RYAN COATS - A Leader in his field
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
Ryan Coats recently completed an Electrical Aprpenticeship with PEER VEET. Ryan pursued an Electrical Aprpenticeship after studying IT at University to enhance his interest in cutting edge technology. During the four years of his Aprpenticeship, Ryan was placed with O'Donnell Griffin where he gained exposure to various facets of the electrical industry, including commercial, construction and data communications. Ryan was selected this year as one of the 22 apprentices Australia-wide to participate in a program organised by Group Training Australia called "Today's Skills, Tomorrow's Leaders". This Leadership Program was held at the Australian Institute of Sports in Canberra and also included a ceremony at Government House where he had the opportunity to meet and liaise with key politicians. More recently Ryan was the winner of the OneSteel Apprentice of the Year at the South Australian Training Awards.
Ryan also took a keen interest in the development of other apprentices by assisting them through after hours tutorial classes. This has given him the opportunity to teach and reinforce his knowledge of course materials. Ryan is now employed full time as an Electrical Tradesperson where he is looking to furthering himself within the electrical industry. Ryan Coats is a true ambasssador for PEER VEET, Group Training Australia and Vocational Education & Training.
RYAN FRANCIS
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
PEER VEET Apprentice, Trained at TAFE SA Regency Campus.
For Kangaroo Island resident Ryan Francis, 23, the thought of getting paid to learn appealed more than a HECS debt. After deferring university then completing a Traineeship in Aquaculture, Ryan worked in the Hospital Maintenance Department gaining exposure to different trades and discovered his interest in electrical work. Eighteen months into his Electrical Apprenticeship, Ryan moved to Adelaide gaining immense job satisfaction working for Deadshort Electrical on large projects, some with exciting challenges such as working in a box seat in a boom lift at AAMI Stadium and working from a dinghy and a floating barge at Port Adelaide shipping berths. Recently Ryan has been involved in a new project tackling demand management with ETSA and SAAB which aims to ease the load on electricity supplies during peak periods. Ryan’s long term goals include running his own business.
PEER VEET Apprentices - Shining the Light on Excellence
South Australia’s 3 top apprentices in the electrical and communications industries were recognised for their outstanding achievements at a glittering gala event hosted by the National Electrical and Communications Association, at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday August 24.
The State’s best Electrical and Communications Apprentices were recognised at the dinner through presentation of the NECA Apprentice Awards, which assesses applicants on their technical abilities, general knowledge, attitude and desire to succeed in their career.
PEER VEET are very excited to report that 4 of their Apprentices won on the night
Electrical Commercial/Domestic Category
- 1st Place Linda Ward
- 2nd Place Ryan Francis
Communications Category
- 1st Place Darren Lorenz
- 2nd Place Phillip Rump
PEER VEET would like to congratulate these Apprentices for outstanding achievements in their chosen field of employment.