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Mackay Engineering College Trade Training Centre

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4898 0333

Address: 171 Boundary Road 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.mec.eq.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Try Trade students from Sarina and Pioneer are particpating in workshops at Autocorner this week. Pictured is Sarina High Year 10 student Felicity being shown the ropes by Sean who is a former MEC and Try Trade student himself. Sean started as a school based apprentice at Autocorner in Year 11 and moved to full-time employment when he completed Year 12 at Mackay Northern Beaches High School.

25.01.2022 Calling all bright sparks, school leavers, women, First Nations peoples, career-changers - in short, everyone interested in building Queenslands energy future!... Applications for our 2021 apprentice intake will open on 21 August. Were looking for fantastic people to take on exciting, challenging opportunities in Ergon and Energex depots right across the state. If youre keen to earn, learn and make a real difference in a hands-on role in Qlds great outdoors, wed love to hear from you watch our social media channels for when recruitment gets underway. Stay tuned See more

24.01.2022 A short video on what the Mackay Engineering College Trade Training Centre is all about. #mackayengineeringcollege #mackaystatehighschoo #mackaynorthernbeachesshs #sarinastatehighschool #pioneerstatehighschool #miranistatehighschool #mackaynorthstatehighschool #seniorhighschoolstudents

24.01.2022 Totally inspiring!

23.01.2022 Meet Georgia, a high-voltage and auto-electrician apprentice at our Lake Vermont project. A critical thinker, Georgia brings an innovative mindset to her work a...nd enjoys turning ideas into reality. What drew me to the industry were the practical and mathematical aspects, I love problem-solving. I leverage the knowledge of the experienced tradesmen around me and enjoy working together to achieve common goals. As a female apprentice, Georgia is passionate about breaking down stereotypes held within the industry. Its extremely satisfying and rewarding knowing Im leading the way for other women looking to build a career in the mining and resources sector. Find out how you can experience more opportunities with Thiess. Applications for the 2021 Apprentice Program open now https://bit.ly/Thiessapprenticeship #thiess #globalmining #teamofthebest

23.01.2022 2020 Award and Certificate presentations (Tuesday 20/10/2020) Award and certificate presentations. Yr 12 Mirani SHS & Pioneer SHS Engineering. Mirani SHS Automotive.

22.01.2022 MRAEL in conjunction with their host employer in Mackay, are seeking interest from suitable candidates interested in completing a Certificate III in Glass and Glazing. For full details see the post below.

22.01.2022 Mackay North High and Mackay High Year 10 students attended the MEC for their first day of the Try Trade program on Thursday this week. They visited DGH Engineeirng, Linked Group Services, Prochem Agencies and EHS Manufacturing. Thank you to these businesses for letting students tour and ask questions of your workshop managers, supervisors and tradies. We know how busy you are.

22.01.2022 The last day of this years Try Trade Program (3/9) has been cancelled. This is due to Queensland Healths new restriction (dated 22.8) on the number of people gathering in a public place being reduced to 30 people maximum. As the day would involve at least 80 people (including students) meeting at the Hay Point Lookout, we are unable to adhere to this restriction. Certificates of Participation will be forwarded to students through their school by the end of this week.

22.01.2022 Australian Defence Force Talk (Thursday 3rd September). David Hooper (Air Force, Warrant Officer) and Shaun Ware (Navy, Petty Officer) visited to share the wide scope of apprenticeship and job opportunities within Army, Air Force and Navy. Both David and Shaun are very passionate about their work and this comes across in their 45 minute presentation. Thank you David and Shaun for sharing your knowledge and answering student questions.

21.01.2022 Paul Butz from Mackay North SHS was given an encouragement award by his trainer Ross McCubben. Well done Paul!

