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Beau Kupris

Competitor in Skill: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Country: Australia

How did you get interested in your skill?
I was looking for a way out of high schoo l through an apprenticeship and a local refrigeration company was looking for a first year apprentice so I took the opportun ity.


Where did you do your training for your sk ill?
TAFE NSW South Western Sydney Institute, Granville College


How did you first find out about your Member organization and its programs?
Granville TAFE is a massive supporter of WorldSkills Australia competitions and really encouraged me and other student who were eligible to give it a go.


Who influenced you to pursue your skill as a career?
My Parents have always been a good encouragement for me to peruse my skill as a career


What is your expe rience in participating with your Member organization?
Granvile TAFE have been really helpful with training and encouraging other student to get involved with worldskils.


Describe your most memorable moment so far with WorldSkills?
Winning gold at the nation competition was by far the most memorable moment with worldskills.

Describe what your experience has been since your involvement with WorldSkills
Since getting involved with Worldskills, I have learned so much and gotten to meet a wide range of people within the industry as well as traveling all across Australia and around the world.


Did participating in the skills competitions and training for WorldSkills help you progress in your skill? Please describe.
It has definitely given me a goal and something I really want to work hard for instead of just
cruising.


What do you currently do? Where do you work?
I work at Amertec Pty. Ltd. A s a refrigeration mechanic.


What are your future career aspirations?
I want to complete the engineering course and get a job as a supervisor or engineer within the refrigeration industry.