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Be Recognised

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Virtual Presentation9 October 2021

2021 NSWTraining AwardsBe Recognised

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The Department acknowledges all

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

people whose customs have allowed

the nurturing of the country where we

work and live as modern-day Australians.

We recognise the strength in their

continued connection to culture and

traditional lands where you attend this

virtual ceremony from across NSW.

We pay our deepest respect to the

Elders, both past and present, who have

maintained the knowledge of culture

and paved the way for our youth to be

the leaders of tomorrow.

Ceremonies WUPA Artist, Craig Layer

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Order of Proceedings 4

Message from the Minister 5

Acknowledgements 6

2021 Partners 7

Vocational Student of the Year 9

VET in Schools Student of the Year 11

School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW 12

VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year 13

NSW Skills Board 14

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year 15

Catholic Schools NSW 16

Medium Employer of the Year 17

Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation 18

Large Employer of the Year 19

Training Provider of the Year 20

Industry Collaboration Award 21

NSW Training Awards Ambassador Profile – Maddison Camilleri 22

School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year 23

Trainee of the Year 24

Apprentice of the Year 26

NSW Training Awards Ambassador Profile – Theo Scholl 28

People’s Choice Award 29

Contents

The NSW Department of Education is proud to present the 2021 NSW Training Awards. These awards recognise and reward excellence and outstanding achievements in vocational education and training.

Welcome

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Order of Proceedings

Welcome to CountryUncle Allan Murray Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council

KARI Performers

Master of CeremoniesDavid Collins Executive Director, Training Services NSW

Address byThe Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education

Awards PresentationVocational Student of the Year

VET in Schools Student of the Year

VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Medium Employer of the Year

Large Employer of the Year

Training Provider of the Year

Industry Collaboration Award

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

School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

Trainee of the Year

Apprentice of the Year

People’s Choice Award

Welcome to the 66th year of the NSW Training Awards; our annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of the students, teachers, employers and training providers involved in our world class vocational education and training (VET) sector.

The Awards have long recognised not only the high achieving young learners building careers through work based training, but also the adult learners who’ve wisely decided to use VET as a platform for a career change.

The need for such adaptability has again been key this year with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic once again resulting in this year’s ceremony being held remotely.

This year, the NSW Government has pushed on with a number of targeted initiatives that will help individuals and communities impacted by the pandemic to retrain and upskill to expand their job options during this difficult time.

The JobTrainer program introduced last October has allowed more people than ever to access free skills training and has seen NSW lead the way with more than 120,000 enrolments.

The NSW Government earlier this year launched a bold new vision for education where industry, universities and skills training are in the one classroom in an innovative model known as Institutes of Applied Technology (IAT).

We have also unveiled an ambitious new service called Careers NSW, which will ensure people are connected to the jobs and training they need to be employed faster.

Today is also an opportunity to salute all our teachers who have guided students through VET courses that require a high level of commitment, discipline, and resilience in regular times but now more than ever during the pandemic.

To all the 2021 finalists, thank you for being champions of VET. You deserve to be part of tonight’s ceremony as you’ve been recognised as being among the best VET students in the State. You will go on to be great ambassadors for VET and influencers in your respective industries and communities.

I congratulate you all on your outstanding achievements and wish you every success in your future careers.

The Hon. Dr Geoff Lee MP Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education

Message from the Minister

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Acknowledgements Partners The NSW Training Awards gratefully acknowledges the generous support provided by the following organisations:

The NSW Department of Education would like to acknowledge the ongoing support that has been critical to the success of the 2021 NSW Training Awards. In particular we acknowledge all the judging panel members from the regional and state selection process. They have dedicated their time and expertise to assess the entries and select the finalists and winners across the 12 award categories.

The Department also acknowledges the nine Training Services NSW regional offices and their associated regional vocational education and training promotional committees:

• Central and Northern Sydney Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Bay 2 Bay Sydney VET Promotional Committee Inc

• Hunter and Central Coast Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Hunter Central Coast Training Awards Committee Inc

• Illawarra and South East NSW Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Illawarra Vocational Training Committee Inc

• New England Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Greater Northern Skills Development Group Inc

• North Coast and Mid North Coast Training Services NSW Regional Office, and Skills NC Inc

• Riverina Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Riverina-Murray Vocational Education & Training Committee Inc

• Southern & South Western Sydney Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Southern & South Western Sydney Regional Development Committee Inc

• Western NSW Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Western NSW Skills Development Hub Inc

• Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Training Services NSW Regional Office, and the Western Sydney Vocational Training Committee Inc.

