Christian Peat – DBCP
Name: Christian Peat
Age: 17
Employer: DBCP
Apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Administration
Christian joined DBCP, the leading provider of building control services in Derbyshire, last year after deciding his A Level course at college wasn’t for him.
He explained: “I chose an apprenticeship after doing my first year at college as I wanted a change and the college sixth form environment didn’t suit me. An apprenticeship appealed to me as I knew I would be learning as well as having a job at the same time, paralleling one another.
“All my friends, family and teachers were supportive of my choice to leave college and go into an apprenticeship, and explore the opportunities presented to me.”
Having studied Construction and the Built Environment at school as well having family members who work in the sector, Christian was familiar with building regulations and health and safety which sparked his interest in joining DBCP as a member of the company’s technical support team.
He said: “What I like about my apprenticeship, is the sector that I am working in, as I have always had an interest in construction since I could pretty much walk. My Dad has also worked in the sector as a quantity surveyor for as long as I remember, and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. When the apprenticeship at DBCP came around I jumped at the opportunity.”
Christian added: “It’s a really varied role with DBCP which is great. It is adding to my skillset and helping help me identify what I would like to follow as a career once I finish my apprenticeship.”
Thinking about an apprenticeship? Christian’s advice…
“Look for an apprenticeship in the area you are most excited about. For example, if you like trains, then try to find an apprenticeship at an employer in the rail sector; if you enjoy the outdoors, find one that will let you be outdoors based. Don’t get disheartened if you don’t get the apprenticeship you apply for first time; it must mean there is something better out there for you.”