19.01.2022 APPRENTICE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! Were on the hunt for the next generation of electrical tradies, with apprenticeships available for electrotechnology electric...ians, linespersons, and underground cable jointers. These are some of Qlds most in-demand apprenticeships, offering industry-leading training with safety and customers at the heart of all we do. Therell be 86 new starters joining Ergon and Energex in February 2021. Ergon apprenticeships are on offer at Atherton, Blackall, Blackwater, Bowen, Bundaberg, Cairns, Childers, Emerald, Gayndah, Gin Gin, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Innisfail, Kingaroy, Longreach, Mackay, Mareeba, Maryborough, Monto, Moranbah, Mount Isa, Murgon, Rockhampton, Toowoomba, Townsville, Tully, Wandoan, Warwick, Yarraman and Yeppoon. (And dont forget to check out the Energex Apprentice page for opportunities in beautiful SEQ ) For all the details and how to apply: https://bit.ly/2Ecv8uj and click on the vid to hear from our own Hayden Fletcher and Kendelle Satour. #apprenticeships #electricaltrades #qldjobs TOP TEN TIPS 1. The only age requirement is to be at least 17 when you start. Theres no upper limit. 2. You need to have completed Year 12 and passed senior maths A or general maths and English (a science subject is also very handy ) OR completed equivalent pre-vocational studies (which might include a Cert II in Electrotechnology) OR have relevant work experience. 3. We cant take applications from current apprentices registered with an RTO, but we can consider applications from apprentices who have been made redundant. 4. Sorry, we dont offer school-based apprenticeships or traineeships 5. All roles and locations are on the Ergon (and Energex!) websites. If a locations not listed, its because nothing is available this year. 6. Best way to make your application stand out is to be really thorough and detailed 7. You need to apply for a particular role at a particular location you cant nominate multiple locations 8. To help those who are shortlisted, well be sharing some useful pre-assessment tests and links on our website in September 9. Successful candidates need to be able to start in Feb 2021 10. Apprentice salaries, allowances and working conditions are in our Enterprise Agreement (see p97 for pay rates): https://bit.ly/31g7DJy

19.01.2022 Mackay Northern Beaches High and Mirani High Year 10 students attended the MEC for their first day of the Try Trade program on Wednesday this week. They visited DGH Engineeirng, Linked Group Services, Prochem Agencies and EHS Manufacturing. Thank you to these businesses for letting students tour and ask questions of your workshop managers, supervisors and tradies. We know how busy you are.

19.01.2022 Meet Ryan an apprentice diesel fitter at our Peak Downs project in the Bowen Basin. With a background in domestic and commercial construction, Ryan understands... the benefits of gaining a trade. It offers long-term career security and helps you develop valuable skills to advance your career. Currently, in his first-year, Ryan draws on the technical knowledge of his team when completing routine tasks. I enjoy working with my team to identify equipment solutions and problem-solving together Its rewarding when you can find a solution to a problem and safely return equipment to work. It gives you confidence in your ability. Find out how you can join Ryan and our Thiess team today. Applications for the 2021 Apprentice Program open now bit.ly/Thiessapprenticeship

19.01.2022 APPRENTICE WANTED AARC Mobile Welding Pty Ltd is a small family run company specialising in light to medium fabrication including steel, stainless steel and ...aluminium. The applicant will need to be mathematically minded, physically fit and have good attention to detail, along with a good work ethic. A manual licence is preferable but not essential. If you are looking for a workplace that has a variety of different tasks and an opportunity to learn new skills please send through your resume to David at [email protected] See more

18.01.2022 Komatusu 2021 Apprenticeship Applications are open. Close 9th of August 2020. https://www.komatsu.com.au//careers-wit/apprentice-program

