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Nomination
Guide
2021
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2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Contents
About the Victorian Employer Category Eligibility
Training Awards 03 Requirements 24
Award categories 04 Small Employer of the Year 24
Prize money and presentation 05 Medium Employer of the Year 26
Key dates – nominations 05 Large Employer of the Year 28
Key dates – events 05 Employer Award for
Key contacts and further information 05 Apprenticeship Development 30
Nominating for an award 06 Training Provider Category
Eligibility Requirements 32
Why nominate? 06
Community Training Provider of the Year 32
Free Writing Assistance Program 06
Inclusive Training Provider of the Year 34
How to nominate 06
Small Training Provider of the Year 36
Nomination tips 07
Large Training Provider of the Year 38
Individual Category
Eligibility Requirements 08 Industry Collaboration Category
Eligibility Requirements 40
Apprentice of the Year 08
Industry Collaboration Award 40
Trainee of the Year 10
Vocational Student of the Year 12
School-based Apprentice or Lynne Kosky Memorial Award
Trainee of the Year 14 For Lifetime Achievement
Eligibility Requirements 42
Koorie Student of the Year 16
Teacher/Trainer of the Year 18
Conditions of Entry 44
Judging process 45
2020 Victorian Training
Scoring matrix 46
Award Winners 20
Previous winner testimonials 22
About the Victorian Training Awards 03 About the Victorian Training Awards The Victorian Training Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals, employers and training providers in Victoria’s TAFE and training sector. There are 15 general award categories, People’s Choice Awards, and a special individual award, the Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement. Now in their 67th year, the prestigious Victorian Training Awards bring together apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, training providers, employers and industry representatives, sharing in a high-quality training system that meets the needs of all Victorians. Each year, the awards highlight the incredible talent in the state’s vocational education and training sector. Although the coronavirus pandemic meant that a physical gala event could not take place in 2020, we were able to highlight and share the stories of the finalists and winners through the VTA2020 Virtual Events Series across our social media channels. To learn more about previous winners and finalists of the Victorian Training Awards, please visit: www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas. The following Nomination Guide provides information on each of the award categories, including eligibility requirements and information on how to apply. The Victorian Training Awards also offers a Writing Assistance Program to assist with your application – so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and make your nomination stand out!
2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Award Training Provider
categories categories
Community Training Provider
of the Year
Inclusive Training Provider
of the Year
Individual categories
Small Training Provider
of the Year
Apprentice of the Year Large Training Provider
of the Year
Trainee of the Year
Vocational Student of the Year
School-based Apprentice
or Trainee of the Year
Koorie Student of the Year
Industry collaboration
Teacher/Trainer of the Year category
Industry Collaboration Award
Employer categories
Small Employer of the Year People's Choice Awards
Medium Employer of the Year The People’s Choice Awards are
open to finalists from individual
Large Employer of the Year sponsored categories and are
decided in the lead up to the
Employer Award for prizewinning ceremony by online
Apprenticeship Development public voting.
Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement
The Lynne Kosky Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement is presented in
recognition of an individual’s outstanding leadership and contribution to the
Victorian TAFE and training sector for more than 25 years.
Prize money and presentation 05
Prize money
and presentation
Winners will be announced at the TAFE and Category award winners will receive $5,000 in prize
training sector’s most prestigious event money and a 2021 Victorian Training Award trophy.
of the year, the Victorian Training Awards’ Winners of the People’s Choice Awards will receive
gala dinner on Friday 3 September. an Apple MacBook laptop valued at more than
$2,000 (in sponsored categories only).
Key dates – nominations Key dates – events
Monday 1 March Nominations open Friday 3 Welcome reception for finalists
September and sponsors – presentation
Monday 8 March Nomination writing of certificates
assistance opens
Friday 3 VTA Gala Ceremony –
Friday 28 May Nomination writing September announcement of winners
assistance closes
Saturday 4 VTA winners’
Friday 4 June Nominations close September brunch
Early – mid June Eligibility review November Professional development
workshops for individual
winners prior to the Australian
Early – mid July Shortlisting Training Awards
(two days)
Late July Unsuccessful nominees
notified; finalists notified November Australian Training Awards
and invited to interview finalist week activities and
gala ceremony
Monday 26 July Finalist interviews
– Friday 6 August
Key contacts and further information
W: www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
E: victorian.training.awards@education.vic.gov.au
T: 1800 290 657
2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Nominating
for an award
Why nominate? The VTA team is also planning to host some virtual
Q&A sessions to help us answer any questions and
provide some helpful tips to help you put your best
Victorian Training Award winners foot forward.
are recognised as the best in the state
For more information on the free writing assistance
in their category. program, please contact the VTA team at:
Previous individual winners have benefited from victorian.training.awards@education.vic.gov.au.
unique career opportunities and accelerated career
progression. The professional and personal benefits
that result from being involved in the awards cannot
be overstated, with many winners describing their
experience as ‘life changing’. Organisational winners
benefit from enhanced brand recognition and
How to
reputation and a heightened industry profile. nominate
All previous VTA winners and finalists become
ambassadors for the Awards, providing them with 01.
opportunities to continue sharing their training Make sure you carefully read this
journey through promotional activities, speaking nomination guide to ensure you have
engagements, events and more. noted the conditions of entry and
Winners in aligned categories will represent Victoria eligibility requirements and selection
at the Australian Training Awards in November 2021. criteria for your chosen category.
