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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.”
