Jason Singh
Study Type: Higher Education
Study Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Studied: Engineering
Degree apprenticeship puts Jason on right track for rail engineering careerapp
Securing an apprenticeship with global engineering group SNC-Lavalin was the perfect route into engineering for Jason Singh.
Now in his final year at college, he is taking a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering on day release at Derby College’s Roundhouse as part of the in-house scheme.
Jason said: “Being on an in-house degree apprenticeship means the experience I’m getting is more relevant and hands-on – and I don’t have the debt associated with going to university.
“I have some good lecturers and they’ve been supportive during lockdown when we’ve not been able to go into college.”
He usually studies at the Roundhouse from 8.45am to 7.15pm one day a week.
Jason, whose interest in engineering started back in primary school with the Lego challenge, has always been good at maths.
Working in the rail industry, a lot of his role is focused on management and maintenance of rolling stock and rail systems. But he’s also been involved in the dynamics and structural side as well.
Since starting his apprenticeship he has assisted his employer on several large projects, including a seven-month contract to create a maintenance strategy for a rail depot in Cambridge.
When he’s finished his degree, Jason, now 22, is hoping to gain some international experience with SNC-Lavalin’s overseas operations.
He said: “I’d like to work in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or possibly in Canada, where the group is based. I’ve always wanted to travel and see other cultures and this job offers that opportunity.”
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i’m jason singh
i’m a third year apprentice at snc
loveland we’re an international
consultancy based in canada
and i’m currently studying at derby
college
i first became interested in engineering
in primary school
when i first started playing with lego
and connects seeing our stuff works
together
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in a course in mechanical engineering a
bachelor’s and
i also work at cnc laughing as an
apprentice
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with my current role i work with a lot
of interesting projects
primarily in the railway sector and it’s
really complex interesting work
i enjoy the flexibility whilst working
at derby college
also the company paying for it so it’s
free tuition
and also the tutors are very friendly
and help the coursework
with my current role i’ve explored loads
of different places in england
including inspections in london and
derby and
that’s helped me gain a lot of
experience within railway
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after completing my degree i hope to do
some international placements
in abu dhabi dubai and canada
a higher apprenticeship in engineering
would be very beneficial
it helps you gain a lot of experience
with on-site work
and you don’t have any uniques either so
that’s a positive
Being on an in-house degree apprenticeship means the experience I’m getting is more relevant and hands-on – and I don’t have the debt associated with going to university. I have some good lecturers and they’ve been supportive during lockdown when we’ve not been able to go into college.