MMG Century recognises achievements of 20 trainees and apprentices

MMG Century has recognised the achievements of 17 of its employees who recently completed traineeships and apprenticeships at the mine. Three ongoing apprentices and trainees were also recognised for excellence.

The graduates, most of whom are from local Gulf communities, work in all areas of the operation: four are diesel fitters, two are electricians and three are process operators while there are also supply officers, a communications officer, two commercial cooks a technical analyst and an education officer.

Century General Manager Karl Spaleck said that the site was incredibly proud of the success of the 17 graduating apprentices and trainees.

“By completing a traineeship or apprenticeship, these employees have gained more than just a qualification. They’ve gained a career, are an important part of the Century team and have become role models for other trainees and apprentices in Gulf communities. It's about what you can achieve when you set your mind to it.”

“We are incredibly proud of what they have achieved.”

Mr Spaleck said that all the graduating employees and apprentices had moved into full-time employment in their chosen field at the mine.

“Some of the employees recognised today have been in full-time employment in their speciality area for more than 12 months now, and are now mentoring other trainees and apprentices at Century.”

Century has more than 60 apprentices and trainees currently working at its Lawn Hill mine site and Karumba Port operation.