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21 September 2021
Eight exceptional individuals and four organisations named as winners at the WA Training Awards 2021
North Metropolitan TAFE named as WA Large Training Provider of the Year 2021
Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery celebrated the training sector’s brightest stars at the 2021 WA Training Awards at Crown Perth, announcing eight individuals and four organisations as winners.
Now in its 27th year, the awards recognise the outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees, employers and training organisations, with individual winners receiving $3,000 which they may use to further their training or kick-start their career.
The four organisation winners, including North Metropolitan TAFE named as WA Large Training Provider of the Year 2021, will be recognised as industry leaders.
WA Vocational Student of the Year 2021 Zoe Tucker (Bayswater) says she feels like she has finally found her pathway, 20 years after leaving school.
Finding traditional work roles not conducive to family life, the single mother of three took the plunge towards a new career and followed her passion, studying a Certificate IV in Landscape Design – a perfect fit for a creative person with a love of plants and nature and a background in architecture.
A curiosity for how things work and a love of aeroplanes led WA Apprentice of the Year 2021 Christian Ferrone (Bayswater) to pursue a career as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
Now employed by ExecuJet MRO Services Australia – where he completed his apprenticeship – Christian completed the Diploma in Aeroskills (Mechanical) with a 95 per cent course average, and is now a mentor for other apprentices coming through.
WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year 2021 Kevin Wilson (Victoria Park) had an interest in art since growing up in the Goldfields region.
After a few years, he decided to sign up for an apprenticeship in print finishing at North Metropolitan TAFE, and has gone on to co-found a graphic design company specialising in design for projects promoting Aboriginal tourism.
The 2021 WA Training Awards are made possible thanks to continuing support from the State Training Board, MEGT, Apprenticeship Support Australia powered by CCIWA, the Electrical and Communications Association of Western Australia, Polly Farmer Foundation, Roy Hill, StudyPerth and the Training Accreditation Council WA.
Winners may go on to represent Western Australia at the Australian Training Awards in November.
Comments attributed to Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery:
“The WA Training Awards are the State’s premier training awards, showcasing excellence in the VET sector.
“The McGowan Government recognises the importance of VET and its vital role in job creation for the Western Australian economy.
“I congratulate all of the 2021 winners for their incredible dedication to their respective fields, and for being remarkable ambassadors for the Western Australian training sector.”
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Media Release:17 March 2021Nominations open for the 2021 Australian Training Awards
Ministers: Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business
Nominations are now open for the peak national awards of Australia’s vocational education and training (VET) sector.
The 2021 Australian Training Awards will be held in Perth, Western Australia on Thursday 18 November to showcase the leaders in VET and provide inspiration for people to gain skills for rewarding careers.
Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, says the awards will also help celebrate the resilience of the VET sector.
“This is a chance to recognise the best and brightest in the VET sector, as well as efforts to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Minister Cash said.
“As we continue our economic recovery, we want to highlight the hard work of our students, apprentices and trainees, as well as their teachers, trainers and employers.
“There are countless stories of inspiration over the last year that we want to shine a spotlight on.
“I encourage anyone in the VET sector to put up their hands to recognise their hard work and excellence.”
This year includes a new award category for outstanding achievement in the VET and skills sector, recognising an individual’s outstanding leadership and contribution for more than 15 years.
Individuals and businesses can apply directly for categories that recognise:
1/ Employers delivering innovative training to apprentices or trainees
2/ Schools, employers and training organisations collaboratively delivering VET programs to secondary students, and
3/ Individuals dedicated to improving language, literacy and numeracy skills in an educational, community or workplace context.
Minister Cash said the Australian Training Awards form part of the Australian Government’s commitment to the VET sector.
“The Australian Government is providing unprecedented support to the sector, including a $1.2 billion expansion of the Supporting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy.”
Nominations close 30 June 2021. More details and how to nominate can be found at www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au
