Today we are speaking to Harry Rowe, an Apprentice in Signalling in RSS Infrastructure. We’re catching up with our apprentices across the Group as part of National Apprenticeship Week to learn more about them, their progress, and their future goals.
Hello Harry Rowe, what were you doing before working at RSS Infrastructure?
I was unemployed, so this was a great opportunity to learn a new skill and start my career in Rail.
Have you ever worked in the rail/civils sectors before working at RSS Infrastructure?
I did some labouring briefly when I was 18 but haven’t worked in the sector before.
What are your job role and responsibilities at RSS Infrastructure?
I work as a Signalling apprentice in the Signalling Department led by Deryk Patterson. My duties are given to me by my Team Leader. I help install signalling equipment for the Work Package Plan and Task Briefings. I help to check safety standards and any system failures with my teammates. I also help identify and report any issues we spot during the task.
What are your plans, and how will working at RSS Infrastructure help you achieve them?
From the apprenticeship course, I want to get my Level 3 certificate, and then I want to see if there are any opportunities for further education. When I joined, I was interested in getting a new qualification and how apprenticeships could help people like me move on to Higher Apprenticeships or other courses.
Thanks to Harry for taking some time to tell us about his apprenticeship journey so far.
About National Apprenticeship Week 2022
National Apprenticeship Week 2022, the 15th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, will take place from February 7th to February 13th, 2022.
The week brings together employers and apprentices from throughout the country to showcase the benefits of apprenticeships for individuals, businesses, and the economy.
For more information about National Apprenticeship Week, please visit: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/
