March 2021

NEWS HSB has launched a new engineer surveyor apprenticeship programme, thought to be one of the first in the UK engineering inspection industry. The scheme, funded by the UK Government, is designed to deliver a new standard within the engineering sector. Working in partnership with Compass Skills Training, HSB’s apprenticeship programme provides a clear career path for new engineering talent and underpins HSB’s commitment to ensuring the industry nurtures the next generation of engineer surveyors. The apprenticeship is aimed at those aged over 21 with a level 3 NVQ in engineering and 3 year’s hands-on experience. The programme is best suited to people who are looking for a change HSB developing engineers through new apprenticeship programme 10 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS March 2021 www.hpmag.co.uk in direction within the engineering industry. Apprentices participating in the programme benefit from a defined career path, flexible distance learning and funding for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering. Excellent opportunities Paula Homan, director of engineering services at HSB, says: “We’re really proud to have launched our engineer surveyor apprenticeship programme in partnership with Compass Skills Training. The engineering inspection industry provides excellent opportunities for engineers to use their technical skills and expertise across a wide variety of equipment and industries. Collaborating with industry experts and our excellent training providers, we’ve been able to tailor this apprenticeship programme to build a workforce with the right skills and training for the future.” Emma Hirst, Compass Skills Training, comments: “Compass are proud to have been involved in this project. Now, more than ever, investing in the development of staff and using the apprenticeship fund to help with that investment makes good business sense. Blending Compass’ corporate and academic approach and HSB’s own experienced mentors has created a bespoke learning journey for engineers.” Phil Maguire, technical training manager at HSB, adds: “We‘ve worked hard to ensure the programme is as comprehensive as possible. The programme offers and fully complements our strategic vision to develop the new generation of engineer surveyors in a structured and industry-approved approach.” The Roy Cuthbert Scholarship has been awarded to Thomas Chaplin. The award, which was named after Webtec’s founder, a passionate engineer and entrepreneur who passed away in 2013, is part of the wider UK Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Scheme. Webtec comments that it is proud to be a supporter of this national programme, which has been providing scholarships to students since 1991. Webtec recognises the importance of encouraging young talent into engineering and in addition to the Arkwright Scholarships the company also actively supports other programmes including the Primary Engineer Leaders Award and the Engineering Education Scheme (EES). The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship is designed to inspire and equip the next generation of UK engineering talent. This year, the programme awarded 300 scholarships to bright and aspiring 16- year-old students from across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with 45% of these presented to female students and 38% to young people from non-selective state schools. Martin Cuthbert, Webtec’s managing director, comments: “We are passionate to support the next generation of engineers and the Arkwright Scholarship offers a great opportunity to help talented students achieve their full potential. We would like to congratulate Thomas on being awarded the Roy Cuthbert Scholarship and wish him all the very best in his future career.” Hands-on experience Now heading into its 30th year, the Scholarship provides young people in the UK with a fully sponsored programme of hands-on experience, professional mentorship and careers guidance throughout their A-levels and Scottish Higher qualifications. The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship 2021 Programme is now open to all Year 11 students in England and Wales, S4 students in Scotland and Year 12 students in Northern Ireland. If you are a school or student who would like apply for The Arkwright Engineering Scholarship Programme, visit: https://www.arkwright.org.uk/arkwrig ht-scholarships Webtec continues to support The Young Engineers of the Future Thomas Chaplin receives the Roy Cuthbert Scholarship.