2015 NSW Training Awards

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Dockside Pavilion Darling Harbour 9 September 2015

NSW Department of Industry Level 12, 1 Oxford Street Darlinghurst NSW 2010 Ph: 1800 306 999 Fax: 02 9244 5031 Web: www.training.nsw.gov.au For any information regarding the 2015 NSW Training Awards Presentation Event, please contact 1800 306 999 TrainingAwards @Training_Awards #NSWTrainingAwards

CONTENTS 2 Order of Proceedings 3 Minister’s Message 4 Acknowledgements 5 Sponsors Page 7 Patron of the NSW Training Awards 8 VET in Schools Student of the Year 9 Vocational Student of the Year 11 VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year 17 Industry Excellence Awards

- Excellence in Electrotechnology

- Excellence in Trade Skills

18 Industry Excellence Awards

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- Phil Darby Memorial Award

- Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation

19 Industry Excellence Awards

- Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades

22 Industry Collaboration Award 23 Small Employer of the Year 25 Large Employer of the Year 26 Small Training Provider of the Year 27 Large Training Provider of the Year 31 School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 34 Trainee of the Year

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38 Apprentice of the Year The NSW Department of Industry is proud to present the 2015 NSW Training Awards. These awards recognise and reward excellence and outstanding achievements in vocational education and training.

Winners of the Awards* will represent NSW at the 2015 Australian Training Awards, details of which are at the back of this program. *The VET in Schools Student of the Year is a NSW-only award.

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ORDER OF PROCEEDINGS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY Uncle Allen Madden Gadigal Elder MASTER OF CEREMONIES David Collins INTRODUCTION BY Bert Evans AO Patron of the NSW Training Awards and NSW Apprenticeships Ambassador ADDRESS BY The Hon. John Barilaro MP Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Skills, and Minister for Small Business PRESENTATION Steve Wyborn General Manager, Sarina Russo Apprenticeships Principal Partner of the 2015 NSW Training Awards PRESENTATIONS VET in Schools Student of the Year Vocational Student of the Year VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Industry Excellence Awards Excellence in Electrotechnology Excellence in Trades Skills Phil Darby Memorial Encouragement Award Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades Industry Collaboration Award Small Employer of the Year Large Employer of the Year Small Training Provider of the Year Large Training Provider of the Year School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Trainee of the Year Apprentice of the Year CLOSE OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

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MESSAGE FROM THE HON. JOHN BARILARO MP, MINISTER FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MINISTER FOR SKILLS, AND MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS Welcome to the 2015 NSW Training Awards presentation. Tonight we celebrate the success of the State’s outstanding learners, apprentices, trainees, educators and training providers. The finalists here tonight have come from all parts of the State.

Vocational education and training is a pathway that provides not only young people but people of all ages with the skills and training that will give them a job for the future. Vocational training can take you on a pathway of lifelong learning, it can provide you, your family and your community with a prosperous life and can give you the skills to become tomorrow’s business leader.

We need to create the skilled workers for the future, which is what our government partnerships are delivering. Our ambitious infrastructure program across NSW will provide at least 1,000 apprenticeships. The Barangaroo Skills Exchange has employed over 500 apprentices and there are targets to employ 2,500 by the end of the project. The recently established Jobs for NSW will create over 150,000 jobs over the next four years by driving business investment and maximising the State’s resources, talent and potential.

NSW now has the strongest jobs growth in the nation and I call on the next generation to consider an apprenticeship or traineeship and to take advantage of this unprecedented growth and investment.

The finalists and winners here tonight fill me with confidence that NSW’s vocational education and training system is not only world class but that it is also producing the skilled workers that will ensure this State remains the powerhouse of the Australian economy.

The Hon. John Barilaro, MP Minister for Regional Development Minister for Skills Minister for Small Business

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The NSW Department of Industry would like to acknowledge the ongoing support that has been critical to the success of the 2015 NSW Training Awards. In particular we acknowledge the many judging panel members, from the regional and state selection processes, who dedicated their time and expertise to assess the entries and select the finalists and winners across the 17 award categories.

The NSW Department of Industry also acknowledges the ten regional offices and the 11 associated regional vocational education and training promotional committees: • Central and Northern Sydney Regional Office and the Bay to Bay Sydney VET Promotional Committee • Hunter Regional Office, the Hunter Regional Apprenticeship and Traineeship Advisory Committee and the Central Coast Apprenticeship and Traineeship Advisory Committee • Illawarra and South East NSW Regional Office and the Illawarra Vocational Training Committee • New England Regional Office and the Greater Northern Skills Development Group • North Coast Regional Office and the North Coast Vocational Education and Training Promotional and Advisory Committee • Riverina Regional Office and the Riverina Training Awards Committee • Southern Sydney Regional Office and the Southern Sydney Vocational Training Committee • South Western Sydney Regional Office and the South Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee • Western NSW Regional Office and the WestVET Vocational Training Promotional Committee • Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Regional Office and the Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee The Department of Industry would also like to thank our 2014 Ambassadors (pictured below, from left to right), Mark Hardy, Savannah De Oliveira, Steven Atkins, Joshua Lodge, and (not pictured) Jameela Smith and David Bridge for their generous contribution to the 2015 NSW Training Awards Campaign.

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Mr Albert (Bert) C. Evans AO Patron of the NSW Training Awards and NSW Apprenticeships Ambassador Few Australians have done more for advancing the cause of apprentices and vocational learners than Bert Evans. He has led the reform of apprenticeships and traineeships, expanding industry support and ensuring the high standard of training providers. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the vocational education and training sector Bert was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Australian Training Awards.

Bert’s mission is based around excellence and fearlessness. He believes that for Australia to survive and prosper in a global economy, every enterprise must adopt an unwavering commitment to quality and a “fair go for all.” Further, he constantly challenges each one of us to maintain our appetite for learning, to be active in our communities, and to never settle for anything less than “100% effort”.

Bert continues to contribute through many roles, including participating in the judging panels for tonight’s NSW Training Awards.

This year will see the second round of Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarships being awarded. This is a $2.4 million State Government initiative, with 50 NSW apprentices who have been challenged with hardship in their life being supported for up to three years. At least 10 of the scholarships will be awarded to apprentices from country NSW. Aboriginal apprentices, women in non-traditional trades for females and apprentices with disabilities are highly represented.

Bert was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1984, and was further honoured in 1996 when he was made an Officer of the Order. Bert was also awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science in Economics from the University of Sydney in 1993.

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VET IN SCHOOLS AWARD VET in Schools Student of the Year (Sponsored by The Bright Future Campaign)

RILEY O’KEEFFE

FRANK SMITH

GLEN WELLER

Vocation: Hospitality Certificate II Trained by: Public Schools NSW, Macquarie Park School: Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College

Vocation: Financial Services Certificate III Trained by: Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of Lismore School: Newman Senior Technical College

Vocation: Agriculture Certificate II Trained by: Public Schools NSW, Tamworth School: Macintyre High School

Riley’ successful completion of the Certificate II in Hospitality led to an offer of casual employment at Pullman’s Restaurant, where he has excelled in all facets of customer service and staff supervision.

Riley had previously completed his School Based Traineeship in Certificate III in Retail Operations with McDonald’s, and had obtained his Barista Certificate, RSA and RCG tickets.

Demonstrating his skills as a communicator, Riley also conducted a Student Representative Council training day at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, where he mentored students in leadership.

Within his local community Riley has taken the time to gain qualifications across a wide range of ocean activities, including his Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze Medallion (Cert II in Public Safety) as well as Beach Management, Advanced Resuscitation, Inflatable Rescue Boat Driver and Radio Operator’s Certificates. His volunteer work includes training “nippers” in leadership skills at youth development camps conducted by the local surf lifesaving club.

Frank completed the Certificate III in Financial Services which was delivered in partnership

by Newman Senior Technical College Port Macquarie and New England Institute of TAFE. A previous school captain and recipient of numerous VET and achievement awards, Frank is an outstanding and diligent student.

His work experience employer described him as confident, polite and attentive – a person who can easily engage with people of all ages and backgrounds. These attributes are sure to help him achieve his ambition of a successful career in the finance industry.

Frank is a strong advocate of vocational education for school students as a means of developing both technical and employability skills. He has natural talent for public speaking and leadership, putting them to excellent use at events including Luminosity Youth conferences, and in his work for local charities.

Glen is currently completing his Higher School Certificate and undertaking Certificate II in Agriculture as part of his HSC. He has a strong family background in agriculture and he has experience in general farm work with a particular interest in livestock handling methods and animal breeding programs.

He is also completing his Certificate II in Automotive, and Glen believes this will greatly assist him in working in the agricultural industry. Glen will use these dual qualifications to open the best possible pathways for his future success. He has learnt many key skills though his studies in Agriculture, looking forward to greater responsibilities on his family property and intending to further his studies in the Agrifood sector.

