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Be Recognised
2021 NSW Training Awards Be Recognised Virtual Presentation 9 October 2021
The Department acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose customs have allowed the nurturing of the country where we work and live as modern-day Australians. We recognise the strength in their continued connection to culture and traditional lands where you attend this virtual ceremony from across NSW. We pay our deepest respect to the Elders, both past and present, who have maintained the knowledge of culture and paved the way for our youth to be the leaders of tomorrow. Ceremonies WUPA Artist, Craig Layer
Contents
Order of Proceedings 4 Special Award for a Woman in a
Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation 18
Message from the Minister 5
Large Employer of the Year 19
Acknowledgements 6
Training Provider of the Year 20
2021 Partners 7
Industry Collaboration Award 21
Vocational Student of the Year 9
Welcome VET in Schools Student of the Year
School Based Apprenticeships
11
NSW Training Awards Ambassador Profile
– Maddison Camilleri
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
22
23
and Traineeships in NSW 12
Trainee of the Year 24
The NSW Department of Education is VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year 13
Apprentice of the Year 26
NSW Skills Board 14
proud to present the 2021 NSW Training NSW Training Awards Ambassador Profile
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Awards. These awards recognise and reward Student of the Year 15
– Theo Scholl 28
People’s Choice Award 29
excellence and outstanding achievements in Catholic Schools NSW 16
vocational education and training. Medium Employer of the Year 17
NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 3
Order of Proceedings Message from the Minister
Welcome to Country Awards Presentation Welcome to the 66th year of the NSW The NSW Government earlier this year
Training Awards; our annual celebration of the launched a bold new vision for education
Uncle Allan Murray Vocational Student of the Year
outstanding achievements of the students, where industry, universities and skills training
Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council VET in Schools Student of the Year teachers, employers and training providers are in the one classroom in an innovative
KARI Performers VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year involved in our world class vocational model known as Institutes of Applied
education and training (VET) sector. Technology (IAT).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Master of Ceremonies The Awards have long recognised not only We have also unveiled an ambitious new
David Collins the high achieving young learners building service called Careers NSW, which will
Executive Director, Training Services NSW Medium Employer of the Year careers through work based training, but also ensure people are connected to the jobs and
Large Employer of the Year the adult learners who’ve wisely decided to training they need to be employed faster.
Address by Training Provider of the Year
use VET as a platform for a career change. Today is also an opportunity to salute all our
The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP The need for such adaptability has again teachers who have guided students through
Industry Collaboration Award
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education been key this year with the ongoing VET courses that require a high level of
COVID-19 pandemic once again resulting in commitment, discipline, and resilience in
Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation this year’s ceremony being held remotely. regular times but now more than ever during
This year, the NSW Government has pushed on the pandemic.
School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
with a number of targeted initiatives that will To all the 2021 finalists, thank you for being
Trainee of the Year
help individuals and communities impacted by champions of VET. You deserve to be part
Apprentice of the Year the pandemic to retrain and upskill to expand of tonight’s ceremony as you’ve been
People’s Choice Award their job options during this difficult time. recognised as being among the best VET
The JobTrainer program introduced last students in the State. You will go on to be
October has allowed more people than great ambassadors for VET and influencers in
ever to access free skills training and has your respective industries and communities.
seen NSW lead the way with more than I congratulate you all on your outstanding
120,000 enrolments. achievements and wish you every success
in your future careers.
The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP
Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education
4 NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 5
Acknowledgements Partners The NSW Training Awards gratefully acknowledges the generous support
provided by the following organisations:
The NSW Department of Education • Illawarra and South East NSW • Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Platinum Partner
would like to acknowledge the ongoing Training Services NSW Regional Training Services NSW Regional
support that has been critical to the Office, and the Illawarra Vocational Office, and the Western Sydney
success of the 2021 NSW Training Training Committee Inc Vocational Training Committee Inc.
Awards. In particular we acknowledge • New England Training Services NSW Special acknowledgement is extended to:
all the judging panel members from the Regional Office, and the Greater
regional and state selection process. • KARI performers from KARI foundation
Northern Skills Development
They have dedicated their time and Group Inc The NSW Department of Education Gold Partners
expertise to assess the entries and would also like to thank our 2020
select the finalists and winners across • North Coast and Mid North Coast NSW Winners and NSW Training Awards
the 12 award categories. Training Services NSW Regional Ambassadors: Joshua Nickl, Emily
Office, and Skills NC Inc Jones, Janaya Milgate, Cassandra
The Department also acknowledges
the nine Training Services NSW regional • Riverina Training Services O’Carroll, Jon Frost, Megan Renwick,
offices and their associated regional NSW Regional Office, and the Peyton Bennet, Michael Edwards,
vocational education and training Riverina-Murray Vocational Kelsey Commons, Arcadia Meldrum,
promotional committees: Education & Training Committee Inc Theodore Scholl, Tyrone Pynor and
• Southern & South Western Sydney Samuel Heffernan for their generous
• Central and Northern Sydney contribution to the NSW Training Bronze Partners
Training Services NSW Regional Training Services NSW Regional
Office, and the Southern & Awards program.
Office, and the Bay 2 Bay Sydney
VET Promotional Committee Inc South Western Sydney Regional We would also like to acknowledge
Development Committee Inc the dedication and efforts of the NSW
• Hunter and Central Coast Training Training Awards team – Rini Rumayar,
Services NSW Regional Office, and • Western NSW Training Services NSW
Regional Office, and the Western Amanda Skwarko, Leon Esho, Callum
the Hunter Central Coast Training Darby-Linfitt and Eduardo Carvallo.
