A Mining apprentice has been chosen as the Swansea College recipient of an annual Institution of Engineering and Technology [IET] cash prize.
Ryan Jones, who is studying towards NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations and BTEC National Certificate in Operations and Maintenance, is also employed as an Advance Modern Apprentice at the Energybuild drift mine in Aberpergwm. He was chosen to receive the £250 award by his tutors at the Tycoch campus.
The IET Local Network Prize for Student Excellence rewards achievement by students who are studying subjects at Further Education level leading to careers in engineering. Ryan is a first class student who is held in high esteem by all of his lecturers, says curriculum team leader Tim Clark. He is a self motivated individual with a positive attitude which results in work of the highest standard. It's a pleasure to read his termly reports where he is often referred to as a ?model student' and 'an absolute pleasure to teach.' His role at Aberpergwm combines both complex and challenging work activities. Swansea College's Electronics team has been involved with the IET West Wales Micromouse Competition for the past ten years, says John Jones, Honorary Secretary, Wales South West Network. As a result of this new prize, our future association will cover an even greater range in Engineering.
Swansea College has offered the mining apprenticeship scheme for four years and is committed to supporting the resurgence and sustainability of the industry.
For more information and/or photo opportunities please contact Allison on 01792 284262. The Institution of Engineering and Technology -www.theiet.org/local/uk/wales/southwest/index.cfm www.swancoll.ac.uk
