MEET THE WINNER

Nathan Pawsey Cambridge Regional College

SPARKS: How does it feel to be named SPARKS Learner of the Year 2023?

Nathan Pawsey: I’m very proud of what I’ve managed to achieve. It’s an amazing opportunity that you’ve given me.

SPARKS: Have you enjoyed working with all the different products?

NP: It’s been good seeing what other manufacturers are like, different to what we use at work and what our wholesaler supplies. It’s great to see all the different stuff you can work with.

SPARKS: How did today’s test compare with the regional?

NP: It’s been more challenging because of the additional work you had to do with the conduit, but it’s been good.

SPARKS: How’s it been meeting other electrical students from across the country?

NP: It’s been good to find out what other students are doing and what line of work they are in.

SPARKS: What’s been your biggest takeaway from this experience?

NP: Well, I know what I am doing at work, so to do something like this has definitely helped with my confidence.

SPARKS: You came away with lots of prizes at the regional, what do you think about the prizes you’ve just won today?

NP: The prizes are fantastic! I’ve come away with a nice sum of money, Milwaukee drills, some great IDEAL and AICO bits. It’s brilliant!

SPARKS: What would you say to someone who is thinking of entering next year?

NP: Definitely go for it. It doesn’t matter how much out of your comfort zone you are, go for it! This is something that I would not normally have put myself forward for.

SPARKS: What are you going to do to celebrate tonight?

NP: Chill out!

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