HVTC News Autumn 2016 - Hunter Valley Training Company

HVTC NEWS
Autumn 2016
INSIDE STORIES
•Indigenous Employment Program
Well Supported
•Training Initiative Assisting
Disadvantaged Jobseekers
•The Sky’s the Limit for Tammy
•HVTC Alumni Forging an
International Career
HVTC HOST EMPLOYER UPSKILLS STAFF
THROUGH GOVERNMENT TRAINING INITIATIVE
J & S Engineering and
Maintenance’s participation
in a new State Government
training initiative is helping
the company to upskill its
workforce and maintain
its competitiveness in an
increasingly changing market.
Launched this year through the
Department of Industry’s Smart and
Skilled Program, the Targeted Priorities
Part Qualifications Program provides
employers with access to a broad range
of fully funded skills training courses.
The Program is facilitated through
HVTC’s Registered Training
Organisation (RTO), Hunter-V-Tec.
Michael Murray, HVTC’s RTO
Manager, said the Targeted Priorities
Part Qualifications Program offered
businesses an affordable, streamlined
way of upskilling their shop floor
employees and management teams.
“We worked with J & S Engineering
and Maintenance to identify specific
training needs that aligned with strategic
business objectives and targeted
training to meet those needs,”
said Michael.
Fifteen staff are receiving training
at HVTC’s purpose-built facility in
Rutherford. Amongst the training being
undertaken, four staff are in the process
of obtaining their forklift licences, six are
completing team leadership training and
five are undertaking key management
skill set training.
J & S Engineering & Maintenance
has endeavoured to promote staff
from within the company throughout
its 26 year history, not only ensuring
workforce continuity, but also delivering
local employment opportunities which in
turn benefit the region.
Maximising training opportunities that
address changing needs within the
market is key to the company’s ability to
capitalise on business opportunities as
they arise.
Paul Flanagan, WHS Coordinator,
J & S Engineering & Maintenance, said
the Program provided the company
with an excellent opportunity to equip
staff with new or additional skills that
complemented their existing roles or
helped them to transition to other roles
within the company.
Training for the Targeted Priorities
Part Qualifications Program must be
completed before 30 November 2016.
Business, Leadership and Management
courses are available face-to-face or
online through HVTC’s eLearning.
For more information on how to
incorporate this Program into
your business contact HVTC
on 1800 247 864.
To read more about how the Program
has assisted job-seekers with a
disability or disadvantage enter the
workforce, please turn to page 3.
Photo: (L-R) Paul Flanagan with training
participants Brendan Hoffman, Stephan
Prinsloo, Joe Blignaut, Adrian Rudge &
John Redwood.
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
As thousands of young Australians
started or returned to senior secondary
school this year, we were reminded
about the benefits of school-based
apprenticeships and traineeships and
their role in preparing young people for
a career in a trade or other occupation.
School-based options combine
hands-on industry experience and the
opportunity to work towards a vocational
qualification whilst completing the senior
school certificate. They are an ideal
way to combine senior school study
with practical trade training. Students
also get a taste of what it may ultimately
be like to pursue an apprenticeship,
traineeship or a trade career, which
is a real choice for those who are not
necessarily focused on university.
School-based training is offered at many
secondary schools across a range of
subjects. Group training organisations
like HVTC employ about 14 per cent
of all school-based apprentices and
trainees around Australia. One of the
advantages of starting through group
training is that it provides much needed
support at a time when school-based
apprentices and trainees are juggling
the simultaneous demands of the
school curriculum, the training course
and the workplace.
This support is invaluable in assisting
the apprentice or trainee to complete
their senior secondary certificate and
make a more seamless transition to a
full-time apprenticeship or traineeship
after leaving school.
It’s important that students commencing
their senior years at school are
made aware of the range of choices
that are available to start down
the path of a rewarding vocational
career. Increasingly, the choice of an
apprenticeship or traineeship is being
seen as equivalent to a university
education, where a priority on technical
and trade skills is paramount.
School-based options get students
thinking about career and life choices
and can help them stay engaged with
school. It’s a way of getting a head start
in a career, commencing training and
earning a wage, while completing the
secondary school certificate.
A 2015 HVTC Excellence Award winner,
Harry Mitchell has achieved great
success since taking on his schoolbased traineeship. Not only was he
chosen School-based Apprentice/
Trainee of the Year at our awards
ceremony, he also went on to win the
same category at the Group Training
Bob Cameron AO, HVTC Chairman
Association NSW & ACT Awards
in October.
