Industry Profiles: Metals & Engineering
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Simon Hale - Welder
A first class welder is the fifth most in-demand job in the Metals and Engineering industry. We meet Simon Hale, who has just finished his welding apprenticeship, about what it???s like to work in an industry that combines technical problem solving skills, manual labour and, on occasion, computer technology.
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John Redmond - From fitter to entrepreneur
John Redmond started in the manufacturing industry as a fitter and turner apprentice in 1961. Now, he owns a three shift manufacturing factory, which is, he shares, "growing and succeeding in every way."
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Lance Adams - Fitter Machinist
When Lance Adams didn't grow up with machines. In fact, he reckons he's not particularly mechanical at all: but now, after trying the Fitter Machinist industry, he's thinking of opening his own business!
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Jacqui - Metallurgist
Her parents wanted Jacqui to get into medicine, but she wasn't interested. She decided to get a hands-on role where she could savour the country side and challenge her scientific mind - with a job in metallurgy in mining.
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Geoff Smith - Warehouse Storeperson
In terms of future growth in the transport sector, the anticipated the movement of bulk freight is to increase 1.6 times over the next 20 years, interstate bulk freight to double in that time and the number of containers through Australian ports to triple. So, for someone involved in storing those goods in the transport process, we can see it???s an industry you can rely on to keep moving forward! We chat to Geoff Smith, Warehousing Storeperson, and see what???s involved in the logistics of his job.
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Eizac Chee - Civil Engineer
Eizac Chee didn't want to be office bound for the rest of his life. Since his Dad was a surveyor, he became interested in building, so became a Civil Engineer. Now he???s working on Stage 2 of the new Rosehill Recycling Water Plant, which will provide with more than seven billion litres of recycled water a year for the Western Sydney region.
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Chris Black: Never too old to learn
A finalist in the Victorian Apprentice of the Year Award, who started his training when he was 27, tells how it's never too late to start an apprenticeship.
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Luke Davies - Fitter And Turner
Luke Davies was completely bewildered when he heard he won Gold in the Turning section at the WorldSkills 2008 National Competition - but was floored when he'd won for Best Performing Competitor.
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Laurinda Schloss - Aircraft Sheetmetal Apprentice
Laurinda Schloss is an aircraft sheetmetal apprentice, who loves the variety in her work - despite being the only girl on her shift at Hangar 3!
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Mitch receives Best Trainee/ Apprentice Award
The Temora Aviation Museum would like to congratulate our Apprentice Aircraft Engineer Mitch Liebich, on his great achievements as an apprentice over the past two and a half years!
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Information on Women in Metals and Engineering
Check out these websites for more information on Women in Metals and Engineering
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National Careers and Employment Expo 2012 - Brisbane
The National Careers and Employment Expo is Australia’s largest National Careers, Skills, Employment and Vocational Event.
