October 5th, 2008 | by megan | published in Apprenticeships, Careers
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!
What’s involved in this industry?
Cars! Anything to do with the design, operation, manufacture, or sale of [...]
September 30th, 2008 | by megan | published in Profiles
“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 [...]
August 23rd, 2008 | by megan | published in Profiles
Between 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.
Trevor Ridley is a fourth year Automotive Mechanic. Not unlike his [...]