The 18 year old from Macksville
successfully completed a Hospitality
Food and Beverage Stream Certificate II
while attending school and undertaking
work placement at Nambucca Valley
Care. Harry is now studying a Bachelor
of Business in Hotel Management at
The Hotel School Sydney.
We strongly recommend businesses
consider hiring a school-based
apprentice or trainee as a cost-effective
way to meet workforce labour needs.
We also encourage parents of students
entering Year 11 or 12 to talk to their
school VET co-ordinator about the
possibility of school-based training.
Bob Cameron AO, Chairman
CEO’S MESSAGE
It’s important to have a strong voice
within our industry and I’m pleased
to advise that I have been appointed
Deputy Chair of the Group Training
Australia Board for 2016.
As you may know, Group Training
Australia Limited (GTA) is the national
association representing a network of
around 150 group training organisations
(GTOs) across Australia. Collectively,
the national network employs around
35,000 apprentices and trainees with
more than 100,000 businesses.
I am looking forward to continuing my
contribution to this national body and
being in an even better place to keep
you well informed about important
issues in our industry.
Businesses in the Sydney region
will be greeted by a new HVTC GTO
Manager this month. Mark Challenger
commenced with us in February and he
is looking forward to working with our
Sydney clients, apprentices
and trainees.
Mark brings with him an extensive 15
years’ experience in group training
having worked previously as a Field
Officer and GTO Manager. Mark has
great leadership skills and is looking
forward to supporting the Sydney team
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and enhancing HVTC’s business in
the region.
If you’re an employer who feels that
your apprentice or trainee may be
having problems and you need advice
or support to get them refocused
on their training, HVTC’s workplace
mentoring and in-training support can
help turn things around.
Similarly, if you’re an apprentice or
trainee finding some aspect of your
training or study a bit challenging, HVTC
mentoring services are available to you
throughout your entire placement.
Another of our services you may not
be familiar with is our free,
individualised testing and recruitment
tool called CareerGateTM.
Businesses can list apprenticeship
vacancies through CareerGateTM and
we will match them with the candidate
who is the best fit for their business.
All candidates are screened to assess
their aptitude and suitability and
businesses will receive advice on
contractual obligations, induction and
supervision requirements.
For those who are interested in starting
an apprenticeship or traineeship,
CareerGateTM can help match job-
Sharon Smith, HVTC CEO
seekers to an occupation that is right for
them. Our staff will work with candidates
to find a suitable apprenticeship
or traineeship, and provide career
guidance and workplace mentoring
throughout their placement.
CareerGateTM gives businesses and
job-seekers all the information and
resources they need to achieve great
results and successful completions.
Just call 1800 247 864 to book a free
CareerGateTM assessment.
Sharon Smith, CEO
Training Initiative Assisting
Disadvantaged Jobseekers
Mai-Wel LabourForce Solutions (MWLFS), together with HVTC, have created a joint initiative to assist Hunter job-seekers with a
disability or disadvantage to enter the workforce.
Funded by the NSW Department of Industry, the initiative is aimed at reducing the unemployment rate in the community.
The hands-on training course commenced in December 2015 and ran for four weeks at HVTC’s Registered Training
Organisation (RTO), Hunter-V-Tec. The course provided a part-qualification skill set focusing on basic construction and
engineering skills to help job-seekers gain entry-level roles in manufacturing and engineering industries.
HVTC trainer Kevin Welton with
course participants James Fuller,
Mitchell Potts & Thomas Parker
RTO Manager Michael Murray was pleased to be able to offer
disadvantaged job-seekers this opportunity.
“This has been a great opportunity for specific training, with a 6:1
ratio in the workshop allowing for specialised support,” said Michael.
There were six job-seekers participating in the training with HVTC.
Now that the training is complete, MWLFS will assist with finding
industry-based work experience so job-seekers can refine their skills
and increase their employability.
“This is the first time we have had a program like this with HVTC.
We are delighted to be able to partner with such a wonderful
organisation and pillar of this community, to provide training,
development and employment opportunities for our region,” said
Kyllie Tegg, Mai-Wel Service Area Manager Employment Services.
The Sky’s the Limit for Tammy
With her sights set firmly on a career
as an international airhostess, HVTC
trainee, Tammy Wells from Ballina, is
making the most of every moment to
pursue her dreams.
