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East Coast’s Apprentice Ambassador 2018, Robert J Vidler handed his Trip Report to Minister Peter Dutton yesterday then travelled to Canada’s High Commission where he met the Canadian High Commissioner. Donna Faulkner travelled to Vancouver with Robert this year and...

Our 1st Year Diesel Fitting Apprentice, Tayla, recently had the pleasure of promoting Trades to female students at Bundaberg's recent 'Try-a-Trade' Day, having been signed-up through our East Coast Apprenticeships Bundaberg Branch. Students who attended the workshop...

My last week in Canada was taken as annual leave and I jammed in as much as I possibly could! I was lucky enough to have mates from Australia living in Whistler, and they gave me a place to stay for a few days. While I was there they showed me around, taking me on the...

Last week seemed to have gone pretty steady but this week flew by so fast! This week we continued with the pump room, finishing off the frame, sheeting and bracing (with plywood), installing the trusses and sheeting most of the roof with plywood. I also modified some...

My first week working with BC framing company Dalmore Constructions has been amazing- does it really have to end? It was a cruisy start to the week as Dale’s Carpenters had Monday off so we spent the day attending an Engineers inspection, tours of the jobs he...

Phil Vivian (TAFE Queensland SkillsTech Carpentry Teacher) was commended for his commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of an ECA apprentice who was overcome by a severe psychological event in April this year. Phil recognised the urgency of this situation and...

Robert J Vidler, our Canada Exchange Ambassador for 2018 landed safely and is thoroughly enjoying his work experience in Canada. My Canadian experience has exceeded all expectations thus far. On Saturday, Myself and ECA’s Donna Faulkner were escorted by Karen Mclean...