Shopfitting and Joinery at SkillsTech

After some very thoughtful planning, and refined manufacturing techniques in the workshop we were back onsite today fitting up our bulkheads. This group has done a fine job of putting their 4 years of apprentice training into practice for this final assessment. One day to go till handover and everything looks on track. We made time today to recognise the nominees for the Phil Boron Memorial Award and also present the class with their commemorative Canyon Cup. As they near the end of their apprentice journey we spoke about recognising the significance of that sacrifice, the difficulties along the way and importantly the doors that have opened from completing a trade apprenticeship. It’s no easy feat, but definitely worthwhile. Well Done lads your teachers are proud of you.

Our Stage 8 Shopfitting apprentices started their final block of training this week. Their task ahead, to demolish this existing serpentine feature bulkhead in the TAFE QLD Boulevard and then design, setout, manufacture and install a replacement feature bulkhead.

Watch their journey over the next 3 weeks, as they undertake these final assessments taking on this task and developing their skills to overcome all of the day to day challenges of working in a live environment.

Congratulations to Jai and Aiden Sanderson from Ingrams Fitout on receiving the Phil Boron Memorial Award for 2025. The award was presented at the Interior Fitout Association QLD recent Long Lunch industry networking event. These lads are jointly the 27th recipients of this award which also carries a $5000 cash prize. Jai and Aiden are currently undertaking their final block of training for their Shopfitting apprenticeship at Qld’s premier Shopfitting and Joinery training facility at TAFE QLD’s Acacia Ridge Campus.

Trained and assessed by fully qualified Shopfitting tradesmen to gain skills for the real life challenges, that are faced on the job.

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Congratulations to our graduating Joinery class. Completing their final assessments on stair construction.
A fine group of very talented apprentices. An absolute pleasure to teach.

Congratulations to Josh Muckert from Barrett Group on receiving the Phil Boron Memorial Award for 2024 This award is presented to the Highest Achieving Shopfitting Apprentice in QLD. Josh is the 26th recipient of this award and also receives a $5000 cash prize. Josh was proudly trained at Qld’s premier Shopfitting and Joinery training facility at TAFE QLD’s Acacia Ridge Campus.

Trained and assessed by fully qualified Shopfitting tradesmen to gain skills for the real life challenges, that are faced on the job.

It’s a full house, as the students start to assemble their geometrical shopfront bulkheads. 🔨 🪵

And so it begins. The final stage assessments for our Shopfitting class. Real world challenges. World class training.

Very fine craftsmanship from the stage 7 Joinery training block. A great journey into the world of timber and tools. Some finishing touches still to come along with some decorative glazing. 👌

Some very fine skills on display. Well done to all the competitors WorldSkills

Wishing all of the competitors, the very best of luck in today’s WorldSkills Australia Joinery Competition.