TWENTY-six apprentices from Lihir in Namatanai, New Ireland, have graduated from the Lihir Technical Training Centre.
All were awarded trade certificates last week, qualifying them to work in the country and overseas. The ceremony was witnessed by representatives from Newcrest Mining Limited, the Nimamar local level government, the National Apprenticeship and Trade Testing Board and their families. The 26 were awarded trade certificates in electrical, auto electrical, heavy equipment fitting, diesel fitting, metal fabrication welding, maintenance fitting machining and electronics. Lihir project acting general manager Stephen Perkins congratulated the graduates and challenged them to use their newly-acquired skills to better improve their lives. “This is a milestone achievement,” Perkins said. “Your qualifications now enable you to work anywhere you want to.” Director of the national apprentice and trade testing board Thomas Kipau thanked Newcrest Lihir for continuing its apprenticeship training programme and equipping youths with skills. Trainer Nathan Tukuafu, who challenged the graduates with his “life story”, said taking the easy path was not any quicker. “Major setbacks will happen in life but opportunities are there if you are willing to work for them, and work hard,” Tukuafu said. “The training that you have received will prepare you for any job in your field anywhere in PNG, not just Lihir.” Israel Aniap, a contract officer with the Lihir gold mine, thanked the company for giving his son, electrician Rouson Aniap, the chance to qualify in his profession. “I know this is just the start but, with this foundation, a determination to learn and commitment to work, I know my son can work anywhere in the world,” Israel said. “And its a good news for us parents here.” Apart from receiving his trade certificate in electrical, Rouson was also bestowed with the Apprentice of the Year award.
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