Atlas Copco squeezes skills gap with apprenticeship scheme 30 April 2012

Atlas Copco Compressors' apprenticeship scheme is being given the thumbs up by would-be compressor engineers.

"My training has already given me hands-on experience with the latest compressor technology, which is great," comments Donald Draffan, a first year apprentice based at Atlas Copco's Cumbernauld service centre.

"But it is also giving me an insight into the commercial side of the industry and how an organisation such as Atlas Copco operates. I really believe this combination will enable me to develop all of the technical and business skills, and expertise needed for a career as a compressor engineer," he adds.

The apprenticeship scheme, which Atlas Copco operates in partnership with local colleges, provides apprentices with experience and training in Atlas Copco's engineering environment, based at any of its regional service centres or the systems engineering facilities located at the company's UK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead.

"By running our own apprenticeship scheme ... we are able to recruit suitable young engineers who will develop on a personal level whilst reinforcing our own engineering capabilities for the future," states Paul Frost, manager of Atlas Copco's Systems Hemel Hempstead division.

"This helps to maintain the high quality products and support for which we are well known, as well as long term benefits for the trainee, Atlas Copco and ultimately, our customers."

Brian Tinham

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