Southland Regional WorldSkills 2008
Welding Results:
| Apprentice | Employer | School |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Maguire (Winner) | McMaster Engineering | Central Southland College |
| Nathan Thwaites (2nd) | Southern Group Training | Verdon College |
| Kyle McDonald (3rd) | Southern Group Training | James Hargest |
| Amos Gillett | Blue Sky Meats | Mount Anglem |
Winner Jack Maguire employed by Central Southland College is mig welding the structural steel test piece.
Second placed Nathan Thwaites employed by Verdon College is tig welding an aluminium test piece.
Third placed Kyle McDonald employed by James Hargest is tig welding a structural steel test piece.
Finalist Amos Gillett employed by Mount Anglem is grinding his test plate welds.
1st prize winner Jack Maguire with employer Garth MacMaster.
SIT Head of Faculty Trade and Technology Mike Grumball presenting the second place prize (sponsored by Engineering South) Nathan Thwaites employed by Southern Group Training Trust
Mike Grumball presenting the 3rd place prize to Kyle McDonald employed by Southern Group Training Trust.