Apprentice of the Year

Registered Master Builders 2008 Apprentice of the Year
The Registered Master BuildersApprentice of the Year in association with Carters competition aims to recognise excellence among carpentry apprentices and raise awareness of careers in the building and construction industry. Apprentice of the Year is a joint initiative run by the Registered Master Builders Federation (RMBF), principal sponsor Carters, and supporting sponsors the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) and the Department of Building and Housing (DBH).			2007 Apprentice of the Year National Winners Regions for the 2008 competition are: Northern Auckland Waikato Bay of Plenty East Coast Central North Island Wellington Upper South Island Central South Island Southern A map of the regions is available >>here << Winners from the regional competition will go on to compete for the National Apprentice of the Year title in Wellington.
Who Can Enter? The competition is open to all carpentry apprentices - you don't have to work for a Registered Master Builder or have your training managed by the BCITO to take part. To enter you must: Be employed with a building company or individual builder, Be completing a National Certificate in Carpentry, Have completed a minimum of two years of your National Certificate in Carpentry employed on site, or have completed your apprenticeship within six months of the closing date - Tuesday 31st July 2007, Be aged 26 years and younger in the year of the competition, and Reside in the specified competition region. You must also be employed with a building company or individual builder at the time of judging.
How Do I Enter? Download an Entry Form >>here << or contact your local Registered Master Builders Association or contact your local Carters store or contact your local BCITO office The 2008 competition opens on 7 April 2008. Entries must be received no later than 31 July 2008.
The Competition is Judged in Three Stages: Entry form The entry form is your first chance to impress the judges so make sure it's your best work! You'll need to include a short description of why you think you're the best apprentice in the region as well as comments from your employer and training provider. You'll also need to describe a building project you are working on or have finished to demonstrate your skill and learning. Interviews All entrants will be required to attend an interview, so we can check you out in person. Onsite judging Finalists in the regional competitions will receive a site visit from the judges. This is your chance to showcase your knowledge and skills on your own turf. Each regional winner will go on to compete for the national title in Wellington.