02.06.2008

Crane and access apprentice’s awards

Myerscough College in the UK held its annual Crane Academy Awards Ceremony on Thursday 22nd May, with apprentices from Ainscough and AFI-Uplift taking the two top awards.

The apprentices received their awards from Construction Skills assistant apprenticeship manager Dave Lester.

The ‘Best Student’ Trophy was won by Michael Birch of Ainscough Crane Hire (Stanlow) who received the award as a result of his hard work, work-based evidence and exam results. The ‘Award for Endeavour’ went to James Flaherty of AFI Uplift who showed maximum effort and a willingness to learn throughout his time at the College.
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(L-R) Michael Birch, Ann Turner principal of Myerscough and James Flaherty

The Crane Academy is now in its fourth year and was developed to meet the need for vocational maintenance training in the crane and lift industry.

The College says that it has excellent resources to support the sector, offering dedicated apprenticeship opportunities for young people working in the Crane Hire, Plant Hire and Tool Hire industries. Myerscough currently provides apprenticeship training to 17 crane hire companies and 25 plant and tool hire businesses across the UK.
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The crane and access apprentices at Myerscough

Stephen Bennett instructor in construction plant maintenance said: “We are very pleased at the progress that these students made during their time at the College. They can now look forward to a fulfilling career in the industry.”