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Jason Singh

Jason Singh wearing a hi-vis vest whilst on site

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.