Awards Committee Inc NSW Skills Development Hub Inc
Supporters
6 NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 7
Individual Awards
Vocational Student of the Year Supported by
Gabriella Adeline William Gasciogne Rhiannan McDonald
Region Central
& Region Illawarra
& Region
Northern Sydney Region South East NSW Region Western NSW Region
Qualification Qualification Diploma of Qualification
Certificate IV in Patisserie Engineering – Technical Certificate III in
Individual Support
Trained by TAFE NSW Trained by TAFE NSW
Trained by
Employed by Employed by
TAFE NSW
Icebergs Dining Room & Bar Highland Pine Products Pty Ltd
After graduating from university with a psychology After seven years on the tools, William was ready While working as a disability support officer,
degree, Gabriella felt uninspired by her career for a challenge. With the support of his employer, Rhiannan was inspired to pursue her dream of
options. She decided to start again and build an Highland Pine Products, he enrolled in a Diploma becoming an aged care nurse.
exciting career pursuing her passion – pastry of Engineering. William gained skills vital to his
With credits from her disability support certificate
Gabriella learnt from approachable and supportive career progression. He updated technical assembly
under her belt, she only had to undertake seven
industry experts who recommended her for multiple drawings, designed new maintenance parts and
units to get certified. Determined to achieve her
industry opportunities and encouraged her to excel. built innovative processes to improve downtime.
goal, Rhiannan qualified in only eight weeks!
When Gabriella’s apprenticeship at the high-profile Working in a rural Oberon, William he travelled
Growing up, Rhiannan suffered water on the brain
Hilton was cancelled due to COVID-19, Gabriella seven hours every week to study in Wollongong.
and seizures resulting in speech impairment and
turned again to her trainers. Within three weeks, As a mature-aged learner, he also learnt to
learning difficulties. She struggled at high school
she’d undertaken two trials and received two swallow his pride, speak up and ask for help.
and was told she’d never go to university.
job offers! She is now thriving working at the
After devastating bushfires, William developed a
two-hatted Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. With access to VET learning and support services,
prototype that enabled the company to process
Gabriella is proud to be selected for the Australian Rhiannan discovered she has the brains to achieve
10,000 tonnes of burnt timber that would’ve
Pastry World Cup Team, where she’ll represent anything she sets her mind to. She is thrilled to be
otherwise been lost.
Australia at a global competition in Milan. She’s commencing a Bachelor of Nursing at Western
excited to showcase high-quality, native Australian William is now enrolled in a Bachelor of Mechanical Sydney University.
ingredients to the world. Engineering (Honours).
NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 9
Individual Awards
VET in Schools Student of the Year Supported by
Bejay Dennis Claire Pettit Ethan Zammit
Region North Coast & Region Illawarra
& Region Western
Sydney and
Mid North Coast Region South East NSW Region Blue Mountains Region
Qualification Certificate II in Qualification
Qualification Certificate III in
Automotive Vocational Preparation Certificate II in Agriculture
Live Production and Services
Trained by Catholic Schools Office, Trained by Catholic Education
Archdiocese of Canberra Trained by Catholic Education
Lismore Diocese
Employed by TJM Automotive and Goulburn Diocese of Parramatta
School Newman Senior School Newman Trinity School St Mark’s Catholic College
Technical College Catholic College
Preparing for his bright future as a mechanical With a family background in farming, Claire was VET has opened up a world of professional
engineer, Bejay knew an academic route wasn’t for hungry to gain experience handling livestock. entertainment opportunities for Ethan.
him. He gained extensive machinery and CNC lathe She made key industry connections at the CSIRO,
Ethan maintains a calm, professional demeanour
experience at Newman Senior Technical College Bobar Poll Dorset stud, Arthursleigh farm, and
as he juggles competing events. He manages
alongside key workplace skills such as task planning Billigaboo Corriedales stud.
audiovisual budgets, equipment maintenance, and
and report writing.
Her work placements exposed her to what’s the set up and pack down of functions, concerts
Bejay enjoys working with senior industry experts. required on the ground and confirmed her passion and expos. He loves operating sound and lighting
He knows when to give input and when to listen for the industry. Claire is proud to captain her for plays and drama/music exams.
and take advice. He’s impressed employers with his college’s sheep show team. She has won handler
The Parish of St John XXIII recognised Ethan’s
pronounced talent for metalworking and automotive and judging classes, exhibited Corriedales and won
expertise and talent by appointing him AV
skills and is continually offered paid work. Supreme Corriedale Exhibit at the NSW state show.
Coordinator. He’s the first young adult to fill the
Bejay placed first in his class in Computer Aided When bushfires tore through her town, Claire role. During COVID-19, Ethan devised innovative
Drawing. He’s independently completed a participated in the natural disaster response for ways to run events and broadcast the parish’s mass
Certificate IV in Computer Programming and is livestock. While distressing, the experience taught via live stream.
also studying a Certificate I in Engineering. The her resilience.
committed school vice-captain delivered food and Ethan volunteers for the Sovereign Order of Malta
repaired fences to support his community during Claire placed in the top 2.6% in the state for her Australia, providing Parramatta’s homeless with
recent fires and floods. primary industries HSC studies. clothing and hygiene products.
NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 11
Individual Awards
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year Supported by
Robyn Edwards Erin Jacob Kim Roberts
School-Based Apprenticeships Theodore Scholl was a finalist in Samar Yousef was also a finalist for Region Illawarra & South East Region
Hunter &
Region
Riverina Region
NSW Region
and Traineeships in NSW are the NSW School-Based Apprentice/ the NSW School-Based Apprentice/ Central Coast Region Field of study
Field of study
Trainee of the year category in 2020 Trainee of the year in 2020 from Wyong
an amazing way for students to Hospitality / Skills for Work Field of study Agriculture – Pork Production
representing St Mary’s Catholic High School, where she was School and Vocational Pathways Horticulture Employed by
get a head start on their careers. College Casino, where he was School Captain. She completed a traineeship Employed by Employed by Squad Training
Public Schools NSW, Central Coast
You never know where a Vice-Captain. He was also the inaugural in Certificate II – Sport Coaching with
Wagga Wagga Community College
school-based apprenticeship winner of the People’s Choice Award Public Schools NSW Macquarie Park
for this category and has since become RTO. Samar was employed by Creating Robyn’s love of hospitality and passion for student Erin designs trauma-informed programs for Kim’s industry knowledge shines through in her
or traineeship might take you. development has inspired many to aim higher. students who’ve experienced hardship. Her teaching. The owner/operator of Bundawarrah Pork,
a well-respected ambassador for Chances, an organisation that develops innovative Step Forward and Keep on Stepping NSW’s first free-range pork farm, has been ahead
Robyn has tirelessly created real-world
school-based apprenticeships and and empowers young people through programs at Central Coast Community College of the curve in farming techniques for 26 years.
