Jay-Evan Paskell completed a gateway placement at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders Ltd at high school. After enjoying that placement, a careers advisor at school helped him get an interview with Advanced Aerospace Ltd, also known as C-Quip International. After five years refining his skills and knowledge as a composites technician, Jay-Evan has spent the last year as the supervisor of the clean room, and the Laminating Team Leader.

Jay-Evan has completed a Level 3 Boatbuilding Pre-Apprenticeship, a Level 3 Composites qualification, and is currently working towards completing his Level 4Composites qualification. After that he wants to work towards leading a larger team or working as a project manager.

Highlights of Jay-Evan’s apprenticeship include winning trophies at NZMAC ITO’s annual Marine Trades Challenge, and travelling to Australia to compete

“Work hard and stick with it, complete units and work your way up.

It may not start easy but you can get to where you want to be with hard work, and gain experiences.”

A  NZ Marine & Composites ITO release - Monday 10 October  2016