Post apprenticeship engineering service management

carrollsno1

Hi posted here about 5 years ago looking for advice on getting an apprenticeship either pipefitting or plumbing and i ended up serving my time as a pipefitter, never looked back after making the move!

In phase 6 at the moment and we are being encouraged to take up a level 7 in engineering services management delivered by MTU.

https://www.mtu.ie/courses/creesmg7/

I was just wondering has anybody here gone on and done this course or similar after their apprenticeship as a fitter/plumber? I love working on the tools myself but wouldnt mind having something like this behind me for later on in life as i might not be so fond of it in 10-15 years time as i get a bit older.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

NewClareman

I think that this is an opportunity that you should grasp with both hands. An apprentice course tends to be focused on particular practical skills while this course should give you a much wider perspective. It will broaden your understanding and open up opportunities. Even if you were to end up working for yourself it should be of benefit.
Many employers are now looking for employees that are engaged and willing to keep expanding their expertise. Signing up shows that you are willing to invest in yourself. I had a quick look at the syllabus and it covers a lot of bases.

(I started out as an apprentice technician before studying engineering. I found that my earlier hands on experience benefited me throughout my career. Yet, that initial training was very narrow and further study opened up many opportunities.)