Utilities specialist Develop Training Limited (DTL) is to deliver a new 13-month apprenticeship programme after securing a contract with South Staffs Water.

Nine apprentices will complete the 'Network Construction Operations Water Mains Laying' course, combining classroom and practical training.


DTL will utilise its new mains-laying facility at its Derby training centre during the programme.

Daryll Garavan, DTL's Delivery Manager for the water industry, said: "Having this new facility is ideal. There is plenty of space for several candidates to work on it at once instead of having to wait their turn, and the practice area includes numerous water mains connections that people can hone their skills on."

The candidates are made up of five South Staffs Water employees and four new recruits from OnSite Specialist Maintenance.

They will complete the course in January 2020.

(CM)