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TRACK & WHEELDiesel powered careers get a boostAs the debate over diesel versus petrol continues, one thingis clear, the diesel industry is booming with the Ministry ofTransport projecting a rise in the number of heavy vehicles inNew Zealand of up to 38 percent by 2015. In line with demand,The Department of Labour has recorded double the amount ofqualified diesel engineers since 2001.Training provider, Wellington Institute of Technology isexperiencing more interest in automotive programmes thanever before and is investing heavily in the future of dieseltraining. One such investment has come about as a result of astrong industry partnership with heavy machinery manufacturersCablePrice who have donated thousands of dollars worth ofequipment to the institute. “Our relationships with industrypartners are of upmost importance” says WelTec Executive Dean,Alan Peck. “We are very pleased to have the support of CablePrice and the donation of this equipment is much appreciated byWelTec and indeed by our students.”As well as gifting equipment, Cable Price has also provided highlevel technical training for WelTec tutors alongside their staff. “Itis important to have a robust relationship with the manufacturersthat sell new equipment, to have a strong understanding ofproducts in the marketplace and for WelTec to continually updateour heavy equipment resources” says Automotive Tutor, ColinPorthouse.General Manager Product Support, Colin Bowden and NationalTraining Manager, Ross Wallace of Cable Price stress theimportance of fostering the training for young people supportingtraining organisations and teaching staff. According to MrBowden, the relationship is win-win for both parties. “WelTecallow us to use their facilities for component testing and technicaltraining on product lines and so when the equipment becameavailable we were very pleased to be able to help in this way andsupport more skilled professionals coming through the system.”An increased interest in the industry is said to be in part due tohigh salaries and good promotion opportunities as well as thediversity of roles available in automotive engineering and otherindustries such as agriculture, aviation and hydraulics. Economicand environmental factors are contributing towards the popularityof diesel vehicles. “Diesel-powered engines are more fuelefficient and durable than their gasoline-burning counterparts.There are now a lot more options for diesel with new initiativesin bio-diesel. Environmental spin-offs include fewer greenhousegas emissions. Salary options are very attractive and withinternational employment opportunities, graduates can travel theworld” says Mr Porthouse.Above: Colin Bowden (left) and Alan Peck (right) outside WeLTecColouringcompetitionThis issue CablePrice will be giving away two prizes of $50Toy World Vouchers.There are two age categories: 0-5 and 6-12.How to Enter: Simply colour in the Scania tipper truck andHitachi wheel loader on the next page and send your entries to:Colouring CompetitionCablePrice Marketing DepartmentPO Box 38-040 Wellington Mail Centre 5045Remember to complete all the details on the colouringcompetition to be eligible.Final date for entries will be 5pm 28th February 2010.Winners will be notified by phone and prizes will be couriered tothe address supplied on the entry form. Note: Prizes can only besent by courier to physical address, not PO Box or Private Bags.Note: The colouring competition will be available for downloadfrom www.cableprice.co.nz for any entrants not wishing tocolour in on the gloss paper of the magazine.Terms & Conditions: Entrants contact information will not be used for any other activity and willnot be passed on to any third parties. Information is gathered purely for the purpose of contacting thewinner(s) and delivering prizes. CablePrice (NZ) Ltd staff and their direct families are not eligiblefor entry. Final day for entries is 28th February 2010. The winning drawings will be selected by apanel of judges. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The prizeis not redeemable for cash or other items. Only one entry per individual. Winners will be advised byemail and/or phone and prizes will be delivered to the address supplied on the form. Prizes can not becouriered to a PO Box or Private Bag.50