18.01.2022 Boilermaker Apprentice Do you have a passion for working with metals, manufacturing and fabrication? Enjoy staying physically active and using large machinery a...t work? An opportunity has arisen for committed individuals to join Jet Group today in commencing a Boilermaker Apprenticeship. You will be part of a leading fabrication and manufacturing company, assisting team members to implement and improve manufacturing systems and processes. You will be using heavy machinery and completing physically demanding duties such as welding and fabrication. About you: Excellent communication skills Trustworthy, honest and motivated Physically fit Strength to handle materials, tools and machines Good hand-eye coordination Committed to a 4 year apprenticeship Solution focused Enjoy technical activities Drivers licence preferred but not essential About Us: JET Group specialise in projects which require a combination of our core skills: Design and Engineering, Draughting, Blasting & Painting, Fabrication and Installation of diverse projects large and small. The complete integration of our design and manufacturing capabilities is the power behind JET Group, meaning we are the end to end solution for all things fabrication. Email Resume : [email protected] #mackayjobs #JobsinMining #apprenticeship #Boilermakers #jetgroupaus #mackaypride

18.01.2022 Try Trade students from Northern Beaches have met three apprentices at Autocorner - two of them (Sean and Kiah) are former Try Trade and MEC students while Artie is a former Northern Beaches student who is now into his 3rd year of his apprenticeship at Autocorner.

18.01.2022 G&S is committed in ensuring its people understand expectations around equality, diversity and inclusion and how to apply these daily. Employing the right peop...le and assisting in their development is a core value and inherent to the culture of G&S. Last week, the Fleet Department welcomed its first female work experience student, Jordan Plath from the Mackay Engineering College. Here is what Jordan had to say about her time with G&S: 1.How did enjoy your time here at G&S Engineering for your Work experience? I really enjoyed my time here and it was great to shadow each mechanic and learn from their extensive experience as they have all come from different work backgrounds. 2.What career do you envisage for yourself? At this stage I am unsure, but I think it will be a mechanical based career as I really enjoy it. 3.What do you think G&S can do better? The experience was all very smooth and the team were very welcoming. I especially liked that G&S employee female managers seem to care about equality, Stacey was a great mentor and I loved how she would come out and check up on us. It really showed she cared. 4.Whats one thing you learnt during your time with G&S? This week I learnt about basic servicing and CV shafts. It was all very interesting and a very hands on job which I liked the most. #GnS #Celebrating25years #Workexperience #Equality #mechanical #Mackay

17.01.2022 2020 Award and Certificate presentations (Friday 23/10/2020) Year 12 Engineering Mackay SHS

17.01.2022 Mirani and Mackay Northern Beaches Year 10 students spent Wednesday at the MEC participating in welding and electrical practical sessions. All students enjoyed the time they spent with John McFadyen (Oxy Equipment Repairs - Mackay) and Russell Buckley (our Electro-technology trainer with our RTO). Thank you John and Russell for sharing some of your vast knowledge of your trade areas with students.

17.01.2022 The College is grateful to Autocorner Mackay for recently donating a late model Hyundai Assent to further enhance the practical experience of students studying Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation. A special thank you goes to Michael Davidson (Wholesale Manager) for facilitating and delivering the car at no cost to the College. Without industry support such experiences would not be possible for our students.

15.01.2022 Year 11 student Thomas Batley recently participated in Industry Placement at NQ Power Up as part of his Electro-Technology studies through the Mackay Engineerin...g College. Tom and all the participating students should be congratulated for their outstanding efforts working with experts in industry. Thanks also go to all the businesses who continue to support our students and provide them with the opportunity to develop and network as future trade professionals. Well done to all involved. See more

15.01.2022 Mackay North and Mackay High Year 10 students spent Thursday at the MEC participating in welding and electrical practical sessions. All students enjoyed the time they spent with John McFadyen (Oxy Equipment Repairs - Mackay) and Russell Buckley (our Electro-technology trainer with our RTO). Thank you John and Russell for sharing some of your vast knowledge of your trade areas with students.

13.01.2022 Congratulations to Devan Van Zyl (former MEC and Mackay North High Year 11 student) who has recently started a fitter and turner (machining) apprenticeship with EHS Manufacturing. EHS Manufacturing is a niche market company located near Farleigh and they sell their products all over Australia and to 13 other countries around the world. Devan completed one weeks work placement at the end of last term, fitted in really well at EHS, put the effort in and was rewarded with being offered an apprenticeship. The MEC wishes Devan all the best! Devan is pictured with Steve Lawn (Managing Director) on the left and Brendan Lawn (Machine Shop Supervisor) on the right.

