Apprentice of the Month

16 Mar 2026

Congratulations Jacob!

Jacob is currently studying the Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating (Gas Pathway). He chose this route because he sees it as a strong foundation for building a successful future career as a plumbing and heating gas engineer.

Jacob shared that he and his mentor chose OEA because of the wealth of industry experience held by the tutors, who bring real-world knowledge into the classroom and workshop.

Jacob's hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed by his tutor, Kevin, who nominated him for the award:

“Over the last few months, Jacob has demonstrated significant improvement. He is focused, and during a recent site visit, I was impressed by his knowledge and the professional manner in which he conducted the assessment. While Jacob maintains his positive, approachable demeanour, he is now clearly developing a strong understanding of the requirements to complete the course.”

Here’s what Jacob had to say about his experience so far:

“I've benefited most from the experience that the tutors have given us — a first-hand learning experience by passing knowledge onto us that they've learned in their time in the trade.”\

Jacob has been awarded a Screwfix Voucher, a Slice Mate and a Wiley Beanie hat. 🛠️🏆