Glen is very keen to share his knowledge in Agriculture and strongly recommends students pursue a VET course in whatever field they are passionate about.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Vocational Student of the Year (Supported by NSW Department of Industry)

SEBASTIAN BARKOCZY

JESSICA PETERS

DEBORAH RICHARDSON

Vocation: Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events Trained by: TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

Vocation: Floristry Certificate IV Trained by: TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute

Vocation: Diploma of Management Trained by: TAFE NSW – New England Institute

Sebastian dabbled in many industries before he enrolled in the Advanced Diploma of Live Production, Theatre and Events at the Design Centre, Enmore. However, from his first day, Sebastian knew he had found his true calling and a career was born.

Sebastian was recently given the chance to put his knowledge to the test when designing and building the stage and light show for the end of year graduation ceremonies at TAFE. Using his newly acquired stagecraft skills he created a spectacular space for the students and their guests to celebrate.

Since graduating he hasn’t let the grass grow under his feet. Sebastian is currently studying lighting design at the National Institute of Dramatic Art, and his crowdstopping installations in Martin Place were featured in this year’s Vivid Sydney Festival.

Sebastian is excited by the future opportunities that are ahead of him and will never forget how TAFE unlocked his love of design.

Jessica’s first exposure to floristry was gained through High School work experience during Year 10. As a result of Jessica’s enthusiasm and natural talent, she was offered paid work after just two days, and she decided this industry was her true career pathway and left school to pursue her dream.

Jessica’s academic achievements include successfully completing Certificate II, III and IV in Floristry. She has shown commitment to her studies and this has been recognised with numerous awards for outstanding performance including a Flower Growers Association Scholarship and First Place in Interflora’s Rising Star competition. Outside her industry, Rotary has also recognised Jessica with a Youth Leadership Award.

The highlight of Jessica’s achievements to date was winning the gold medal at both the National and Oceania World Skills. Jessica competed on the world stage where she represented Australia at World Skills in Brazil in August this year.

Jessica also finds time to give back to her community, helping with various charities including Camden Meals on Wheels.

Deborah has successfully completed a Diploma of Management with TAFE NSW New England Institute. She currently manages a diverse range of Aboriginal Health programs with New England Medicare Local, and the former North West Slopes Division of General Practice in Tamworth.

She is highly motivated and very committed in providing assistance for her clients to improve their health status. Deborah communicates with a diverse range of staff and members of the Aboriginal community across the region, and is an effective ambassador for Aboriginal Health.

Deborah’s attitude, willingness to seek advice and commitment to training is outstanding. She encourages her staff at every opportunity to participate in formal training to improve their knowledge and skills.

This is motivated by her own experience, as she believes her training and qualification has changed her life as much as it has changed the life of her clients.

Deborah’s breadth of knowledge and experience in Aboriginal Health is expansive, and she is always willing to take the time to share that knowledge with others.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year (Supported by NSW Department of Industry)

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TROY EVERETT

GRAEME FULLICK

KAREN WARNEKEN

Employed by: TAFE NSW – Illawarra Institute

Employed by: TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute

Employed by: Newman Senior Technical College – Port Macquarie

With over 20 years’ experience in the national and international bricklaying industry Troy has many achievements, including his Gold Medal Award for Bricklaying from the Clay Brick and Paver Institute, and recently being appointed as Australian Apprenticeship Ambassador for 2015 by the Commonwealth Government.

Troy is the Bricklaying Head Teacher and Head Teacher of Building and Construction, Civil Engineering, Surveying and Mapping at TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute. He is also the Worldskills International Chief Expert for Bricklaying, and will soon travel to the 2015 International Worldskills Competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Troy has used his connections within TAFE Illawarra for the bricklaying students to work in collaboration with architecture students, allowing students to network and breaking down the barriers. The result was very successful, with student Darren Ritchie designing an “Anzac Wall” that Troy is negotiating with a local council to have built.

Graeme is a committed teacher trainer and has been dedicated to developing innovative methods of Vocational Training delivery over a span of more than 30 years. His teaching methods, high standards and enthusiasm have been passed on to over three generations of VET teachers.

He has taught thousands of students, in conventional classrooms, in workplaces, in cyberspace and over the phone. Graeme has developed many industry programs that have allowed the VET classroom to come to the workplace, and conversely having the workplace come to the VET classroom.

One of Graeme’s recent assignments saw him working with Caltex, training staff in plant operations across all Australian states.

Graeme collaborated closely with Caltex to ensure that displaced workers from the Kurnell refinery were suitably up skilled and accredited, allowing them to move to other areas and continue employment.

Karen is the VET teacher in Aged Care at Newman Senior Technical College in Port Macquarie. Karen has brought a wide range of skills and experience to her teaching role, immediately making a profound and positive impression on staff and students.

She is confident and outgoing with an infectious enthusiasm for teaching and learning. Karen has incorporated innovative and effective teaching methods into her teaching, using a creative mix of computer and mobile device based applications.

As a registered nurse, Karen has developed extensive networks both in the aged care and health care sectors. She prides herself on delivering accurate information and best-practice skills to her students, stressing the importance of empathising with their clients, and treating them with dignity at all times.

Karen has many success stories with her students, with some going on to further study as nurses, midwives and paramedics.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year (Sponsored by the NSW Skills Board)

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BROWNYN COCKING

SHAQUILLE ROBINSON

Trade: Electrical (Electrician) Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute Employed by: United Group Limited

Vocation: Diploma of Community Services – Case Management Trained by: TAFE NSW – New England Institute

Vocation: Training and Assessment Certificate IV Trained by: TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute

Dean is a fully qualified builder and carpenter on a lifelong journey to acquire knowledge at every possible opportunity. Dean decided to broaden his skills and increase prospects for employment through undertaking an electrical apprenticeship with the United Group, based at Kurnell.

He is an industrious, diligent and inquisitive individual receiving several high achievement awards whilst studying an Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III at TAFE’s Gymea College.

Dean is also a conscientious and dedicated worker. He strives to be a positive role model to his Aboriginal community and his family, in particular through the way he supports his young daughter.

Dean’s dual qualification is a great example of what can be achieved through the vocational pathway, and he is a worthy recipient of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander of the Year.

Bronwyn is passionate about delivering training to Aboriginal students throughout the New England region, and approaches her work with a clear understanding of the difficulties and barriers to learning faced by these students.

Bronwyn is well on-track to reach her goal of becoming an Aboriginal educator.

A respected role model, she is currently employed by TAFE NSW New England Institute in their Aboriginal Learning Circle as a Student Support Officer, having completed her Diploma of Community Services – Case Management, and a Certificate III in Early Childhood.

She is furthering her studies by undertaking a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and willingly imparts her skills and knowledge in her community. Bronwyn is committed to improving lives through better education and secure employment.

Shaquille travels across NSW educating Aboriginal women about their civil law rights.

By undertaking a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment she is now able to implement what she has learnt for the benefit of her clients.

She has always had a passion for educating and informing people about their rights, so was able to pick up her new skills quickly, showing great aptitude in communicating with co-workers and clients. Even though working full-time and studying proved to be a steep learning curve for Shaquille, she plans to undertake further study in the future, particularly in the area of mental health and the law.

Shaquille hopes to keep educating Aboriginal communities about civil law, and one day become a solicitor so that she can better represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Category: Vocational Student of the Year • Certificate IV in Floristry

Category: Apprentice of the Year • Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

Category: Apprentice of the Year • Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

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Category: Phil Darby Memorial Award • Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade)

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INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Excellence in Electrotechnology

Excellence in Trade Skills

This award recognises an individual working in the electrotechnology sector who demonstrates superior knowledge, skills and attitude in the workplace and at trade school. This highly driven individual assists peers to progress and is genuinely motivated and keen to improve the future of the electrotechnology industry.

This award recognises the person who demonstrates excellence in their chosen field and can be a role model to inspire others to pursue a career in manufacturing.

GEOFFREY BRAGG

TROY HINDMARCH

Trade: Electrical (Electrician) - Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW - New England Institute Employed by: New England Solar Power

Trade: Retail Baking (Cake & Pastry) Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Illawarra Institute Employed by: The Gumnut Patisserie Pty Ltd

Geoff completed an Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III with New England Solar Power in Armidale as a mature-aged apprentice.

Geoff has excelled in all aspects of the training and his commitment and dedication to the trade, and training allowed him to achieve at a high level.

Geoff has been involved with the solar industry for many years, and has a keen interest in the area of solar power, particularly in the political, economic, social, regulatory and technological aspects of solar energy. Being a keen advocate for solar energy, Geoff is now regarded as a recognised spokesperson who advocates passionately on behalf of the industry through a number of voluntary positions.

In his spare time, Geoff loves to spend time with his family, the outdoors and time on his bush block.

Troy originally left school in Year 10 to pursue a career in plumbing, but when that opportunity evaporated with the Global Financial Crisis, he applied for an apprenticeship with Gumnut Patisserie, and fortuitously, fell in love with the trade.

Troy has become highly skilled in all fundamental areas of the trade, completing his apprenticeship in Cake and Pastry, a Certificate III in Bread and Pastry and additional training at the Savour Chocolate Academy.

Troy has won an array of awards through competitions entered at the Royal Easter Show, and the Baking Association of Australia.

Troy actively participates in local community events, such as the Bowral Long Lunch, and the Southern Highlands Cook Off to help raise money for Youth Mental Health.

Troy says that his apprenticeship has given him a secure future in the industry and plans to open his own Patisserie one day.