12.01.2022 A Cummins QSK95 series engine could produce as much horsepower as 25 passenger cars combined. When used in a power generator, a single unit could power over 1,5...00 homes. So, how do you build one of the worlds largest diesel engines? Watch how our employees in Seymour, IN (USA) are safely manufacturing the QSK95 during the pandemic. https://cummins.tech/d5sa2o

11.01.2022 Dont forget this Friday 4 September is a student free day.

11.01.2022 15 keen Year 10 girls from state high schools from across the Mackay District participated in this rewarding program. After practising their welding skills they each welded their own pencil holder together. After completing their welding they filed the rough edges, painted their pen holder silver and then took it home as a souvenir of the day. A big thank you goes to John McFadden who gave his time freely from his own business (Mackay Oxy Equipment Repairs - Mackay) to men...tor the girls. Thank you also to Glen Jones (Branch Manager) and Tony Walker (Workshop Manager) from Cummins-Mackay who came and talked to the girls about their experiences working in industry. The aims of the "Women Who Weld" program are: To broaden the horizons of women in the Manufacturing and Engineering Industry To encourage visible gender equality in the workplace To provide women with new and rewarding job opportunities To strengthen and encourage self-esteem in women To produce skilled and confident welders who are women To respond creatively to our national trade skills shortage The program was sponsored by Cummins - Mackay and held at the Mackay Engineering College. The girls enjoyed the day and the feedback they gave at the end of the day was very positive

10.01.2022 Did you know that around a quarter of our current apprentices are women? Diverse workforces are good for business, deliver better performance, and get the best ...results for the community. Thats why were keen to see more women throw their hat into the ring for trade roles. Over the next four weeks, wed love to hear from women interested in working outdoors in a hands-on role. Register your interest, and youll get to hear from some of the women already forging fantastic trade careers with Ergon and Energex people like Melinda Williams, who features in our video . Its not a fast-track to an apprenticeship applications for our 2021 intake open to everyone on 21 August. However, were keen to put what a trade path can offer on the radars of women well-suited to an energy apprenticeship, but who may not have necessarily considered it until now. More at https://bit.ly/3fRjuCG See more

10.01.2022 Pioneer High Year 10 Try Trade students spent time in the big workshop at Autocorner today. Thank you to Steve Ridolfi at Autocorner who is a great supporter of the value to students from the program and also to all tof he tradies who give their time to mentor the students.

09.01.2022 General workshop cleaning , assisting with jobs in the work shop , preparation of stainless steel snorkels and exhausts , unpacking and packing of freight

08.01.2022 MRAEL are seeking dedicated and eager individuals for the following apprenticeship opportunities in Mackay. * Apprentice Locksmith - JOB ID 4230 * 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Locksmith - JOB ID 4231 For more details and to apply, please visit our website at: https://www.mrael.com.au/index.php/your-career/vacancies and view the above mentioned JOB ID Numbers.

08.01.2022 JUNIOR RETAIL ASSISTANT Prochem Group of Companies currently have a vacancy for Junior Retail Assistant to join our Nuts & Bolts team. . This role will involve ...all kinds of retail and administration duties including, but not limited to, answering phones, customer service, filing, data entry, part pick-ups and general housekeeping. The successful applicant must be reliable, have a sense of humour, and be able to work unsupervised and/or within a team in a fast-paced environment. The opportunity to learn is never ending for someone with the right attitude and who is willing to adapt to an everchanging company. Award wages will apply. Please email resumes to: [email protected] Please note: Job vacancy will close Friday the 30th of October. Please do not wear thongs to the interview. A license for this role is required.

