Bricklaying lecturer at the college Kieran Downey said Kylie’s new role could only be a good thing in breaking down barriers.
“Female students coming in here and wanting to try out – that’s not unusual,” he said.
“What is unusual, and needed to change badly, was the opportunity for them to progress into employment as a bricklayer – something that they love doing and are being held back from because of the attitudes of companies out there.”
He said he was not surprised Kylie got the opportunity of an apprenticeship which he says was the “right move” for her.
“She’s absolutely brilliant,” he said.
“She’s one of the best students I’ve had personally, an absolute class bricklayer.
“I think she can build everything just as well as I can – maybe a little bit slower, perhaps, but she is only a beginner.”
He said anyone thinking of following in her footsteps should not hesitate to give it a try.
“Don’t listen to people round about you who say it’s just a man’s game – it’s not,” he said.
“It’s something that you’ll enjoy.
“It’s a very, very satisfying trade and there’s no doubt in my mind if they give it a chance they would love it.”
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