Name
Chris Maude
What apprenticeship are you studying?
Level 4 HNC – Civil Engineering
(Senior Civil Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard)
Why did you decide to do an apprenticeship with Cormac?
I decided to apply for the apprenticeship with Cormac due to the advertisement highlighting the process of rotating around the different areas of the company, allowing me to gain a variety of new skills which was something that other companies didn’t seem to offer.
The advertisement also highlighted the support that would be available to gain professional qualifications in addition to academic qualifications.
What does a typical day look like in your role?
As a highway steward I could be carrying out routine inspections of the highway network, dealing with customer/stakeholder enquiries or creating minor works packages in order for repairs/improvements to be made to the network.
What is your favourite thing about your apprenticeship?
Before recently taking a permanent role, I was given the opportunity to work in several different departments within the business as part of the rotation scheme. This helped me to build up my knowledge and experience within the industry whilst letting me decide what area of the company I enjoyed working within the most.
What skills and experience have you gained as part of your apprenticeship?
I have improved my skills both practically and academically through attending a variety of courses and gaining additional industry related qualifications. Working with Cormac has also hugely helped me to improve my confidence by encouraging me to get involved with a variety of different activities within different teams and departments.
What has been your proudest moment during your apprenticeship?
I achieved distinction grades in my Level 3 apprenticeship which has allowed me to continue on to study a higher level qualification alongside my permanent role in my preferred area of the business
What advice would you give to someone considering an apprenticeship?
Go for it and make the most of the opportunities that are offered to you!