Not busy enough undertaking a
Certificate III in Business Administration
whilst working at North Coast TAFE’s
Wollongbar campus in the Hair and
Beauty, Hospitality, Tourism, Events,
Aviation, Cookery and Hospitality
Departments, Tammy recently took
part in a Rotary Youth Leadership
Course to develop her leadership and
interpersonal skills.
“I love everything about my TAFE
course. I’m learning something new
every day and it’s helping me improve
my customer service skills. My work
colleagues are very supportive and my
mentor, Leanne Phillips, is a huge help.
It’s been great having someone to help
me work towards my dream career,”
said Tammy.
“It’s also been really interesting meeting
international students through TAFE and
learning something of their histories,
passions and goals.”
Tammy said the opportunity to
participate in the week-long Rotary
Youth Leadership Course at
Tyalgum Ridge Retreat in the Tweed
Valley in northern New South Wales
was unforgettable.
Held from 23 to 29 January this year,
the residential leadership seminar
encouraged young adults aged 18 to
25 years to explore their leadership
potential and participate in a range
of formal and informal activities that
demonstrated strength, team work,
leadership and initiative.
Tammy participated in lectures,
seminars and activities covering:
• Leadership and development
• Public speaking
• Personal development
• Goal setting
• Negotiation skills
• Motivation
• Fitness and wellbeing
• Interpersonal skills
• Finance and money management
• Conflict resolution
• Time management
“The Rotary Youth Leadership Course
was a once in a lifetime opportunity. It
was a chance to disconnect from the
world and reconnect with myself; to
discover who I am, what my purpose is
and to help me work towards being a
better leader.”
“I found it very beneficial, both
personally and professionally,”
said Tammy.
Tammy plans to build on the skills she’s
gaining at TAFE and learn a second
language to help her realise her career
ambition when her twelve month
placement concludes in May this year.
“It’s great to see young women
like Tammy making the most of
opportunities such as the Rotary Youth
Leadership Course. It’s a great way for
them to develop their confidence and
learn new skills that will help them with
their studies and careers,” said Jessica
Muldoon, Workforce Development
Consultant, HVTC Northern Rivers.
(L to R) Caroline Robinson, Head Teacher, Hairdressing and Beauty
Therapy, North Coast TAFE, Tammy Wells & Jessica Muldoon
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Indigenous Employment
Program Well Supported
Since 1981, HVTC has helped
launch the careers of more than
600 Indigenous people through its
Indigenous Employment Strategy.
As part of our ongoing commitment
to developing equal employment
opportunities, we implemented the
HVTC Indigenous Employment Program
in 2012 to provide candidates with
apprenticeships and traineeships that
would improve their competitiveness in
the employment market.
The Program has been very successful
and attracted interest from the public
and private sector. We currently have 11
enthusiastic young trainees undertaking
a broad range of roles and courses
throughout the state.
Placements are currently held with:
•
Galambila Aboriginal Health
Service
•
Northern NSW Local Health District
(NNSWLHD) - Manage Workforce
Department
•
Shoalhaven City Council - Water
•
NNSWLHD - Tweed Oral Health
•
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health
District
•
Spanline South Coast
•
Dynelec (Australia)
•
Early Links Inclusion Support
Service
•
Elite Colleges
•
Drew Mills
Drew Mills & Bailey Roworth on site
Funding for the Indigenous Employment
Program has been made available
through the Indigenous Advancement
Strategy introduced by the Department
of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
The Program provides businesses
with a smart and affordable staffing
solution that frees them from timeconsuming administration processes.
HVTC manages the recruitment
process, payment of wages and other
processes, in addition to providing
safety awareness training, mentoring
and pastoral care.
Grant Reeves, Manager HVTC Northern
Regions, is very pleased that regional
businesses are supporting the Program.
Tennaya Maxton, Illawarra Shoalhaven
Local Health District
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“HVTC’s Indigenous Employment
Program is a key component of our
overall strategy to support workplace
diversity and equal employment
opportunities,” said Grant.
“The Program also promotes HVTC’s
community engagement and increased
participation in vocational education
and training.”
Recent placements include Shantelle
Olsen, who is hosted by Galambila
Aboriginal Health Service in Coffs
Harbour and enrolled in Certificate IV
Business Administration, and Bailey
Roworth who is hosted by Taree
builder, Drew Mills, and is undertaking
Certificate III in Carpentry.