08.01.2022 R E Barton Industries Pty Ltd is a small family owned business specialising in welding and fabrication. We now have an exciting opportunity for a School-based A...pprentice Boilermaker (Certificate 3 in Engineering Fabrication) to join our team. As a School-based Apprentice you will: * Perform welding and fabrication duties under the guidance of qualified team members * Assist team members in workshop housekeeping * Attend training and complete the required coursework * Learn the safe and correct operation of machinery and use of hand and power tools * Work safely in accordance with policies and procedures To be eligible to apply for our School-based Apprenticeship program, you will be: * 15 years and above (school students only) * Able to listen carefully and follow directions * Willing to work hard in a team environment * Able to read and write * Able to solve mathematical problems * Self-motivated * Detailed focused and thorough in your work * A good communicator * Enthusiastic and dedicated to learning and developing your skills * Ready and keen to commit to building your career as a trade-qualified Boilermaker How to Apply: Send us a copy of your resume and a cover letter explaining why you would like to start your career with us, what interests you about welding and any examples addressing the eligibility criteria. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected] or contact us on 0417860909 for more information. Note: This position is ideal for a student living in the Pioneer Valley region. Applications close 5pm Friday 4th September 2020.

06.01.2022 Sarina and Pioneer Year 10 students spent Tuesday at the MEC participating in welding and electrical practical sessions. All students enjoyed the time they spent with John McFadyen (Oxy Equipment Repairs - Mackay) and Russell Buckley (our Electro-technology trainer with our RTO). Thank you John and Russell for sharing some of your vast knowledge of your trade areas with students.

05.01.2022 Year 12 Mackay SHS Engineering completing students with their trainer Alex Marshall.

04.01.2022 Sarina and Pioneer High Year 10 students attended the MEC for their first day of the Try Trade program today. They visited DGH Engineeirng, Linked Group Services and Prochem Agencies. Thank you to these businesses for letting students tour and ask questions of your tradies. We know how busy you are.

03.01.2022 2020 Award and Certificate presentations (Thursday 22/10/2020) Year 12 Engineering Mackay North SHS. Automotive Mackay North SHS & Mackay Northern Beaches SHS.

02.01.2022 Looking for a hands-on role with a competitive salary? Apply for our 2021 Apprentice Program today. Applications close 8 Sept.

02.01.2022 Meet Liam, a high-voltage electrical apprentice at our Lake Vermont project. Since joining Thiess in 2017, Liam has gained practical skills and had the opportun...ity to work with some of the latest mining technologies. Ive worked on-site across multiple projects and recently completed a six-month placement at our coal handling and processing plant (CHPP). My placement focused on the electrical maintenance of the many components that make up the CHPP including changeout and testings, computer system monitoring and sensor fault-finding. Liam continues to deliver value by helping to maintain and optimise the projects electric haul trucks to improve equipment productivity. What I love most about my job is getting to work with large equipment, including one of the worlds largest electric rear dump trucks. Applications for Thiess Apprenticeship Program are now open. Unleash your full potential today https://bit.ly/Thiessapprenticeship

02.01.2022 2020 Award and Certificate presentations (Wednesday 21/10/2020)

01.01.2022 Pictures from student workshops with resident automotive MEC trainer Ross McCubben.

01.01.2022 Dawson Mine, in partnership with Group Training Organisation Apprentices and Trainees Queensland, invites applications for our 2021 Apprenticeship Program. Daws...on Mine is offering opportunities in Diesel Fitting, Electrical and Boilermaking. Our programs focus on developing your technical and leadership skills in an on-the-job environment surrounded by experienced trades people and leaders. As part of the program, you will be provided with workplace training and a tailored development plan to give you a future with a difference. You will undertake structured training in working areas of the mine and rotation of duties to maximise your exposure to various facets of the operation, with time off for block release training in your chosen trade. If you are a motivated and enthusiastic person who is reliable and enjoys taking a hands-on approach to new experiences, we want you to share your talents with us. Your strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to solve problems will be key to your success in the program. Closing date: Close of business Monday 17th August 2020. Please email your resume and a covering letter and specify which position you are applying for to [email protected] Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered further. https://www.seek.com.au/job/50294370 See more