Kirstin Robinson, who started working as a print finisher at LEP Colour Printers in April, is the first to be assessed to the new industry standard through Future Print, having completed her first block of competencies and benchmarking.
Assessed on her practical skills, including product handling at machines, setting up machines and operating them, and monitoring them for peak performance and miscues Kirstin’s assessment also included her understanding of workplace health and safety as well as her ability to work as a productive team member.
Speaking of her success, Kirstin Robinson said, “I’m very excited that I’ve achieved this level so quickly, and am a productive member of the LEP Colour Printers team. I really enjoy working here with my colleagues, and I’m looking forward to starting the next part of my apprenticeship.”
John Scott, advisor to the Brisbane precinct at Future Print, commented, “Kirstin is the first apprentice to trial the competency form which allows the business and the apprentice to have a conversation and confirm progression, which is a fundamental tenet of the Future Print project itself.
“Kirstin is very impressive. She interviewed exceptionally well when she applied. She’s very mature in her attitude, and she’s very committed to her apprenticeship and what the business has offered her in the apprenticeship. I have nothing but praise for what she’s done through her TAFE work and all her efforts at LEP Colour Printers.
Chief executive officer at LEP Colour Printers, John Bromfield, noted that Kirstin has very quickly become a key member of LEP’s staff, and is well liked by all her colleagues on the floor.
“Kirstin has grasped this opportunity to learn important new skills during her apprenticeship, and we’re very pleased that she’s doing so well. We’re looking forward to helping her develop even more skills over the next year — we’re right behind her all the way in her studies.”
Kirstin has now reached level 2 of her apprenticeship.