A Hunter student has shone at this year’s NSW training awards. Lake Macquarie’s Josh Terras was recognised as the top apprentice in vehicle trades at the NSW Training Awards in Sydney last week.
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Mr Terras, who studied at TAFE NSW Kurri Kurri and works as a plant mechanic for Komatsu Australia, was one of 10 TAFE NSW winners at the ceremony.
The prestigious awards, conducted by the NSW Department of Industry, recognise the many vocational education and training (VET) students, teachers, providers and employers working across the sector.
After finishing school, Mr Terras studied a Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology, specialising in heavy vehicle mobile equipment.
In 2016 he completed a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology and Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology.
Mr Terras said it was great to be recognised after four years of hard work.
“It’s a tribute to Komatsu Australia and TAFE NSW for having good systems in place and providing such a great program that combines training with hands-on, relevant experience in the workplace,” Mr Terras said.
The award follows his recognition in 2016 as Komatsu’s fourth-year Apprentice of the Year of NSW, and Komatsu National Apprentice of the Year.
Komatsu Australia National Technical Capability Manager Chris Daly congratulated Mr Terras on his award.
“Josh’s success is due to his dedication during his apprenticeship and his ability to manage himself in all situations with a positive attitude in whatever tasks he undertakes,” Mr Daly said.
“Josh is a very valuable asset to the Komatsu business and is held in very high regard with all the Komatsu NSW Service Department team.”
The strong representation of finalists from TAFE NSW demonstrates the high standard of training available across the 1200 courses on offer with more than 500,000 students enrolled.
Correction: an article appearing in the Newcastle Star on September 13 regarding the 2017 NSW Training Awards should have stated that Belmont North’s Jackson Harvey was a finalist at the event.
For more information: tafensw.edu.au