Cassandra O’Carroll won the NSW opportunities for students to practice catering. Her
traineeships across NSW. Theo is now sport. Samar has worked tirelessly for students have enjoyed serving overseas dignitaries
successfully re-engage individuals in learning and She networks with regional farmers and employers
School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the facilitate pathways to education and employment. so she can continually innovate and share these
the Youth Ministry Officer at St Mary’s many years mentoring and motivating at Government House and serving hundreds
year in 2020 as a student and School at Order of Australia ceremonies. They’ve also Students are typically unemployed, at risk of skills with her students at Squad Training.
Catholic College Casino where he young people who don’t see their
Captain of Bomaderry High School. planned, prepared, and served at highly successful homelessness and/or escaping domestic violence. When COVID-19 restrictions hit, Kim developed
supports students in various aspects potential but have scope to grow. fundraising events. With a focus on work-based skills and art therapy, Facebook groups to keep students engaged.
She was also runner-up in the same
of their school life. Theo has designed Twelve months on, Samar is working students can also test drive jobs in business, IT, Capturing assessment evidence in animal handling
category at the Australian Training Students in Robyn’s classes learn how to share
retail, and hospitality. was a challenge. Kim established electronic
and developed a program, alongside full-time as a missionary with YWAM expertise. Through peer tutoring, students explain
Awards. Cassie completed a traineeship During COVID-19, Erin quickly navigated the supervisor visits, verbal phone assessments and
a co-worker, called ‘Blokes Get Real’. (Youth With A Mission), a non for profit concepts in their own words, increase their
in Certificate II – Conservation and confidence and strengthen learning outcomes for all. delivery of online learning. Her trainers delivered video evidence gathering.
This mentoring initiative for Years 7 and global organisation, and is hoping to real-life demonstrations to hundreds of at-risk
Land Management with RTO Kiama Robyn is now a senior pathways advisor with NSW Kim is leading discussions with regional pork
12 boys aims to build communication complete her discipleship training at the Public Schools, Wagga Wagga. She’s led VET focus participants boosting their wellbeing during this producers and Training Services NSW about new
Community College and was employed distressing period. Due to Erin’s hard work, the
skills and explores topics such as University of the Nations in 2022. groups to improve outcomes for disadvantaged training skill sets for stock persons and bio-security.
by Hunter Valley Training Company. students and coordinated the DE Student college received a substantial contribution from Bundawarrah Pork has received many awards
relationships, community, and mental the NSW Government to create the Step Forward
Cassie was hosted by Shoalhaven Engagement Attendance and Transition Network. including Australian Pork Limited’s best bacon award.
health. Theo is also focusing on Learning Centre, a safe space for trauma survivors.
City Council and involved in a range
further education, completing a
of initiatives focused on studying the How can you get involved?
dual Diploma in Public Safety and
environmental impact of the 2019/20
Leadership and Management. Call us on 1800 009 310 or visit
bushfires. Cassie is now at the University
education.nsw.gov.au and search
of Wollongong as a Dean’s Scholar
‘school-based apprenticeships and
studying a Bachelor of Conservation
traineeships’. You can also find us
Biology (Honours).
on Facebook.
The program is proudly supported by
the NSW Department of Education.
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Individual Awards
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
NSW Skills Board Student of the Year
Adam Hansen Tamazyn Ledden Maddison Peisley
Congratulations to all the NSW Training Awards Finalists for
Region Southern
& South Region North Coast & Mid North Region Illawarra & South East
2021. Your hard work and commitment is an inspiration and Western Sydney Region Coast Region NSW Region
cause for celebration. Qualification Certificate
IV in Qualification Certificate II in Hospitality
Qualification Certificate
III in
Training and Assessment Trained by Catholic Schools Office, Business Administration
The NSW Skills Board is a Platinum Partner of the NSW Lismore Diocese
Trained by TAFE NSW Trained by TAFE NSW
Training Awards and proudly supports the Awards in Employed by The Brew Box
Employed by Employed by SouthernYouth
recognising and honouring the achievements of students, 3Bridges Community
School Newman Senior
Technical College and Family Services Ltd
trainers, training organisations and employers.
The NSW Skills Board exists to provide independent and A proud Noongar man from Western Australia, Hospitality is in Tamazyn’s blood. Always excited to After participating in AIME mentoring, where
Adam now calls Sydney home. meet new people, she’s passionate about serving Indigenous students guide young people to aspire
strategic advice to the Government on how to meet her community. towards university, Maddison was inspired to stay
With a unique capacity to mentor, inspire and
NSW’s training and skills development needs. The Board is After commencing her school-based traineeship in school, pursue youth work and make the world
empower young people, for over ten years,
responsible for overseeing the vocational education and and work placement, Tamazyn knew VET would be a better place.
Adam has worked with high schools to encourage
training system in NSW. Aboriginal participation in education and delivered her pathway to success. When her administration traineeship with Southern
workshops on Aboriginal cultural competency. An enterprising and tenacious individual, Tamazyn Youth and Family Services was cut short due
We interact with industry and employers to build on-the-ground responded to the COVID-19 crisis by starting her to COVID-19, a premature baby and medical
Upon discovering there was a TAFE NSW
knowledge into our advice and ensure that the NSW own successful business. Launching The Brew Hub complications, Maddison didn’t let these hurdles
qualification that would allow him to facilitate
during lockdown as a mobile coffee service, she dampen her determination.
workforce has the skills that it needs. workshops at a higher level, he jumped at it.
enjoyed making people smile, one coffee at a time. A motivated self-starter, Maddison persisted
We engage with students to ask about their experience and Through his studies, Adam experienced a huge Tamazyn gives back by donating free coffee to with her studies and successfully completed her
boost in confidence and solidified the belief that local charities. certificate within her original training contract
achievement, so that we can learn how to continually uplift his work is of major benefit to the community.
