In this interview we chat with Cougar Hopcroft, a 19-year old first year apprentice who started training at WesTrac Tomago in 2018.
You can become a 'run of the mill' mechanic anywhere but you become an exceptional mechanic at WesTrac. That's the main reason I wanted to start my career and pursue my apprenticeship at WesTrac. WesTrac sells, maintains, repairs and rebuilds Cat equipment. This will give me the experience and knowledge I need to have the flexibility to work anywhere in the world on Cat machinery.
I'm looking forward to being trained to work on a wide range of equipment, from compact track loaders to off-highway trucks. I'm excited to learn about all of the up-to-date technology and become proficient in using it. I'm also eager to work with and alongside mechanics who have decades of experience and knowledge that they'll pass onto me.
I was fascinated by the fact I could look up an equipment part on the computer and instantly see the quantity in stock at each dealership across NSW. With a few more clicks, I could get the part to Tamworth within 1-2 days.
Don't ever stop asking questions.
