TRADES

Mineral Resources' Visit

Year 12 Trades students were fortunate this week to be visited by Mineral Resources' representatives to discuss their 2024 Apprenticeship program.

Mineral Resources is a leading mining services company with a growing world-class portfolio of mining operations across multiple commodities, including iron ore and lithium, throughout Western Australia. 

Students were given a clearer insight into the MINRES Apprenticeship program which is designed to be an opportunity to build experience in the mining industry through structured workshops and site-based training. Over four years participants earn a nationally recognised trade – with dedicated leadership and guidance to help grow their skills and experience with an agile mining company.

Mineral Resources accepts applications for the following roles:

• Boilermaker
• Electrician/ Instrument Technician (Electro Technology)
• Auto Electrician
• Mechanical Fitter (Fixed Plant)
• Heavy Duty Diesel Fitter (Mobile Plant Mechanic)

A special thank you to Mineral Resources, Emily Pettitt – Learning and Development Superintendent, Troy McDonald – CSI Workshop Manager (fixed plant Boilermakers/Fabricators, Mechanical Fitters, and High Voltage Electricians), Adam Mileham - AMG Workshop Manager (HD Fitters, Auto Sparkies and Mobile Maintenance Boilermakers) and Jeff Williams – Apprentice Master for your time spent with the students on Thursday. Judging by the questions at the end of your presentation and interaction with the students on your tour through the workshops the students were highly engaged and gained a valuable insight into the opportunities out there in the mining sector.

It was wonderful to hear first-year apprentices Henry Pratley and Alex McLarty who graduated from the College last year speak so confidently and fondly of their selected career pathways with Mineral Resources.