Canadore student golden at Skills Canada National competition

Left to right: Étienne Dumas-Gilbert (St-Jérôme, QC), Ryan Spurrell (Haley Station, ON), Andrew Lines (Dawson, BC)

Canadore College
News Release

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A Canadore College Aviation student brought home gold from the 17th Skills Canada National competition held in Québec City, Qué. at the Centre de Foires, Expocité last week.

The skills competition, held from June1 to 4, attracted over 500 of Canada's top talent in the skilled trades and over 20,000 spectators from across the nation. Secondary and postsecondary level students participated in over 40 trade and technology contests and vied to be named the best in their chosen discipline against exacting industry standards.

Ryan Spurrell, Canadore Aviation Technician - Aircraft Maintenance graduate (2011), was awarded the gold medal after competing in the postsecondary Aircraft Maintenance category against students from across Canada. "The national competition was an exciting way for me to put my skills into action. The contest was long and challenging and my peers put up some fierce competition. It was a once in a lifetime experience," said Spurrell.

The contest lasted over 12 hours, and tested contestants' skills and knowledge in sheet metal repair; flight control rigging, tensioning and safetying; pitot static testing; Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARS) Exam; gas turbine component replacement and weight and balance report.

"The entire College is proud of Ryan's wins in all three skills competitions. His nationally-recognized successes are shared by his professors and are a testament to the professionalism and dedication that our School of Aviation faculty have demonstrated in supporting Ryan achieve these awards," said Canadore College President George Burton.

Canadore College has over 65 full-time quality programs, outstanding faculty and student services and boasts the highest graduation rate amongst the 24 public colleges in Ontario.

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