Skilled workforce

12 Mar

In 2022 twelve employees successfully completed Certificate III and IV qualifications supported by our onsite Operational Training team.

When joining Northparkes all Process and Underground Technicians are given the opportunity to complete Certificate III in Resource Processing or Metalliferous Mining.

Apprentices

Blake Parker and Josh Van Der Stok recently completed four-year apprenticeship programs in 2022.

Blake started with Northparkes in 2017 as a Warehouse Officer, before commencing his Mechanical Apprenticeship at the beginning of 2019. Josh Van Der Stok also commenced his Electrical Apprenticeship in 2019. Josh joined Northparkes already having an auto electrical trade, wanting to expand on his existing skillset.

Blake and Josh have secured permanent roles with Northparkes on completion of their apprenticeships and will continue to grow their careers here.