Special acknowledgement is extended to:

• KARI performers from KARI foundation

The NSW Department of Education would also like to thank our 2020 NSW Winners and NSW Training Awards Ambassadors: Joshua Nickl, Emily Jones, Janaya Milgate, Cassandra O’Carroll, Jon Frost, Megan Renwick, Peyton Bennet, Michael Edwards, Kelsey Commons, Arcadia Meldrum, Theodore Scholl, Tyrone Pynor and Samuel Heffernan for their generous contribution to the NSW Training Awards program.

We would also like to acknowledge the dedication and efforts of the NSW Training Awards team – Rini Rumayar, Amanda Skwarko, Leon Esho, Callum Darby-Linfitt and Eduardo Carvallo.

Platinum Partner

Gold Partners

Supporters

Bronze Partners

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Vocational Student of the Year Supported by

Individual Awards

Region Central & Northern Sydney RegionQualification

Certificate IV in Patisserie

Trained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

Icebergs Dining Room & Bar

Region

Western NSW RegionQualification

Certificate III in Individual SupportTrained by

TAFE NSW

Region Illawarra & South East NSW Region

Qualification Diploma of Engineering – Technical

Trained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

Highland Pine Products Pty Ltd

Rhiannan McDonaldWilliam GasciogneGabriella Adeline

While working as a disability support officer, Rhiannan was inspired to pursue her dream of becoming an aged care nurse.

With credits from her disability support certificate under her belt, she only had to undertake seven units to get certified. Determined to achieve her goal, Rhiannan qualified in only eight weeks!

Growing up, Rhiannan suffered water on the brain and seizures resulting in speech impairment and learning difficulties. She struggled at high school and was told she’d never go to university.

With access to VET learning and support services, Rhiannan discovered she has the brains to achieve anything she sets her mind to. She is thrilled to be commencing a Bachelor of Nursing at Western Sydney University.

After seven years on the tools, William was ready for a challenge. With the support of his employer, Highland Pine Products, he enrolled in a Diploma of Engineering. William gained skills vital to his career progression. He updated technical assembly drawings, designed new maintenance parts and built innovative processes to improve downtime.

Working in a rural Oberon, William he travelled seven hours every week to study in Wollongong. As a mature-aged learner, he also learnt to swallow his pride, speak up and ask for help.

After devastating bushfires, William developed a prototype that enabled the company to process 10,000 tonnes of burnt timber that would’ve otherwise been lost.

William is now enrolled in a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Honours).

After graduating from university with a psychology degree, Gabriella felt uninspired by her career options. She decided to start again and build an exciting career pursuing her passion – pastry Gabriella learnt from approachable and supportive industry experts who recommended her for multiple industry opportunities and encouraged her to excel.

When Gabriella’s apprenticeship at the high-profile Hilton was cancelled due to COVID-19, Gabriella turned again to her trainers. Within three weeks, she’d undertaken two trials and received two job offers! She is now thriving working at the two-hatted Icebergs Dining Room and Bar.

Gabriella is proud to be selected for the Australian Pastry World Cup Team, where she’ll represent Australia at a global competition in Milan. She’s excited to showcase high-quality, native Australian ingredients to the world.

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VET in Schools Student of the Year Supported by

Individual Awards

Region North Coast & Mid North Coast Region

Qualification Certificate II in Automotive Vocational Preparation

Trained by Catholic Schools Office, Lismore Diocese

Employed by TJM Automotive

School Newman Senior Technical College

Region Illawarra & South East NSW RegionQualification

Certificate II in Agriculture

Trained by Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

School Newman Trinity Catholic College

Region Western Sydney and Blue Mountains Region

Qualification Certificate III in Live Production and Services

Trained by Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta

School St Mark’s Catholic College

Claire Pettit Ethan ZammitBejay Dennis

With a family background in farming, Claire was hungry to gain experience handling livestock. She made key industry connections at the CSIRO, Bobar Poll Dorset stud, Arthursleigh farm, and Billigaboo Corriedales stud.

Her work placements exposed her to what’s required on the ground and confirmed her passion for the industry. Claire is proud to captain her college’s sheep show team. She has won handler and judging classes, exhibited Corriedales and won Supreme Corriedale Exhibit at the NSW state show.

When bushfires tore through her town, Claire participated in the natural disaster response for livestock. While distressing, the experience taught her resilience.

