![]() THIRTY-SEVEN new apprentices have joined Ok Tedi Mining Ltd’s (OTML) apprenticeship training programme, bringing the total of apprentices to 73. OTML general manager for people and capability, Mark Stone, welcomed the new apprentices and highlighted the importance of safety, discipline and professional conduct in their careers. Stone emphasised OTML’s values of safety, integrity and teamwork to be used as guiding pillars in their apprenticeship journey. The first-year apprentices signed their indenture contracts with OTML and the National Apprenticeship Trade Testing Board (NATTB) last week Tabubil, Western. The 37 apprentices include 19 males and 18 females who are enrolled in various trades including auto electrical, carpentry, cabinet making and joinery, electrical, heavy equipment fitting, maintenance fitting and machining, metal fabrication and welding, plumbing and refrigeration and air-conditioning. Stone said the apprentices would undergo four years of apprenticeship training which would include practical placements within the company, extension and block courses either on site or through various registered institutions in the country that would contribute to the final attainment of their trade certificates.
“Safety is the most important thing in everything we do,” he said. “If we can’t do it safely, then we simply can’t do it. “We want people to work hard but go home at the end of the day without having done any damage to themselves, others or any equipment.” Nattb officer Lyn Kila urged the new recruits to ensure they embraced the opportunity with OTML and do their best. “This is an opportunity that cannot be taken for granted and with the signing of this contract you are bound by the contract to both Nattb and OTML. Follow the binding contract and the OTML rules and regulations to complete this training. This is a privilege that you need to take advantage of for a good career path,” Kila said. Check out more on >> OK Tedi Mine Scholarships Program Statement/TheNational/PNGEducationNews Also read Comments are closed.
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