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Hudson O'Dwyer Flynn
2010 Western Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year
Hudson O’Dwyer Flynn (18) is a Year 12 electrical student-apprentice enrolled at the Australian Trades College WA. He was recently recognised as the 2010 Western Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year by the Department of Training and Workforce Development.
What does being the Western Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year
mean to you?
Receiving this award really promotes the hard work and effort I’ve put in since commencing my apprenticeship. I am hopeful that winning this award will allow me to promote my trade and industry as well as my training pathway to the next generation of apprentices.
Why did you decide to become an Electrician?
Firstly, I believe the electrical trade is challenging both mentally and physically and that is what i was looking for in a career. The work appears to be a varied and offers the opportunity to diversify into other areas including instrumentation which is an area that interests me.
What would you say is the best part of your job?
I’d have to say the best part of my job is being given mini projects and being allowed to find a solution to the job itself and any problems that may occur along the way. I find challenging myself in this way helps to develop skills that i can utilise later on in my day to day working life.
You are graduating from the ATC WA in November this year, what are your plans for 2011?
I really want to enjoy these next few years, once i graduate i plan to continue my studies and work. I would like to become more involved within the industry, for example, promoting the trade i am so passionate about! I will apply for the next WA Training awards in 2011 and hope to become the next WA and National Apprentice of the Year!
Why did you decide to attend the Australian Trades College WA?
I chose to attend the Australian Trades College in 2009 because it offered me the opportunity to commence studies as a first year Electrical Apprentice. In addition to my trade studies, this year I will also complete my Year 12 education and achieve a West Australian Certificate of Education. Really, this was the best of both worlds for me.
What advice do you have for a potential School-based Apprentice?
If you are a motivated and persistent person interested in pursuing a trade career I would highly recommend enrolling at the Australian Trades College as they will help you to finish your secondary education and start your trade training.
If you are committed to your trade you will get so much more out of it and will enjoy what you are doing. An apprenticeship only takes up to four years to complete and in the scheme of things this isn’t a huge amount of time to give up for the qualifications you will receive at the end.
Student Profile
| Name: | Kurt Hill |
|---|---|
| Trade: | Carpentry and Joinery |
| Year: | 12 |
| Suburb: | Kenwick |
What do you like best about Carpentry and Joinery?
I enjoy working with my hands and seeing the progress or finished result of a project at the end of a hard work day.
What is the best project you have undertaken in the ATC WA workshop?
This year we built a roof top in the College workshop. I really enjoyed learning the skills associated with this task and I look forward to applying them in the workplace.
What is the best part about attending the Australian Trades College WA?
I think the best part about being enrolled at the College is the opportunity I have to finish high school and commence my Carpentry trade training at the same time. I don't know of any other school that offers such a program.
What do you plan to do when you graduate from the College at the end of this year?
I intend to build on the opportunities ATC WA has provided and complete a full-time apprenticeship as a Carpenter and Joiner.
2010 ATC WA DUX continues to excel
ATC WA Cabinet Making Trade graduate and 2010 College Dux, Jared Gane, has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from the Curriculum council.
A Certificate of Excellence is awarded to students who obtain at least 18 'A' grades in course units in their last three consecutive years of senior secondary school.
Congratulations to Jared for this outstanding achievement.
Letters of Commendation
Congratulations to the following students who have received a Letter of Commendation:
Hudson Sydoruk (Electrical) – For returning to college with an excellent work ethic
Samime Yaqubi (Carpentry) – For taking Initiative and good team work
Joshua McLaughlin (Metals) – For excellent results in a Mathematics test
Jordan O'Keefe (Automotive) – For excellent results in a Mathematics test
ATC WA Sports Carnival
The ATC WA student apprentices participated in a sports day on Friday 18th of February 2011 at the Maddington Campus. A great day was had by all - thanks to all that participated!
Special thanks to Murray Dunstan for organising the event.
College graduates use their skills to help others
2009 Bricklaying trade graduates, Ashar Horomona and Robert McManus, constructed a brick cavity wall that will assist the ATC WA Electrical and Carpentry and Joinery student-apprentices with their trade training.
The wall itself will eventually become a scaled down version of a house that consists of double and single brick walls, stud frame walls and a roof that will be constructed by the ATC WA Carpentry and Joinery apprentices.
The Electrical student-apprentices will be installing wall sockets, switches, lighting, fans and performing other tasks that they would be required to do when they become fully qualified 'A' Grade Electricians.
'This project is perfect for training as it is a mock up of an actual house that will require apprentices from different trade groups to work closely together, just as they do when a real house is being built' said Electrical Trade Facilitator, Jon Gibling.
Both Ashar and Robert are employed by Celebration homes and regularly return to ATC WA for their off-the-job training. Paul Gannon, ATC Group Training Field Officer commented that both apprentices are doing very well in their chosen careers.
The bricks and materials for this project were generously donated by Midland Brick.
Thank you to ATC WA Board Member, Robert Shaw, for organising the resources and to Celebration Homes for allowing the apprentices to work on this project.
ATC WA students take the initiative to apply Senior First Aid skills
All students who enrol at the Australian Trades College WA are required to complete Senior First Aid Training as part of their College induction.
The importance of this training was recognised by two Armadale students early this month when they came to the aid of an unconscious elderly man. They assessed the situation and concluded that the man was not breathing. They then proceeded to administer CPR to the man until paramedics arrived on the scene.
The College would like to congratulate Hudson Sydoruk and Adam Christi for the bravery, concern and initiative they showed during this critical time.
The College delivers regular Senior First Aid Courses. For further information or to make a booking contact ATC WA on 1300 303 677 or email info@atcperth.edu.au.