Claire placed in the top 2.6% in the state for her primary industries HSC studies.

VET has opened up a world of professional entertainment opportunities for Ethan.

Ethan maintains a calm, professional demeanour as he juggles competing events. He manages audiovisual budgets, equipment maintenance, and the set up and pack down of functions, concerts and expos. He loves operating sound and lighting for plays and drama/music exams.

The Parish of St John XXIII recognised Ethan’s expertise and talent by appointing him AV Coordinator. He’s the first young adult to fill the role. During COVID-19, Ethan devised innovative ways to run events and broadcast the parish’s mass via live stream.

Ethan volunteers for the Sovereign Order of Malta Australia, providing Parramatta’s homeless with clothing and hygiene products.

Preparing for his bright future as a mechanical engineer, Bejay knew an academic route wasn’t for him. He gained extensive machinery and CNC lathe experience at Newman Senior Technical College alongside key workplace skills such as task planning and report writing.

Bejay enjoys working with senior industry experts. He knows when to give input and when to listen and take advice. He’s impressed employers with his pronounced talent for metalworking and automotive skills and is continually offered paid work.

Bejay placed first in his class in Computer Aided Drawing. He’s independently completed a Certificate IV in Computer Programming and is also studying a Certificate I in Engineering. The committed school vice-captain delivered food and repaired fences to support his community during recent fires and floods.

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School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW are an amazing way for students to get a head start on their careers.

You never know where a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship might take you.

Cassandra O’Carroll won the NSW School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the year in 2020 as a student and School Captain of Bomaderry High School. She was also runner-up in the same category at the Australian Training Awards. Cassie completed a traineeship in Certificate II – Conservation and Land Management with RTO Kiama Community College and was employed by Hunter Valley Training Company. Cassie was hosted by Shoalhaven City Council and involved in a range of initiatives focused on studying the environmental impact of the 2019/20 bushfires. Cassie is now at the University of Wollongong as a Dean’s Scholar studying a Bachelor of Conservation Biology (Honours).

Theodore Scholl was a finalist in the NSW School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the year category in 2020 representing St Mary’s Catholic College Casino, where he was School Vice-Captain. He was also the inaugural winner of the People’s Choice Award for this category and has since become a well-respected ambassador for school-based apprenticeships and traineeships across NSW. Theo is now the Youth Ministry Officer at St Mary’s Catholic College Casino where he supports students in various aspects of their school life. Theo has designed and developed a program, alongside a co-worker, called ‘Blokes Get Real’. This mentoring initiative for Years 7 and 12 boys aims to build communication skills and explores topics such as relationships, community, and mental health. Theo is also focusing on further education, completing a dual Diploma in Public Safety and Leadership and Management.

Samar Yousef was also a finalist for the NSW School-Based Apprentice/Trainee of the year in 2020 from Wyong High School, where she was School Captain. She completed a traineeship in Certificate II – Sport Coaching with Public Schools NSW Macquarie Park RTO. Samar was employed by Creating Chances, an organisation that develops and empowers young people through sport. Samar has worked tirelessly for many years mentoring and motivating young people who don’t see their potential but have scope to grow. Twelve months on, Samar is working full-time as a missionary with YWAM (Youth With A Mission), a non for profit global organisation, and is hoping to complete her discipleship training at the University of the Nations in 2022.

VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year Supported by

Individual Awards

Region

Riverina RegionField of study

Agriculture – Pork ProductionEmployed by

Squad Training

Region Illawarra & South East NSW RegionField of study

Hospitality / Skills for Work and Vocational PathwaysEmployed by

Public Schools NSW, Wagga Wagga

Region

Hunter & Central Coast RegionField of study

HorticultureEmployed by

Central Coast Community College

Kim RobertsRobyn Edwards Erin Jacob

Kim’s industry knowledge shines through in her teaching. The owner/operator of Bundawarrah Pork, NSW’s first free-range pork farm, has been ahead of the curve in farming techniques for 26 years. She networks with regional farmers and employers so she can continually innovate and share these skills with her students at Squad Training.

When COVID-19 restrictions hit, Kim developed Facebook groups to keep students engaged. Capturing assessment evidence in animal handling was a challenge. Kim established electronic supervisor visits, verbal phone assessments and video evidence gathering.

Kim is leading discussions with regional pork producers and Training Services NSW about new training skill sets for stock persons and bio-security. Bundawarrah Pork has received many awards including Australian Pork Limited’s best bacon award.