For further information on the Visit www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
Australian Training Awards, visit to make sure you are able to meet the
www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au eligibility requirements for your chosen
award.
02.
Go to the nomination portal:
vta.awardsplatform.com. Register
Free Writing to nominate and follow the step by
Assistance Program step process. Note: Nominations may only
be made through this portal.
We understand that completing an 03.
application for an awards program
Contact the Victorian Training Awards
can be time-consuming and requires team for advice or for help with
clear communication and writing skills obtaining the assistance of our
to ensure it is of a good standard that nomination writer, if required.
can be appraised by the judges.
04.
To assist with your application, we have engaged Make sure you submit your nomination
a professional writer who can review your draft and by the closing date, midnight on Friday
make sure your nomination is of the highest possible 4 June.
quality. This is a free service available to all
applicants.
Nominating for an award 07
Nomination tips
Here are our top tips to assist you
in submitting your nomination.
01. Start today 05. Think big
Don’t wait until the Make the nomination
last minute to nominate. stand out!
02. Cover your bases 06. Ask for help
– read the nomination
guide! If you need assistance in
writing the nomination,
Make sure you read this contact the Victorian
nomination guide carefully Training Awards team at:
to ensure you have met all victorian.training.awards@
of the eligibility requirements. education.vic.gov.au.
03. Tell us a story 07. Final checks
What has been achieved Don’t forget to proof-read
and how? Give good clear the nomination.
examples that relate to your
study and work. Make sure
you provide evidence.
04. Keep it simple 08. Don't be late
Avoid using slang words, Submit your nomination before
jargon or too many acronyms. nominations close at midnight
Keep your language simple, on Friday 4 June.
clear and concise!
2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Individual
Requirements Categories
APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Apprentice of the Year Award is
Career and study achievements
presented to a Victorian apprentice who
has displayed outstanding achievement in Consider:
all aspects of their trade. The winner of this • why you chose your course
Award receives $5,000 in prize money and • how it has changed or impacted on you
a 2021 Victorian Training Awards trophy.
• what you have gained from completing your
They will also be nominated to represent course
Victoria at the Australian Training Awards.
• what you have been able to bring to your
The winner of the 2020 Apprentice of the Year workplace.
Award was Shona McGuigan, who undertook a
Certificate III in Plumbing at South West TAFE.
Learn more about Shona and the other Apprentice Criterion 2:
finalists here: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/ Team and communication skills
awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx.
Consider:
• what you have been able to tell others –
Eligibility workmates, employers, friends or family, about
your training
You must:
• what you like about working in a team setting
→ Be a permanent resident of Australia
• what traits you think are important to positively
→ Have completed or be due to complete your influence others.
training course in the period 1 July 2020 – 31
December 2021
Criterion 3:
→ Be registered in a training course that leads to a
Ability to be an ambassador for training
nationally recognised outcome or qualification
relevant to the award you are applying for Tell us about:
→ Have completed or be due to complete your • examples where you have taken
training in the state of Victoria a leadership role inside or outside of work
→ Have a contract of training registered with the • other activities where you have
Victorian Registration and Qualifications been a representative
Authority (VRQA) (note: this is an important part
• how you would describe the quality
of the eligibility for this award. This contract will be
of your training.
reviewed by the VRQA to ensure that it is valid)
→ Not be enrolled at school.
Eligibility Requirements: Individual 09
2020 Winner
Shona McGuigan
Criterion 4: Application components
Other qualities and pursuits
Consider: There are three parts to the application:
• if you have had to address any challenges that Overview – 300-word limit. (Includes a brief
have impacted on your training introduction – who you are, your course and where
you studied). The Overview does not form part of
• if you have been required to use initiative either in the judging process.
your training, your personal life or your workplace
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 400-word limit
• the qualities or activities you feel would be useful for each response.
in your role as Apprentice of the Year
Supporting Evidence (references, certificates, etc).
• your involvement in other community or
industry pursuits.
Video pitch (optional)
What the judges Individual student nominees are invited to provide a
are looking for video pitch as a complement to their written
application. This is an optional extra – it will help to
The judges are looking for clear and relevant give the judges an insight into your personality but
examples of your achievements in your training. will not be part of the judging process. The video
You should be able to describe the challenges you can be shot on a mobile phone and should be no
have faced and overcome and what you are hoping more than 90 seconds in duration. It should tell your
to achieve through your training journey. Qualities story – for example, why you nominated, what you
such as teamwork, leadership, communication and have to contribute, what sets you apart from others,
showing initiative in your training and work are all and what you hope to get out of the experience.
attributes that will be looked upon favourably by
the judges.
Here are some of the judging comments from last See www.vta.awardsplatform.com to
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing nominate and www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
your application. for further information.
“[The applicant] demonstrates a deep
understanding of team and communication skills
and provides an excellent example of taking a
leadership role in mentoring other apprentices…”
“The application is good, but there need to be more
clear examples of specific achievements in training.”
