Caity

Apprentice Mobile Plant Technician

Hastings Deering

“It’s great to get up each day and love what you do.”

See her story

The job

Caity works on a wide range of heavy machinery, from construction equipment to advanced mining vehicles. Each day brings something different – from diagnostics and repairs to learning new technologies alongside experienced tradespeople. Her role combines practical skills with problem-solving, all while gaining qualifications on the job.

The impact

Caity is part of the skilled workforce keeping Queensland’s resources sector moving. By helping maintain and repair essential equipment, she’s supporting the safe and efficient operation of sites across the state. Her journey also shows the value of alternate pathways – and she hopes her work encourages more women to pursue hands-on careers in the industry.

The study path

Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology

Caity completed her apprenticeship through the Hastings Deering Registered Training Organisation. Careers as a Mobile Plant Technician often begin with a Certificate III qualification, combining hands-on workshop experience with classroom learning.

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