esv.vic.gov.au
BRIT Apprentice
Awards 2019
By Sue Sizer, Compliance Officer, Electrical Installation Safety
Energy Safe Victoria sponsors the Best
Electrical Apprentice Award at the annual
Bendigo TAFE Apprentice (BRIT) Awards.
This year’s recipient was Elliott Hawkins,
taking home Best Electrical Apprentice
2019 and Best 4th Year electrical
Apprentice award.
Elliott completed his apprenticeship
with O’Brien Electrical (formerly Laser
Electrical Bendigo) in September 2018,
mainly working in new commercial
installations with some service and
maintenance work.
To date, his favourite job was at the
Bendigo RSL, where he was heavily
involved in the refurbishment of the
100 year-old building and building
a large new extension.
Elliott enjoyed his training at BRIT,
as he found the teaching staff
very approachable and helpful.
Elliott passed all his licensing exams on
the first attempt, clearing each subject
with marks in the 90s. His employer
nominated him for the NECA Apprentice
of the Year Award, where he placed
3rd in the state.
Elliot is enjoying work as a licensed
electrician and is finding that the learning
doesn’t stop when you leave TAFE.
Elliott’s passion to continue learning
and developing new skills both on the
job and through tertiary education is
evident, recently completing Cert IV
in Building & Construction during his
final year as an apprentice. With the full
support of his employer, Elliot hopes
to develop his training in solar and
batteries, or communications and fibre.
Vale
Pamela Kelly
It is with great sadness that Energy
Safe Victoria acknowledges the
passing of our friend and colleague,
Pamela Kelly, who passed away
unexpectedly on April 24th.
Pamela worked in both the Gas
Installations and Certificates of
Electrical Safety (COES) teams.
Pamela will be very much missed
by all of those who were touched
by her brightness and zest for life.
The funeral for Pamela was held
on Friday, 3 May.
Energy Safe Victoria would like
to offer deepest sympathy to
Pamela’s family and friends.
After hours he enjoys playing video
games, going to the gym, and spending
time with his partner. On the night,
Elliot was supported by his proud
parents and partner.
Winners are grinners: Elliot with ESV's Sue Sizer.
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