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APT LEICESTER IS COMMITED TO supporting tomorrow ’ s brightest Security engineers . Its latest student , Sam Down , is studying Engineering at the Sir Frank Whittle Studio School in Lutterworth . A progressive and dynamic place to learn , it focuses on both academic and workrelated education in keeping with APT ’ s emphasis on work-based training for our own engineers .
Named in his honour and inspired by the work of Sir Frank Whittle , the inventor of the turbojet engine , the school specialises in Engineering and develops the students ’ self-reliance and determination to succeed in the work place . Sam has a particular interest in pursuing a career either in the Security or Mechanical Engineering sectors .
Aged 16 , he applied for a placement with APT knowing that we would nurture his interest in these sectors and he would benefit from our 60 years ’ experience in the manufacturing industry . Sam joined APT in October and during his placement he will be able to work in every department on the site . He has already had the opportunity to learn about turned parts as well as our rigorous inspection and quality control systems . Sam has been involved with Security parts , including reaming Euro Lock cylinders .
He is looking forward to help designing components with the latest CAD modelling software and seeing how raw materials are selected and parts are produced . The Security related products
APT manufacture can be found in a wide variety of domestic and commercial applications , from Euro Bodies to Deadbolts and Lock Housings to Differ Pins .
Outside of his Level 3 B-Tech studies , Sam is a keen and determined sportsman , swimming at county level and enjoying a friendly game of football . He has always been interested in cars and how things work . The experience at APT has confirmed to him that he wants to pursue a career in engineering and that he can turn something that he has a passion for into a full-time job . His placement experience has made him want to follow the apprenticeship route .
This is Sam ’ s first work placement and he has been surprised at the variety of products that APT makes , the wide range of raw materials used and the extensive knowledge of all their engineers . APT are a trusted supplier to the Security industry but manufacture parts for the Aerospace , Oil & Gas and Medical sectors to name a few . He has been made to feel a valued member of the team and enjoys the welcoming attitude of the people who work here , “ They have all made me feel so comfortable ”.
For APT , running this placement scheme is a perfect fit with its overall ethos . Every one of their engineers is trained on the four-year in-house training scheme ; believing that its engineers should be an expert in every aspect of the manufacturing process and APT ’ s comprehensive work placement scheme reflects this . It is important to the company to be able to offer a realistic insight into an Engineering career for young students and to inspire the brightest future talent .
For more information , please contact Nick Baller , Managing Director on 0116 287 0051 . www . aptleicester . co . uk
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