“… shows great leadership and the ability to inspire
others to follow their passion.”
2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Individual Categories
Requirements continued
TRAINEE OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Trainee of the Year Award is
Career and study achievements
presented to a Victorian individual who is
undertaking a traineeship and has been Consider:
outstanding in all aspects of their training. • why you chose your course
The winner of this Award receives $5,000 • how it has changed or impacted on you
in prize money and a 2021 Victorian
• what you have gained from completing
Training Awards trophy. They will also your course
be nominated to represent Victoria at
the Australian Training Awards. • what you have been able to bring to your
workplace.
The winner of the 2020 Trainee of the Year Award
was Nicole Barrow, who undertook a Certificate IV
in Veterinary Nursing at the Box Hill Institute. Criterion 2:
Learn more about Nicole and the other Trainee Team and communication skills
finalists here: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/ Consider:
awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx.
• what you have been able to tell others –
workmates, employers, friends or family, about
Eligibility your training
• what you like about working in a team setting
You must:
• what traits you think are important to positively
→ Be a permanent resident of Australia influence others.
→ Have completed or be due to complete your
training course in the period 1 July 2020 – 31
December 2021 Criterion 3:
Ability to be an ambassador for training
→ Be registered in a training course that leads to a
nationally recognised outcome or qualification Tell us about:
relevant to the award you are applying for • examples where you have taken
→ Have completed or be due to complete your a leadership role inside or outside of work
training in the state of Victoria • other activities where you have
→ Have a contract of training registered with been a representative
the Victorian Registration and Qualifications • how you would describe the quality
Authority (VRQA) (note: this is an important part of your training.
of the eligibility for this award. This contract will be
reviewed by the VRQA to ensure that it is valid)
→ Not be enrolled at school.Eligibility Requirements: Individual 11
2020 Winner
Nicole Barrow
Criterion 4: Application components
Other qualities and pursuits
Consider: There are three parts to the application:
• if you have had to address any challenges that Overview – 300-word limit. (Includes a brief
have impacted on your training introduction – who you are, your course and where
you studied). The Overview does not form part of
• if you have been required to use initiative either in the judging process.
your training, your personal life or your workplace
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 400-word limit
• the qualities or activities you feel would be useful for each response.
in your role as Trainee of the Year
Supporting Evidence (references, certificates, etc).
• your involvement in other community or
industry pursuits.
Video pitch (optional)
What the judges Individual student nominees are invited to provide
are looking for a video pitch as a complement to their written
application. This is an optional extra – it will help to
The judges are looking for clear and relevant give the judges an insight into your personality but
examples of your achievements in your training. will not be part of the judging process. The video
You should be able to describe the challenges you can be shot on a mobile phone and should be no
have faced and overcome and what you are hoping more than 90 seconds in duration. It should tell your
to achieve through your training journey. Qualities story – for example, why you nominated, what you
such as teamwork, leadership, communication and have to contribute, what sets you apart from others,
showing initiative in your training and work are all and what you hope to get out of the experience.
attributes that will be looked upon favourably by
the judges.
Here are some of the judging comments from last See www.vta.awardsplatform.com to
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing nominate and www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
your application. for further information.
“A compelling story with mature self-reflection.”
“…has mentioned that the course directly aligned
with their studies and prepared them well for the
workplace. They have highlighted the importance of
teamwork in the work environment and why good
communication skills are crucial.”
“ The applicant has demonstrated many practical
skills and is highly active in the community.”2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Individual Categories
Requirements continued
VOCATIONAL STUDENT Selection Criteria
OF THE YEAR Criterion 1:
Career and study achievements
The Vocational Student of the Year
Consider:
Award is presented to a student whose
outstanding achievement in a course of • why you chose your course
study led to a nationally recognised • how it has changed or impacted on you
qualification. The winner of this Award • what you have gained from completing
receives $5,000 in prize money and a 2021 your course
Victorian Training Awards trophy. They will
• what you have been able to bring to your
also be nominated to represent Victoria workplace.
at the Australian Training Awards.
The winner of the 2020 Trainee of the Year Award
Criterion 2:
was Simon Watts, who undertook a Diploma of
Team and communication skills
Community Services at Wodonga Institute of TAFE.
Learn more about Simon and the other Vocational Consider:
Student finalists here: www.education.vic.gov.au/
• what you have been able to tell others –
about/awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx.
workmates, employers, friends or family, about
your training
Eligibility • what you like about working in a team setting
• what traits you think are important to positively
You must:
influence others.
→ Be a permanent resident of Australia
→ Be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student
Criterion 3:
at a vocational education institution (TAFE or
Ability to be an ambassador for training
Registered Training Organisation, but not as
an apprentice or trainee). Tell us about:
→ Have completed or be due to complete your • examples where you have taken
training course in the period 1 July 2020 – 31 a leadership role inside or outside of work
December 2021
• other activities where you have
→ Have completed or be due to complete your been a representative
training in the state of Victoria.
