Three opportunities for young Whitsunday locals to gain both skills and experience in a thriving industry have just opened up thanks to the Port of Abbot Point who have announced that they are now recruiting apprentices for their 2023 in-take.
They are currently looking for two motivated individuals to undertake a Certificate III in Engineering – Fitting and Turning and one a Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician.
The successful candidate will join the local team of more than 385 employees and will participate in a world-class apprenticeship program that will help them develop their skills and start a career path in a trade.
Mechanical Apprentice Brittany Kane started her apprenticeship last year and says that she loves the variety in her day-to-day job.
“One day we’re working on the stacker-reclaimers, the next we’re out on the berths with the ship loaders. Very few days are ever the same and that one of the things I love most about my apprenticeship here,” she said.
“The other is that the people who train me are not just helpful, they all come from different backgrounds and bring different experiences and I find that really valuable as I learn.”
Second year Electrical Apprentice Tyler Warren said that his decision to apply for the apprenticeship was one of the best career choices he’s ever made.
“I really enjoy figuring out the electrical side of things and it’s a lot of fun to work with big machines like we have here. The salary’s not bad either and there’s a pathway to go further in the job as well,” he said.
“The best advice I could give the applicants for 2023 is to be confident, but humble, and if you don’t know something don’t be afraid to ask questions – that’s the most important thing.”
For more information about APO’s 2023 apprenticeship program or to apply, visit www.abbotpointoperations.com.au/the-people/. Applications close 5pm on Tuesday, 31 May 2022.
Brittany Kane with fellow apprentice Lawson Chidley offshore at the North Queensland Export Terminal
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