When Tamazyn looks back on the last 12 months, term – her greatest achievement yet.
training quality and employment outcomes across NSW.
Upon qualifying, Adam was promoted to Aboriginal she’s amazed at what she’s learned and achieved. Maddison is an inspiring role model for her
We deliver insights to training providers and policymakers, education coordinator at 3Bridges Community. Tamazyn is thrilled to represent NSW at the family and enjoys mentoring others through
using primary research to gather evidence on what drives WorldSkills National Championships. her Indigenous women’s support group.
success in training and in the labour market.
NSW Skills Board Members have extensive knowledge and
experience in business, skills and education policy. They also
have expertise in education and training management, project
and risk management, business and industry, government,
economics, market operations and finance.
NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 15Organisational Awards
Catholic Schools NSW Medium Employer of the Year
BackTrack Works
2021 NSW
Congratulations to the NSW Training Awards Finalists for Clovel Childcare and Early Learning Eden Brae Homes
2021. You exemplify the benefits of Vocational Education
and Training through your dedication and commitment.
Training
Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) has a leadership role as the
peak representative body for 596 Catholic schools across
NSW, encompassing both systemic and congregational BackTrack Works is an innovative social enterprise The Clovel Childcare and Early Learning Centre Eden Brae Homes sets the benchmark when it
Awards
schools. Catholic education offers a diverse range of that helps vulnerable New England young provides vital life and school readiness programs comes to high quality, affordable and luxury living.
people gain training and experience to thrive in to empower children to fulfil their potential while Their Pathways program provides a framework for
learning opportunities from pre-school to post-secondary independent employment. BackTrack’s mission is to having fun. Unlike traditional services, Clovel employees to map the learning and development
schooling and operates right across NSW, from the inner keep kids alive, out of jail and chasing their dreams. identifies valuable development opportunities from required to progress to new roles. Management
city of Sydney to the bush. Their ethos is ‘as long as it takes.’ six weeks of age. Their innovative Brain Linkage pays for all training, from one-day workshops to
Their cohort has complex needs including, low Program provides babies with essential responses diploma qualifications.
Catholic schools have been an integral part of Australia’s educational attainment, welfare dependency, for survival and early automatic movement patterns
Training has improved productivity, supported
education landscape for 200 years and partner with families,
government and the broader community in delivering a
Be Recognised substance abuse, unstable housing, and
psychological distress. BackTrack’s transition
for brain development.
Clovel’s school-readiness offerings are play-based
quicker build times, reduced safety incidents, and
increased customer satisfaction. The Pathways
coordinator manages each learner’s journey educational programs that develop the whole child program now includes 21 apprentices in the skills
high-quality education and training across NSW. Today, identifying their dreams, outlining strategies to become well-adjusted citizens. Children’s passions shortage area of bricklaying. Eden Brae employs and
Catholic schools educate one in five children in NSW. to overcome barriers, and activating support, and skills are nurtured through activities and they places apprentices with a host contractor. When
mentoring, education, and employment. learn important social skills such as co-operation, qualified, apprentices are supported to become
The Catholic sector delivers Vocational Education and Congratulations and all the very best to Since 2018, BackTrack Works has grown from turn-taking, problem solving and conflict resolution. business owners and contract back to the company.
Training in Catholic schools through the nine Registered hosting six young employees to managing 30 Clovel supports lifelong learning. Seventy-five Committed to improving site communication
Training Organisations (RTOs) managed by the diocesan the 2021 NSW Training Awards winners with 61% of annual revenue from self-generated percent of employees are engaged in training. and safety, Eden Brae has further innovated by
income. Delivering services in agriculture, Those undertaking accredited qualifications are
offices. The RTOs offer a broad range of Certificate I to representing NSW at the Australian construction, asset maintenance, and fabrication, trained in-house, in block mode and through
developing a 16-week English language program
for contractors from non-English speaking
Certificate III qualifications, with qualifications in Hospitality, they boast a 90% trainee retention rate with 93% e-learning. Junior employees are paired with
Construction, Business Services, Retail and Information,
Training Awards on 18 November. avoiding criminal charges. Participants see the experienced workplace mentors. Clovel children
backgrounds. As winners of the prestigious MBA
National Business Leadership Award, Eden Brae
results of their labour first-hand, rewriting negative commence primary school with a distinct Homes is committed to building its people for the
Digital Media Technology, Automotive and Engineering internalised beliefs and empowering them to make advantage as they’ve been holistically supported to future through training.
being the most popular. Catholic schools engage with more a meaningful contribution to society. succeed in education and life.
than 13,000 students annually with over 20,000 enrolments
in a diverse range of qualification to meet local industry
needs. Over one thousand students are combining the
first year of their apprenticeship/traineeship with their HSC.
Follow their journey
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Special Award for a Woman in a
CONGRATULATIONS TO Large Employer of the Year
Supported by
Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation Supported by
THE TAFE NSW STUDENTS
Introduced in 2012 to recognise a female who has undertaken
vocational training in a non-traditional trade or occupation, this WHOSE AMBITION SEES Allambi Care Ltd MidCoast Council Peter Warren Automotive Holdings
award is granted to an apprentice, trainee or vocational student
who will be a worthy role model for their trade or vocation into
THEM RECOGNISED IN THE
the future.
NSW TRAINING AWARDS.