• how you would describe the quality
→ Be registered in a training course that leads to of your training.
a nationally recognised outcome or qualification
relevant to the award you are applying forEligibility Requirements: Individual 13
2020 Winner
Simon Watts
Criterion 4: Application components
Other qualities and pursuits
Consider: There are three parts to the application:
• if you have had to address any challenges that Overview – 300-word limit. (Includes a brief
have impacted on your training introduction – who you are, your course and where
you studied). The Overview does not form part of
• if you have been required to use initiative either in the judging process.
your training, your personal life or your workplace
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 400-word limit
• the qualities or activities you feel would be useful for each response.
in your role as Vocational Student of the Year
Supporting Evidence (references, certificates, etc).
• your involvement in other community or
industry pursuits.
Video pitch (optional)
What the judges Individual student nominees are invited to provide a
are looking for video pitch as a complement to their written
application. This is an optional extra – it will help to
The judges are looking for clear and relevant give the judges an insight into your personality but
examples of your achievements in your training. will not be part of the judging process. The video
You should be able to describe the challenges you can be shot on a mobile phone and should be no
have faced and overcome and what you are hoping more than 90 seconds in duration. It should tell your
to achieve through your training journey. Qualities story – for example, why you nominated, what you
such as teamwork, leadership, communication and have to contribute, what sets you apart from others,
showing initiative in your training and work are all and what you hope to get out of the experience.
attributes that will be looked upon favourably by
the judges.
Here are some of the judging comments from last See www.vta.awardsplatform.com to
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing nominate and www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
your application. for further information.
“… a strong candidate who is using training to
pursue a deeper understanding of working with
young people”
“Good academic results and clear examples of
the application of knowledge gained through the
course in work setting.”
“… engagement in related employment during study
confirmed the relevance of the training material.”2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Individual Categories
Requirements continued
SCHOOL-BASED APPRENTICE Selection Criteria
OR TRAINEE OF THE YEAR Criterion 1:
Career and study achievements
The School-based Apprentice or Trainee of
Consider:
the Year Award is presented to a student
who is undertaking a Certificate II or above • why you chose your course
qualification as a part-time Victorian • how it has changed or impacted on you
School-based Apprentice or Trainee. • what you have gained from completing
The award recognises the student’s commitment to your course
their formal studies at school and in the workplace. • what you have been able to bring to your
The winner of this Award receives $5,000 in prize workplace.
money and a 2021 Victorian Training Awards trophy.
They will also be nominated to represent Victoria at
the Australian Training Awards. Criterion 2:
The winner of the 2020 School-based apprentice Team and communication skills
or trainee of the year Award was Van Sui Thawng, Consider:
who studied a Certificate III in Electrotechnology
Electrician at the Box Hill Institute. Learn more • what you have been able to tell others –
about Van and the other School-based apprentice workmates, employers, friends or family, about
or trainee finalists here: www.education.vic.gov.au/ your training
about/awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx. • what you like about working in a team setting
• what traits you think are important to positively
Eligibility influence others.
You must:
Criterion 3:
→ Be a permanent resident of Australia Ability to be an ambassador for training
→ Be enrolled at school. Tell us about:
→ Have completed or be due to complete • examples where you have taken
your training in the state of Victoria a leadership role inside or outside of work
→ Be undertaking or completing a Certificate II • other activities where you have
or above qualification, through a Victorian been a representative
School-based Apprenticeship or Traineeship
• how you would describe the quality
→ Have a contract of training registered with of your training.
the Victorian Registration and Qualifications
Authority (VRQA) (note: this is an important part
of the eligibility for this award. This contract will be
reviewed by the VRQA to ensure that it is valid)Eligibility Requirements: Individual 15
2020 Winner
Van Sui Thawng
Criterion 4: Application components
Other qualities and pursuits
Consider: There are three parts to the application:
• if you have had to address any challenges that Overview – 300-word limit. (Includes a brief
have impacted on your training introduction – who you are, your course and where
you studied). The Overview does not form part of
• if you have been required to use initiative either in the judging process.
your training, your personal life or your workplace
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 400-word limit
• the qualities or activities you feel would be useful for each response.
in your role as School-based Apprentice or
Trainee of the Year Supporting Evidence (references, certificates, etc).
• your involvement in other community or
industry pursuits. Video pitch (optional)
Individual student nominees are invited to provide a
What the judges video pitch as a complement to their written
are looking for application. This is an optional extra – it will help to
give the judges an insight into your personality but
The judges are looking for clear and relevant will not be part of the judging process. The video
examples of your achievements in your training. can be shot on a mobile phone and should be no
You should be able to describe the challenges you more than 90 seconds in duration. It should tell your
have faced and overcome and what you are hoping story – for example, why you nominated, what you
to achieve through your training journey. Qualities have to contribute, what sets you apart from others,
such as teamwork, leadership, communication and and what you hope to get out of the experience.
showing initiative in your training and work are all
attributes that will be looked upon favourably by
the judges. See www.vta.awardsplatform.com to
Here are some of the judging comments from last nominate and www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing for further information.
your application.
“… story encompasses everything that VET sector
is supposed to represent - opportunities. Young
students would benefit from hearing how he has
overcome and thrived through this course.”
“Confident in community and self and supportive
of the skills acquired. He encourages others and
could be a role model.”
“… has shown experience of working in a team
environment and extracurricular activities.
