Luke Rowe

Luke Rowe began a Young Apprenticeship in Construction in 2008 aged just 15. He has a work placement with Ocean Services, studies at Cornwall College, Redruth and is a pupil at Penrice Community College, St Austell. Since starting his Apprenticeship he has completed qualifications in An Introduction to the Construction Industry, Exploring Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction, The Use of Science and Mathematics in Construction,
Exploring Carpentry and Joinery, Exploring Painting and Decorating, and Exploring Trowel Operations. At work he has conscientiously assisted an Ocean carpenter and had a taster session in plumbing at hostels, warden controlled homes and affordable housing projects. Luke says the work has been rewarding and made him feel a useful member of the community. At school he has struggled with maths but, motivated by his ambition to become a full construction apprentice which requires maths and science qualifications, he has worked hard to overcome his difficulties - taking advice from his college tutors and doing extra study outside school with the aim of achieving a grade C in maths GCSE. His employers at Ocean describe him as a quick, eager learner, punctual, polite to staff and customers, who has demonstrated his commitment by doing extra work during school holidays.

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Education

Tags:

• NAS
• Apprenticeships
• South West
• Awards 2010