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INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Phil Darby Memorial Award - Encouragement Award for an Apprentice or Trainee (Sponsored by Australian Industry Group)

Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation (Sponsored by NSW Department of Health - Women NSW)

Phil Darby was Director of Apprenticeships in NSW, and a tireless advocate for apprentices until his death in 1984. This encouragement award was established in his memory and recognises the challenges and achievements of young people in their vocational training.

This award is to recognise a female apprentice, trainee or vocational student who has undertaken training in a non-traditional trade or vocation. The winner will be a worthy role model for their trade or Vocation into the future and for young women considering a career in a non-traditional area.

EH LER TAW

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Trade: Engineering – Mechanical Trade Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute Employed by: MG My Gateway Hosted by: Precision Valve Australia Pty Ltd

Trade: Automotive Mechanical Technology (Light Vehicle) Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Riverina Institute Employed by: Brad Loiterton’s Auto Electrics

This year’s winner exemplifies the sprit of the award. As a Khmer Refugee, Eh Ler spent part of his childhood in a refugee camp in Thailand where he dreamed of becoming an engineer.

When Eh Ler arrived in Australia he overcame the barriers of limited English language skills before proceeding to complete his school certificate, a prevocational course, his apprenticeship in Engineering Mechanical, and a Diploma of Engineering.

Eh Ler has been recognised by his teachers and employer as being a fantastic role model for other students and work mates. He likes to challenge himself, is focussed on training, and, not surprisingly, thoroughly loves his trade. He has competed twice in World Skills and has won many awards.

Eh Ler has displayed an excellent skill level in the workplace and through his TAFE studies, and is delighted to share his knowledge, skills and experiences with fellow apprentices and tradesmen.

The winner of this award in 2015 is Nicole Paxman.

Nicole is currently undertaking an Apprenticeship in Auto Electrical, having already qualified as a mechanic. Nicole’s interest in becoming a motor mechanic started at the age of 16, and her achievements are a testament to her commitment, initiative and persistence.

Nicole’s employer, Brad Loiterton’s Auto Electrics in Cootamundra, praises her willingness to learn, and capacity to apply her knowledge to practical tasks to a very high standard. Nicole’s methodical approach to all tasks, and natural enthusiasm sees her training and supervising staff.

At the same time as undertaking training and working, Nicole has been a single parent to her young son, Dennis. Nicole is showing her son and other women wishing to enter a non-traditional trade or vocation the tremendous value of pursing your dreams by taking the first step to “give it a go”.

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INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades

(Sponsored by Motor Traders Association of NSW) The Top Apprentice in Vehicle Trades Award is awarded to an apprentice who has achieved excellent study and workplace results and who will be an inspiring ambassador for the vehicle trade.

TRENT SCHUMI Trade: Automotive Mechanical Technology (Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment) - Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute Employed by: Komatsu Australia Pty Limited Trent has completed three trade courses since starting his career back in 2006, with his first apprenticeship being Marine Craft Construction, followed by his Automotive - Heavy Vehicle qualification. Trent attended night school to complete his Automotive Electrical Technology qualification.

Trent has achieved many academic awards for the duration of his trade with an average mark of 94%, and attained first place in his academic trade course for three years, the Komatsu Apprentice of the Year four years consecutively, and the 2014 Komatsu National Apprentice of the Year.

He has represented his employer, Komatsu, and Hunter TAFE at various events including the 2012 innovation awards.

Trent presents himself very professionally has been actively promoting Trade training within his community, speaking at local schools, forums and other events to encourage young people to consider attaining a trade qualification.

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60 years celebrating excellence in vocational education and training in New South Wales

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ew South Wales has a proud history of celebrating excellence in vocational education and training since 1955. At the time industry was expanding at an unprecedented rate resulting in a shortage of skilled trades-people. H. W. Bate was the first ever Apprentice of the Year (Silver Medallion) with a trade in Electrical Fitting. An organising committee was commissioned to raise the profile of trade training and help young people realise it could be a stepping stone to a lucrative and satisfying career and encourage more employers to participate in apprenticeship training.

More than 10 years later, the challenges facing the vocational education and training sector were still present. In 1966 the committee noted a trend in apprentices combining trade skills with higher studies such as university degrees. Although delighted by a noticeable increase in pride in craftsmanship, they also recognised the number of young people seeking to gain technical skills was still lagging.

In the 1970’s the achievements of women were increasingly recognised. In 1972 the second runner up in the Apprentice of the Year Award, Christine Gaskin, an apprentice Mechanical Optician, was recognised as “the first girl ever in a hitherto male oriented craft to be among the first three place getters” and in 1978 Virginia Lee, an apprentice in Jewellery

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(Mounting) became the first ever girl to be awarded what was now the Gold Medal, for Apprentice of the Year.

The first decade of the 21st century saw the New South Wales vocational education and training sector continue to adapt in keeping pace with the challenges of the global economy and the breath-taking speed of technological advances. The awards were now known as NSW Training Awards to reflect the role and achievements of trainers and learners from a variety of nontraditional vet pathways including school-based awards.

In 2015, we mark the end of 60 years celebrating excellence in vocational education training in New South Wales. We thank His Excellency, Lieutenant General, Sir John Northcott and the organising committee who introduced the awards all those years ago.

The future of vocational education and training in New South Wales is bright. Our winners will continue to excel in the national arena. We are confident that the people of New South Wales will continue to show the ‘pride in craftsmanship’ that has become the hallmark of our state.

We would like to extend our thanks to everyone who has supported the NSW Training Awards throughout our proud history and wish all of our 2015 finalists the very best tonight and throughout their career.

The NSW Training Awards Team

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS Industry Collaboration Award (Sponsored by Group Training Association of NSW & ACT)

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CEREBRAL PALSY ALLIANCE

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

For the construction of Sydney’s North West Rail Link Project it was estimated that approximately 450 people would require training in five units of competency resulting in a Statement of Attainment, and partial completion of Certificate II in Resources & Infrastructure Work Preparation.

TAFE NSW - New England Institute, Health & Safety Advisory Service and Thiess, John Holland and Dragados JV created a specialised training program which would provide formal qualifications, satisfy Transport for NSW, and meet the induction training needs of new workers on the project.

Training was undertaken at the TJHD Training Simulation Centre at Castle Hill. The centre facilities include a 7 metre section of tunnel, and virtual reality simulated training, using 3D virtual reality goggles to provide a real-life perspective from within the tunnel boring machine.

By the end of December 2014, over 600 people had successfully completed the program.

The Purpose of the Disability Workforce Collaboration was to provide a coordinated industry approach to attracting, recruiting and training quality, skilled workers for the disability sector.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance provided the project coordination and the vocational training.

The strong involvement of the industry partners was essential, many of whom are experiencing skills shortages. The partners contributed their labour market knowledge and expertise, played a key role in the recruitment, and provided work placements.

In additional, the industry partners offered employment opportunities to selected participants.

The project was designed to help job seekers build a strong career foundation and to help employers address the critical shortage of skilled workers entering the disability sector. The students received formal classroom training in Certificate III in Disability and a three-week work placement provided by industry partners.

In 2014, seven programs were delivered to 105 job seekers with 76% of graduates gaining employment with host employers.

The Flagstaff Group is an Australian Disability Enterprise employing 350 people, of whom 275 are people with a disability, and operates seven main businesses.

Over the past year, Flagstaff has collaborated with a number of partners including TAFE Illawarra, State Training Services and The Aster Group to enable Flagstaff’s workplace learning strategy for our employees with a disability. The objective was to up skill our employees, many of whom had never had the opportunity to gain a formal qualification.

This unique collaboration was formed to provide tailored training, surrounding tasks in day to day employment, and allowing them to obtain a Nationally Recognised Qualification of Certificate II in Process Manufacturing, Food Processing and Waste Management.

The program has already graduated 90 people with disabilities with a Certificate II course, meaning they now hold a vocational and nationally recognised qualification.

The program also encourages the wider community to think “outside the square” in how we build confidence and empower people with disability.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS Small Employer of the Year (Supported by NSW Department of Industry)

BALE DEFENCE INDUSTRIES PTY LTD

MACKIE ELECTRIC & REFRIGERATION

MARITIME EMPLOYEES TRAINING LTD

Bale Defence Industries are a proudly Australian and family owned engineering company dedicated to supporting the Australian Defence Force and its allies.

Over the past 36 years, BDI has developed a solid reputation for its innovation in design and manufacture of world-class military equipment used in operations both domestically and abroad by Army and Navy.

At the core of the company is its highly skilled and adaptive workforce. By embracing the latest manufacturing technologies, staff are challenged to think outside the square in developing and optimising systems.

BDI are proactive in identifying and fostering young local talent, working closely with technical colleges, schools and group training companies in the region. Also, in order to attract young professionals from metropolitan areas to country NSW, BDI have established an Industrial Experience Program targeted at promising young engineers who are seeking a more hands-on and diversified career.

Mackie Electric & Refrigeration started in 1953 providing electrical services to the growing timber industry in the Manning Area. Today, “Mackie’s” is one of the largest providers of quality electrical, commercial refrigeration, air-conditioning, solar power, solar hot water services on the Mid North Coast.

