Will continued: “I have also been supported by Jake Rambaldini, from UK firm Rambaldini Welding Services, who has hosted the previous competitions and provided me with expert 1-to-1 welder training in preparation for the final in Shanghai, so it’s been a real industry collaboration.”
Rolls-Royce Submarines has recently announced the launch of its own Nuclear Skills Academy, based in Derby, and the introduction of 200 additional nuclear apprentice places every year for at least 10 years. The ambition is to nurture and uncover new talent across a range of nuclear skills, including welding.
Dubbed the ‘Skills Olympics’, the World Skills event is a biennial competition that rewards excellence in technical disciplines. The charity brings together young people, industry leaders and education providers to celebrate the value of technical education and training.
Steve Crisp, a Rolls-Royce Welding School Group Lead, who has coached Will throughout the competition, has been instrumental in Will’s development.
“Enormous congratulations to Will. I know how hard he has worked and how proud he is to be representing Rolls-Royce and Derby on the world stage. It is nothing less than he deserves,” said Steve. “This shows the wider welding community that Rolls-Royce Submarines are now a serious contender to win gold, due to the high skill level our apprentices are attaining in order to work at this business.”
For 60 years, Rolls-Royce has provided the power for all of the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines from its base in Raynesway, Derby. Their work ensures submariners have the power to protect the UK’s interests at home and further afield.
For more information about Rolls-Royce Submarines visit www.rolls-royce.com/products-and-services/defence/submarines.aspx.
For more information on the WorldSkills event, visit www.worldskillsuk.org.