The applicant shows a real commitment to
working hard.”2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Individual Categories
Requirements continued
KOORIE STUDENT OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Koorie Student of the Year Award
Excellence and initiatives
recognises the achievements of a Koorie
student who demonstrates the relevance Consider:
of lifelong learning for themselves and • why you chose your course
their community. The winner of this Award • how it has changed or impacted on you
receives $5,000 in prize money and a 2021
• what you have gained from completing
Victorian Training Awards trophy. They will your course
also be nominated to represent Victoria
at the Australian Training Awards. • what you have been able to bring to your
workplace.
The winner of the 2020 Koorie Student of the
Year Award was Matthew Atkinson, who studied
a Certificate IV in Community Services at the Criterion 2:
Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Team and communication skills
Association. Learn more about Matthew Consider:
and the other Koorie student finalists here:
www.education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/vta/ • what you have been able to tell others –
Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx. workmates, employers, friends or family, about
your training
• what you like about working in a team setting
Eligibility
• what traits you think are important to positively
You must: influence others.
→ Be a permanent resident of Australia
→ Identify as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Criterion 3:
Ability to be an ambassador for training
→ Meet the eligibility requirements for any
of the individual student categories: Tell us about:
• Apprentice of the Year • examples where you have taken
a leadership role inside or outside of work
• Trainee of the Year
• other activities where you have
• Vocational Student of the Year been a representative
• School-based Apprentice • how you would describe the quality
or Trainee of the Year. of your training.Eligibility Requirements: Individual 17
2020 Winner
Matthew Atkinson
Criterion 4: Application components
Community engagement
Tell us about: There are three parts to the application:
• how you are connected with your community Overview – 300-word limit. (Includes a brief
or extended family introduction – who you are, your course and where
you studied). The Overview does not form part of
• how the training has impacted on your community the judging process.
• what qualities or activities you have been Responses to the Selection Criteria – 400-word limit
involved in that you feel would be useful in for each response.
your role as the Koorie Student of the Year
Supporting Evidence (references, certificates, etc).
• what you have been able to bring to your
community.
Video pitch (optional)
What the judges Individual student nominees are invited to provide a
are looking for video pitch as a complement to their written
application. This is an optional extra – it will help to
The judges are looking for clear and relevant give the judges an insight into your personality but
examples of your achievements in your training. will not be part of the judging process. The video
You should be able to describe the challenges you can be shot on a mobile phone and should be no
have faced and overcome and what you are hoping more than 90 seconds in duration. It should tell your
to achieve through your training journey. Qualities story – for example, why you nominated, what you
such as teamwork, leadership, communication and have to contribute, what sets you apart from others,
showing initiative in your training and work are all and what you hope to get out of the experience.
attributes that will be looked upon favourably by
the judges.
Here are some of the judging comments from last See www.vta.awardsplatform.com to
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing nominate and www.education.vic.gov.au/vtas
your application. for further information.
“… a passionate advocate who is recognised
by his community as being a leader.”
“…engages strongly with the community and is
putting experience into passion through strong
cultural links that allow further community
engagements and collaboration.”2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Individual Categories
Requirements continued
TEACHER/TRAINER OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award
Excellence and initiatives
recognises innovation and excellence
by a teacher/trainer providing nationally Consider:
recognised training to students in the • what involvement you have had in the
TAFE and training sector. The winner of this development of new learning methodologies and
Award receives $5,000 in prize money and training delivery
a 2021 Victorian Training Awards trophy. • an initiative you have implemented which has led
They will also be nominated to represent to innovation or improvement in your delivery and/
Victoria at the Australian Training Awards. or assessment practice
• how you have shared the outcomes of your
The winner of the 2020 Teacher/trainer of the innovation or improvement with your colleagues
Year was Kevin Nunn of TAFE Gippsland. Learn
more about Kevin and the other Teacher/trainer • the impact of these initiatives or improvements on
finalists here: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/ your learners, your colleagues and your industry
awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx. partners.
Criterion 2:
Eligibility Learner needs and focus
You must: Consider:
→ Be a permanent resident of Australia • how you support your learners’ diverse needs
and ensure they continue to be engaged in their
→ Have qualified (as determined by the Australian learning journey
Qualifications Framework) as a teacher/trainer
• what evidence there is of the effectiveness of
→ Be employed (or regularly contracted) by a the design and delivery methodologies of your
registered training provider training program
→ Have delivered training in Victoria (from 1 • examples where you have initiated a new
January 2020 - 31 December 2021) which will lead idea or activity etc. in response to feedback
/ has led to nationally recognised qualifications
or Statements of Attainment under the Australian • what learner, industry and/or community
Qualifications Framework national training feedback mechanisms you have utilised.
system.
All applicants must be endorsed by the RTO
and evidence of the teacher/trainer’s qualification
must be submitted with the application.Eligibility Requirements: Individual 19
2020 Winner
Kevin Nunn –
TAFE Gippsland
Criterion 3: Here are some of the judging comments from last
Commitment to VET teaching and learning year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing
your application.