In a competitive market, Mackie’s has found the real value of multi-skilling. With 12 staff in various stages of their apprenticeships, they have a mix of school leavers and mature-aged workers, some beginning their first trade, whilst others are completing their second and even third trade.

The business has found that training is crucial to their success, and being able to send a single technician where multiple trade disciplines are required dramatically cuts overheads, minimises time on site, and greatly reduces costs to our customers.

The satisfaction of self-improvement, the renewed enthusiasm that learning creates, and the higher earning capacity of the staff all combine to create a win-win for both employee and employer.

Maritime Employees Training Limited (METL) is a registered not-for-profit Group Training Organisation and Registered Training Organisation formed by industry and governed by a bi-partite board consisting of Employers and representatives of the Maritime Union of Australia.

METL was initially established to address a shortage of skilled seafarers in order to meet current and forecast labour demands in the Australian coastal shipping and hydrocarbon industries. Based in Sydney, METL operates a national training scheme and in the first four years of operation has become the largest employer of Trainee seafarers in Australia.

With stringent recruitment systems and comprehensive monitoring and mentoring, METL has a 92.5% Traineeship completion rate, far exceeding industry averages.

Maritime Employees Training’s business is built on the partnerships developed with employers, training providers, unions, government and industry bodies. This in turn creates real career opportunities for Australian men and women, and productivity gains for the maritime sector.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS Large Employer of the Year (Sponsored by Apprenticeship Support Australia)

MCDONALD’S AUSTRALIA

RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL

WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

McDonald’s is one of the largest employers of young people in Australia. They currently employ over 35,000 people in NSW and over 100,000 people nationally.

McDonald’s is committed to investing in their employees to create a capable and versatile workforce. They see their role to be leaders in developing people for not just for today’s business, but for the McDonald’s of the future and the wider workforce of tomorrow. Each year McDonald’s invests over $40 million in Training and Development, which provides employees with many of the important skills that will set them up for a bright future.

McDonald’s has been a RTO for over 20 years, and this allows the company to offer employees National Recognised Qualification at different stages of their careers.

McDonald’s is proud of the service provided to their employees, and receives immense satisfaction from watching many of their trainees leverage a “first job at McDonald’s” into lifelong careers.

Richmond Valley Council (RVC) has a strong workforce of 250, made up of men and women between the ages of 16 to 75 years, many from diverse backgrounds.

RVC started using the apprenticeship and traineeship system in 1999 with a single engineering apprenticeship, and to date has more than 150 employees who received their training under this arrangement.

RVC works in partnership with Southern Cross University, North Coast TAFE and VERTO Apprenticeships Centre to help deliver its annual training plan.

As a community leader and one of the region’s biggest employers, RVC wants to help local young people obtain meaningful and sustainable work, and offering scholarships, apprenticeships and traineeships is an important part of its plans to do this.

Providing opportunities for young people to learn the skills which will equip them for the future is important not only for them, but also for the future wellbeing of the Richmond Valley community.

Westpac’s Best Banker initiative is a key pillar of their overall people strategy that will support the bank’s goal to be Australia’s number one bank by 2017.

Westpac is one of Australia’s leading banking groups and prides itself on the financial products and services it offers its customers. Part of its strength is in ensuring employees are passionate about everything they do, and that they have the knowledge and skills required to exceed in their roles.

The Best Banker initiative objectives include establishing market leading, externally recognised, professional qualifications that demonstrate Westpac have the best bankers in the market.

This is achieved by Westpac’s investment in people, ensuring they have the support and tools to be the Best Bankers and Best Leaders in the market.

Equally important is the development of Westpac’s capability to ensure staff are recognised for their careers as banking professionals.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS Small Training Provider of the Year (Supported by NSW Department of Industry)

AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS ACADEMY

LEARNING SPHERE TRAINING SOLUTIONS

The Australian Business Academy (ABA) is a premium education and training provider delivering quality nationally accredited education and training. ABA’s courses are designed to meet the career aspirations of the next generation of Australian leaders by providing quality education and employment outcomes.

Courses are delivered in purpose-built campuses and via our advanced online learning platform, allowing people to study anytime, anywhere. Every year, ABA has over 1200 students, many accessing financial support programs such as VET FEE-HELP enabling them to study now and pay later.

ABA has a proven track record that focuses on achieving outstanding graduate outcomes as evidenced by our amazing success rates in placing graduates into work and universities.

ABA facilitates internships and community engagement programs with organisations such as the GWS Giants and Soldier On. Graduates gaining a qualification from the Academy join a select group who have excellent career prospects, and many further tertiary study options.

Learning Sphere Training Solutions (LSTS) is an employer-attentive training provider, collaborative with the Australian workplace.

Through their depth of experience, LSTS has enjoyed proven success in up-skilling existing businesses and providing quality training for their employees. By keeping the organisation relatively small, all Learning Sphere staff maintain close working partnerships with clients, their clients’ employees, and learners.

For the Learning Sphere team, their most satisfying achievements come from relationships built around training programs tailored for jobseekers, often with disabilities, and in nurturing relationships within indigenous communities.

Starting from western Sydney, LSTS has expanded their pre-vocational programs to include outback regions of NSW, seeing many successful students moving into job positions and workplace traineeships.

The Learning Sphere mission statement since their establishment has never changed: Development and growth should never leave your focus - people or business.

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ORGANISATIONAL AWARDS Large Training Provider of the Year (Supported by NSW Department of Industry)

AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF FITNESS

AUSTRALIAN TRAINING AND CONSULTING (ATAC)

VERTO LTD

The Australian Institute of Fitness is the largest and longest established fitness training organisation in Australia, with purpose-built campuses located in and around every major Australian city. The Institute has recently expanded into regional areas via ‘satellite campuses’ to assist more people in achieving their dreams of starting a fitness career, whilst ensuring the same high standard of education is delivered.

Priding itself on being first and truly unique in the way in which it operates, the students, or ‘friends’ as The Institute prefers to call them, are at the heart of everything it does.

The Institute also has strong connections with industry, and its courses have continued to adapt and incorporate changes identified through industry engagement.

The Institute’s comprehensive career assistance program includes access to Career Scouts who help students connect with employers, and Career Gurus who provide career advice, with many AIF students finding employment before completing their course.

Australian Training and Consulting (ATAC) is one of the New England Region’s largest privately owned RTO’s and has been operating for 12 years. It was established on the principle of “there is always a better way!”

Since it commenced providing training ATAC has grown from a two person homerun operation, to now operating out of two locations and delivering training and services to over 400 businesses across Northern NSW. ATAC specialises in the delivery of employment based training to over 300 workplace based trainees each year, and short course compliance training for up to 30, 000 enrolments each year.

ATAC’s mission is to be the leading provider of quality assured and nationally recognised qualifications in the New England, North West and beyond. This is accomplished by working with businesses and individuals to deliver effective, appropriate and inspiring training, specifically designed or thoughtfully adapted to their needs.

VERTO is a community owned, not-forprofit organisation, delivering a range of employment and training services to assist individuals, employers and industries in communities across New South Wales.

VERTO started as an evening college in Bathurst in the early 1980s and has grown to provide services from 27 locations across New South Wales. On average, VERTO trains 3000 people each year in both accredited and nonaccredited vocational training offering a range of over 50 qualifications.

Clients have expressed their appreciation of the partnership relationship that VERTO builds, and the job-appropriateness of the training courses.

VERTO is an Apprenticeship Network Provider, jobactive provider and offer training services through their Registered Training Organisation. They offer community support services, including Aboriginal and disability services, and specialised training to link the most disadvantaged people in our community with sustainable employment opportunities.

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INDUSTRY COLLABORATION AWARD CEREBAL PALSY ALLIANCE

AHEAD OF THE GAME

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

SMALL EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR BALE DEFENCE INDUSTRIES

MACKIE ELECTRIC & REFRIGERATION JOHN MCDONALD BUILDING SERVICES

MARITIME EMPLOYEES TRAINING

LARGE EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR MCDONALD’S AUSTRALIA

RICHMOND VALLEY COUNCIL

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WESTPAC BANKING CORPORATION

SMALL TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS ACADEMY

LEARNING SPHERE TRAINING SOLUTIONS LEARNING SPHERE TRAINING SERVICES

LARGE TRAINING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR AUSTRALIAN INSTITUE OF FITNESS

AUSTRALIAN TRAINING & CONSULTING

VERTO

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year (Sponsored by The Bright Future Campaign)

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Trade: Hairdressing Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute Employed by: Sapphire Hair Design School: Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College

Trade: Carpentry Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Illawarra Institute Employed by: 1300apprentice Hosted by: Max Wood & Sons School: Figtree High School

Trade: Automotive – Motorcycle Mechanical Technology Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute Employed by: On Two Wheels Motorsports School: Chester Hill High School

Shaynoa is currently completing a Certificate III in Hairdressing whilst finishing her HSC at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College.

Shaynoa’s interest in hairdressing started when she was a young girl, and reflects her ability for natural artistic expression.

