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Apprentice Award for Overall Excellence
Kurt Verduyn
Kurt is a highly valued young apprentice who always exceeds expectations and demonstrates maturity and responsibility in all aspects of his work and his life. The judges were very impressed with Kurt’s ability to see the bigger context of the business and supplier relationships, his exceptional communication skills and his commitment to the community. He is an inspirational role model.
Kurt is a second year carpentry apprentice employed by 4Trades Apprenticeship Training Trust and working at, host company, Central Blue Ltd. Confidence is so high in his abilities that he is regularly given tasks usually undertaken by a qualified carpenter. He handles these competently and pays attention to quality and detail. Kurt also successfully manages the theoretical elements of the apprenticeship, completing work to a consistently high standard. He is level headed and shows initiative and commitment beyond his years.
Kurt is a good communicator with customers, subcontractors and work colleagues. He is an enthusiastic team player who takes safety seriously.
As a member of the volunteer Alexandra Fire Brigade, Kurt makes a significant contribution to the community. This role led to his participation in a recent relay race fundraiser at the Auckland Sky Tower.
Kurt is passionate about his carpentry apprenticeship, which he says has given him direction for the future and the desire to be the best he can be. |
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Apprentice Award for Most Developing Potential
Morgan Boyd
Morgan is a highly esteemed apprentice who has earned genuine respect in her male-dominated field by acquiring a great deal of knowledge and perfecting her skills to a very high order in a short period of time. The judges were particularly impressed with Morgan’s achievements, her ability to build relationships, her community involvement and her discerning approach to her work.
Morgan has just completed her first year as and automotive refinisher. She is employed by 4Trades Apprenticeship Training Trust and works at host company Vincent Holdings. Faith in Morgan is such that she is permitted to undertake the crucial roles of picking and matching colours and sorting quantities.
Morgan is committed to both the written and the practical requirements of the apprenticeship. She is already able to meet timeframes and to fully think through processes. She also has good product knowledge and adapts quickly to new techniques. She is on the company’s health and safety committee and is the on-site paint shop first aid officer.
Morgan is approachable, offers constructive input and displays initiative and maturity when dealing with customers.
Community and family life are important to Morgan. She and her partner have a daughter and Morgan finds the time to be involved in community fundraising as well as supporting Central Otago Wastebusters and Keep Alexandra Beautiful.
Morgan says her apprenticeship has given her direction, confidence, discipline and a feeling of self worth.
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