Eligible industries are: mining; construction; transport, postal
and warehousing; electricity, gas, water and waste services;
agriculture, forestry and fishing; manufacturing; wholesale Allambi Care is one of NSW’s largest providers MidCoast Council provides critical services and Founded in a used car yard in 1958, Peter Warren
trade; information media and telecommunications; professional, of out-of-home therapeutic care for vulnerable infrastructure to their regional NSW community. Automotive is now home to 13 new car franchises
scientific and technical services. children and young people. Their 800+ employees Offering the broadest range of VET in the area, on a 22-acre site in South West Sydney.
The Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or play a critical role in ensuring the wellbeing of the council aims for 100% of staff to be engaged
Staff learning and development is critical as every
those recovering from significant trauma. Ongoing in training so they can attract the best people and
Vocation is sponsored by the Australian Business Apprenticeships
Centre’s Apprenticeship Support Australia.
TAFENSW.EDU.AU training and development are essential. build talent from within.
business facet from sales to after-market care relies
on exceptional product knowledge, adaptation to
131 601 In order to raise industry standards, Allambi Care MidCoast Council’s Employment Based Training changing technologies and quality customer service.
collaborated with a Registered Training Provider to Strategy builds young future leaders in skills
With an investment of over $50,000, the new Peter
RTO 90003 | CRICOS 00591E | HEP PRV12049 develop a work-integrated Diploma of Community shortage trades, tripling their apprentice, trainee
Warren Automotive D.R.I.V.E Academy strengthens
Service for all frontline direct care staff. and graduate numbers in three years. Partnering
its commitment to developing exceptional
with Great Lakes Senior College, Karben Training
As many learners are trauma survivors, an initial apprentices. This one-of-a-kind collaboration with
and Training Services NSW, their School to Work
needs assessment identifies learning barriers TAFE NSW integrates on-the-job and off-the-job
Program attracts and retains young people in the
establishing a holistic assistance plan with a relevant training for 120 technical apprentices. As Peter
aged care industry.
mentor allocated for extra support. All workplace Warren’s aspirations turn towards renewable
simulations, documentation and assessments MidCoast Council supports employees from energies, they’re also upskilling technicians in new
are based on real case studies, which supports under-represented groups including five Aboriginal technologies for hybrid and electrical vehicles.
client connection, improved service quality, and School-Based Trainees, work experience for
Passionate about developing career progression
a reduction in challenging client behaviours. people with disabilities, and apprenticeships and
for women, over 25% of Peter Warren’s workforce
traineeships in remote communities.
In 2023, mandatory sector qualifications are required. are female, well above the industry average of 18%.
Allambi Care’s diploma pathway ensures direct care Always striving to improve, MidCoast Council are Peter’s sons wholeheartedly continue their father’s
employees will already be qualified and supporting investing in skills shortage areas to build a skilled, legacy: a belief that skills development underpins
young people to thrive instead of just survive. engaged and agile workforce that can continue to social prosperity and enables inclusive growth.
deliver critical services to their community.
NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 19Organisational Awards Organisational Awards
Training Provider of the Year Industry Collaboration Award Supported by
Catholic Education Diocese City-Wide Building & Allambi Care and Bradford Institute Aruma and Learning Sphere
of Parramatta Training Services The Illawarra ITeC Ltd of Advanced Education Training Solutions Cerebral Palsy Alliance
LEARNING
LEARNING
ID: 91718 sphere
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Located in fast-growing Western Sydney, the City-Wide Building & Training Services (CWBTS) The Illawarra ITeC’s leading training programs Allambi Care, one of NSW’s largest providers of Aruma, Australia’s largest Australian Disability The National Disability Insurance Scheme is one of
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) draws on its partnership with Simonds Homes to alleviate the impacts of poverty for at-risk youth, therapeutic out-of-home care, collaborated with Enterprise, creates meaningful employment for Australia’s largest job creation initiatives resulting in
provides an innovative, personalised and relevant provide high quality, employment-focussed training people with disability, Indigenous people, and Bradford Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE) people with disability. Their eight commercially viable thousands of disability support worker vacancies.
education to 80 vibrant school communities. to meet industry needs. Training apprentices in long-term jobseekers. to co-develop and deliver a diploma induction enterprises provide 500 supported positions, often Generation Australia and Cerebral Palsy Alliance
over 100 skills shortage locations, CWBTS improves program for all frontline staff. in regional areas where opportunities are limited. have bridged the gap between the unemployed and
VET is offered from year 7 so students can develop They boast the highest completion rates in the
building standards and maximises employment BIAE had to think outside the box as Allambi Care Effective VET programs that are adapted for people industry demand through their Disability Support
their gifts, explore the world of work and kick-start region despite enrolling the largest percentage of
outcomes by developing well-rounded tradespeople. supports diverse clients including children, young with disability are crucial to their ongoing success. Worker program.
their career. The CEDP has piloted many successful disadvantaged students (61.7%).
initiatives that are being scaled across the diocese. Distance is no longer a barrier as industry-specialised people, individuals with a disability, and those In 2018, Learning Sphere Training Solutions Designed for people at risk of long-term
A capacity to meet new markets is core to ITeC’s
trainers travel to regional NSW to train learners affected by homelessness and abuse. partnered with Aruma to purpose-design and unemployment, the program uses creative training
These include the Skills for Work and Vocational philosophy. Responding to the Royal Commission
in their workplace. Training supports all learning During program design, they consulted leading deliver accredited programs in cleaning, hospitality, methodology and in-depth social support to enable
Pathways course, which significantly improves into Aged Care, the ITeC identified a regional market
styles, is flexible, hands-on, and shaped around trauma-informed care expert Dr Howard Bath and entry-level skills, health support, and horticulture. success. It seamlessly integrates a part qualification
NAPLAN results, year 9 access to Stage 6 VET gap and provided innovative pathways for training
real-time projects so gangs stay onsite and apply developmental neuropsychologist Dr Paul Baker. Instead of full qualifications, Learning Sphere found in the Certificate III in Individual Support with
so students can complete HSC in year 10 and and employment in community services and aged
learnings directly on the tools. Units focus on responding to crisis, trauma-informed bundled skill sets best met learner capabilities. behavioural and mindset skills training.
