40 spots on offer as Hastings Deering apprenticeships open for 2022 intake

There are five trades on offer across nine Hastings Deering workshops including Mackay and Rockhampton. FIND OUT HOW TO APPLY.

Melanie Whiting and melanie.whiting@news.com.au

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April 30, 2021 - 2:17PM

Hastings Deering's 2021 female apprentices at induction in Brisbane earlier this year.

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Applications for mining and construction support company Hastings Deering’s 2022 apprenticeship intake open on Monday with 40 positions up for grabs.

There are five trades on offer across nine Hastings Deering workshops including Mackay, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Townsville, Cairns, Mt Isa, Darwin and Alice Springs.

Hastings Deering’s general manager-people and culture Vincent Cosgrove said applications for the apprenticeship program continued to be highly sought after with record numbers year after year.

“Our apprentices have many career pathways: from mining and construction machinery to marine engines – Cat machines are diverse in mechanics as in size,” Mr Cosgrove said.

“Our operations run across a gamut of industries and we have many apprentices who have become trades people and created career paths in workshops, field service, sales and management.”

While last year Hastings Deering received a record 2695 applications for 40 positions, Mr Cosgrove said would-be applicants should not be deterred by the competition.

To create a more personal experience for applicants this year, Hastings Deering has developed an App: a virtual reality filter built for Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook where would-be apprentices can use the filter and see what they would look like as a Hastings Deering apprentice in the high vis, safety goggles, ear plugs, and gloves.

The concept is designed to allow potential apprentice applicants to ‘see themselves as a HD apprentice’ no matter what their age, location, cultural background or gender.

“Our recruitment process is very extensive with all applicants considered,” Mr Cosgrove said.

“The initial application is made online with online aptitude testing and engagement centre with short conversation style interviews and apparatus testing.

“This year we had a couple of apprentices who had previously applied and were not successful but were successful this year.

“Applicants should also be sure to share what life experiences they have and if they are a school leaver include their extra-curricular activities, whether that is sports or helping out a local charity.”

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Apprenticeships are for four years with the ability to complete earlier.

All apprentices receive a nationally recognised qualification.

Applications close May 30.

For more information and to apply, visit here.

Five tips for making sure your application stands out:

1. Include an up-to-date resume outlining any work experience, part-time work, volunteering, hobbies etc.

2. Include a short cover letter telling us why you are passionate about the apprenticeship you are applying

for and how your extra-curricular activities demonstrate this.

3. Find out as much as you can about Hastings Deering and the apprenticeship and use this knowledge to

tailor your application to your own experience.