2009 Southern Apprentice Challenge
The Southern Apprentice Challenge was held at the Southern Institute of Technology on Saturday 4 April 2009.
The Challenge is a work skills competition whereby apprentices pace themselves to complete a project in a tradesman like manner within a specific timeframe.
Categories included automotive technology, carpentry, electrical, engineering machining, fabrication, joinery, plumbing, and welding.
The Challenge was open to apprentices who have been in their apprenticeship for at least nine months after completing a relevant pre trade course, or twelve months if they have not completed any pre trade course.
Competing in the Challenge has provided valuable experience for apprentices who have gone on to compete in the biannual WorldSkills Competition.
Automotive Section Results: 
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| Name | Employer/Host | |
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| 3rd | Louise Clearwater | Southern Automobiles |
| 2nd | Nathan Smith | Agnew Bros |
| 1st | Chris Donald | NRG Auto Services |
Construction Section Results: 
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| Name | Employer/Host | |
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| 3rd | John Gaudion | Hokonui Kitchens and Joinery Ltd |
| 2nd | Wade De Clifford | Lloyds Joinery |
| 1st | Glen Hillis | Arc Tech Joinery |
Electrical Section Results: 
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| Name | Employer/Host | |
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| 3rd | Michael Russell | ETCO hosted by H & J Smith Electrical |
| 2nd | Mark Sadlier | ETCO hosted by Attitude Switchboards |
| 1st | Shaun McInerney | Bremca Southland |
Fabrication Welding Results: 
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| Name | Employer/Host | |
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| 3rd | Brenley Marshall | Southern Group Training hosted by Crown Sheetmetal Ltd |
| 2nd | Shane Sexton | Southern Group Training hosted by E Type Engineering |
| 1st | Nathan Thwaites | Southern Group Training hosted by Crown Sheetmetal |
Fitting & Machining Results: 
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| Name | Employer/Host | |
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| 2nd | Reece O’Connor | Southern Group Training hosted by Alliance Group Mataura. |
| 1st | Brett van Guens | Southern Group Training hosted by E Type Engineering |