Robyn’s love of hospitality and passion for student development has inspired many to aim higher.

Robyn has tirelessly created real-world opportunities for students to practice catering. Her students have enjoyed serving overseas dignitaries at Government House and serving hundreds at Order of Australia ceremonies. They’ve also planned, prepared, and served at highly successful fundraising events.

Students in Robyn’s classes learn how to share expertise. Through peer tutoring, students explain concepts in their own words, increase their confidence and strengthen learning outcomes for all. Robyn is now a senior pathways advisor with NSW Public Schools, Wagga Wagga. She’s led VET focus groups to improve outcomes for disadvantaged students and coordinated the DE Student Engagement Attendance and Transition Network.

Erin designs trauma-informed programs for students who’ve experienced hardship. Her innovative Step Forward and Keep on Stepping programs at Central Coast Community College successfully re-engage individuals in learning and facilitate pathways to education and employment.

Students are typically unemployed, at risk of homelessness and/or escaping domestic violence. With a focus on work-based skills and art therapy, students can also test drive jobs in business, IT, retail, and hospitality.

During COVID-19, Erin quickly navigated the delivery of online learning. Her trainers delivered real-life demonstrations to hundreds of at-risk participants boosting their wellbeing during this distressing period. Due to Erin’s hard work, the college received a substantial contribution from the NSW Government to create the Step Forward Learning Centre, a safe space for trauma survivors.

School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships in NSW

How can you get involved?

Call us on 1800 009 310 or visit education.nsw.gov.au and search ‘school-based apprenticeships and traineeships’. You can also find us on Facebook.

The program is proudly supported by the NSW Department of Education.

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Region Southern & South Western Sydney Region

Qualification Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Trained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

3Bridges Community

Region Illawarra & South East NSW Region

Qualification Certificate III in Business Administration

Trained by TAFE NSW

Employed by Southern Youth and Family Services Ltd

Region North Coast & Mid North Coast Region

Qualification Certificate II in Hospitality

Trained by Catholic Schools Office, Lismore Diocese

Employed by The Brew Box

School Newman Senior Technical College

Maddison PeisleyTamazyn LeddenAdam Hansen

Individual Awards

After participating in AIME mentoring, where Indigenous students guide young people to aspire towards university, Maddison was inspired to stay in school, pursue youth work and make the world a better place.

When her administration traineeship with Southern Youth and Family Services was cut short due to COVID-19, a premature baby and medical complications, Maddison didn’t let these hurdles dampen her determination.

A motivated self-starter, Maddison persisted with her studies and successfully completed her certificate within her original training contract term – her greatest achievement yet.

Maddison is an inspiring role model for her family and enjoys mentoring others through her Indigenous women’s support group.

Hospitality is in Tamazyn’s blood. Always excited to meet new people, she’s passionate about serving her community.

After commencing her school-based traineeship and work placement, Tamazyn knew VET would be her pathway to success.

An enterprising and tenacious individual, Tamazyn responded to the COVID-19 crisis by starting her own successful business. Launching The Brew Hub during lockdown as a mobile coffee service, she enjoyed making people smile, one coffee at a time. Tamazyn gives back by donating free coffee to local charities.

When Tamazyn looks back on the last 12 months, she’s amazed at what she’s learned and achieved. Tamazyn is thrilled to represent NSW at the WorldSkills National Championships.

A proud Noongar man from Western Australia, Adam now calls Sydney home.

With a unique capacity to mentor, inspire and empower young people, for over ten years, Adam has worked with high schools to encourage Aboriginal participation in education and delivered workshops on Aboriginal cultural competency.

Upon discovering there was a TAFE NSW qualification that would allow him to facilitate workshops at a higher level, he jumped at it.

Through his studies, Adam experienced a huge boost in confidence and solidified the belief that his work is of major benefit to the community.

Upon qualifying, Adam was promoted to Aboriginal education coordinator at 3Bridges Community.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the YearNSW Skills Board

Congratulations to all the NSW Training Awards Finalists for 2021. Your hard work and commitment is an inspiration and cause for celebration.

The NSW Skills Board is a Platinum Partner of the NSW Training Awards and proudly supports the Awards in recognising and honouring the achievements of students, trainers, training organisations and employers.

The NSW Skills Board exists to provide independent and strategic advice to the Government on how to meet NSW’s training and skills development needs. The Board is responsible for overseeing the vocational education and training system in NSW.

