Quintrex Partners with Trade School to Find New Talent
To
recruit their next generation of boat builders Quintrex has again
joined forces with The Australian Industry Trade College, an Independent
Senior College with a trade focus.
On completion, Quintrex
AITC apprentices gain a certificate III in Engineering-Fabrication Trade
while also completing their senior school certificate.
Small Boat Factory Manager
Mark Stambera says “Cooperation with the AITC over a number of years has
allowed us to recruit the most promising school-based apprentices who
often continue to have long term careers with Quintrex”
Students at AITC have a 4
week rotational timetable; 4 weeks working in their trade followed by 4
weeks studying at AITC. The curriculum focuses on core subjects,
English, Maths, IT and Business in order to complete their senior school
certificate.
Case Manager Camille
Carroll from AITC says “The rotational timetable of four weeks on four
weeks off gives the students the best of both worlds , completing on
average 30% of their apprenticeship by the time they finish their
senior school certificate”
Current AITC student and 2nd
year Quintrex apprentice Brandon Mardesic spoke to new apprentices
during a factory tour to give them a feel for what their new job will
entail and an informed description of what life is like working for
Quintrex.
“On average I construct 3
to 4 small boats a day, ranging in size from 2.4 – 4.2 meters. We make
on average 17 – 25 boats a day in the small boats factory. ”
“It’s great being an
apprentice, I am learning the necessary skills for my trade and
completing part of my apprenticeship while finishing school, which
gives me a head start on my career.”
Quintrex is always on the
lookout for enthusiastic and motivated apprentices, ready to kick start
their career just like Brandon. If you believe you have what it takes to
become a Quintrex apprentice please email your CV through to [email protected]