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We recently caught up with Luc, who is moving into his second year of his T Level in Engineering at Bath College. Luc has been completing his industry placement with Hitachi Rail, gaining first-hand experience working with one of the biggest names in the railway sector.
Hitachi Rail is a global player in the railway industry. The company provides rail transport vehicles, signalling systems, digital technology, service & maintenance, and turnkey solutions worldwide. Luc’s placement has given him a valuable opportunity to apply what he’s learning in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges.
We asked Luc to walk us through his placement so far, and here’s how his journey has looked over the course of 315 total hours at Hitachi Rail:
When we asked Luc about his experience, he said:
“The placement has been a brilliant opportunity to see how engineering theory is applied in a real environment. Each day has been different, and I’ve been able to work on tasks ranging from mechanical fixes and inspections to shadowing the engineering department. I feel much more confident about moving into my second year now, and I know the skills I’ve gained at Hitachi Rail will really help me in my T Level and beyond.”
Placements like Luc’s at Hitachi Rail are a vital part of T Level Engineering courses. They give students the chance to:
Unlike A Levels, T Levels provide an opportunity for students to work with employers. Each student who takes a T Level at Bath College will receive an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. In a subject area such as Engineering, there is no better way to learn than receiving hands-on experience.
Luc’s story is a great example of how real-world training complements classroom learning and helps prepare students for the workplace.
A huge thank you to Luc and the team at Hitachi Rail for making this placement such a success. We’re looking forward to seeing how Luc continues to grow in his engineering career.