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Future Skills Academy building student Sian Teulon has been recognised for her hard work and positive attitude.
Sian received the Top Student of the Year Award at the Gala Dinner of the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand (BOINZ) 2023 Conference.
It’s the first time the award has been presented. Its purpose is to recognise the academic achievement, participation, and leadership in learning, of a New Zealand Diploma in Building Surveying student.
Sian says she has been interested in the building industry since high school where she studied woodworking and building and construction.
“From there I quickly became involved with council and before I knew it, I was vetting building consents and itching to get into the other areas that follow it.”
Sian started her career at Thames-Coromandel District Council in 2019 as a Regulatory Administrator. After about a year she had the opportunity to undertake some study.
“By that time, I'd had a taste for the council side of the industry. When I had the chance to progress to a Building Control Team Cadet from my administration role, I went for it.”
Sian completed the New Zealand Certificate in Building Regulatory Environment with Future Skills then continued into the New Zealand Diploma in Building Surveying.
She excelled academically during both programmes, placing in the top five percent of her class. She was also an active participant in group activities, sharing her experiences with classmates and lecturers.
Sian loves her job and her industry. She says there’s always something new happening and the future feels bright.
A recent highlight of her work has been her involvement with Civil Defence during the weather events earlier this year.
“I had the opportunity to check a few houses with our compliance team for placarding. Seeing some of those processes in action was very interesting and tying it in with our support for the community was very gratifying.”
Sian says it was amazing to be recognised with the Top Student of the Year Award.
“This programme has been life-changing both personally and professionally and all the students put in so much time and effort to go through it.”
She felt like she was accepting this inaugural award on behalf of all past and present students who have made the programme what it is and who have built that working network with the support of Future Skills.
The support from her mentors at work and the team at Future Skills has made all the difference, she says.
“I have to give credit to them for all their work and commitment and thank them many times over for leading the way.”
Sian’s manager, Corinne Hamlin, says Sian quickly demonstrated a strong commitment to her work and her interest in building control upon joining the council team.
She has been impressed by her positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to adapt to new challenges.
“It is a pleasure to watch Sian’s growth and development as she commences her career in building control. She has demonstrated her commitment not only to her studies and fellow students but also in her daily work and team commitments,” says Corinne.
