We have welcomed a student from Shrewsbury College as part of an 18-month T Level industry placement at the Oakengates Town Centre development. We’re currently transforming a 1960s shopping precinct into a modern, vibrant retail space, and Kobi Parry is gaining invaluable experience on-site.
Kobi is completing a two-year T-Level course in ‘Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction,’ an intensive programme equivalent to three A-Levels. This course prepares students for university and careers in architecture, surveying, and structural engineering. Kobi’s favourite part of his studies is the drawing element, especially using 2D and 3D CAD, which allows him to merge his creative ideas with technical skills.
This long-term placement is a core component of the T Level qualification, designed to give students hands-on experience one day a week in their chosen field. Kobi spent his summer helping three days a week, getting hands-on experience with tasks like labouring, cleaning, and bricklaying. This practical work allows him to apply the theoretical knowledge from his course directly to the job.
The placement reflects Morris Property’s commitment to nurturing future talent and supporting vocational education through meaningful and sustained work experience.
Glyn O’Hara, Senior Contracts Manager, is impressed with Kobi’s dedication. “It’s fantastic to have young, motivated people like Kobi on the team,” he says. “His enthusiasm for the industry is clear, and it’s a pleasure to see him apply his classroom learning on the ground. He’s been a great help on-site.”
Kobi shares his positive experience, emphasising the value of his placement. “The T-Level course has a lot of theory, so being able to get on site with Morris Property has been brilliant,” he said. “It’s helped me understand how everything I’ve learned fits together and has given me a real insight into the construction world.”
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