Hutchies Training

Fifty years of NAIDOC 🖤💛❤️

6–13 July

This NAIDOC Week, Hutchies proudly celebrates the theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ — a powerful reminder of the enduring contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across generations.

Through our award winning Statim Yaga initiative, Hutchies has helped more than 800 Indigenous Australians start construction careers and spent over $100 million with Indigenous businesses in our supply chain. We’re proud to keep backing the next generation through education, training, sponsorships, and community programs.

We honour the legacy of Elders, the strength of First Nations communities, and the vision of young leaders shaping the future. Together, we’re building more than structures — we’re building a future grounded in respect, opportunity, and shared pride.

Let’s celebrate the stories, the strength, and the spirit that continue to shape our journey.

On Saturday we hosted our annual Hutchies Training Awards.

Congratulations to our award recipients!

Apprentice Awards / Presented by Peter Forsingdal
> Jaxon Pommer, Apprentice of the Year
> Jack Bradford, 4th Year Apprentice
> Taylor Miller, 3rd Year Apprentice
> Britney King, 2nd Year Apprentice
> Bailey Caplick, 1st Year Apprentice

Cadet Awards / Presented by Harry White
> Angelique Dassakis, Cadet of the Year
> Callum Washington, Cadet Runner Up
> Andrew Gillespie, Cadet Finalist
> Luke Russell, Cadet Finalist
> Bailee Ward, Cadet Finalist

Professional Excellence Awards / Presented by Ruaa Dikhil
> David Willams
> Cherdon Gray

Big thank you to our generous sponsors BUSY At Work / Milwaukee Tools Australia / Total Tools / Bunnings Warehouse Australia

Find out more → https://l.hutchi.es/2025hta

Spotlight on Hutchies’ finalists in the 2024 NAWIC Queensland Awards for Excellence.

Britney King has been nominated in the McIlwain Apprentice / Trainee / Student of the Year Award.

Britney is a dedicated cabinet making apprentice at Hutchies Joinery, demonstrating exceptional skills and leadership qualities. Her journey began in high school with a Certificate I in Engineering, leading to her enrolment in Hutchies’ Australian Training Works (ATW) program, where she earned a Certificate I in Construction. Britney quickly advanced to an apprenticeship at Hutchies Joinery, where she excels in operating advanced equipment and managing multiple projects. As one of only two female apprentices in her workshop, Britney has earned the respect and support of her peers and management through her dedication, independence, and strong work ethic. Committed to professional development, she looks forward to expanding her skills and potentially pursuing a dual trade in the future. Britney is a role model for women and young people pursuing a pathway the construction industry, consistently demonstrating excellence and a positive attitude.

The awards will be held at RNA Showgrounds on 18 October 2024. Good luck to all the finalists!

Hutchies has proudly sponsored NAWIC for almost thirty years. We’re honoured to be the 2024 Crysal Vision Awards event partner.

Hutchies Training recently hosted a Try’a Trade with 40 students in Year 9 from Pacific Pines State High School at our Lagoon project in Main Beach.

This is a unique opportunity for students to tour a real life construction site, hear from and talk to experienced tradies, and gain an understanding of the exciting opportunities available in construction.

There are more than 70 different career pathways in construction, and they’re all accessible through Hutchies.

Try’a Trade is delivered in partnership with our friends at Construction Skills Queensland - CSQ.

If you know a student who might be interested in the Try’a Trade program, visit the CSQ website for more information: https://l.hutchi.es/csq-tryatrade

Hutchies Training has a long relationship with preferred supplier, Alfasi hire.

Recently Alfasi Hire supplied machines and training facilities for Hutchies Training to conduct hands on upskilling of elevated work platforms (EWP) for boom and scissor lifts under 11 metres.

The course participants ranged from Hutchies’ own apprentices and site workers through to subcontractors.

Build your career with Australia's largest privately-owned builder.

Learn more → https://training.hutchies.com.au

Hutchies Training Awards celebrated 20 years on Saturday night!

Congratulations to our 2023 Apprentice of the Year, Stephanie Castaldo in Bernie Nolan’s Team in Melbourne, and 2023 Cadet of the Year, Hunter Hall in Rohan Barry’s Team in Southport.

“Stephanie is an outstanding apprentice who is highly skilled with all her tools on site, and along with her eagerness to work, and learn, she is highly sought after by all our site subbies to spend time working with them. I have been working with apprentices for over 35 years in the industry and Stephanie is simply outstanding in every way.”

“Hunter has exceeded all expectations during his final year as a building cadet. He has initiative, motivation and goes over and beyond his allocated tasks to ensure the work is completed.”

The awards were held back at Hutchies’ built Wests Rugby Union Clubhouse and recognised the amazing achievements of our homegrown apprentices and cadets all over Australia.

Big shoutout to other Apprentice & Cadet winners on the night:

4th Year Apprentice / Jai Smith
3rd Year Apprentice / Finlay Ross
2nd Year Apprentice / Aiden Hartley
1st Year Apprentice / Jacob Miller

Cadet Runner Up / Dean Tyler-Battaglia
Cadet Finalist / Megan Long
Cadet Finalist / Jackson Little
Cadet Finalist / Gina Meeve

We had a record number of nominations this year, which highlights the contribution these cohorts make to Hutchies and the industry.

See the full list of nominees and pics from the night → https://l.hutchi.es/hta2024

Huge thank you to our sponsors who kindly donated impressive prizes for our winners / BUSY At Work, BUSY At Work, Hutchinson Builders, Total Tools, Milwaukee, and Bunnings for our lucky door prizes for the night.

So proud of our apprentices who nailed the Wet Framing Area Workshop! Over the two days the students learnt a variety of bathroom framing tips and tricks, as well as being taught how to install baths and shower trays. The final product looks good enough to take a dip in wouldn't you agree?

Training opportunities information in bio 🛠

Ready to kick start a career in construction?
Whether you're looking to complete your Cert I or already have one, we have the course for you!
Register now to attend Hutchies Training's Trade Ready course and gain real life experience to a variety of trades or join our Trade Start course to complete your Cert I in construction at the same time!
Fully funded through CSQ for eligible participants.
Starting soon in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Find out more: https://training.hutchies.com.au/training/pre-employment (link in bio)
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Ready to kick start a career in construction?
Whether you're looking to complete your Cert I or already have one, we have the course for you!
Register now to attend Hutchies Training's Trade Ready course and gain real life experience to a variety of trades or join our Trade Start course to complete your Cert I in construction at the same time!
Fully funded through CSQ for eligible participants.
Starting soon in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Find out more: https://training.hutchies.com.au/training/pre-employment
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