“Drew was a former HVTC Mid Coast
apprentice and it’s terrific that we’ve
been able to continue our association.
Drew appointed his own apprentice
through HVTC in 2014 and it’s great that
he’s seen the value of this Program and
taken Bailey on. Bailey’s in good hands
and he’ll receive excellent training and
experience with Drew,” said Grant.
Lisa Coughran, Field Officer, HVTC
Northern Rivers, said the NNSWLHD
also recognised the Program’s value.
“NNSWLHD is a valued, long-term
host employer and I was very pleased
when Julie Gallagher, HR Manager with
Tweed Hospital, approached me about
taking on Indigenous trainees. We
now have four trainees working at the
hospital which is a tremendous outcome
for everyone,” said Lisa.
“Tyler Rose Trappett and Alkirra
McBride are currently completing a
Certificate III in Business Administration.
Tyler Rose is working in the Mental
Health Department and Alkirra’s
placement is with the HR Department.
Alana Corowa and Georgia Anderson
are undertaking Oral Health
Traineeships. Alana is enrolled in a
Certificate IV in Oral Health whilst
Georgia is doing a Certificate III in Oral
Health and they’ll both get great training
and experience in the unit.”
Both on the job and TAFE training is
provided and Lisa regularly visits the
trainees, offering mentoring and support
throughout their placement.
“It’s great to see these young women
making the most of the opportunities
this Program offers,” said Lisa.
Tweed Hospital HR Manager Julie
Gallagher said the traineeships will
allow participants to complete a
recognised qualification and gain
valuable work experience in a
hospital setting.
“It is rewarding to see how well the
trainees have become part of the team
in a short period of time,” said Julie.
Host employers in the Illawarra and
Shoalhaven regions have also signed
up new trainees and apprentices
through the Program.
Debbie Boyd, Manager, HVTC Illawarra,
said trainee, Tennaya Maxton, is
performing very well in her placement
with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health
District where she is completing a
Certificate III in Health Administration
whilst working in the Executive Services
Department.
“Tennaya entered into her traineeship
with a very positive and focussed
attitude after being named TAFEdelivered Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) Indigenous Student of
the Year for 2015. She was nominated
for the award by Mission Providence
who employed her during her TVET
course where she completed a
Certificate II in Business Administration
whilst undertaking Years 11 and 12 at
school. It’s great to see Tennaya now
building on her previous knowledge
and experience and enjoying her role
with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health
District,” said Debbie.
The appointment this month of
Jayden Belsito to a four year electrical
apprenticeship with Dynelec (Australia)
at Unanderra was also a positive
reflection on what the Program has
to offer. Jayden has now commenced
studying for a Certificate III in
Electrotechnology Electrician.
For Debbie Jones, Field Officer, HVTC
Shoalhaven, the Program has opened
up a great opportunity for Tyson
Gerrey whom she helped to secure a
traineeship with Shoalhaven Water.
“Tyson completed his Certificate II
in Water Operations under an HVTC
traineeship in November 2015.
Shoalhaven Water was very happy
with his progression and performance
throughout the 12 months and offered
to further his training by hosting him
in the Certificate III traineeship for an
additional 12 months,” said Debbie.
Libby Ford, HVTC Operations Manager,
said HVTC’s Indigenous Employment
Program was an extremely positive
initiative and she was enthusiastic for
the Program’s future.
“We’re very pleased that we can
support host employers who are eager
to offer employment and training to
Indigenous Australians.”
“Being able to offer our trainees and
apprentices an opportunity to develop
skills and experience that will provide
them with a solid foundation from which
to start their careers is very rewarding,”
said Libby.h
(L-R) Georgia Anderson, Alana Corowa, Alkirra McBride & Tyler Rose
Trappett are completing traineeships at the Tweed Hospital
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HR and Safety
Update
One of the goals of HVTC’s Strategic
Business Plan is to be a customer centric,
high performing team.
To assist us in achieving this goal, HVTC
recently engaged Kellie Mills from MillsEaton Training to deliver customer
service training for our staff. Kellie had
met some of the HVTC teams in the past
and was able to build on her knowledge
of HVTC to facilitate valuable training in
customer service.
Kellie’s training sessions were focused
on creating long-lasting change in the
workplace: changes in attitude, better
communication between staff and
management, improved productivity
and service delivery. Her training focus
was on ‘soft’ or people skills, that is,
non-technical training.