The ability to stay in school and obtain her HSC as well as make a start in her chosen career path has many advantages, including gaining real-world experience with the team at Sapphire Hair Salon. Shaynoa stated, “Hairdressing is wonderful industry and I’m very lucky to be a part of it.”

She is also a woman of multiple talents, completing Certificates in Food and Beverage, and Statements of Attainment in Introduction to Barista and Vocational and Community Engagement, as well as working part time at the local wholesale butchers.

Outside of work and study, Shaynoa’s hobbies include dancing. Recently she participated in a dance workshop, performing for and teaching kindergarten children in her local community.

Owen traces his desire to be a carpenter back to watching “Bob the Builder” on television.

Owen commenced TVET Carpentry in Year 10 and when he gained his apprenticeship, converted to the TAFE apprenticeship class.

He completed the first year TAFE component of his apprenticeship in Year 11, providing him with extra time to focus on his school studies in Year 12 at Keira High School.

Owen shows a clear passion for the industry and is proud of his achievements. He enjoys his Wednesday “work day” because it breaks his school week up.

Owen is enthusiastic about his work and actively encourages others to consider school-based apprenticeships through sharing his experiences with fellow students and friends.

He is looking forward to successfully completing high school prior to completing his trade qualifications and working full time as a carpenter, no doubt ready to answer any question of “Can you fix it?” with “Yes I can!”.

Brenden has just completed the first year of his TAFE course, with Sydney Institute, Ultimo College. He finds being in a TAFE environment totally different from school, but states emphatically it has helped and changed his view on school, work and study.

Brenden has been an enthusiastic participant in the School Based Apprenticeship program whilst attending Chester Hill High School, and has accepted several invitations to share his experiences.

These include an interview with the local paper and an interview for ABC news about the many benefits of the School Based Apprenticeship programme, highlighting what achievements can be gained.

Recently, Brenden was a guest at “Seek a Skill’ Expo where both his employer, On Two Wheels Motorsports and Yamaha Motorcycles were amongst the many exhibitors. Sharing his experiences and achievements Brenden provided valuable peer insight to many Expo attendees on how the School Based Apprenticeship program may be a smart choice for them as well.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Trainee of the Year (Sponsored by NSW Department of Industry)

AMY ADAMS

KAREN CLEMSON

MARLEE LANGFIELD

Vocation: Business Services - Business Certificate III Trained by: Train Australia Pty Ltd Employed by: ARC Group Training Ltd Hosted by: NECA Group Training

Vocation: Correctional Practice Certificate III Trained by: The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd Employed by: The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd

Vocation: Agriculture Certificate III Trained by: Access Group Training Pty Ltd Employed by: The Trustee for Thomas Henry Langfield Testamentary Trust

Amy is the Western Sydney Trainee of the Year for 2015. She is an energetic and highly motivated person who strives to achieve excellence in everything she does.

After deferring her university studies, Amy commenced her traineeship in Business Services – Business Certificate III. Amy believes that her Traineeship is an important first step in her career development pathway, establishing a strong foundation for success in the future. Amy is committed to her role in a Group Training Organisation, and is a strong advocate for the apprenticeship and traineeship programs in our State.

Outside of her traineeship, she believes that her most significant personal accomplishment has been working with a family member to overcome a significant health issue. Amy’s work with charitable initiatives has contributed to her personal development, gaining much respect as a caring and compassionate member of her team.

After 35 years working as a pharmacy assistant, Karen decided to undertake a Certificate III in Correctional Practice in order to become a Correctional Officer at the Junee Correctional Centre. Karen views her move as “hard, daunting and scary”, but something she would recommend to anyone considering changing career paths.

Throughout her traineeship Karen was given training in tactical response and correct use of weapons. Karen’s mature approach to the challenges of working in a correctional facility were recognised by her employer, and appreciated by the other Certificate participants.

Karen has also been working as a contract Mortician, using her strong communication skills and compassionate nature to support grieving families through the difficult time of losing a loved one.

Looking forward, Karen would like to undertake a Certificate IV in Correctional Practice and eventually step into a supervisory role.

Marlee completed a Certificate III in Agriculture whilst undertaking a traineeship on ‘Wallaringa’, her family’s farm in Cowra.

Marlee has established a wealth of knowledge in cereal grain farming with a high level of competence in operating specialised agricultural machinery.

Always setting herself very high standards, Marlee has identified and developed policies and procedures to produce a high quality and high yield product.

Beyond the farm gate, she has undertaken additional work and training through Graincorp to better understand production and quality control.

She displays a most outstanding motivation and commitment to her training, seeing it as both a milestone and a stepping-stone.

Marlee possesses the communication and strategic skills needed to run a large farm in today’s economic climate, providing direction and leadership, mentoring and coaching, problem solving, and contingency planning to farm staff and contractors.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Trainee of the Year (Sponsored by NSW Department of Industry)

DAVID SAWERS

BETHANY SPOOR

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Vocation: Information Technology – Information Technology & Digital Media Certificate III Trained by: Australian College of Commerce & Management Pty Ltd Employed by: IMB Bank

Vocation: Retail – Retail Operations Certificate III Trained by: McDonald’s Australia Ltd Employed by: McDonald’s Lismore

Vocation: Business Services – Business Certificate IV Trained by: TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute Employed by: Hunter Valley Training Company Pty Ltd Hosted by: Origin Energy Eraring Power Station

David was offered a place in the Bachelor of Computing Science at the University of Wollongong but decided to defer and make sure he really wanted to work in I.T. Enrolling in an Information Technology Information Technology & Digital Media Certificate III course meant he could determine the specific area in which to focus his efforts. David commented that the importance of on-the-job training and a supportive employer cannot be underestimated. His positive attitude and team spirit gained him enormous respect from his work colleagues.

David has developed a number of websites for local businesses and three mobile Apps.

His enthusiasm for IT makes him a great ambassador to promote his industry and the benefits of vocational education and training.

His entrepreneurial flair was demonstrated through his establishment of a part-time business that converts analogue video cassettes to digital formats.

David has a keen interest in flying and successfully gained his private pilot’s licence in January this year.

Bethany completed CII & CIII Retail traineeships at McDonald’s’ Lismore restaurant. During her traineeship Bethany progressed from a customer service operator to crew trainer and was rated as “exceptional” in her performance review, receiving numerous staff performance awards.

Her employer has been particularly impressed by Bethany’s broad understanding of the business world and the retail industry, and described her as “a bright star in the industry”.

Bethany is a very creative and focussed young woman who has used her traineeship as a pathway to further her career aspirations.

She owns and manages an online natural skin care products business that she started at 13 years of age. She also works as a freelance graphic designer, creating logos, business cards, posters and signs for a full spectrum of clients.

Bethany has recently been accepted into Southern Cross University to continue her business studies.

After being introduced to the world of business during a work experience placement as an executive assistant, Jamie-Lee enthusiastically embraced an opportunity to undertake a traineeship in Business Certificate III, followed by a Certificate IV. Jamie-Lee’s performance has been of an exceptional standard and has been recognised through many awards including “The Finance, Insurance and Business Services NSW and ACT Group Training Award”. In 2014 she was a finalist in “Rising Star Award” at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards.

Jamie-Lee is always looking for new learning opportunities, successfully completing CPA courses in Cost Control and Key Performance Indicators. As part of Origin Energy’s Ladies Fire Team Jamie-Lee trained in the use of fire hose systems and extinguishers.

Outside of work, Jamie-Lee interests include cooking, and her specialities of cakes and desserts may have MasterChef potential!

