Christchurch-based trainee Oliver (Ollie) Tabak has won a World Plumbing Scholarship at the 2021 National New Zealand Plumbing Awards taking place in Blenheim on Friday March 26th.
Ollie was only 19 when he joined Clyne & Bennie in 2019 as a plumbing, gas and drainage apprentice at Masterlink. From day one, it has proven to be consistent, reliable and extremely enjoyable. Ollie brings a positive attitude towards all of his jobs, which is reflected in the feedback from employees, contractors, and customers.
In the past 12 months he has been working on a major project – the construction of a large new retirement village in the Nelson / Tasman region. He excelled in his plumbing knowledge and helped build a very complex technical room, which, according to Ollie, is his proudest accomplishment to date.
His hard work, his strong work ethic and his processing impressed the project manager Richard Aitken from Telford Consulting immediately. He went on to say: “Ollie is one of my employees on site, no matter what the situation.” Ollie has also contributed to the health and safety culture in the workplace.
Ollie shows great maturity in his willingness to learn and help, and listens and engages not only in the workplace but also outside of work. For this project, Ollie agreed to move to Nelson for a year to live with other employees in a company house and leave his family and friends in Christchurch.
“Clyne & Bennie are very fortunate to have Ollie on our team,” said James Cowles, director of the company. “I’m sure Ollie will become a great craftsman going forward that our industry will be proud of.”
Plumbing World Scholarships are awarded to Masterlink trainees who have demonstrated hard work and a passion for the industry in their studies.
Oliver wins a trophy, certificate, and $ 1000 to spend at his local Plumbing World office.
As the overall winner of the Supreme Scholarship, Oliver also received full registration for the 2021 plumbing conference in New Zealand, including travel and accommodation, as well as a free ticket to the awards.
About the New Zealand Plumbing Awards
The New Zealand Plumbing Awards recognize the many positive successes and success stories in the plumbing, gas installation and drainage industries and are presented at a gala dinner on the final evening of the annual New Zealand Plumbing Conference. Organized by Master Plumbers, the national conference has been held for over 100 years and is the premier event in the plumbing, gas installation and drainage industries. Participants come from all over the country.
About master plumbers
Master Plumbers, Gas Installers and Drainers NZ Inc (Master Plumbers) is the national membership organization for plumbing, gas installation and drainage companies with 18 regional associations and offices across New Zealand. Companies go through a quality assurance program to become members. Members receive a wide range of resources and training opportunities to keep them up-to-date with the latest technology, products, and compliance requirements. Master Plumbers stands up on behalf of its members and the plumbing industry. The association organizes the annual New Zealand Plumbing Conference, which culminates in the prestigious New Zealand Plumbing Awards, which recognize outstanding achievements in the industry.
Via Masterlink
Masterlink, a group training program by Master Plumbers, offers managed, supervised apprenticeships in plumbing, drainage and gas installations across New Zealand. Regional managers support the apprentices and the companies they take on during their training.
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