Together with Tasmania Central North LCP and RICA Shannon, we arranged a fantastic Manufacturing tour for the Central North LCP Region. This took place on 25 May 2009.
Campbell Town and Cressy District High Schools were involved as we all jumped on a bus and took off to chat to local Employers about their successful and innovative businesses.
First stop was Orion Products in Deloraine who manufacture plastic water tanks, stock feeding tubs and other plastic moulded products. Dale was great with the students and spoke of being a successful businessman in Tasmania. He importantly noted it was not neccessary to leave the State to achieve your goals and dreams.
We then headed to Seattle Services, another successful business who manufacture irrigation systems for farmers in Tasmania. Jeremy informed the students of how many different careers could come from his Industry from metal fabrication, to electronics, to drafting, to marketing/sales. They students found this to be very interesting and an eye opening experience.
Back on the bus and off to Cement Australia. After a thorough Induction and OH&S rundown, Gary took us first to the mine where they extract the minerals to be refined for production. We went to the top of the mine where the students jumped off the bus and took a lot of photos! The view was spectacular. Down the hill again, where the students had the opportunity to jump off the bus and have their photos taken with the mine trucks, which of course they loved. We then went over to the plant and saw the process of cement production which was very interesting.
After a fun but tiring day of travel and learning, we loaded up and headed back. We wish to thank all Employers who made the day so successful and for lending their expertise. Who knows, in years to come, they may have a few potential Apprentices from the group!!!
Campbell Town and Cressy District High Schools were involved as we all jumped on a bus and took off to chat to local Employers about their successful and innovative businesses.
First stop was Orion Products in Deloraine who manufacture plastic water tanks, stock feeding tubs and other plastic moulded products. Dale was great with the students and spoke of being a successful businessman in Tasmania. He importantly noted it was not neccessary to leave the State to achieve your goals and dreams.
We then headed to Seattle Services, another successful business who manufacture irrigation systems for farmers in Tasmania. Jeremy informed the students of how many different careers could come from his Industry from metal fabrication, to electronics, to drafting, to marketing/sales. They students found this to be very interesting and an eye opening experience.
Back on the bus and off to Cement Australia. After a thorough Induction and OH&S rundown, Gary took us first to the mine where they extract the minerals to be refined for production. We went to the top of the mine where the students jumped off the bus and took a lot of photos! The view was spectacular. Down the hill again, where the students had the opportunity to jump off the bus and have their photos taken with the mine trucks, which of course they loved. We then went over to the plant and saw the process of cement production which was very interesting.
After a fun but tiring day of travel and learning, we loaded up and headed back. We wish to thank all Employers who made the day so successful and for lending their expertise. Who knows, in years to come, they may have a few potential Apprentices from the group!!!
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