Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Award

Do you have what it takes?

Nominations for the 2023 MPA Skills & Galvins Plumbing Supplies Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition are open now!

Who is eligible?

The MPA Skills Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition is open to all third- and fourth-year apprentices in Western Australia between 1 January 2023 and 31 December 2023.

Competition details

Simply complete the nomination form below. You’ll need your employer /host employer to confirm your availability. All nominations must be received by COB 4pm on Friday 28 July 2023.

Theoretical assessment

Once your nomination is submitted, you’ll be required to attend a theoretical assessment session online on Thursday 3 August 2023 from 7.30am to 9.30am. You’ll be asked a series of questions to assess your technical and general knowledge. The 20 highest scoring candidates move to the next stage.

Panel interview

The top 20 candidates progress to the interview stage with interviews being held between Wednesday 9 August and Friday 11 August 2023. All participants that make it to this stage are required to submit:

A letter of support from your employer or supervisor
Any other references from work-related contacts such as clients, suppliers and colleagues

The top 12 candidates then progress to the final practical assessment. The practical assessment will be judged on skills only to decide 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in the 2023 MPA Skills & Galvins Plumbing Supplies Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Competition.

Practical assessment

The 12 finalists are required to attend the competition day on Friday 7 September 2023 at Maylands Campus for a full day of competition. Finalists will compete for points by completing practical activities across multiple areas.

2023 MPA Skills Plumbing Industry Training Awards Night

Finalists will be expected to attend the official awards presentation on Saturday 21 October 2023 at Black Swan Room at Optus Stadium.

For more information please call Petra Wouters on 0439 359 260 or email petraw@mpaskills.com.au.

2023 MPA Skills & Galvins Plumbing Supplies Plumbing Apprentice of the Year Application Form

Apprentice Details:

First Name*

Surname*

Home Address*

Suburb Postcode*

Home Phone*

Email*

Mobile*

Gender*

Male

Female

Date of Birth*

Apprenticeship Completion Date*

Which TAFE are you attending?*

Are you a third or fourth year apprentice?*

Employed by:

Company name*

Contact Name*

Address*

Suburb Postcode*

Work Phone*

Mobile*

Email*

If employed by a GTO, please list Host Employer’s details:

GTO Name*

Contact Name Field Officer*

Mobile Field Officer*

Email Field Officer*

Employer / Host Employer to complete*

I endorse my apprentice's application to enter the 2023 MPA Skills & Galvins Plumbing Supplies Plumbing Apprentice of the Year competition and acknowledge that he/she will be available for a theory assessment online on Thursday 3 August 2023 from 7.30am-9.30am, interviews between Wednesday 9 August and Friday 11 August 2023 and to compete for a full day on Friday 7 September 2023 at MPA Skills Maylands Campus (if he or she is a finalist).

Full name*

Position*

Release Authorisation

This Release Authorisation gives permission for MPA Skills to use non-confidential details from the competition application form, relevant photographs and video vision for any publicity purposes pertaining to vocational education and training.

I, (Insert name of applicant or parent / guardian if under 18) agree to the use of non-confidential details, photographs, digital recordings and video tape vision by MPA Skills.*

I, [Insert name of applicant or parent / guardian if under 18] agree to the use of non-confidential details, photographs, digital recordings and video tape vision by MPA Skills.

Name*

For more information, please contact Petra Wouters, petraw@mpaskills.com.au, 0439 359 260.
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2023 MPA Skills Plumbing Apprentice Of The Year Award