A BURDEKIN man is making a mark in his chosen profession taking out top gong as Tec-NQ's engineering mechanical apprentice of the year.
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Aiden Favero, who works for Wilmar Sugar as a diesel fitting apprentice beat out others from across the north to take out the award.
The 22-year-old is in his fourth year of his apprenticeship at Wilmar's Burdekin mils and said it was great to be recognised for his skills and hard work.
The annual awards on behalf of the Townsville, Cairns and Mackay based trade school acknowledges those apprentices who are at the top of their class in each discipline.
"I was up against some of the best apprentices in North Queensland," Mr Favero said.
"It was a surprise but I'm really happy I won the award."
The judging panel took into consideration Mr Favero's work ethic and passion for his trade.
Tec-NQ facilitator Neal Larsen said Mr Favero was a model student who showed great potential.
"Aiden's hands-on ability during practical tasks and results in theory assessments are both commendable," Mr Larsen said.
"He has a genuine passion to his chosen trade and strives to give 100 per cent.
"He has displayed a professional attitude to his studies and has always regarded his facilitators and fellow students with the utmost respect.
"I am sure he will do very well and would be an asset to any employer upon completion of his apprenticeship."
Wilmar Sugar training superintendent Daniel Shipard praised Mr Favero and his workmates for the achievement.
"The award isn't only recognition for Aiden's work, but also the work of all the skilled tradespeople at our Burdekin mills who have helped him develop his trade," Mr Shipard said.
"He's worked on a lot of challenging projects alongside some very experienced tradespeople who have shared their knowledge with him.
"It's a great outcome for everyone involved."
Wilmar Sugar will open applications for its 2021 apprenticeship program next month.
