The Master Painter Australia - April 2016 Vol. 1 | Page 52

THE MASTER PAINTER AUSTRALIA

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Master Painters Group Training Company
NEW SOUTH WALES

Going for Gold at

Regional Competition
MPGTC is excited to announce that ten of our first and second
year apprentices have battled it out for the honour of being the
best painting and decorating apprentice in their region at the
recent WorldSkills Regional Competition held at Ultimo TAFE
on the 30th July & Granville TAFE on the 31st July 2015.
We are pleased to announce that Caroline Stoebner took
out the gold medal at the Ultimo TAFE competition, with
John Stratigos winning silver, John Nikas winning bronze and
Annabel Lo took out silver at Granville. These apprentices will
now go on to compete at the National Championships, and
may even have the opportunity to compete internationally as a
member of the Skillaroos.
Our apprentices had their skills tested over a one-day
competition that involved completing a practical project under
timed conditions. The competition was judged by leading
industry and training professionals, who took a number of
factors into account before giving a score.
MPGTC has been thrilled with the way our apprentices have
banded together in preparation for this event. Although they
will be competing against each other, they have all been
willing to help their fellow competitors wherever they can. This
attitude should hold our team in good stead for the upcoming
championship.
We would also like to recognise our Host Trainers for
their professional training and guidance they provide our
apprentices, their commitment to training the next generation
of painting and decorating professionals is evident by the high
level of work that the apprentices have completed.
This event is not simply about medals and accolades. Master
Painters values this compe ][ۈYH