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Maurice Alan Simmons Robert McMahon Patrick Long Brian Wood Raymond Bryant Clement Peters Robert Reynolds John Bonaventura John Seward Allan Williams John Ryan Michael Poulton Dennis Chapman Ian Thompson Leonard Hopkinson John Roberts Murray Child Gary Tolra Neil Barnes Robert Miller Annette Phillips Maxwell Chudleigh Phillip Jones Graham Bradley Peter Thompson Werner Filipich Kenneth Hazelton Alfred Garney Lance Whalley Howard Burnet Calvin Wood Arthur Tye Lynsay Robertson John Cate Peter Harboe Brian Green Kenneth Adams John Patrick Byrne R G Law Richard Delaney Grant Taylor Trevor Canty Kenneth O’Sullivan James Lochhead Malcolm Verman Tony Beale Phillip Whalan Ralph Hardyment Kenneth Holmes Salvatori Disano Bruce Robinson Raymond Carre John Tomley Noel Reading 1963 John Fantini Graham R Johnston R A Eddy Trevor J Eadie Errol G Newlyn Stanley W Middleton Carlo Cattana Peter Hanson Jack Edwards Ross M Storrar Donald M Nagle Andrew L Auchterlonie Colin M Collits James J Hanrahan Grahame W Davis Christopher Holden Gary B Marshall Manfred Wiesemes Keith Pester Spencer P Wagner Kevin J Tinker Raymond A J Martin Ian R Anderson Alan Young Kenneth C Winterbottom Pieter Van Boheemen Dennis J Gray Brian A Davis David Clark Douglas A Pike Colin G Jackson Michael J Camilleri Robert W Alcorn Denis R Grant Donald J Hardiman Lester J Rohrlach Brian Price Denise L Kemp Graham G Berry Charles F O’Brien Robert E Izzard John C Iveson David L Nolan Kenneth Tillman Duncan Armour Terry Gosschalk Frederick J Voss John R Supple Roger M Wells Robert M Frier Warren M Coulson Robert Leach Roy M Taylor Barry F Connors George C Anderson Helmuth W Lange David K Thomson Barrie G Smith Roy M Hawkins Harold G Baker Robert F Thomas Richard E Fawbert David A Mackison Colin J Griffin Morris J Jones Denis C Phillips John R Craig Andrew A Gardiner Richard Charles Pike John T Bradley William J Tidmarsh Neil E Mapstone Peter Arthur Robinson Adrian C Raysmith John Lynch Theologos Kalligas 1964 John Albert James Dennis Michael Riley Frederick John Tolhurst Terence Keith Lyness Walter John Stimson John Richard Schirmer David Hickman Reginald Wayne Delaney Maxwell Douglas Gilbson Brian Anthony Turner Sapper S.W. Law Ronald Leslie Williams Barry Baudain Robert John Bonnett Peter Bernard Nash William John Frost John Frederick Schofield Colin George Gilbson Peter Hales Lance Kenneth Giles William John Walker Allen Charles Barry Keith William Hamilton Norman Geoffrey Deegan Brian George Marley Lloyd Wilbur Herbert Robert Paul Lancett Edward Thomas Farrant Kenneth Moore Leonard Francis Bleasel Cadet Bruce Russell Howe Allan Welch Birrong Robert Francis Sherlock John Charles Roberts Ross Leonard Humphries Robert Rowley David John Spring Frederick Arthur King Geoffrey Whitty Bernard John McGeorge James Blaxland Stanley W Keig Robert Edgar Shields 1965 David Bruce Avard Michael Howard Trevor Mathews Ashley Robinson Kenneth Horne John Morson Graham McLeod Paul Mahoney Gordon Brian Ronald Hicks Robert Kiddel David Alexander Christopher Oyston Clive Disbery John Mack Alln Beecroft Martin Edwards Richard Banner Allan Winney Robert Day Stanley Wright Michael Kerin Ross Miller Ross Wilson John Speirs Ronald Austin Allan Howard Bill Jelks Wayne Dickson Wayne Tomlins Ian Bell Robert Allen Brian Byrne Ross Wilson John Charles GARRARD 1966 Rodney Dean Leslie Nicholls Raymond Jackson kari Venesjarvi Emmanuel Halacas Garry Smith Douglas Hodges David Barrat Lorraine Short Donald Eadie Stephen William Colin Dickson William Jeffries Graeme Rule Christine Knowles John Warner Richard Leaney Dennis Povey Pual Baker Allan Meredith Bernard Mylon Stuart Smith Zigurd Bluzmanis John Clair Alan Foulstone Stephen Leuckel Richard Hawkins Robert O’Neil Leslie Hockley John Wilkinson Ronald Morgan Douglas Jones Ross Mudie Tony Connor Lawrence Otto Geoffrey Rushton 1966 Rodney Dean Leslie Nicholls Raymond Jackson Kari Venesjarvi Emmanuel Halacas Garry Smith Douglas Hodges David Barrat Lorraine Short Donald Eadie Stephen William Colin Dickson William Jeffries Graeme Rule Christine Knowles John Warner Richard Leaney Dennis Povey Pual Baker Allan Meredith Bernard Mylon Stuart Smith Zigurd Bluzmanis John Clair Alan Foulstone Stephen Leuckel Richard Hawkins Robert O’Neil Leslie Hockley John Wilkinson Ronald Morgan Douglas Jones Ross Mudie Tony Connor Lawrence Otto Geoffrey Rushton 1967 Thomas Alfred Robert Drysdale David Thompson David Knock Len Miller Rommaso Floro Anthony Rove Christopher Leyland Ian McGrath John Marsh At Kennings David Pritchard Paul Foster Len Searle John Kearney Patrick Atkins John Hills Terry Fendick Ian Lewis Lynton Jamieson Keith Griffiths Graham Boyce Barry Caudle Robert Olsen Allan Tonge Peter Flippence John Costa Alan Steele David Denlay Wayne Pickup John Clayton David Luks Kjell Jawerth Peter Berryman Anthony Young John Sabo 1968 Paul Olding Francis Magee Lionel Nash Raymond Bourke Edward Chapman Bruce Redman John Sehers Robert Barber Alan Crutcher John White Peter Collinson Tereence Strachman Colin Lynch Gary Muxlow Chan Mun Por John Graham Ross Arblaster Wayne Benney Owen Jeans Frank Hodgert Kevin Seamons Michael Kirk Dennis Patrick Brian Borg Graham Wagstaff John Edge Joseph Spadaro David Gammie Rickie Ceccato George Williams Alan Edward Simon 1969 Werni Huczok Michel Sasim Kevin Rochester Ross Arrighi Colin Hall Desmond John Neil Burrows Bruce Boland Raymond Gaul Douglas Wood Rex Thomas Robert Chin Allan Cramp John Gavage Colin Tyler Desmond Donald Peter Millmore Grant Fleming Douglas Wood Jeffrey Rash Philip Beeton Victoria Lee John Levings Peter Morfoot Alfredo Giglio Paul Griffin John Bowmer Graham Pickup 1970 David Odgers John Chadwick Robert Tierney Edward Briggs Bruce Sinnott Geoffrey McKinnon Ian Mathews John Soustal Edgar Orgo Michael O’Hehir Graham Castle Shannyn Robards Graeme Grenner Allan Cooney Peter Dwyer Garry Robson Max Thomas Philip Winter Donald Pallister Charles Warrell John Simmons Colin Gibson James Watson Barry Dunham Barry Paterson Mark Goodchild William Cannings Gary Dickson Glenn Murray Alexander Sidorenko David Wright Margaret Lelliott Ronald Fisher Robert Bruce Bailey 1971 Ronald Craggs John Mockridge Clifford Howard J Stephen Parsons Peter Myllot Stephen Edwards James McAuliffe Maxwell Collins Leslie Mouat Bruce Bowie Robertus Simon Van Der Heyden Stephen Magson Noel R. Bastin Geoffery Hill Thomas Lowe Barry Timmins Ivan Fleming Peter Robson Duncan Manins Peter J Kelly Roy Thomsen Lennard Victor Creagh Gary Faint Trevor Macey Neville Sandon Albert Rossi Kell George Boston 1972 Gordon D John Farr Christine Griffin Dudley Ingram David Shelton Rodney Lemon Peter Ratcliff Rusell Stedman Allen Atkins Paul Dahlhelm Noel Hughes Howard Hill Peter Anton Logan Rex Smith Norman Black Harry Fester Raymond Smith Wayne Francis Thomas Davis William Hobbs Garry Butts Robert Stanley Hill Garry John Masters 1973 Stephen John Dixon Neil Morton David Hissey Brian John Lewis Neville Drake Bruce James Stuart Manion Michael Heppleston Patrick Sleight Paul Duck Samuel Michael Loiacono Ian Bartholomew Edwin Hicks Stephen Lloyd Watt Robert Smith Kerry Harrison Kaith Walsh Brian Barber Gordon Powell David Sonenfild Trevor Bell Gregory Bartley Mark Farrant Paul Edward Robertson Russell Kennedy David Barnes Anthony Everett 1974 Garry F Sims Glenn L.Sheffer John E.Pausey Trevor W.Bosher William Shute Peter J. Stratton Andrew Salvia John B. Davidson Jeffrey Vidler John Anderson Robin J. Woodward Roslyn J.Jelley Dennis J.Hogan David G. Manning Daniel Tommey Bruce Stott Philip Smith Barry Gattenhoff Douglas Hardingham Grant Toyer Edmund Raunjak Garry Phipps Mark B. Gazzard 1975 Maxwell Joseph Marshall Kenneth Watson Frank Evill Garry Pegler Bruce G. Moss Stephen Ingle Keith Cullen Robert Cooke Steven Varty Carol M. Hi:: David Hart Kevin Hughes John Tynan Aircraftman D. Horne Stevn Mills Roger Goode Robert Alderson Judith Cabtree Oan J.Best Roy Ollier David Benyon Dominic Varney Collin Clarke Philip Hore Allan Solman Clark Farrell Geoffrey S. Warren Grant Thomas Albert Creely Christopher Ehsman Collin J. Amery Barry K. Kilborn David Bishop Steven R. 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Stevens-Ulandowski Graeme Swinfield Paul Abbott Keith Siely Nicholas Sheaves John Cruickshank Garry Priest Peter Leonard James Elcoate Robert Agostino Enzo De Angelis Wayne Brown Lawrence Valentinuzzi Ron Morsillo Gregory Kaplun Athol Marlin Ian Douglas Ramsay 1978 Kevin Lee Frank Davenport Wayne Girdlestone Michael Coles Eric Lambert Robert Wall Robert Jarvie Peter Maslin Marek Szuszkiewicz Ian Dempsey Paul Downes

