Job Title: Kaiako – Electrical Trainer
Years of Experience in Vocational Education: 2 years
Certifications & Qualifications:
- NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply (Introduction) Level 2
- NZ Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching Level 4
- NZ Certificate in Electricity Supply Distribution Line Mechanic Level 4
- Micro-credential Certificate in High Voltage Switching Level 4
What courses or programs do you specialize in?
- High Voltage Switching,
- Fault Response and Network Switching,
- Line Mechanic
What inspired you to become a trainer?
Been on the tools for over nearly 20 years and after attending a line mechanic refresher course I did with Mita Consulting, I was interested in the training aspect of it and my trainers at the time inspired me to give back to the industry through teaching.
What do you love most about training and teaching?
Sharing my skills and experience with our ākonga, and guiding them through the real industry methods, standards, and expectations.
Do you have a favourite quote or piece of advice that guides you?
Everything happens for a reason and Stay Safe, Be Safe so you can go home to your whanau
When you’re not training, what hobbies or interests do you enjoy?
Quality time with my whanau, especially my mokos. Hunting and fishing. Out and about gathering our Kai
What’s the best piece of career advice you give to students?
Be safe! stay safe! and work hard, We belong to a Whanau!! A Lineman brotherhood / sisterhood industry