We interact with industry and employers to build on-the-ground knowledge into our advice and ensure that the NSW workforce has the skills that it needs.

We engage with students to ask about their experience and achievement, so that we can learn how to continually uplift training quality and employment outcomes across NSW.

We deliver insights to training providers and policymakers, using primary research to gather evidence on what drives success in training and in the labour market.

NSW Skills Board Members have extensive knowledge and experience in business, skills and education policy. They also have expertise in education and training management, project and risk management, business and industry, government, economics, market operations and finance.

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Catholic Schools NSW

Congratulations to the NSW Training Awards Finalists for 2021. You exemplify the benefits of Vocational Education and Training through your dedication and commitment.

Catholic Schools NSW (CSNSW) has a leadership role as the peak representative body for 596 Catholic schools across NSW, encompassing both systemic and congregational schools. Catholic education offers a diverse range of learning opportunities from pre-school to post-secondary schooling and operates right across NSW, from the inner city of Sydney to the bush.

Catholic schools have been an integral part of Australia’s education landscape for 200 years and partner with families, government and the broader community in delivering a high-quality education and training across NSW. Today, Catholic schools educate one in five children in NSW.

The Catholic sector delivers Vocational Education and Training in Catholic schools through the nine Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) managed by the diocesan offices. The RTOs offer a broad range of Certificate I to Certificate III qualifications, with qualifications in Hospitality, Construction, Business Services, Retail and Information, Digital Media Technology, Automotive and Engineering being the most popular. Catholic schools engage with more than 13,000 students annually with over 20,000 enrolments in a diverse range of qualification to meet local industry needs. Over one thousand students are combining the first year of their apprenticeship/traineeship with their HSC. Our Trade Training Centres have been developed to provide state-of-the-art training facilities using the latest technology and techniques required by industry.

BackTrack Works Clovel Childcare and Early Learning Eden Brae Homes

Medium Employer of the Year

The Clovel Childcare and Early Learning Centre provides vital life and school readiness programs to empower children to fulfil their potential while having fun. Unlike traditional services, Clovel identifies valuable development opportunities from six weeks of age. Their innovative Brain Linkage Program provides babies with essential responses for survival and early automatic movement patterns for brain development.

Clovel’s school-readiness offerings are play-based educational programs that develop the whole child to become well-adjusted citizens. Children’s passions and skills are nurtured through activities and they learn important social skills such as co-operation, turn-taking, problem solving and conflict resolution.

Clovel supports lifelong learning. Seventy-five percent of employees are engaged in training. Those undertaking accredited qualifications are trained in-house, in block mode and through e-learning. Junior employees are paired with experienced workplace mentors. Clovel children commence primary school with a distinct advantage as they’ve been holistically supported to succeed in education and life.

Eden Brae Homes sets the benchmark when it comes to high quality, affordable and luxury living. Their Pathways program provides a framework for employees to map the learning and development required to progress to new roles. Management pays for all training, from one-day workshops to diploma qualifications.

Training has improved productivity, supported quicker build times, reduced safety incidents, and increased customer satisfaction. The Pathways program now includes 21 apprentices in the skills shortage area of bricklaying. Eden Brae employs and places apprentices with a host contractor. When qualified, apprentices are supported to become business owners and contract back to the company.

Committed to improving site communication and safety, Eden Brae has further innovated by developing a 16-week English language program for contractors from non-English speaking backgrounds. As winners of the prestigious MBA National Business Leadership Award, Eden Brae Homes is committed to building its people for the future through training.

BackTrack Works is an innovative social enterprise that helps vulnerable New England young people gain training and experience to thrive in independent employment. BackTrack’s mission is to keep kids alive, out of jail and chasing their dreams. Their ethos is ‘as long as it takes.’

Their cohort has complex needs including, low educational attainment, welfare dependency, substance abuse, unstable housing, and psychological distress. BackTrack’s transition coordinator manages each learner’s journey identifying their dreams, outlining strategies to overcome barriers, and activating support, mentoring, education, and employment.

Since 2018, BackTrack Works has grown from hosting six young employees to managing 30 with 61% of annual revenue from self-generated income. Delivering services in agriculture, construction, asset maintenance, and fabrication, they boast a 90% trainee retention rate with 93% avoiding criminal charges. Participants see the results of their labour first-hand, rewriting negative internalised beliefs and empowering them to make a meaningful contribution to society.

Organisational Awards

Congratulations and all the very best to the 2021 NSW Training Awards winners representing NSW at the Australian Training Awards on 18 November.

