Ok Tedi Mining (OTML) has welcomed 22 new apprentices to its apprentice training program.
The apprentices have been enrolled in trades including auto electrical, carpentry, cabinet making and joinery, electrical, heavy equipment fitter, maintenance fitting and machining, metal fabrication and welding, plumbing and refrigeration and air-conditioning.
The apprentices will undertake four years of training, including practical company placements and extension and block courses contributing to achieving their trade certificates.
OTML general manager engineering, infrastructure and projects Franz Hemetsberger welcomed the new apprentices.
“You are starting to embark on your journey and in your age, you have the ability to search and learn everything, unlike in the past,” he said. “What you do with your time, and what you do with your learning is entirely up to you.
“So put the time in and spend the time you have, learning. We need people who are focused and dedicated and keen and have the right values to succeed.”
NATTB acting director Brian Clowes urged the apprentices to have the right attitude and to practice humility while undergoing training.
“If you are humble, it will be easy for your trainers and trades person to teach you,” Clowes said. “Learn to be humble and learn as much practical skills as you can in the next four years.
“Never throw your apprenticeship away. After four years you will be receiving your papers and that will be your foundation, whatever you build up will be entirely up to you. The choice is yours.
“Ok Tedi has been producing quality apprentices over the past 40 years and some were the best in the country and some are working overseas and you are part of this process now.
“On this day of signing this Indenture Contract, OTML and NATTB are here to train you.”
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