We would like to Congratulate Graham Nicholson who is employed by Proline Engineering Ltd as he has been awarded the STEGTA Excellence Award for Mechanical Engineering. Pictured with Graham is Managing Director for Proline is Ivan Wroe.

We asked Graham how he felt about winning the award:

“I would like to thank Proline Engineering and STEGTA for this opportunity. The Apprenticeship was really interesting & I have met some great people along my journey. Although I struggled with elements of my Apprenticeship, with the support of Proline & my Training Officer Ian Coward, I managed to complete the Apprenticeship to a high standard. “

STEGTA Training Officer Ian Coward commented:

“Graham began his Advanced Apprenticeship at Proline Engineering at age 17, and was initially struck by the amount of work required of him in order to successfully complete the qualification. He commenced with his practical training and he attended Wigan & Leigh College to complete the BTEC in Engineering over the next 2 years. During his time in College he found the work well within his capabilities and he passed with Merit & Distinctions. His company encouraged him to progress onto the HNC and even though he had some difficulties on his journey he was able to bring his work up to standard, and complete all the necessary assignments and course work. He passed with Merits, and is now responsible in company for complex component manufacture, and assisting the new company apprentices. Well done Graham!”