MILDURA-based lineworker apprentice Kale Barker has been named the Powercor northern region apprentice of the year.

Mr Barker is a third-year apprentice lineworker who began as a mature-aged apprentice in 2022.

The 29-year-old will finish his fourth year and become qualified at the end of 2025.

He was recognised for his positive attitude, willingness to learn, communication skills, his focus on...