Daylene is named Institute's best
 Electrotechnology graduate Daylene Chamberlain works as electronics technician in the engine testing laboratory at Holden in Port Melbourne. Electrotechnology student Daylene Chamberlain is no stranger to adversity.
The Box Hill Institute graduate recently overcame all her obstacles when she was named best top apprentice in the 2007 Outstanding Student of the Year Awards – Apprentice Awards.
Daylene was the only female in her class while studying the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Entertainment and Servicing.
While completing the course, she was also supporting her ill mother and three younger siblings after losing her father when she was just 14.
Daylene said she received her position as electronics technician in the engine testing laboratory at Holden in Port Melbourne after being shortlisted from a large number of applicants.
“I was hired as an electronics apprentice. At Holden my work is very hands-on,” she said.
“Instrumentation is a complex line of work. Now, all my electronics background supports my in this highly mechanical field.
“Electronics is such a fast growing area but there is always new technology being developed.”
Daylene said she would encourage other women to choose working in a male-dominated industry.
“I hope that I can pave the way for women to become electronics engineers so they can work happily with male colleagues to the point where gender is no longer worth mentioning,” she said.
“We are all humans and should be able to get along despite our differences. If you are good at something then you shouldn’t let anyone prevent you from achieving your goals.”
Daylene said she had worked hard to be completely involved in what she was learning during her studies and apprenticeship.
“I would encourage anyone to realise that if you start something and discover what you really want to learn, then all the effort you put in is of great value,” she said.
31 May 2007
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