Meet NLTG Apprentice of the Year
Date: 17/05/2010
Carl Ireson was very pleased when he won the award. Carl started working at Alfred Hulme's when he was 17 years old as a labourer. He completed his level 2 Apprenticeship with assistance from his NLTG assessor, Mark Chamberlain, and then progressed on to complete level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Wood Machining.
Carl showed enthusiasm right from the start, spending a lot of time and effort on his portfolio.
Carl has now completed his NVQ level 3 in Wood Machining, and he is looking into progressing onto either a HND or Team Leading qualification with the backing of the management at Alfred Hulme.
Carl admits that he has come a long way since he started his level 2 Apprenticeship and it has improved him considerably giving him the skills required to do his job.
These are a few of Carl's statements:
• "I found my level 2 qualification very helpful, it taught me a lot about the running and setting up of the machines. I had made the transition from labourer to machinist and didn't even realise".
• "After seeing the progress that I had made from doing level 2 with NLTG at the CoVE, I was very excited to start the next part of my qualification".
• "Without the skills that I had gained from my training with North Lancs Training Group and my company, I would not be able to fulfil this job role".
• "It is great to have the support of North Lancs Training Group and also my work place. Thanks to everyone who helped me get where I am; I look forward to working with you in the future".
As Carl's Training Officer from the start of his level 2 and to the completion of his level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, I have seen the growth of Carl's knowledge, maturity and enthusiasm which has been a success for himself and for NLTG.
He had always said to himself that he wanted to do the best he could in whatever job he would be involved in.
Mark Chamberlain - Training Officer
