My Apprenticeship Journey - Rebekah - Controls & Instrumentation Apprentice

Last month, we interviewed Rebekah, a Controls & Instrumentation Apprentice at Infinis. She talks about why she chose to do an apprenticeship, what her day-to-day work involves at Infinis and how her apprenticeship with Engineering Trust Training is shaping her career ambitions for the future.

Can you give us a quick outline of who you are and where you are with your career at present?

My name is Rebekah and I am a Controls and Instrumentation Apprentice at Infinis. I’m currently completing my Level 3 NVQ apprenticeship with support from the Engineering Trust Training. My role focuses on maintaining and monitoring technical gas analyser systems to make sure that everything runs safely and efficiently. It’s a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and I’m constantly learning.

What attracted you to the apprenticeship you did?

I had worked alongside people from Infinis before and I knew they were encouraging, helpful and consistent in their support. That gave me confidence to take on an apprenticeship. I also researched Infinis and the ETT before applying and I could see that it would give me the right platform to grow. Both offered the materials, guidance and structure I needed to work towards becoming the technician and engineer I want to be.

What has been the best part of your apprenticeship so far?

The best part of working with Infinis is definitely the people. They are really helpful, supportive and good fun to work with. With the Engineering Trust Training (TESA), it has been the tutors and training officers. They’re always available to guide you academically, but also personally. That level of support makes a huge difference.

What are your plans for the future?

My current plan is to complete my Level 3 NVQ apprenticeship with Infinis. From there, I want to progress to Level 4 with the ETT. After that, I’m aiming to move into a full technician role with Infinis and eventually continue developing into an engineer in Controls and Instrumentation.

What would you say to someone considering an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship gives you a real chance to learn by doing. You get industry experience, support from training providers, and you earn a qualification at the same time. It’s given me the platform I need to grow and work towards my goals.

If you’re practical, motivated and want to build a career in engineering, I would definitely recommend it.