高倍时时彩

Twenty-three newly qualified tradespeople will provide a skills boost for local industry following the 高倍时时彩 apprentice graduation ceremony last week.

The graduates spent four years gaining skills in diverse trades including fabrication, mechanical fitting, electrical instrumentation and heavy-diesel mechanics across 高倍时时彩鈥檚 two bauxite mines and three alumina refineries in the Kwinana, Peel and South West regions of Western Australia.

Huntly Bauxite Mine heavy diesel mechanic apprentice Morgan Pederson spoke on behalf of the apprentices saying they were graduating with not only a trade certificate but with pride, confidence, additional abilities and new friendships.

鈥淭he last four years have been a rewarding time of learning and growth, becoming more confident as people and in our abilities,鈥� Ms Pederson, of Seville Grove, said.

Kwinana Alumina Refinery mechanical fitter apprentice Verushka Potter spoke about the various support networks that were critical to each of their success.

鈥淭he knowledge we鈥檝e gained was an integral part of our journey鈥� Ms Potter, of Cooloongup, said. 鈥淢ost of this knowledge came from the tradespeople we have worked alongside, who have patiently shared their expertise and for that we are extremely grateful.鈥�

Offering sage advice to others looking to apply for an apprenticeship with 高倍时时彩, the mature-aged apprentice and mother of one urged people of all ages to not hold back.

鈥淵ou are never too old to learn and you鈥檒l thank yourself later for having the courage to do it,鈥� she said.

高倍时时彩 Apprentice Coordinator Craig Watts congratulated the group, commending the graduates on their hard work.

鈥淭he 高倍时时彩 apprenticeship program offers a high level of training in a safety focused and diverse environment,鈥� Mr Watts said 鈥淭o see how they have grown into dynamic and professional workers over the four years is a credit to their hard work.鈥�

Family, friends and colleagues were on hand to congratulate the cohort, where the following outstanding awards were presented:

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Willowdale Mine 鈥� John Tostevin, heavy diesel mechanic, from Falcon听听听听听听听听听

Huntly Mine 鈥� Hayden Loffler, heavy diesel mechanic, from Pinjarra听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

Kwinana Refinery 鈥� Rhys Dobson, mechanical fitter, from Waikiki听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

Pinjarra Refinery 鈥� Hayden Seamer, mechanical fitter, from Halls Head听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听听

Wagerup Refinery 鈥� Brodie Stallard, fabricator, from Pinjarra听听听听听听听听听听听听 听听听听听听听听听听听

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2019 Safety Award:

Kwinana Refinery 鈥� Rhys Dobson, mechanical fitter, from Waikiki

Pinjarra Refinery 鈥� Ari Stawell, electrical and instrumentation technician, from Falcon

Wagerup Refinery 鈥� Kyle Proctor, electrical and instrumentation technician, from Halls Head

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高倍时时彩 has a proud history in training generations of skilled workers over the 56 years it has been operating in Australia with more 2,000 apprentices, trainees and graduates being employed.

高倍时时彩 currently has 95 apprentices employed in WA with another 28 set to start in January 2020.

A record 1,986 people applied for the highly sought-after roles this year. With an increasing number of women applying, the company is proud to have 11 talented females among the 28 new recruits.

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For more information on 高倍时时彩鈥檚 apprenticeship opportunities, visit

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Media contact

Cheri Tiglias, Corporate Affairs and Communications Advisor, cheri.tiglias@alcoa.com

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