Coaching
Louise has recognised the importance of mentoring and coaching throughout her journey and wants to pass on that support in as many ways as she can. She is now a qualified life coach and supports tradeswomen on there journey to over come self doubt and be confident in everything they do!
Training
Louise started training in 2018 as a volunteer for SALT (Supporting and Linking Tradeswomen) which is where her love of training started.
She was a trainer for Westrac ACT/NSW from 2019 to 2021, a contract trainer and assessor teaching Heavy Vehicle and Plant Mechanics from 2021 to 2022 and now works full time as a coach and a mentor.
Qualifications
- Certificate of proficiency in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology - January 2016
- Cert IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnostics - November 2015
- Automotive Electrical Skill Set For Light Vehicle Technicians - August 2016
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment - October 2018
- Cert III in Mobile Plant Technology - December 2018
- Diploma of Life Coaching - November 2022
WorldSkills
In 2016, while Louise was completing the 4th year of her apprenticeship, her mentor put her forward to compete in the 2015 regional Heavy Vehicle Mechanical competition which was held in the Illawarra. She competed in September and came second in the event.
This lead her to be the first female to compete in the Australian National Heavy Vehicle competition in Melbourne October 2016. Louise was then the first Female to ever receive a Gold Medal in the category.
The following year she trained hard to compete in the, 2017 Abu Dhabi International Competition. In October she headed to Abu Dhabi with the Skillaroos and took out 4th place in her category and Australia ranked 10th overall.
Her position has now changed from competitor to judge. She has judged at the 2018 Sydney National WorldSkills Competition, and has been Chief Judge at the Regional WorldSkills Competition at the National Construction Convention, November 2018.
For the 2021 National WorldSkills competition in her position was National Chief Judge for Heavy Vehicle Mechanics.
Ambassador
Louise enjoys spreading the word about organisations that have supported and encouraged her along the way. She wants to let other people know about these so they can take advantage of the services and opportunities they offer. Some of theses include -
-Brett Carter Events-Greater Western Sydney Careers Market & Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos
https://www.brettcarterevents.com.au/
-TAFE NSW
-Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador
https://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/ambassador/louise-azzopardi
-WorldSkills
https://www.worldskills.org.au/competitors/louise-azzopardi/
Mission
Being on a trade career path has opened up so many doors for Louise. She has had some incredible experiences, lessons learnt and her skill set broadened. None of this would have been possible without the endless support from family, friends, co-workers and most importantly her mentors.
A lot was given to Louise as an up and coming professional and now she would like to give back the support. Below a list of services she is available for:
- One on one Coaching
- Motivational Speaking
If you would like to get in touch please see the contact information below.