There were four sessions across NSW
and each group produced SALSA points
as an outcome of their day’s work. These
are the group’s Standard Acceptable
Level of Service Always.
All staff who participated now have
a better knowledge of both themselves
and their co-workers. Through this
understanding we will be able to better
respond to our customers’ needs and
work together more cohesively.
All our hosts, apprentices and trainees
are valued customers. If you have any
feedback about our service delivery
to you, please contact our HR team
on 1800 247 864.
Jarryd Tuckett
Bert Evans
Scholarship
Recipients
Two HVTC Hunter apprentices are
celebrating after being awarded Bert Evans
Apprentice Scholarships.
Jarryd Tuckett and Mitchell Hawthorn will
both receive $15,000 over three years to
support them with their training.
Jarryd is employed by HVTC under the YES
Partnership program and has now been
placed in a full-time hosted arrangement
with Centennial Coal. Mitchell is hosted by
Brooker Constructions.
Applications for the 2016 Bert Evans
Apprentice Scholarships are open now and
close 30 May.
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Will Maguire Working on the BHP memorial project
HVTC Alumni Forging
an International Career
When Will Maguire completed a four year dual trade as a blacksmith and
boilermaker ten years ago, he started on a journey that would see him travel
the world and become a multi-award winning contemporary blacksmith
and sculptor.
As an HVTC apprentice, hosted by Forgemasters in Kurri Kurri, Will
garnered early attention and was a finalist for the Hunter Region
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Advisory (HRATA) Committee Apprentice
of the Year Award in 2006.
According to Will, his boss at Forgemasters, Phil Johnston, was extremely
supportive. “Phil would take time out to show me different things and allow
me to explore a process, make mistakes and learn from them.”
“Completing my Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication with HVTC
enabled me to learn valuable skills and the team was supportive throughout
the whole apprenticeship process,” said Will.
Since becoming trade qualified as a blacksmith and boilermaker, Will has
spent several years as a journeyman overseas working, learning and
collaborating with some of the best blacksmiths in England, USA, Russia,
Europe, Ukraine and Japan.
Will now runs a blacksmithing business in the Hunter Valley, designing
and making one-off architectural and sculptural ironwork for homes,
businesses, public institutions and community spaces. He is one of very few
contemporary blacksmiths in Australia working with hot steel, forging and
manipulating it to create forms that are beautiful, genuine and new.
Will has won many awards for his work
and enjoyed a number of group and solo
exhibitions. In 2014 he was invited to
include one of his pieces in the popular
Sculpture by the Sea exhibition in Bondi.
However, one of his proudest career
achievements to date was finishing a five
tonne memorial sculpture for the steel
workers who died whilst working at BHP’s
Newcastle Steel Works during its operation.
Will’s work brings blacksmithing into the 21st
century; combining striking contemporary
design with traditional skills learnt from
masters overseas.
Will is our 2016 Alumni Ambassador and he
will speak at the HVTC Excellence Awards in
Newcastle on 15 April.
“I look forward to being part of the HVTC
Alumni Program. It is always a pleasure to
meet new, interesting people and share some
knowledge and a story,” said Will.
To see more of Will’s work, visit his website
www.willblacksmith.com.au
Mr Morris Appointed Vice Patron of Transport
Heritage NSW
Mr Lowry & Mr Morris
HVTC’s Patron, the Hon. Milton Morris AO has also been a
long-serving champion of heritage rail.
His contribution was acknowledged in late 2015 when the
Chairman of Transport Heritage NSW, Peter Lowry OAM,
announced that His Excellency the Governor of NSW and the
Board of Transport Heritage NSW had appointed Mr Morris as
a Vice Patron of the company.
Mr Morris and HVTC Executive Director Kay Sharp AM were
special guests at a celebratory dinner held in his honour at the
Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli.
Mr Lowry commended Mr Morris for his inspirational energy,
sense of humour and achievements. He outlined Mr Morris’s
distinguished career, culminating in his valuable work training
young people, to an historic gathering of guests from the
heritage sector.
Mr Morris was warmly congratulated by the assembled
representatives from the Bus Museum, Tram Museum,
Heritage Fleet, Board members of Transport Heritage NSW
including CEO of State Rail Howard Collins, and visiting
guest, Sam Mullins, CEO of London Transport Museum.
Mr Morris expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the honour
awarded to him. He congratulated all present for their sterling
efforts in preserving heritage transport for future generations.
