Apprentice Josh Welsh has claimed the title of the Northland NZ Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge champion for 2022.
After eight hours of hard work getting a park bench together from scratch, Josh Welsh has claimed the title of the Northland New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge champion for 2022.
Walsh, who is an apprentice at Whangārei Builders, took out the regional title ahead of three others at NorthTec's
Raumanga Campus recently.
The apprentices were put through their paces, given just eight hours to build a park bench that followed specific design plans and met minimum safety standards.
The park benches were assessed by a panel of expert judges who looked at technical aspects such as the quality of workmanship, measuring, cutting and assembly, as well as other essential skills while working against the clock, including their ability to follow a detailed plan and safe working technique, with Welsh receiving the top score overall.
As well as winning the title of regional champion, Welsh, aged 27, also won a $500 ITM voucher to redeem on trade tools and earned a place in the national final representing Northland.
