2009 Awards Winners

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  Apprentice of the Year 2009 - Ashley Elphick

  • Trade:Drafting Trade (Structural Design) Certificate IV
  • Sponsor:MEGT
  • Employer:
    • GTO:MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
    • HOST:Downer EDI Engineering
  • RTO:TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute

  Ashley is a very focussed and driven young man and that’s what makes him such a great asset to his employers and his craft. He is extremely conscientious – finishing his TAFE qualification a year earlier than the majority of apprentices. His leadership qualities are not only evident at work, but in his spare time where he coaches and plays in various sporting teams.

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  Trainee of the Year 2009 - Mark Tuppack

  • Trade:Animal Care & Management – Veterinary Nursing Certificate IV
  • Sponsor:MIGAS Apprentices & Trainees
  • Employer:Newcastle Animal Emergency Centre
  • RTO:TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute

  A two year stint working as a farmhand was the catalyst for Mark’s "strong interest in animal health". His traineeship in Veterinary Nursing has won him many accolades. Namely, the "2009 Hunter Institute Primary Industry and Mining - Andy Laming Memorial Award" for being the most outstanding student in his Faculty. Mark’s obvious aptitude for his field together with a "deep appreciation for medicine" has led to him commencing his degree in Health Sciences – Paramedics with aspirations of becoming an Advanced Care Paramedic for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.