undertake further VET, university units or part-time care. Partnering with the University of Southern
employment, and partnering with NSW Health to For tasks unavailable onsite, trainers travel with Queensland they jointly deliver an associate business care and enhancing supports around individuals at Course developers photographed onsite processes Informed by interviews with employers, service
deliver certificate III accreditations. specialised equipment providing access to new degree previously unavailable in the region. risk of suicide. As pathway pioneers, they’ve ensured and mapped these against competencies, managers and people with disability, trainers mapped
technologies and where necessary, take learners a career pathway for those who’ve never viewed a developing visual learning materials and worksheets. the critical skills, traits and knowledge required by
Bucking the national trend, CEDP’s VET enrolments to simulated training centres. For 30 years, the ITeC has encouraged Aboriginal diploma or long-term employment as a possibility. high-performing disability support workers.
Aruma’s supported workers look up to Learning
have grown by 45%. CEDP also boasts the largest entrepreneurs through their Aboriginal development
Trainers proudly support underrepresented cohorts CEO sponsorship, sensible risk management Sphere’s inspiring trainers who mentor them on With quality work experience provided by Royal
number of traditional trade SBATs in NSW. program. They also deliver one of the largest TVET
through inclusive practices and customised training. and an extended development phase supported the floor and encourage them to aim higher. With Rehab, a guaranteed graduate job interview and six
programs in NSW for students with disabilities. The
Agile, innovative and constantly improving, CEDP CWBTS boasts a completion rate of 75% – well program success, resulting in 95% completion completion rates of 94%, graduates reported months mentoring from Generation Australia, no
ITeC is proud to assist the disadvantaged in their
produces skilled, job-ready graduates to meet above the NSW average. They believe their greatest rates, a reduction in staff turn over, and importantly, increased self-confidence, independence and wonder 79.7% of graduates are now in meaningful
community to gain education, employment, and,
business needs in the Western Sydney corridor. accomplishment is welcoming graduates who return superior services for vulnerable young people a genuine sense of inclusion because they can employment. Many report they’ve found not only a
importantly, hope for a brighter future.
to enrol their own apprentices in the program. seeking care. succeed at VET, just like most other Australians. job, but a rewarding career.
20 NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 21Individual Awards
Making plans for Today, Maddison is a Lead
School Based
NSW Training
Drafter overseeing some
a bright future massive projects. Her first lead Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Supported by
Awards As a kid, Maddison thought she
job was the National Herbarium
of New South Wales at the Chelsea McInnes Tyler Pockran Hannah Walker
Ambassador wanted to be an interior designer.
Her interest in the field led her
Australian Botanic Garden
Mount Annan. Maddison
Region North
Coast & Mid North
Coast Region
Qualification
Region Central
& Northern
Sydney Region
Qualification Certificate
III
Region Riverina
Qualification
Region
Certificate III in Tourism
to do a Certificate III in Design oversaw the structural design
Certificate II in Hospitality in Commercial Cookery Trained by TAFE NSW
Trained by
Ambassador Profile – Fundamentals: Interior Design as of the $60 million facility that Public Schools NSW, Tamworth Trained by TAFE NSW Employed by
Coolamon Shire Council
Maddison Camilleri part of her HSC, but the course houses more than 1.4 million
Employed by The Trident Fish & Grill Employed by Tetsuya’sRestaurant
School Blaxland High School
School Coolamon Central School
School Alstonville High School
didn’t live up to her expectations. botanical specimens. She also
Chelsea’s enthusiasm and passion for the Tyler has always wanted to be a chef. In year 10, he Hannah has always been intrigued by how events
Although it did reveal what she supervised a number of junior hospitality industry shines brightly. took the initiative beyond his years and approached work. She loves helping people and organising
was really into. drafters that worked on the Starting out, Chelsea only knew basic customer
Tetsuya’s about school holiday work experience. things. When Coolamon Shire Council advertised a
They said yes! school-based apprenticeship in events and tourism,
service. Her School-Based Traineeship at The
A conversation with her Career project, an experience that gave Trident Fish and Grill taught her everything Soon Tyler learned he could continue his HSC
Hannah was eager to apply.
about food, cooking, customer service, business through a school-based apprenticeship while An interactive learner who loves meeting
Adviser turned Maddison on her a taste of something she’d
management, and ethical business. fast-tracking his career. people and working hands-on, Hannah explored
to drafting as a possible career like to do more of. “I like training A born leader who builds a positive workplace Dramatically improving his skills and adapting
different roles including website and social media
management, event organisation, (the Australia Day
pathway and a work experience people and helping the new culture and presents food at a high standard, quickly to fast-paced situations, Tyler has thrived
Awards and the Canola Trail campaign), developing
Chelsea is now their short-order cook running an at the world-class restaurant. His technical pastry
placement at McDonald Jones trainees,” says Maddison. efficient front of house team and training junior staff. skills have ensured he’s a valuable member of
brochures and liaising with business owners.
She’s felt so welcome, she’s even considered
Tetsuya’s team.
Homes in Sydney sealed the deal. When she’s not working on Chelsea had to use her initiative from a young a member of council!
age. She started working at 14 to help support her Tyler’s biggest challenge was finding the right trade
When her traineeship was almost cancelled due
After completing her HSC, the jobs like the redevelopment single-parent family. Facing challenges gave her school. It was hard leaving his friends behind and he
to COVID-19, Hannah found innovative ways to
strength that she’s carried into adult life. had to change schools twice. Luckily Blaxland High
2019 Trainee of the Year for of Sydney’s iconic Sirius School was a great fit.
meet practical assessment tasks. Hannah is proud
to be school captain of Coolamon Central School.