Consider:
“A strong application that shows significant industry
• how you maintain and grow your own skills
engagement and collaboration as well as a high
and knowledge
regard for staff and student development to provide
• how others are supported by you to develop high quality training.”
skills and knowledge
• examples of your engagement with other “Strong evidence of supporting others with
VET professionals. knowledge and skills, maintaining his own skills
and engagement with professional bodies.”
Criterion 4: “…has clearly identified his learner's profiles and
Links with industry and the community best way to meet their needs.”
Consider:
• how active links with industry and the community
are implemented in practice Application components
• the major issues confronting the industry/ There are three parts to the application:
industries your program engages with
Overview – 300-word limit. (Includes a brief
• how VET practices can help address these issues introduction – who you are, your course and where
• what level of engagement you have with industry you studied). The Overview does not form part of
and professional bodies the judging process.
• how you promote VET in industry and the Responses to the Selection Criteria – 600-word limit
community. for each response.
Supporting Evidence (references, certificates, etc).
What the judges
are looking for
The judges are looking for clear and relevant
examples of your commitment to VET teaching and
learning. This includes a demonstration of how you
respond to and support diverse students needs.
Include examples of how your training and career
has interacted with industry, including your
responses to some of the challenges facing your
industry. Attributes including teamwork, innovation,
and engagement with industry and professional
bodies will be looked upon favourably by the judges.2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
2020 Victorian
Training Award
Winners
Visit www.education.vic.gov.au/about/
awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.
aspx to find out more about previous
VTA winners.
Geraldine Atkinson
& Lionel Bamblett
Lynne Kosky Memorial Award
for Lifetime Achievement
Shona McGuigan Nicole Barrow Simon Watts
Apprentice Trainee Vocational Student
of the Year of the Year of the Year
Van Sui Matthew Kevin Nunn –
Thawng Atkinson TAFE Gippsland
School-based Koorie Student Teacher/Trainer
Apprentice or of the Year of the Year
Trainee of the Year2020 VTA Winners 21
South West
Institute of TAFE GOTAFE
Large Training Inclusive Training
Provider of the Year Provider of the Year
The Centre for
Continuing Builders Academy
Education Australia
Community Small Training
Training Provider Provider of the Year
of the Year
SuniTAFE Aged Care
Leadership Development
Collaboration
Industry Collaboration Award
Mambourin
Medium Employer
of the Year
Swan Plumbing
Supplies Nellie Baker
Large Employer People's Choice
of the Year Award – Apprentice
of the Year2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Testimonials
from past winners
Throughout their long history, the public speaking, stakeholder
Victorian Training Awards have engagement and more.
celebrated the outstanding
achievements of a wealth of Here are a few testimonials from
individuals, teachers, employers previous winners of the Victorian
and training providers. Training Awards. Their stories
are truly inspiring, and you can
Previous winners have noted that learn more about them at www.
the awards have contributed to their education.vic.gov.au/about/awards/
career successes and enhanced vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx.
their confidence and skills in
Miranda Edwards
2014 Koorie Student of the Year
[Winning the award] …got me noticed
and it's a big part of my story which
I share when I speak at conferences.
I've done some big talks, including when
I spoke in front of 1,000 people at the
World Indigenous People's Conference in
Canada 2017 to talk about local Indigenous
curriculum for schools. The training I
received as part of the award was a huge
help in this regard.Previous winner testimonials 23
Bret Ryan
2012 Vocational Student of the Year
The Victorian Training Award was a
pivotal moment for me. The CEO of
the organisation where I worked was
so proud when I won. He could see
my potential and that opened up
conversations with him and others.
I became sought after, and could pick
and choose what I did next.
Sue Meli
2002 Vocational Student of the Year
The award is a key part of marketing my
landscape and design business. Although I won
the award in 2002, it might just as well have
been yesterday. It continues to deliver clients
to my door and is often the determining factor
that leads them to choose my services over
those of a competitor's.
Kerrilyn Bassett
2015 Trainee of the Year
Winning the award was the start of a really good
journey. It boosted my confidence and opened up
many opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise.
Another bonus was that I became a representative
for the industry—that was important because it
provided the opportunity for a young female voice
to be heard in an industry which traditionally has
an older profile and tends to be male dominated.2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Employer
Requirements Categories
SMALL EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Small Employer of the Year Award
Extent and quality of training for employees*
recognises a small enterprise which has
achieved excellence in the provision of Describe the training that your small business
is involved in. Include the following:
‘nationally recognised training’ to its
employees. • the qualifications or courses that your
employees are undertaking
The winner of this Award receives $5,000 in
• the number of employees actively
prize money and a 2021 Victorian Training Awards
engaged in training
trophy. They will also be nominated to represent
Victoria at the Australian Training Awards. • the training providers that are delivering
the training
• an innovative training approach you are
Eligibility
using (for example: mentoring, e-learning,
collaborative learning).
To apply for this award, an organisation must:
*Your training providers could assist you
→ Employ less than 20 full-time equivalent with this criterion.
employees.
Joint applications will be accepted from:
Criterion 2:
→ A Group Training Organisation that partners Employee outcomes
with a Host Employer; or
How has the training benefited your employees?
→ A Host Employer that partners with a Include the following:
Group Training Organisation.
