SETU graduate and Sulzer employee, Sky Moroney, was awarded the Apprenticeship award for academic excellence in Electrical Instrumentation by the International Society of Automation (ISA) at an awards ceremony in Cork.
Sky’s internationally recognised award recognises Sky’s commitment to excellence across phases two, four, and six of his apprenticeship training. He achieved results in excess of 80% across all academic modules and demonstrated a strong aptitude in areas of electrical instrumentation and automation.
“Growing up, I had a keen interest in all things electrical and automation. After secondary school, my ambition was to do an electrical apprenticeship. The opportunity arose to do an Electrical Instrumentation apprenticeship with Sulzer Pumps in Wexford, and I jumped at it.
Sky continued, “Aswell as electrical work, I would also learn about instrumentation, pneumatics, PLCs, electronics, and more. I enjoyed working with Sulzer and after my first block release, I was able to go back and apply this knowledge. My experience at SETU alongside my on-the-job training with Sulzer connected me with tutors, and fellow workers, who were experts in the field. My electrical apprenticeship, and the support of those I met along the way, had the blend of theory, practice, and future possibilities that are needed in a career. Much appreciation to all.”
Sky Moroney on receiving his award,
SETU is a longstanding education provider for craft apprenticeships across electrical, motor, and construction in collaboration with SOLAS, the state agency responsible for Further Education and Training (FET) in Ireland. SETU provides level 6 training across four electrical apprenticeships: electrical, instrumentation, electrical instrumentation, and electronic security systems.
"We are very proud to have Sky, representing SETU and succeeding in demonstrating excellence in electrical instrumentation. It is a testament to the relevance of the Electrical and Instrumentation Craft Apprenticeship to the sector and demonstrates the quality of graduates and training delivered at SETU.”
Dr Frances Hardiman, Head (Carlow), Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, on the importance of the recognition of excellence in apprenticeships.
“It gives me great pleasure to have nominated Sky on behalf of the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment at SETU and I am delighted to see his hard work recognised by the ISA. Sky was a standout student and showed exceptional commitment and attitude during his phases of study at SETU. He was always keen to engage with lecturers and his peers on different areas of his trade.”
Eddie Mc Elheron, SETU lecturer.
Sky completed his apprenticeship with Wexford based pump manufacturer Sulzer, who specialise in the development, manufacture and sales of submersible pumps, mixers, grinders and aerators for wastewater collection, transport and treatment.
“It gives me great pleasure on the behalf of Sulzer Pumps Solutions to congratulate Sky on receiving this ISA award. Sky worked hard from the beginning of his apprenticeship. He was always curious to learn more both practically and theoretically.
His attention to detail, commitment and engagement with his tutors, mentors and the Sulzer Team all contributed to him receiving this award. Hopefully this award will open career opportunities for Sky and I wish him continued success in the future. “
Philip Whitmore, Maintenance Manager at Sulzer.
SETU provides apprenticeship training to up to 1,000 students per year across electrical, motor, and construction, as well as laboratory and geo-drilling training.
For more information on the International Society of Automation (ISA), visit isa.org