Ben Hewson - Civil Plant Operation Apprentice

Ben Hewson got into the infrastructure industry while he was still at school, with a summer holiday job with Picton firm Dave Fowler Contracting Ltd.  It wasn’t long until the company saw Ben’s potential and offered him a full time position.

Ben has recently completed a Modern Apprenticeship in Civil Plant Operation.  As part of his apprenticeship he completed National Certificates in Civil Construction Works – Introductory Skills, Civil Plant Operation and Civil Construction Works.

“I absolutely love my job” says Ben.  “The thing I enjoy most is the variety – not doing the same job every day.  Projects I've worked on include excavating a site in preparation for a new house, putting in some big retaining walls and doing concrete works for a private client.  Every day is different.”

Ben continues, “I do a lot of machine work and truck driving.  I’ve got a 5 ton CAT digger and a 190 horsepower Mitsubishi truck, which are both mine to look after.  And I’ve got my Full Class 1, 2 and 4 Licences, and my Wheels Tracks and Rollers.”

Doing a Modern Apprenticeship meant that Ben could continue his education while he worked.  He says, “The qualifications are well regarded by the industry - they show you are highly skilled.  They are also essential for some projects, for example work for local authorities, who now specify qualifications in their Engineering Standards.”

Make an apprenticeship work for you! 
So, if you’re ready to start an exciting and challenging career contact InfraTrain.   Your nearest  regional manager will help you work out which training option best suits your skills, needs and future career path.

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