2014
Finalist
Queensland

Having always been interested in working in the automotive industry, Peter Newbold was thrilled to secure an Australian Apprenticeship with Bruce Lynton BMW. Further to this, he was so determined to succeed that he sought, and was granted, permission to fact track his apprenticeship by studying and completing assessments from stages two and three simultaneously.

Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive Light Vehicle

Employer: Bruce Lynton BMW

Training Provider: Gold Coast Institute of TAFE

Having always been interested in working in the automotive industry, Peter Newbold was thrilled to secure an Australian Apprenticeship with Bruce Lynton BMW. Further to this, he was so determined to succeed that he sought, and was granted, permission to fact track his apprenticeship by studying and completing assessments from stages two and three simultaneously.

Peter has now completed his apprenticeship and has graduated with not only a Certificate III in Automotive Light Vehicle, but three other qualifications relating to the motor industry. His dedication and achievements saw him receive many high achievement awards over the duration of his studies, as well as the awarding of TAFE Queensland Gold Coast’s Automotive Apprentice of the Year and Outstanding Apprentice of the Year in 2013.

Peter is now undertaking automotive electrical studies and is the manager of his employer’s race workshop where he builds and develops race cars.