MPTT scholar Justus Paitai is doing what he loves by working on all types of large machinery – including diggers, dump trucks, loaders and “basically anything you see on the side of the road where there is dirt and big machines”.
He studied at Manukau Institute of Technology and then signed up for a heavy diesel course. Now, he’s almost finished his apprenticeship, a New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering – Plant and Equipment (Level 4).
“When I first started at MIT, I got in touch with MPTT. They helped get me through the schooling, and after I signed up for a heavy diesel course, they offered me $1,000 to help cover the cost of tools once I started in my workplace – as an apprentice, that was very, very helpful.
“What I like most about my apprenticeship is always learning something new – and being able to apply that the next time I go out. It’s good to know that everything I have learn’t is sinking in, and I am able to use it.”
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