Interview: First Female Engineering Apprentice

Tuesday 21st August 2018




Name:

Christine Revill

 

Apprenticeship:

Mechanical engineering apprenticeship

 

Claim to fame:

I am the only female engineering apprentice at Polypipe Civils.

 

How did you make the decision to leave school and start an apprenticeship?

 

At sixth form I studied psychology, but I soon found out I would much rather learn whilst at work than sit in a classroom. Like most people my age I found it difficult to plan out my career early on, but since finding an apprenticeship that suited me, I’ve realised that the right employer will help with me with my career plan so it has been much less daunting than I first thought. My manager, Paul, has regular catch-ups with me and I’m able to talk about jobs I like and don’t like as much, now I know that I’m not made to work the same day every day and this has helped my learning of engineering and Polypipe as a business.

 

What made you choose to do an apprenticeship?

 

After completing a BTEC in engineering at school I applied to continue those studies and found an apprenticeship that suited me best. At Polypipe they made me feel comfortable when applying and now the apprenticeship is tailored to my interests, thanks to my manger, Paul.

 

What’s the best thing about your apprenticeship?

 

I think the best thing has been, being the first female apprentice, getting stuck in to all projects and succeeding. I’ve been here for 1 year and can’t wait to see what my future holds.

 

What three thigs would you want with you on a desert island?

 

  • Somebody to talk to
  • Food and water
  • A bed

 

What would your advice be to girls thinking about doing an engineering apprenticeship?

 

Don’t think about it, just do it!

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