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60 YEARS WALL OF FAME Michael Andrews Ian Lester Alyson Schoer Pandelos Dimitrios Benny Thio Pater Hayden Druery Alison Short Michael Copping Mark Scott Joseph Frazer Stephen Foley Bruce Madden Trevor Wells Virginia Barbara Lee 1979 Robert Brown Graham Neasmith Patrick Cass Enzo Rigoni Bruce Rankin Ian Birchall Raymond Davis Kim Barden Grame Dowing Peter Mason Able Seaman Mark McCabe David Gault Stephen Southwell Shane Ross Elizabeth Romeo Lindsay Gay Brett Moseley Ian Gillies Timothy Gillies Tony Butler Alan Taylor Allan Rumbel 1980 Stephen Buncombe Karen Every Donald Bailey Peter Rheinberger David Roberts James Marchant Simon Parkes Peter Blane Jeffrey Brown Leslie Mabbutt Kevin Vallentine Douglas McGarlane Garry Optland John Florio Able Seaman Ata Wright Kazimierz Mirecki Seargeant Apprentice Kevin Malby Michael Forbes Glen Murcutt Roger 1981 David Woodcock Geoffrey Collett Darryl Fitzgerald John Foster Craig Christensen Peter Haleluka John Storey David Webber Neil Murrin Andrew Salvia Wayne Scott Peter Hennessy Stephen Rce Frank Cufer David Leslie Sergeant Apprentice Scott Robinson Julie Viselli Linda Harkin Wendy Colyer Gavin Chapman Mark Wilson Domenic Ricciadorne Nicholas Anasson Susan Biggar Clifton Corder Peter Philips Steven Phillips Glen Hamilton Monique De Vries 1982 Brett Martyn Philip Westson Mrck Richards Lindsay Cole Steven Swinfield Brett Blacklock Michael Young Scott Pendleton Victor Lanzik Scott Neilson Brett Clarke Anthony Crowe Stuart Chesher Ross Foord Craig Shepherd Darren Osborn Graham Trickey David McWilliams Micahel Stedman Chris Miller Adrian Dorahy Keith Worthington 1983 Mark Wintle Gavin Smyth Robert Fazi Michael Rowcliff Bruce Fittler Jojn Pozza Janet Coster Dale Eggleton Andrew Oated Peter Kadwell Peter Thorncroft Stephen Kamprad Gregory Kung John Foyle Alan Silva Ian Astley Neil Jones James Hoy Eugene Van De Straat Kenneth Shaw Ronald Butt Paul Wise Laszlo David Kon Stamoulos Ian Pass Sestino Lucia Mark Doble Martin Woods Peter Dollin Donna Nicholson 1984 Warrant Officer Apprentice B.J Cronk Julian O’Mahony Charles Guiana Leslie Johnson Allan Pearce Quinton Tickell Peter Orme Paul Langford Robert Basss David Summers Neil Waverley David Casino Mark Seven Hills Michael Hogan Neil Richards Darren Radnidge Brett Peters Katrina Edwards Charlie Coletta Mark Rath David Simula Marilyn Fleming Peter Wigley 1985 James Tamworth Noel Avalon David Minchim Hills Peter Lugarno Mark Gauci Robert Delarue Dallas Baron Narelle Johnson Shand Helmrich Stephen Watson Jefrrey Young Noel Large Trevor Beverley Michalel Baumann Bradley Diehm Wayne Jones Robyn Pearson Donald Stuart Debra Reilly Bruce Boorer 1986 Matthew Unwin Mark Cooper Peter Cox Jonathen Smith Sean Neale John Kruik David Condon Gregory Burgharddt Robert Breda Carolyn Massey Sharon Pruss Raymond Coorey Joseph Ceccato Gregory Maitland David Banks Dale Williams Rhonda Bryant Shane Chapman Mark Karssemeyer Gordon Shaw Jacqueline Davis Anthony Stockman 1987 Timothy Reid Darren Greenwood Peter Starling Darrin Cuzner Craig Burgess Anthony Meyer Benedict Boidin Grame Spender Darren Wells John Brazier David Berry Paul Birtles Guy Stewart Graham Wade Con Gerasimou Garry McLaughlin Russell Forbes Sandra Stringer Richie Griffiths Steven Gaded Amanda Tunks 1988 Mark Roberts Noel Connelly Kevin Stratton Ian Gray Margaret Barwick John Miles Robert Rossi John Coote Adam Standfield Craig Downey Sarah Holt Arthur Smith Allan Gaha Kenneth Duck Stephen Zok Sean Williams Michale Bishop Richard White Suan Burke 1989 Timothy Kemsley Tanya Lindsey Stephen Porter Michelle Webb Kim Witcher John Cameron Troy Davis Terry Dawson Paul Donohoe Jeffrey Peak Colin Pigott Glen Porter Victor Potter David Powlesland Mark Rees Stuart Sheldon Evan Strickland Darren Tuxford David Wilsopn Steven Wynne Shane Mair 1990 Dean Scalen Luis Cordova Ian Macdonald Brendan Upcroft Paul Lathman Helen Phillips Dennis Jones Graham Bryant Benjamin Saunders Brett Paterson Wayne Burke Dane Goodwin Mark Howell Anthony Connor John Mifsud Martin Scott Ross McGrath John Lee Douglas Meller Andrew Cutbush Zach Simmons Matthew Kelly Grant Stack Craig Hatch Paul Jackman Anthony Boccanfuso Craig McNeil Alan Mood Michale Graham John Hardy Troy Simpson 1991 Matthew Wehr Troy Foreman Raynore Knapp Penny Little Tanya Savage Janer O’Keeffe Teresa Bruzzese Jason Holm Deborah Hodges Robyn Kielly Bill Giannakouras John Fragar Christine O’Farrell Jodi Standen Stuart Clarkson Anthony Hill Mark Davis John Borch Wendy Innes’ Danny Sossinka Aaron Gosschalk Louis Gava Robyn Bond 1992 Clay Rotherick Natalie Chabierski Antoinette Galluzzo Samuel Sultana Dean Peters Robert Jurilj Jason Cooper Adam Dickson Pat Farr Darren Hunt Roslyn Lance Ignazio Pagano Allison Green Owen Wilcox Chris McSporran Trent Bell Raquel Raumer Stiven Stefanovski Emma Jenkins Jay Watson Troy Everett Alison Masters Andrew Collett 1993 Tracey Azzopardi Duncan McEwen 1994 Simone Constable Kristie Groth Rita Paul Shannan Shultz Leatrice Todd Andrew Long Douglas McKinnon Tracy-Ian Nickl Kaylene Woof Gareth Lloyd Kathy Podlesak Dianne Zefara Wayne Bower Andrew Connolly Gregory Finucane 1995 Kristinen Griese Alex Slowik Julie Whittington Krysty McClenahan Murray Brown Tracey Frederick Allyson Locke Vivian Henien Kathryn Cousins Mtthew Suttor Lee Burton Brett Roberts Matthew Suttor Lee Burton Darren Rowley Michaela Ritchie Eduard Grueninger Martin Losurdo 1996 Paula Lewis 1997 Nathan Alcock Georgina Butt Matthew Whiting 1998 Magdaleen Botha Claudio Di Bella Narcissus Ossolinski Marry Ann Eatts Trevor Prior Adam T Burdon Lisa Julie Follows Paul Knight Laura Ruiz Vinti Verma James Lewry Nicholas Mallam Adam Garry Rapmund Tracey Louise Russell Rebecca Studer 1999 Natalie Burt Letitia Grills Damien Mosaon Heidi Straford Krisyy Williams Koa Harris Antony Isaac Matilda Jane McDonnell Daniel Nightingale Geofrey Coley Glen Macmillan Nerida Templeton Benjamin Ward Cara Lindsay Melissa McGrath Andrew Merlino Michelle Pulcins Robert May Cheryl Riley Anthony Russell Australian Rail Training MHM AUSTRALASIA National Fishing Industry Education Centre MILCOM Communications Donna SKEWES Lowes Manhattan PTY LTD Fiona’s Art of Hair 2000 Jaclyn Pope Rachel Gully Louise Smith Kylie Morgan Martin Sheather TAFE NSW - Southern Sydney Institute + MHM Australasia Pty Ltd NSW Department of Housing K J Clapham Metal Spinners Pty Ltd 2001 Nathan Gore-Brown Katrina Bradley Luke Montgomery Jeremy Davis Rebecca Heal TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute International College of Tourism and Hotel Management Datacom Pacific Hi-Fi 2002 Aaron Carle Paul McCabe Mark Savage Dean McClelland Miranda Simpson St Joseph’s Vocational Campus TAFE NSW - New England Institute Pearsons Schools of Floristry P&O Cold Logistics Windsor Glaze Pty Ltd 2003 Naomi Cathcart Di Dallinger Richelle Ellis Troy McGrath Samantha Harvey Casino High School Tracey Holloway TAFE NSW Sydney Institute Australiasian College of Natural Therapies TAFE NSW - Riverina Institute, Food & Wine Technology Centre ION Automotive Systems Venustus Beauty & Body Lab 2004 Eliza Taylor Jessica Lowe Peter Strong Scott Saunders Katie Whitton Ballina High School Sheryle MILTON TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute Billy Blue Group ‘Master Builders’ Association of NSW, TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, and Construction Industry Training Advisory Board” PMP Print Glenning Valley Child Care Centre 2005 Steven Anderson Scott Greenow Sarah Talbot George Williams David MCalister Daniel Lukic Kevin Spiteri Kiera Dodds Northern Beaches Secondary College Lynne Kirkpatrick TAFE NSW - North Coast Institute Enterprise & Training College Babtist Community Services Eurobodalla Shire Council John Ralph’s Camera House 2006 Karen Hourigan Steel Adams Craig Dearden Allison Burgess Justin Mercieca Byron Jackson Jamie Yea Katherine Bowler Wyong High School Maria Attwells TAFE NSW - Western Institute Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre Gwydir Shire Council (Gwydir Learning Region) Challenge Armidale Midpro Engineering Pty Ltd 2007 James Hipwell Sarsha Woolnough Tania Robert Shilo Barker David Archer Gavin Muller Tennie Wynetta Alexandra King Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School John Hughes TAFE NSW - Western Institute Early Childhood Training & Resource Centre Bemax Resource Ltd Rebecca KENNY Clarence Valley Kitchens and Shopfitting 1 Illawarra Retirement Trust Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School 2008 Daniel Crisp Michael Donovan Brenton Pearce Hannah Cubis Benjamin Buchhorn Jill Morris Laura Goovan Brendan Rule Russell Wood Weir Minerals Australia 2 McDonalds Midson Road Child Care Centre Directions Australia Pty Ltd DOCS - Learning and Development Branch Hillston Central School 2009 Gavin Press Dasha Newington Telecia Wehlow Jacqueline Vella William Littlefield Lisa Northam Kyle French Matthew Russell Dave Kreutzberger The Manildra Group TAFE NSW - Western Sydney Institute Mick Fabar Constructions Benchmark College TAFE NSW - Northern Sydney Institute (Northern Beaches College) Beverly Hills Girls High School 2010 Brown Lauren Fletcher Kathleen Hausfeld Alex Pfeffer Michael Price Carrie Robbs Garreth Dates Dominic Freeburn Russell McDonald Daniel Jones Alex Masliah Luke Nicol Patrick Bailey Elissa Cox Lucas McPherson Lauren Morell Harry Morona Gabriella Taylor Daniel Bodle Claire Hahesy Bethany Jones Matthew Deben Erika Scher Heidi Tattersall Jarrad 2011 Western College TAFE NSW – Western Sydney Institute Sydney Ferries Century 21 River City Realty TAFE NSW - Western Institute, Walgett College Benjamin Costa Miranda Maxwell Riley Trevillion Sophie Gairn Liza Hammersley Galit Segev Tracy Goodwin Robert Lawson David O’Dea Steven Fogarty Geofrey Suey Joshua Toomey Bryan McFawn Nasharna Maskey Harata Syme OCTEC Limited Regional Development Australia-Hunter Clovelly Community Bank Country First Credit Union Lidcombe Pre-School Kindergarten Border Express Pty Ltd Challenge Disability Services PTY LTD Madeline Leigh Jordan Smith Benjamin 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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by TAFE NSW)