Follow their journey

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Allambi Care is one of NSW’s largest providers of out-of-home therapeutic care for vulnerable children and young people. Their 800+ employees play a critical role in ensuring the wellbeing of those recovering from significant trauma. Ongoing training and development are essential.

In order to raise industry standards, Allambi Care collaborated with a Registered Training Provider to develop a work-integrated Diploma of Community Service for all frontline direct care staff.

As many learners are trauma survivors, an initial needs assessment identifies learning barriers establishing a holistic assistance plan with a relevant mentor allocated for extra support. All workplace simulations, documentation and assessments are based on real case studies, which supports client connection, improved service quality, and a reduction in challenging client behaviours.

In 2023, mandatory sector qualifications are required. Allambi Care’s diploma pathway ensures direct care employees will already be qualified and supporting young people to thrive instead of just survive.

Peter Warren Automotive HoldingsAllambi Care Ltd MidCoast Council

Large Employer of the Year Supported by

MidCoast Council provides critical services and infrastructure to their regional NSW community. Offering the broadest range of VET in the area, the council aims for 100% of staff to be engaged in training so they can attract the best people and build talent from within.

MidCoast Council’s Employment Based Training Strategy builds young future leaders in skills shortage trades, tripling their apprentice, trainee and graduate numbers in three years. Partnering with Great Lakes Senior College, Karben Training and Training Services NSW, their School to Work Program attracts and retains young people in the aged care industry.

MidCoast Council supports employees from under-represented groups including five Aboriginal School-Based Trainees, work experience for people with disabilities, and apprenticeships and traineeships in remote communities.

Always striving to improve, MidCoast Council are investing in skills shortage areas to build a skilled, engaged and agile workforce that can continue to deliver critical services to their community.

Founded in a used car yard in 1958, Peter Warren Automotive is now home to 13 new car franchises on a 22-acre site in South West Sydney.

Staff learning and development is critical as every business facet from sales to after-market care relies on exceptional product knowledge, adaptation to changing technologies and quality customer service.

With an investment of over $50,000, the new Peter Warren Automotive D.R.I.V.E Academy strengthens its commitment to developing exceptional apprentices. This one-of-a-kind collaboration with TAFE NSW integrates on-the-job and off-the-job training for 120 technical apprentices. As Peter Warren’s aspirations turn towards renewable energies, they’re also upskilling technicians in new technologies for hybrid and electrical vehicles.

Passionate about developing career progression for women, over 25% of Peter Warren’s workforce are female, well above the industry average of 18%. Peter’s sons wholeheartedly continue their father’s legacy: a belief that skills development underpins social prosperity and enables inclusive growth.

Organisational Awards

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TAFE NSW STUDENTS WHOSE AMBITION SEES THEM RECOGNISED IN THE NSW TRAINING AWARDS.

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Introduced in 2012 to recognise a female who has undertaken vocational training in a non-traditional trade or occupation, this award is granted to an apprentice, trainee or vocational student who will be a worthy role model for their trade or vocation into the future.

Eligible industries are: mining; construction; transport, postal and warehousing; electricity, gas, water and waste services; agriculture, forestry and fishing; manufacturing; wholesale trade; information media and telecommunications; professional, scientific and technical services.

The Special Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation is sponsored by the Australian Business Apprenticeships Centre’s Apprenticeship Support Australia.

Supported bySpecial Award for a Woman in a Non-Traditional Trade or Vocation

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Industry Collaboration Award

Cerebral Palsy AllianceAllambi Care and Bradford Institute of Advanced Education

Aruma and Learning Sphere Training Solutions

Training Provider of the YearCatholic Education Diocese of Parramatta The Illawarra ITeC Ltd

City-Wide Building & Training Services

Allambi Care, one of NSW’s largest providers of therapeutic out-of-home care, collaborated with Bradford Institute of Advanced Education (BIAE) to co-develop and deliver a diploma induction program for all frontline staff.

BIAE had to think outside the box as Allambi Care supports diverse clients including children, young people, individuals with a disability, and those affected by homelessness and abuse.

During program design, they consulted leading trauma-informed care expert Dr Howard Bath and developmental neuropsychologist Dr Paul Baker. Units focus on responding to crisis, trauma-informed care and enhancing supports around individuals at risk of suicide. As pathway pioneers, they’ve ensured a career pathway for those who’ve never viewed a diploma or long-term employment as a possibility.