Central & Northern Sydney started apartments, Maddison is
a traineeship at SCP Consulting, working on her side hustle –
a Sydney-based firm that property investment. Maddison
specialises in major commercial hopes to build a little portfolio
projects. Maddison responded by buying land and building
well to the mix of formal training her own homes. With a good
and on-the-job learning, and head for business and a solid
as soon as she finished the foundation in structural
traineeship was offered a full-time drafting, Maddison is all set for
job. success.
NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 23Individual Awards Individual Awards
Trainee of the Year
Jack Ackling Megan Cox Charis Inoc Alexia Lara Laura Walker James White
Region New England Region Region Central
& Northern Region Riverina Region Region Illawarra & South East Region North Coast & Region Western NSW Region
Qualification Sydney Region Qualification Certificate
IV in NSW Region Mid North Coast Region Qualification
Certificate III in Rural Operations Qualification Certificate
IV Property Services (Real Estate) Qualification Certificate
III Qualification Certificate III Certificate III in Agriculture
Trained by in Information Technology in Business Administration in Business Services — Trained by
Trained by Australian
College
Joblink Plus Ltd Customer Engagement TAFE NSW
Trained by TAFE NSW of Professionals Pty Ltd Trained by WEA Illawarra
Employed by Trained by TAFE NSW Employed by
Employed by Employed by Employed by
BackTrack Works Ltd Employed by Gullendah Pastoral Co.
PwC Services Ray Mack Real Estate Smart Financial Pty Ltd
Richmond Valley Council
Jack loves working with livestock and hopes to Megan’s interest in IT was piqued while hearing Charis has always dreamt of becoming her own Alexia studied business in high school and loved Laura is the first point of contact for customers James has been involved in agriculture his entire
follow in his family’s footsteps and become a farmer. successful female innovators speak at a future of boss. When her family immigrated to Australia from every minute of it! After leaving school early, she at Richmond Valley Council’s waste facility. life. He grew up on the family farm and dreams
Jack joined BackTrack as a 16-year-old with female leadership forum. She was accepted into the Philippines, her plans were thrown into disarray. knew a traineeship with Smart Financial was right of establishing his own farm.
With little knowledge of waste management
little work or life experience. His training with PwC’s Higher Apprenticeship Program, which She became the family caretaker until her mother for her. Her VET trainers tailored her program to prior to her traineeship, Laura’s progression James believes TAFE NSW provides the best
Joblink Plus improved his confidence, pride and combined with TAFE NSW training, coaches school could join them. suit her varied learning styles and ensured she over 12 months is astonishing. Stepping up in agricultural training in NSW. His industry knowledge
self-esteem. He was quickly promoted and now leavers in business and IT. had all the support she needed. a male-dominated industry, she’s effortlessly for his age is exceptional. His trainer says James
Charis reinvented herself as a trainee property
aspires to become a BackTrack supervisor. Megan initially found it difficult to adjust and manager at Ray Mack Real Estate. With English Initially, presenting to senior staff was anxiety embraced every task thrown at her. knows more than those who’ve been in the
experienced anxiety. With the support of her as her second language, she diligently took inducing. Through her training, Alexia became industry 50 years.
Jack has faced personal hurdles on his training Laura is expanding her training through a
journey. Along with multiple house moves and training provider’s mental health services, she was every opportunity to advance her language skills, a confident communicator. James runs his own shorthorn cattle stud,
Certificate IV in Waste Management and the
income shortfalls, Jack had to overcome his soon excelling in PwC’s high-pressure, fast-paced education and workplace training. winning multiple awards including five times Grand
Alexia enjoys tackling tasks that require council’s emerging leaders program.
doubts about his learning abilities. Maintaining a work environment. Champion Herdsman and numerous Champion
Starting out quite shy and ‘a bit of a pushover,’ Charis perseverance and strong leadership. At 17, she set She’s also learning how to operate a front-end
positive attitude has shown Jack he can succeed. Megan displayed unwavering dedication to Cattle Parader wins. A dedicated volunteer rural
soon grew her skills through her VET studies. A up the company’s new diary system, developing loader and 20-tonne excavator, impressing all with
her studies and notched up impressive work fire fighter, James is an active member of the
Jack gained his forklift, excavator and bobcat major challenge came when a client refused to talk training documents and procedures to train staff how quickly she’s mastered this heavy machinery. Shorthorn Youth Club, promoting young people
tickets, allowing him to become a more flexible achievements. At 18, she presented to the board to her because she ‘couldn’t speak English.’ Charis in this new process.
about employee mental health, completed a An inspiring role model for girls in male industries, in the beef seed stock industry.
employee. He also mentors younger trainees, used this hurtful situation to motivate her to achieve
client secondment working across time zones and Alexia is proud to have been promoted as personal Laura was recently promoted to the full-time James is now completing a Certificate IV in
interpreting difficult concepts and mediating her goals. She’s now exploring becoming a sales
cultures and contributed to committees on gender assistant to the CEO and is now undertaking her position of landfill operator where she leads a Agriculture followed by a diploma and further
on their behalf. agent, auctioneer, and importantly, her own boss.
equality, women in IT and the future of training. Certificate IV in Business. team of mostly older, male staff. studies at university.
24 NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 25Individual Awards Individual Awards
Apprentice of the Year
Luke Curlewis Jessica Drady Troy Harris Althea Kruizinga Benjamin Lye Lachlan Skillcorn
Region Central
& Northern Region Western NSW Region Region Western
Sydney & Region Illawarra & South East Region New England Region Region Southern & South
Sydney Region Qualification Blue Mountains Region NSW Region Western Sydney Region
Qualification Certificate III in
Certificate III in Carpentry Qualification Qualification Certificate III in Light
Qualification Certificate
III in Qualification Certificate
III in Parks and Gardens
Certificate III in Plumbing Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Electrotechnology Electrician Trained by Electrotechnology Electrician Trained by
TAFE NSW Trained by Kangan Institute
Trained by TAFE NSW Trained by TAFE NSW Trained by TAFE NSW TAFE NSW
Employed by Employed by Apprenticeships R U
Employed by Employed by
Employed by Ausbright Electrical Employed by HVTC Pty Ltd
Bogan Shire Council A P Bathrooms Tamworth Regional Council Hosted by Purnell Motors Jaguar
Solutions Pty Ltd Hosted by BlueScope Steel Limited Land Rover
When Luke began exploring a career change from Jessica always admired the highly skilled trade of After working many desk jobs, Troy yearned for Althea loved the idea of becoming an electrician, Benjamin was raised on a small farm where he As a child, Lachlan loved helping his uncle fix
the army, he combined his passion for serving carpentry, but believed it wasn’t for her because a hands-on career. With a growing family, he but feared a mature-aged female wouldn’t be loved helping his father work their veggie crop. farm machinery.
