Exmouth Students receive National Energy Technician Training Scheme apprenticeships through Woodside

Two Exmouth students have been given the chance of a lifetime after being awarded scholarships for Woodside apprenticeships. Daniel Davies and Callum Horlock were awarded the apprenticeships through the highly sought-after National Energy Technician Training Scheme apprenticeship program. The program is a collaboration between Programmed and other major oil and gas organisations, including Santos, Shell, Woodside, Vermilion and INPEX, to build a skilled workforce for the future. As successful applicants, the two 18-year-olds will have the opportunity to progress into roles with Woodside or other employers in the oil and gas industry. Mr Davies will be working at the Karratha Gas Plant during his apprenticeship. He said it was a once in a lifetime experience, and he had enjoyed every step of the process so far. “I have learnt lots about process and engineering, learning all about the communication and safety that is involved in both,” he said. “It’s an opportunity of a lifetime, being able to get into this program is mind blowing. “I dreamed of doing what my mother and Granddad did and getting into this program has made my dreams a reality.” Mr Horlock said the experience had been a big learning curve. “What we have done has been interesting and exciting and we have barely scraped the top of it. I look forward to all the things to come,” he said. Mr Horlock said he felt proud and excited to be part of the industry. “It means a great deal as many young people don’t get the chance to experience the opportunities we are receiving, especially in regards to the oil and gas industry,” he said. Woodside Pluto, FPSOs and Wheatstone vice president Mike Price said he was pleased to have been a part of providing exciting career opportunities to two young people from Exmouth.