National NAIDOC Apprentice of the Year

Hamid Bin Saad

Hamid Bin-Saad demonstrates a genuine commitment to developing his skills as a plumber and has established himself as a leader and a source of encouragement for other apprentices.

Hamid’s commitment to his apprenticeship earnt him several industry awards including: the Outstanding Apprentice of the Year, the Outstanding Plumbing Apprentice of the Year and the Industry Encouragement Award.

He received the Plumbing Apprentice DUX of the year, and in 2002 was announced as Western Australia’s Indigenous Student of the Year.

The Master Builder’s Association identified Hamid’s potential as a role-model for young people when they selected him as a spokesperson to encourage young people to undertake apprenticeships.

In the workplace, he provides support, leadership and encouragement for fellow apprentices and has been largely responsible for their onsite training.

As a recent recipient of a Trade Certificate in plumbing, Hamid is working towards obtaining his plumbing licence so he can one day own his own plumbing business to employ other Indigenous tradesmen.

For his demonstrated excellence during his training and the enthusiastic manner in which he assists and inspires other apprentices, Hamid Bin-Saad is the 2007 National NAIDOC Apprentice of the Year.