Challenge 2010 is an electrical industry initiative to find the most outstanding individual with a flair for either Commercial/Domestic or Industrial work.
Open to senior electrical apprentices still in a current ITO training agreement as at 1st March 2010, Challenge 2010 is a competition-based event comprising of a series of Preliminary Rounds held nationwide and the New Zealand Final.
So, if you have at least 20 months on job experience, have completed level 2 off job and not yet qualified as an electrician as at 1st March 2010, then Challenge 2010 is just for you.
THE CHALLENGE FORMAT
A series of one-day (8 hour) Preliminary Rounds will be run midweek (except Invercargill) at venues around the country during March and April.
From all the Preliminary Rounds held, the competitors with the top 5-7 scores, from each competition stream, qualify to compete in the three day New Zealand final to be held in Christchurch, 28-30 July 2010.
In the Preliminary Round, you will be required to put together a working simulation of an everyday application. This will be very similar to what you have done on block courses. The New Zealand Final is much of the same. And yes, it will be a bit more complex and a lot more time consuming, but it will also be a lot more rewarding for you, your employer and your training provider.
The Preliminary Rounds are held in at least ten different centres across New Zealand so the sooner you get your completed entry in, the better chance you have of competing at a venue near you.
THE REWARDS - PRELIMINARY ROUND
The best performers at each Preliminary Round centre receive $200 along with their employer and training provider receiving recognition of their success.
In addition, all Preliminary Round competitors go into the draw for one of ten $50 fuel vouchers. Naturally you can’t compete on an empty stomach, so all food and drinks will be provided for you on the day.
THE REWARDS - NEW ZEALAND FINAL
The top three placegetters, from both competition streams, receive a travel prize, industry recognition and other cool gifts. All other finalists receive $200, industry recognition and other cool gifts. Employers and training providers of every apprentice that make it to the New Zealand Final will receive industry recognition, and certificates.
Finalists will travel to Christchurch, where all competition related travel, accommodation and food expenses will be taken care of. As well as competing in the New Zealand Final they will get to know Christchurch a little better and also attend one of New Zealand’s largest electrical trade shows.
Visit www.ecanzchallenge.co.nz for more information about:
2009 ECANZ FINALS
