| Iain Whannel |
 Name: Iain WhannelAge: 18 Company: BAE Systems Address: South Street, Scotstoun, Govan Nature of company businessNaval shipbuilding and other defence contractsType of ApprenticeshipPipe fitterHow long in apprenticeshipIn first year of a three year apprenticeshipCurrent Course of studyPEO Level 2 pipefitting, steel and copper fabrication welding, TIG, MIG, MMA burning using oxy/aceryl, SVQ2/NCAchievementsWorking to complete my logbook.Why I chose engineeringI have always enjoyed doing practical work at school. My grandfather was a marine engineer and my uncle is a plumber so they both gave me the idea on a career path. Doing this course allows me to do aspects of both.What I like about the courseIt gives me a different range of new skills like IC welding with different systems and using different techniques. Lecturers are down toi earth and are first class teachers.What I like about the companyThe company is a global brand recognised worldwide not just for shipbuilding but also for the manufacture of planes and submarines. The company is in constant contact with apprentices through the training offices.Any other relevant achievementsI play football for my local team and 5-a-side with BAE apprentices. I was captain of the school team at Ardrossan Academy and we won a regional trophy.Future plansTo complete my apprenticeship and gain as many certificates as I can. |