KELLY BRYANT

MARCUS HEALEY

PHILLIP JAMES

Trade: Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – North Coast Institute Employed by: Goonellabah Country Meats

Trade: Engineering – Mechanical Trade Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute Employed by: 1300apprentice Hosted by: Breseight Australia Pty Ltd

Trade: Plumbing Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute Employed by: Gosford Council

Butchery may be seen as an unusual trade for a young woman, but for Kelly it is a completely natural progression from her farming background.

Retail butchery gives her an opportunity to put her own “paddock to plate” philosophy into practice. Kelly is passionate about her trade and is committed to championing industry changes that result in improved animal welfare and better quality farm products. One of Kelly’s keys to success is her ability to communicate with customers, taking every opportunity to share her messages about sustainable and ethical food production.

Her ability and enthusiasm has not gone unnoticed by her employer. Although she is yet to complete her trade and is still working under the supervision of a qualified butcher, she has been appointed store manager at Goonellabah Country Meats. Kelly has a love of country shows, and works with rural communities to keep the great Australian tradition alive.

Marcus dreamt of one day taking over the family business, and with his Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical Trade, this dream may well become a reality.

Marcus demonstrated growth and development throughout his apprenticeship, with a clear understanding of how the manufacturing industry can make a valuable contribution to the quality of life for all Australians. Marcus also described his work within a global setting, with a keen interest in advancements in manufacturing in Europe and Asia.

His leadership, willingness to share and focus on best-practice has been recognised in his current role at Breseight Engineering, where he supervises and mentors three apprentices, using toolbox talks to encourage fresh ideas on how quality can be built in to every product made by the team. He is well respected for his attention to detail, respect for workplace safety, and exploring innovative technologies that create new business opportunities.

Phillip is an apprentice with Gosford Council and is enrolled in Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services. He has completed a Certificate III in Horticulture, and an Apprenticeship in Landscaping at the TAFE NSW Hunter Institute.

Throughout his learning pathway, Phillip has always made his number one priority workplace safety for everyone working on site.

He has obtained, or is working towards tickets in First Aid, Working at Heights, Safe Work near Power Lines, Excavation and Backflow Certification in readiness for when he is a licensed plumber.

Phillip has a vision for his own business encompassing Plumbing and Landscaping, with a clear focus on environmental sustainability across all aspects of a project Beyond his work, Phillip is a keen sportsman, captaining the Terrigal-Avoca Panthers football team, and has also been involved in the Surf Life Saving community for many years.

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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Apprentice of the Year (Sponsored by TAFE NSW)

KYLE KRUGER

SIMONE MARSKELL

BRODIE OAKES

Trade: Engineering – Mechanical Trade Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Illawarra Institute Employed by: HVTC Illawarra Hosted by: South32

Trade: Electrical (Electrician) – Electrotechnology Electrician Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – Hunter Institute Employed by: SKILLED Group Hosted by: Coal & Allied Rio Tinto Walkworth

Trade: Engineering – Mechanical Trade Certificate III Trained by: TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute Employed by: MEGT (Australia) Ltd Hosted by: Qenos Ltd

After just a few months of studying Mechanical Engineering at university, Kyle decided to take a more hands-on approach by commencing his apprenticeship working in an underground mine. He has now completed his Engineering Mechanical Trade apprenticeship, and is in the process of completing a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering, and an Advanced Diploma whilst employed as a fully qualified tradesman.

Kyle has seen his apprenticeship as a base for personal growth.

With a long-term goal of working as an engineer for BHP, Kyle is a high achiever, confident communicator and excellent team worker with an award-winning commitment to safety.

Kyle is passionate about his apprenticeship, believing that experience is the key to unlock a successful life. He is in no doubt that his apprenticeship has set him on a career path that will create many opportunities in the future.

A school work-experience placement was all it took to convince Simone that the electrical trade was to be her career path.

It has proved to be the correct choice, with Simone obtaining many distinctions during the completion of her Certificate III in Electrotechnology, and becoming a licenced tradesperson.

During school, Simone demonstrated her leadership skills as a sports captain and Duke of Edinburgh medal winner, so it is not surprising she has become a keen advocate for women in non-traditional trades. Simone attends schools to speak to students about the potential for women to enter, complete and excel in areas not traditionally pursued by them.

Simone has been a finalist in the Women in the Mining Industry award, and her employer, the Skilled Group, recently recognised her as their National Apprentice of the Year.

Simone intends to continue her role as a mentor to other young women entering her industry.

A thirst for “understanding how things work” runs in the Oakes family, and with encouragement from his father, a mechanical fitter, Brodie decided that he would be best suited in the manufacturing industry.

Brodie demonstrated how everyone can contribute to a better, more efficient workplace. As a third year apprentice, he designed, installed and fabricated a specialised resin filter box to resolve a problem that would otherwise have cost his employer over $60,000 to fix. Brodie’s can-do attitude won an Environmental Award for his innovative solution.

Brodie’s host employer Qenos, an Australian manufacturer and supplier of polyethylene and polymers, has chosen him to lead a team of contractors providing the maintenance support for a major re-work of a gas refinery and chemical plant. This recognition of Brodie’s technical skills and ability to lead and communicate underscores the quality of his training at Lidcombe College.

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The Australian Training Awards are the peak national awards for vocational education and training (VET).

The 2015 Australian Training Awards will be held in Hobart on 19 November.

Winners of the New South Wales Training Awards may be eligible to nominate for the Australian Training Awards in aligned award categories.

Aligned awards include: • Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year Award • Vocational Student of the Year Award • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year Award • Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year Award • Australian Apprentice of the Year Award • VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award • Small Employer of the Year Award • Employer of the Year Award • Industry Collaboration Award • Small Training Provider of the Year Award • Large Training Provider of the Year Award

The Australian Training Awards accepts direct entries in the following award categories: • Lifetime Achievement Award • National Achievement Award • Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award • Australian Apprenticeships - Employer Award • Disability Training - Employer Award • School Pathways to VET Award • International Training Provider of the Year Award* Applications for the direct entry awards can be made via the Australian Training Awards website. *Applications are made direct to the Australian Training Awards for this award, except in Western Australia where applications are accepted through the Western Australian Training Awards.

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