apprentice in this field was more appealing. The training centre is very good and all the staff are friendly. We have all been involved in plenty of engineering activities (such as turning, milling) and I have learnt a lot, academically and practically!
"Everything I have learnt has been incredibly useful. I have met new people and made new friends; I have had the chance to work with experienced professionals within the engineering business, been involved in "hands on” practical work that has tested my ability and I feel that I have achieved a lot within a short space of time.”
Lee
3rd Year Engineering Design (Mechanical)
Westlakes Science & Technology Park, Cumbria
"I started my apprenticeship in September 2007 at the age of 16. The apprenticeship programme was with Gen II training based at Sellafield. I enjoyed a year of training in the Gen II centre and workshops in which I completed my NVQ level 2 in mechanical maintenance, machining, hand tool skills and CAD. Gen II also gave me the opportunity of gaining a BTEC first diploma at college.
"Towards the end of this year at Gen II I was interviewed by Nuvia Limited to be an apprentice mechanical design engineer. I have now been with Nuvia for over a year and have been developing my skills for working in the mechanical design department. I have produced drawings and written documents for a number of projects and continue to improve my skills, with the support and training of my colleagues.Gen II continues to support my progress with quarterly reviews on the NVQ certificate. I am also now over half-way through my National Certificate (NC) and continuing towards its completion."
Laura
1st Year Engineering Design (Mechanical)
Birchwood Park, Risley
“My experience so far at Training2000 has been great. During my time here at the training centre I have learnt a wide range of different types of engineering, including turning, milling; pneumatics; key skills; drawing and finally fitting. I have really enjoyed all aspects of the course and have learnt a lot in this short space of time.
"I have successfully completed most of my assignments, and have passed them all. I am really glad I took the apprenticeship and feel really grateful for this opportunity. I can’t really think of any bad points about the course as I am really enjoying it.”