• how training has improved the well-being
Applications will not be accepted from organisations of your employees
whose core business is the delivery of vocational
education and training. These organisations may • how the training has improved the productivity
consider nominating for either the Small or Large of your employees
Training Provider of the Year Award. • an example of an employee who has benefited
from your training.Eligibility Requirements: Employer 25
Criterion 3:
Business outcomes
How has training benefited your business? Include ‘Nationally recognised training’
the following: refers to training that is based on
a national training package or
• how the training has improved your relationships accredited course that results in
with clients or customers an individual receiving a formal
• how the training has improved the productivity qualification or statement of
and profitability of your business attainment issued by a registered
training provider. This includes
• how your business has grown as a result Victorian apprenticeships.
of your training..
What the judges
are looking for
The judges are looking for clear and relevant
examples of the ways that your training benefits
your business and employees. This can include
testimonials from employees, examples where
training has resulted in improved productivity or the
growth of your business. Identifying innovation in
your training approaches is an attribute looked
upon favourably by the judges.
Application components
There are three parts to the application:
Overview – 500-word limit (includes a brief
description of your organisation, products/services
offered, milestones achieved and so on). This
information is not used for judging purposes.
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 800-word
limit for each response.
Supporting Evidence (photographs, business
endorsements, logos and so on).2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Employer Categories
Requirements continued
MEDIUM EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Medium Employer of the Year Award
Extent and quality of training for employees
recognises a medium enterprise which
has achieved excellence in the provision Consider:
of ‘nationally recognised training’ to • your involvement in designing training for
its employees. The winner of this Award your business, either alone or in partnership
receives $5,000 in prize money and a with training organisations
2021 Victorian Training Awards trophy. • any in-house training you have delivered
They will also be nominated to represent • the qualifications or courses your employees
Victoria at the Australian Training Awards. are undertaking
The winner of the 2020 Medium Employer of the • the percentage of your employees that
Year Award was Mambourin. Learn more about are actively engaged in training
Mambourin here: www.education.vic.gov.au/about/ • how many hours per month, on average,
awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists.aspx. your employees spend in training
• examples of training related to a specific
Eligibility work practice
• how you integrate on and off the job training.
To apply for this award, an organisation must:
→ Employ between 20 and 199 full-time
equivalent employees. Criterion 2:
Achievements of the business and its
Joint applications will be accepted from: employees that can be attributed to training
→ A Group Training Organisation that partners with Consider:
a Host Employer; or
• how training has improved the productivity and
→ A Host Employer that partners with a Group well-being of your employees. (Briefly describe
Training Organisation. the personal training achievements of a few of
Applications will not be accepted from organisations your staff)
whose core business is the delivery of vocational • how training has improved relationships
education and training. These organisations may with clients or customers
consider nominating for either the Small or Large
Training Provider of the Year Award. • how training has improved the productivity
and profitability of your business
• how you measure the benefits of training
• how training will improve your business
in the future.Eligibility Requirements: Employer 27
2020 Winner
Mambourin
Criterion 3: • the number of these employees who have actively
Integration of training into business planning trained for managerial or supervisory jobs
Consider: • the training programs you have specifically
designed or tailored for the needs of these
• the training aims of your business
employees.
• the ‘training culture’ that you have
established within your business
What the judges are looking for
• how training fits into your workforce
development and business planning
The judges are looking for clear and relevant
• how you have formalised an ongoing examples of the ways that your training benefits
commitment to training your business and employees. This can include
testimonials from employees, examples where
• the training needs of your employees
training has resulted in improved productivity
and how you find out about those needs.
or the growth of your business. A commitment to
innovation, excellence in design and delivery and
ensuring that training opportunities are available to
Criterion 4:
a diverse group of employees are all attributes that
Innovation and excellence in design
will be looked upon favourably by the judges.
and delivery of training
Here are some of the judging comments from last
Consider:
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing
• the creativity, innovation and excellence in your your application.
design, development and delivery of training for
“The values of this organisation come across very
your employees
well through this application.”
• the innovative methods that you use to create
positive relationships or partnerships with others “They were particularly strong in the under-
to enhance the effectiveness of your training represented groups including people with
• any innovative approaches that you use to disabilities (both intellectual and physical),
encourage access to training for your employees migrants and refugees.”
(for example, mentoring, e-learning, collaborative
learning).
Application components
Criterion 5:
There are three parts to the application:
Commitment to equity in training
Overview – 500-word limit (includes a brief
Consider:
description of your organisation, products/services
• the training you have made available to offered, milestones achieved and so on). This
employees who are from groups often under- information is not used for judging purposes.
represented in employment, education and
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 800-word
training, i.e. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
limit for each response.
– Koorie people, non-English speaking people,
older age groups, people with disability or people Supporting Evidence (photographs, business
living in remote areas endorsements, logos and so on).
