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This month we are profiling the trade Shopfitting and two of our apprentices who are hosted with Hettich Australia - Antonino Scriva who is almost a 4th year apprentice and Carmelo Pollicina who is a 2nd year apprentice.

At 1300apprentice we are constantly bombarded with applications for electrical, carpentry or plumbing apprenticeships.

An apprenticeship in refrigeration and air conditioning is completed over four years and you are required to complete a Certificate III Refrigeration and Air Conditioning nationally recognised qualification.

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanics commission and service refrigeration and air conditioning units for both domestic and commercial industries.

Some of you may remember Scott Hilder who was a 1300apprentice 3rd year Encouragement Award winner last year.

Shopfitters use plans and specifications to build and install shopfronts and retail store shelves, counters, exhibition stands, kitchens and bathrooms, office fixtures and partitions.

This month we are spotlighting Horticulture (Landscaping) and our apprentice Scott Hilder along with his host company Co-Ordinated Landscapes.

1300apprentice, Owen Shannessy has recently completed his apprenticeship and is now continuing his career with Becker Joinery as a tradesman and supervisor.

So maybe you think that traineeships don't apply to you. Well think again. A traineeship is an option available to most industries.

School-based trainees attend school four days a week and attend the workplace one day a week (or more often during school holidays).

This month our spotlight is centred on Todd Philp, a 3rd year sheetmetal apprentice hosted with HRC Alliance Pty Ltd.

This month we are spotlighting shopfitting and our first year apprentice (soon to roll into his 2nd year), Luke Simmons who is hosted by Intermain Commercial Interior & Joinery.

The apprenticeship and traineeship system plays a crucial role in building Australia's skills base. Better skilled workers have better job prospects which makes the economy more productive.

At 1300apprentice we are constantly bombarded with applications for electrical, carpentry or plumbing apprenticeships.