his country with an electrical apprenticeship at ‘you can’t be what you can’t see.’ also sought job security. Coming from a family accepted in a male-dominated trade. When she
After being medically discharged from the Championing his parents’ motto: ‘Do something
Ausbright, a supplier for the Department of Defence. of tradespeople, plumbing was in his blood. met two female electricians working at Sydney’s
While she was the only female in her course, her Equinix SY3 data centre, it changed her life. army with PTSD, Benjamin rediscovered his you love and you’ll never work a day,’ Lachlan
While his TAFE NSW supervisors had very high TAFE NSW teachers ensured she never felt alone. At TAFE NSW, Troy enjoyed exploring different joy of gardening. In his mid-thirties, he started enrolled in TVET at school and came fourth in the
expectations, Luke found the work engaging and They taught her to trust her ideas and believe in aspects of the trade, engaging in class discussions After a discouraging string of rejections, Althea from scratch embracing the challenge of an national World Skills TVET automotive competition.
secured an apprenticeship at BlueScope Steel’s
rewarding despite his significant study and training her abilities. about new techniques, and gaining practical apprenticeship while providing for a young family.
Port Kembla plant. After completing his HSC, Lachlan eagerly started
workload learning complex defence systems. insights from his skilful trainers.
Jessica’s proud to have proved to herself that she Exposed to a huge variety of electrical concepts and His apprenticeship gave him a renewed sense an apprenticeship with Jaguar Land Rover.
A highlight of Luke’s apprenticeship was assisting could rise to the challenge of ‘keeping up with the At work, Troy went from assistant to head plumber. equipment, Althea rotated between departments of purpose. He enjoyed taking new apprentices
Motivation came naturally as he followed his
naval technicians resolve urgent defects on the boys’ while pregnant and supporting two young He attributes his success to the knowledgeable constantly expanding her skill base. Adapting to under his wing and his can-do attitude was
passion. His committed trainers inspired him to
Royal Australian Navy’s newest Hobart-class children throughout her apprenticeship. tradespeople he worked alongside. an all-male workplace was daunting, but Althea’s rewarded with a promotion to operator before
aim higher. He was awarded Jaguar Land Rover’s
destroyer warships. tenacity paid off. Althea won the BlueScope finishing his apprenticeship.
Jessica loves seeing buildings come together Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Apprentice of the Year two years running.
Luke’s apprenticeship wasn’t all smooth sailing. knowing she had a hand in creating them. Winner Troy is thankful for the various learning approaches Apprentice of the Year in her very first year. Despite the difficulties of transitioning from army
Lachlan applies the skills he gained during his
Transitioning from the army to civilian life, Luke of the Master Builders Association Apprentice of offered by VET. He adopted a hands-on, visual Now a full-time electrical tradesperson at rifleman to apprentice, coupled with managing
apprenticeship in every aspect of his life including
found himself back at square one in a foreign the Year, Jessica’s now planning to start an all-girls approach and engaged in class discussions to BlueScope with plans to commence a Diploma PTSD, Benjamin persisted with support from his
of Electrical Engineering, Althea is a passionate co-creating the No Idea 4x4 Club, which promotes
environment while trying to support a young carpentry business – ‘The Pink Chippy.’ gain understanding. employer and TAFE NSW. Now his biggest challenge
advocate for women in non-traditional trades. safe four-wheel driving in his community.
family. He’s grateful for his boss and wife’s support. is parenting three children – including a toddler!
26 NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards NSW Department of Education | 2021 NSW Training Awards 27Volunteer responsibility, but one Theo
NSW Training firey leading handled with apparent ease.
People’s Choice Award
Awards by example in
As a school based trainee,
Theo was able to bring some For the second year, we have partnered with News Corp to The public have been able to vote and support their selected
Ambassador career quest relevant skills to his volunteer
gig with the RFS. A Certificate
run the People’s Choice Award in the Apprentice, Trainee,
School Based Apprentice/Trainee, and Aboriginal and Torres
finalist after reading more about their individual Vocational
Education and Training (VET) journeys and achievements
Strait Islander Student award categories. thanks to a four-week series of editorial features published
Theo Scholl is made of II in Agriculture, a Certificate II in the Daily Telegraph.
Ambassador Profile – leadership material. As a in Construction Pathways and
Theo Scholl volunteer firefighter with the a Certificate II in Warehousing
New South Wales Rural Fire Operations helped Theo
Service (NSWRFS), Theo has develop his communication,
been serving his community planning and teamwork skills.
since 2014. In October 2019, he Since his first day with the
had to lead it. RFS, Theo has wanted to
As some of the worst bushfires work for the service as a paid
on record ripped across member of staff and he’s
northern New South Wales, Theo doing everything he can to
received a real baptism by fire. land his dream job. Theo is
He was out on the truck when currently pursuing a dual
the fires hit his community, but diploma in Public Safety and
was soon called into the office Leadership and Management.
to help out with operations and It’s a fair bit of work, but Theo’s
communications. loving every minute of laying
the foundations of a successful
Theo was given the job of
career. “That’s what I love
supporting crews in the field
about VET,” says Theo. “It’s all
and making sure residents got
about securing the workforce
timely information about the
of the future.”
fires that were threatening
their homes. It was a big
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