• the number of these employees who have
actively engaged in training2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Employer Categories
Requirements continued
LARGE EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR Selection Criteria
Criterion 1:
The Large Employer of the Year Award
Extent and quality of training for employees
recognises a large enterprise which has
achieved excellence in the provision of Consider:
‘nationally recognised training’ to its • your involvement in designing training for
employees. The winner of this Award your business, either alone or in partnership
receives $5,000 in prize money and a 2021 with training organisations
Victorian Training Awards trophy. They • any in-house training you have delivered
will also be nominated to represent • the qualifications or courses your employees
Victoria at the Australian Training Awards. are undertaking
The winner of the 2020 Large Employer of the Year • the percentage of your employees that
Award was Swan Plumbing Suppliers. Learn more are actively engaged in training
about Swan Plumbing here: www.education.vic.gov. • how many hours per month, on average,
au/about/awards/vta/Pages/2020-VTA-finalists. your employees spend in training
aspx.
• examples of training related to a specific
work practice
Eligibility • how you integrate on and off the job training.
To apply for this award, an organisation must:
→ Employ 200 or more full-time equivalent Criterion 2:
employees. Achievements of the business and its
employees that can be attributed to training
Joint applications will be accepted from:
Consider:
→ A Group Training Organisation that partners
with a Host Employer; or • how training has improved the productivity and
well-being of your employees. (Briefly describe
→ A Host Employer that partners with a the personal training achievements of a few of
Group Training Organisation. your staff)
Applications will not be accepted from organisations • how training has improved relationships
whose core business is the delivery of vocational with clients or customers
education and training. These organisations may
consider nominating for either the Small or Large • how training has improved the productivity
Training Provider of the Year Award. and profitability of your business
• how you measure the benefits of training
• how training will improve your business
in the future.Eligibility Requirements: Employer 29
2020 Winner
Swan Plumbing
Supplies
Criterion 3: • the number of these employees who have actively
Integration of training into business planning trained for managerial or supervisory jobs
Consider: • the training programs you have specifically
designed or tailored for the needs of these
• the training aims of your business
employees.
• the ‘training culture’ that you have
established within your business
What the judges are looking for
• how training fits into your workforce
development and business planning
The judges are looking for clear and relevant
• how you have formalised an ongoing examples of the ways that your training benefits
commitment to training your business and employees. This can include
testimonials from employees, examples where
• the training needs of your employees
training has resulted in improved productivity
and how you find out about those needs.
or the growth of your business. A commitment to
innovation, excellence in design and delivery and
ensuring that training opportunities are available to
Criterion 4:
a diverse group of employees are all attributes that
Innovation and excellence in design
will be looked upon favourably by the judges.
and delivery of training
Here are some of the judging comments from last
Consider:
year’s Awards. These may help you in preparing
• the creativity, innovation and excellence in your your application.
design, development and delivery of training for
“…has displayed a commitment to training and
your employees
development of staff, promotion from within and
• the innovative methods that you use to create supporting gender equality in an industry that is
positive relationships or partnerships with others male dominated.”
to enhance the effectiveness of your training
• any innovative approaches that you use to “Contextualised training, relevant, linked to real job
encourage access to training for your employees tasks, good buddy systems, clear promotional
(for example, mentoring, e-learning, collaborative opportunities.”
learning).
Application components
Criterion 5:
Commitment to equity in training
There are three parts to the application:
Consider:
Overview – 500-word limit (includes a brief
• the training you have made available to description of your organisation, products/services
employees who are from groups often under- offered, milestones achieved and so on). This
represented in employment, education and information is not used for judging purposes.
training, i.e. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Responses to the Selection Criteria – 800-word
– Koorie people, non-English speaking people,
limit for each response.
older age groups, people with disability or people
living in remote areas Supporting Evidence (photographs, business
endorsements, logos and so on).
• the number of these employees who have
actively engaged in training2021 Victorian Training Awards Nomination Guide
Eligibility Employer Categories
Requirements continued
EMPLOYER AWARD FOR Selection Criteria
APPRENTICESHIP DEVELOPMENT Criterion 1:
Innovation in the delivery of training
The Employer Award for Apprenticeship for apprentices and/or trainees
Development recognises those employers Consider:
who have made innovative improvements
in training which provide beneficial • how you have demonstrated innovation in
your approach to the design and delivery
outcomes for their apprentices and/or of training for apprentices and/or trainees
trainees in Victoria and to their local
community. • the training programs and initiatives you have
implemented and how they have improved
The winner of this Award receives $5,000 in prize outcomes for apprentices and/or trainees
money and a 2021 Victorian Training Awards trophy. • any processes or new approaches you have
This is a Victorian-only award and does not adopted for the delivery of the training
articulate to the Australian Training Awards.
• any unique elements of the training program(s)
• the availability of quality training pathways.
Eligibility
To apply for this award, an organisation must: Criterion 2:
→ Be an employer of Victorian apprentices or Links with training providers
trainees at some time between 1 January and the community
2020 – 5 June 2021 Consider:
→ Have a formalised contract of training • how you have partnered or collaborated with
of apprenticeship or traineeship. training providers and the broader community
Joint applications will be accepted from: to deliver innovative training and skill outcomes
→ A Group Training Organisation that partners • the partners included in the training of
with a Host Employer; or apprentices and/or trainees, including Registered
Training Organisations and Australian
→ A Host Employer that partners with a Apprenticeship Support Network providers
Group Training Organisation.
• the extent of participation and the benefits
of these partnerships
• how the skills required within the local community
have been met
• how the training programs have been
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