Student Guides: How To Become An Automotive Apprentice
Interested in a fast-moving career in the automotive industry? Not too sure where to start? We've pulled together a guide of what's in an apprenticeship, how to get one and what the best part of getting involved in the industry!
Women in trades
Fiona Shewring released a comprehensive report outlining the work of women in non-traditional trades called "Supporting Women In A Non-Traditional Trades". Plus, read the full report e-zine here!
Jan Becker - Pilot Trainer"I think it is one of the most exciting times in aviation history. There has never been a time like this ever. Everything's cyclic, and if they ever wanted to get into helicopters, but now the time to shine," says Jan Becker, pilot and manager of Becker Helicopters.
Jason Atteridge - Transport Trainer And Assessor"It delivers everything - there's not much in this country which hasn't been on the back of a truck. In the media, we cop a lot for a few bad incidences. There's a lot more behind the industry than public perception at the moment." Jason Atteridge, a trainer and assessor for trainees entering the Transport industries, shares what's really involved in his work, and why he's so passionate about the industry.
Kelly Lock - Mechanic & Automotive Service AdvisorKelly Lock is a service advisor for Blacklocks Ford in Wodonga, Victoria. She's a successful motor mechanic looking forward to more challenges ahead. We chat to Kelly about what's involved in being a Service Advisor.
Trevor Ridley - Light Automotive MechanicBetween 2000 and 2005 the total number of Automotive apprenticeship commencements increased by 205% across Australia. Trevor Ridley is one apprentice who joined the forces of apprentices entering the Industry in 2005, and he chats to SkillsOne about what's involved in being an Automotive Mechanic.