1000 New Australian Apprentices
HVTC’s Workforce Development Consultants notched up an impressive 1000
apprentice contracts in the six months since the Australian Apprentice Support
Network (AASN) was launched.
Approved contract 1000 was completed by Matthew Maestrelli from Gladesville
and his employer Peter Bramich at Waterway Constructions in Rozelle, Sydney.
Waterway Constructions currently employs eight apprentices across a range of
trade areas.
Matthew is completing a Certificate III in Formwork/Falsework with Waterway
Constructions and HVTC’s AASN Manager, Abraham Ghossain, was on hand to
facilitate the process. Abraham will also be available to deliver any personalised
mentoring, guidance and support required to ensure Matthew successfully
completes his apprenticeship.
Matthew Maestrelli, Abraham Ghossain &
Peter Bramich
Innovative Training Provides
Employment Outcomes
Last year, HVTC launched an innovative partnership program to help create
training and employment opportunities for young electrical apprentices in the
Hunter Region.
Under the HVTC Youth Employment Skills (YES) Partnership, 14 promising
Pre-apprenticeship electrotechnology
electrical apprentices were offered an accelerated skills training program via
course participants
an intensive customised Electrotechnology course at HVTC’s Registered
Training Organisation (RTO), Hunter-V-Tec.
Participants began their electrical apprenticeship with HVTC and by the end of the year had completed the required theory
components of Stages I and II of their Electrotechnology Electrician – Certificate III qualification.
During the program, apprentices also undertook on-the-job skills consolidation experience (YES placement) with partnering
local host businesses and HVTC is pleased to have now found full-time apprenticeships for 10 of the participants.
CEO Sharon Smith said the YES program was another example of HVTC taking the lead on developing customised programs
aimed at meeting changing industry and business needs.
“The YES program was developed in direct response to the Hunter’s growing youth unemployment and skills shortage
issues. Not only was it an innovative way to deliver training both in the workshop and out on-the-job, but with the help of host
businesses, it has created real employment opportunities for ten young apprentices,” Ms Smith said.
An HVTC pre-apprenticeship electrotechnology course has also proven beneficial for a number of the Hunter’s young people.
Nine participants completed six weeks of training at the start of December, then commenced 20 days of work placement.
Two of the participants have now gone on to secure full-time electrical apprenticeships and two more are working full-time in
other fields. The remainder are continuing with further study and work experience and the HVTC team are supporting them in
their search for full-time apprenticeships.
The pre-apprenticeship training at HVTC’s RTO was fee-free for participants and subsidised by the NSW Government.
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MEET THE TEAM
Duncan Goozeff
Workforce Development Consultant
Duncan Goozeff started at HVTC in
2015 and provides Australian
Apprenticeship Support Network
(AASN) services in the NSW
South Coast.
HVTC Apprentices the Best
at BlueScope
Two HVTC Illawarra apprentices took out top honours at the BlueScope 2015
Awards for Apprentice Excellence in December last year.
Jake Westlake and Bradley Heino both won the Apprentice of the Year Award.
Two more HVTC apprentices were acknowledged for their outstanding work. Coen
Simpson was named runner-up and Andrew Ingram was a finalist.
What do you like most about your
job at HVTC?
I really enjoy meeting new people and
finding out about their businesses.
The Mitsubishi 4WD is pretty sweet
too - haha.
What was the last movie you
watched and how would you
rate it?
Elf - I saw this on a plane recently and
was laughing out loud the whole way
through. I seriously couldn’t
stop laughing even though I was
getting curious looks from the other
passengers. It’s so funny!
What was the first music you
ever bought?
Village People - I remember dancing
so crazy in the lounge room with my
brother and sister that we scratched
the record.
Jake Westlake & Bradley Heino
Tell us something most people
don’t know about you.
I enjoy reading books in my spare
time. My favourite author is Jane
Austen and most all-time favourite
book is Don Quixote. I love reading
and laughing out loud.
Share a recent happy memory.
Just yesterday I was feeling tired
and I decided to check out the beach
for a surf. I scored perfect three
foot waves, the water temperature
was like a bath and the water was
pure glass. As I arrived the wind just
dropped right off and the waves were
breaking perfectly both left and right.
Best of all, only a few other guys had
bothered to check it out too so there
was no hassling for waves. It was the
best Sunday arvo surf I’ve had
in years and I was so close to not
bothering to go outside.
Stoked that I did!
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