CEO sponsorship, sensible risk management and an extended development phase supported program success, resulting in 95% completion rates, a reduction in staff turn over, and importantly, superior services for vulnerable young people seeking care.

Aruma, Australia’s largest Australian Disability Enterprise, creates meaningful employment for people with disability. Their eight commercially viable enterprises provide 500 supported positions, often in regional areas where opportunities are limited. Effective VET programs that are adapted for people with disability are crucial to their ongoing success.

In 2018, Learning Sphere Training Solutions partnered with Aruma to purpose-design and deliver accredited programs in cleaning, hospitality, entry-level skills, health support, and horticulture.

Instead of full qualifications, Learning Sphere found bundled skill sets best met learner capabilities. Course developers photographed onsite processes and mapped these against competencies, developing visual learning materials and worksheets.

Aruma’s supported workers look up to Learning Sphere’s inspiring trainers who mentor them on the floor and encourage them to aim higher. With completion rates of 94%, graduates reported increased self-confidence, independence and a genuine sense of inclusion because they can succeed at VET, just like most other Australians.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme is one of Australia’s largest job creation initiatives resulting in thousands of disability support worker vacancies. Generation Australia and Cerebral Palsy Alliance have bridged the gap between the unemployed and industry demand through their Disability Support Worker program.

Designed for people at risk of long-term unemployment, the program uses creative training methodology and in-depth social support to enable success. It seamlessly integrates a part qualification in the Certificate III in Individual Support with behavioural and mindset skills training.

Informed by interviews with employers, service managers and people with disability, trainers mapped the critical skills, traits and knowledge required by high-performing disability support workers.

With quality work experience provided by Royal Rehab, a guaranteed graduate job interview and six months mentoring from Generation Australia, no wonder 79.7% of graduates are now in meaningful employment. Many report they’ve found not only a job, but a rewarding career.

Located in fast-growing Western Sydney, the Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta (CEDP) provides an innovative, personalised and relevant education to 80 vibrant school communities.

VET is offered from year 7 so students can develop their gifts, explore the world of work and kick-start their career. The CEDP has piloted many successful initiatives that are being scaled across the diocese.

These include the Skills for Work and Vocational Pathways course, which significantly improves NAPLAN results, year 9 access to Stage 6 VET so students can complete HSC in year 10 and undertake further VET, university units or part-time employment, and partnering with NSW Health to deliver certificate III accreditations.

Bucking the national trend, CEDP’s VET enrolments have grown by 45%. CEDP also boasts the largest number of traditional trade SBATs in NSW.

Agile, innovative and constantly improving, CEDP produces skilled, job-ready graduates to meet business needs in the Western Sydney corridor.

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City-Wide Building & Training Services (CWBTS) draws on its partnership with Simonds Homes to provide high quality, employment-focussed training to meet industry needs. Training apprentices in over 100 skills shortage locations, CWBTS improves building standards and maximises employment outcomes by developing well-rounded tradespeople.

Distance is no longer a barrier as industry-specialised trainers travel to regional NSW to train learners in their workplace. Training supports all learning styles, is flexible, hands-on, and shaped around real-time projects so gangs stay onsite and apply learnings directly on the tools.

For tasks unavailable onsite, trainers travel with specialised equipment providing access to new technologies and where necessary, take learners to simulated training centres.

Trainers proudly support underrepresented cohorts through inclusive practices and customised training. CWBTS boasts a completion rate of 75% – well above the NSW average. They believe their greatest accomplishment is welcoming graduates who return to enrol their own apprentices in the program.

The Illawarra ITeC’s leading training programs alleviate the impacts of poverty for at-risk youth, people with disability, Indigenous people, and long-term jobseekers.

They boast the highest completion rates in the region despite enrolling the largest percentage of disadvantaged students (61.7%).

A capacity to meet new markets is core to ITeC’s philosophy. Responding to the Royal Commission into Aged Care, the ITeC identified a regional market gap and provided innovative pathways for training and employment in community services and aged care. Partnering with the University of Southern Queensland they jointly deliver an associate business degree previously unavailable in the region.

For 30 years, the ITeC has encouraged Aboriginal entrepreneurs through their Aboriginal development program. They also deliver one of the largest TVET programs in NSW for students with disabilities. The ITeC is proud to assist the disadvantaged in their community to gain education, employment, and, importantly, hope for a brighter future.

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School Based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

Hannah WalkerTyler PockranChelsea McInnes

Chelsea’s enthusiasm and passion for the hospitality industry shines brightly.

