The ten recipients of the 2018 Industry Educational Trade Scholarship have been announced.
According to an article by Climate Control News, the Scholarship aims to increase opportunities for students studying commercial refrigeration and air conditioning, and provide professional development for teachers. The scholarships are provided by AREMA, AMCA and the ARBS Foundation.
The article also states that entries were reviewed by AREMA Vice President, Glenn Townsend, and AMCA’s Executive Manager of Training and Development, Laura Steedman. The recipients, who are from NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, will commence the first week of their two week course at the Refrigeration and Climate Control Centre of Excellence (RCCC) on July 2, and will return for the second week on October 1.
The course involves the students completing eight key units of competency from the Master Refrigeration program developed by AMCA. Box Hill TAFE will enrol the students and award a Statement of Attainment for each unit completed. Students who complete all eight units will receive a Master of Refrigeration certificate from AMCA.
The 2018 Industry Educational Trade Scholarship recipients (6 students and 4 TAFE teachers) are:
- Christopher Fairley–Ultimo TAFE NSW, employed by the Royal Australian Navy, with teacher, Brian Griffin.
- Sean Gronich–Ultimo TAFE NSW, employed be SEAIR, with teacher, Brian Griffin.
- Nathan Lam–Ultimo TAFE NSW, employed by Blue Star Air Conditioning, with teacher, Brian Griffin.
- Jacqui Mercer–TasTAFE, employed by Degree C, with teacher, Darron Febey.
- Sandon Walters–Nirimba College, employed by Tempest Solutions, with teacher, John Callaghan.
- Michael Weinstock–Box Hill Institute, employed by Chatfield Ozcool, with teacher, Chris Hesketh.
AREMA President, Mark Padwick, stated to Climate Control News that the ultimate aim of the Scholarship is to “encourage more students to pursue a career in air conditioning and refrigeration, as well as support those who are already involved.”
AMCA Executive Director, Sumit Oberoi, stated to Climate Control News that the industry must ensure continuous ways to upskill apprentices and further develop trade teachers.
Climate Control News’ article can be read in full here.
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