PLAYER STORIES

Watch & listen to others who have apprenticeships in the trades, whilst competing in their respective sports.

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Watch & Listen to these 5 BCITO atheletes; Frank, Tom, Tanita, Callum & Liam.

Carpentry

Frank Lochore

The Hawkes Bay Magpies and overseas’ club back rower, and BCITO Qualified Carpenter. Hear Frank’s journey as a sportsman navigating competitive rugby and a career in the trades.

Carpentry

Olympic Shot Putter Tom Walsh

Olympic Shot Putter and Qualified Builder. Hear Tom’s journey as he came up through the ranks of his sport to the international stage, while having a qualified career to back him up.

Joinery

Tanita Garnett

The Tasman Mako player and BCITO Joinery apprentice. Hear Tanita’s story as she manages her joinery apprenticeship around her rugby training and games, passionately supported by her employer and coach

Painting & Decorating

Callum Sanders

Muay Thai competitor and BCITO Painting and Decorating apprentice. Hear Callum talk about why having a trade and developing a career is the perfect match to his sport, securing him and his family’s future.

Carpentry

Liam Robinson

Cricket and rugby player Liam, who is also a BCITO-qualified carpenter, discusses with his employer the benefits of having a sportsperson and tradesperson combined in one individual, both on-site and on the field.