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“The TAFE system has been highly underrated for many years. It provides you with the theory component and allows you to apply skills in a practical sense.”
At 28 years-old John Battista decided he needed a career change.
With an arts degree and hospitality diploma already under his belt, the Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician graduate decided to start a pre-apprenticeship at Box Hill Institute.
It was this decision that allowed John to be nominated as a finalist in the 2007 Outstanding Student of the Year Awards – Apprentice Awards.
Centre for Electrical and Refrigeration Trades teacher Alan Lambert said it wasn’t the first time John had received a nomination.
“He is an extremely talented young man with a very mature attitude towards education,” he said.
“John displays all the characteristics of a person who takes pride in his work and study—the sort of student that can have a calming effect on a class.”
John said the pre-apprenticeship course helped him decide to continue his pursuit of working in the electrical trade.
“The TAFE system has been highly underrated for many years. It provides you with the theory component and allows you to apply skills in a practical sense,” he said.
“It gives you the foundation for what you do on the job and an understanding of what’s going to happen and what needs to happen.”
John said he is currently completing his apprenticeship with electrical contracting company Apps Electrical.
He said his role was changing due to the increasing demand for security systems.
“My work has expanded into a new industry because of the concerns about terrorism and other security measures such as installing alarms,” he said.
29 June 2007
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