Trades

Jackson and Ryley have a lot in common. They spend their spare time camping, fishing, and working on their cars. Thanks to CDU TAFE, they’re both turning this love of machines into lucrative careers. 

A love of learning saw sparky Sarah become a trainer and an advocate for all students in the industry. She’s making sure there are no barriers to pursuing a rewarding, challenging career in the electrical trades.

Before she became an award-winning electrician apprentice in Alice Springs, Georgie was living in bustling Melbourne and working in the arts. Georgie couldn’t be happier with her new life in the Territory, challenging herself with new skills and a whole new profession.

Before being crowned Apprentice of the Year, Mary was working in retail. Her craving for a combination of academics and hands-on skills would lead her to start an electrical apprenticeship through an all-female training program. That bright spark of an idea would soon become a dream career!

Zach Davis has a passion for working with cars. Through CDU’s VET for Secondary Students, Zach was able to start studying a Light Automotive Certificate whilst he was in high school. After graduating, he went to the Gold Coast 600 to work with the Red Bull Holden Racing team.

The lure of Europe was strong for Marc when he finished high school, so off he went. After a few years of travelling on a budget and being away from family, he decided it was time head home and get a trade. 

Electric NT is a successful electrical contracting business that began operating in the Northern Territory a decade ago who believe that knowledge and quality work practises are the keys to success and longevity.

Despite being out of school for so long, Yron tackled his eletrotechnology course head on and emerged as CDU Apprentice of the Year. His secret? Learning from former tradies with a solid grasp of what they were teaching. 

“When I was growing up in Darwin, I didn’t really hear much about mechanical fitters,” said Eddie Clarke, who’s currently pursuing a Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering at Charles Darwin University.