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BIA welcomes graduates to the Boating Industry
Thursday, 15 May 2008
The Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) has hosted its second annual “Welcome to the Boating Industry” to welcome new graduates.
This year 20 apprentice boat builders and marine mechanics graduated from Melbourne's three main marine educational institutions.
Family and friends joined in the celebrations as the graduates from Victoria University, Kangan Batman TAFE and Chisholm TAFE were officially welcomed to the boating industry.
Leading boat builder Neville Whittley of Whittley Marine Group presented each graduate with a personalised certificate. Although only 10 graduates could make it on the night, all of them receive the certificate officially welcoming them to the industry.
This year Power Equipment Pty Ltd, Australia’s home of Yanmar, Mase and Gori, threw its support behind the night as the official sponsor.
BIA President Gordon Howlett, who officially hosted the event, thanked Power Equipment for its support and highlighted the value of trained people for the future of the industry.
“The sponsorship ensures we can give our new graduates a fitting welcome,” he said.
“We are very pleased to invite graduates, their families and their employers to celebrate this important event. These skilled new boat builders, mechanics and technicians are crucial to our industry’s long term success.”
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More information: Christopher Keegan 03 8696 5600
Media inquiries & hi-res pics: Greg Shoemark 0412 316 928 or (03) 9898 5570
NOTE: Separate pics available of single graduates and groups for each institution.
Victoria’s Marine Industry Graduates of 2008:
Chisholm TAFE – Marine Mechanic: Matthew Inman
Nicholas Purvis
Kangan Batman – Marine Mechanic: Tate Reynolds
Adam Tomkins
Stewart Jeffrey
Brett Timmins
William Puican
Daniel Benson
Michael Van Veen
Nicholas Street
Matthew Martin
Matthew Wall
Victoria University – Boat Builder: Daniel Cayzer
Andrew Beddoe
Brad Hunt
Cameron Hughes
Dean Oltoumis
Jesse Santamaria
Stuart Simpson
Andrew Sims