Starting out, Chelsea only knew basic customer service. Her School-Based Traineeship at The Trident Fish and Grill taught her everything about food, cooking, customer service, business management, and ethical business.

A born leader who builds a positive workplace culture and presents food at a high standard, Chelsea is now their short-order cook running an efficient front of house team and training junior staff.

Chelsea had to use her initiative from a young age. She started working at 14 to help support her single-parent family. Facing challenges gave her strength that she’s carried into adult life.

Tyler has always wanted to be a chef. In year 10, he took the initiative beyond his years and approached Tetsuya’s about school holiday work experience. They said yes!

Soon Tyler learned he could continue his HSC through a school-based apprenticeship while fast-tracking his career.

Dramatically improving his skills and adapting quickly to fast-paced situations, Tyler has thrived at the world-class restaurant. His technical pastry skills have ensured he’s a valuable member of Tetsuya’s team.

Tyler’s biggest challenge was finding the right trade school. It was hard leaving his friends behind and he had to change schools twice. Luckily Blaxland High School was a great fit.

Individual Awards

Region North Coast & Mid North Coast RegionQualification

Certificate II in HospitalityTrained by

Public Schools NSW, Tamworth

Employed by The Trident Fish & Grill

School Alstonville High School

Region Riverina RegionQualification

Certificate III in Tourism

Trained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

Coolamon Shire Council

School Coolamon Central School

Region Central & Northern Sydney Region

Qualification Certificate III in Commercial Cookery

Trained by TAFE NSW

Employed by Tetsuya’s Restaurant

School Blaxland High School

Hannah has always been intrigued by how events work. She loves helping people and organising things. When Coolamon Shire Council advertised a school-based apprenticeship in events and tourism, Hannah was eager to apply.

An interactive learner who loves meeting people and working hands-on, Hannah explored different roles including website and social media management, event organisation, (the Australia Day Awards and the Canola Trail campaign), developing brochures and liaising with business owners. She’s felt so welcome, she’s even considered a member of council!

When her traineeship was almost cancelled due to COVID-19, Hannah found innovative ways to meet practical assessment tasks. Hannah is proud to be school captain of Coolamon Central School.

NSW Training Awards Ambassador

Making plans for a bright futureAs a kid, Maddison thought she wanted to be an interior designer. Her interest in the field led her to do a Certificate III in Design Fundamentals: Interior Design as part of her HSC, but the course didn’t live up to her expectations. Although it did reveal what she was really into.

A conversation with her Career Adviser turned Maddison on to drafting as a possible career pathway and a work experience placement at McDonald Jones Homes in Sydney sealed the deal.

After completing her HSC, the 2019 Trainee of the Year for Central & Northern Sydney started a traineeship at SCP Consulting, a Sydney-based firm that specialises in major commercial projects. Maddison responded well to the mix of formal training and on-the-job learning, and as soon as she finished the traineeship was offered a full-time job.

Today, Maddison is a Lead Drafter overseeing some massive projects. Her first lead job was the National Herbarium of New South Wales at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. Maddison oversaw the structural design of the $60 million facility that houses more than 1.4 million botanical specimens. She also supervised a number of junior drafters that worked on the project, an experience that gave her a taste of something she’d like to do more of. “I like training people and helping the new trainees,” says Maddison.

When she’s not working on jobs like the redevelopment of Sydney’s iconic Sirius apartments, Maddison is working on her side hustle – property investment. Maddison hopes to build a little portfolio by buying land and building her own homes. With a good head for business and a solid foundation in structural drafting, Maddison is all set for success.

Ambassador Profile – Maddison Camilleri

NSW Training Awards Ambassador

Making plans for a bright futureAs a kid, Maddison thought she wanted to be an interior designer.

Fundamentals: Interior Design as part of her HSC, but the course didn’t live up to her expectations. Although it did reveal what she was really into.

A conversation with her Career Adviser turned Maddison on to drafting as a possible career pathway and a work experience placement at McDonald Jones Homes in Sydney sealed the deal.

After completing her HSC, the 2019 Trainee of the Year for Central & Northern Sydney started a traineeship at SCP Consulting,

specialises in major commercial projects. Maddison responded well to the mix of formal training and on-the-job learning, and

traineeship was offered a full-time job.

Today, Maddison is a Lead Drafter overseeing some

job was the National Herbarium of New South Wales at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan. Maddison oversaw the structural design of the $60 million facility that houses more than 1.4 million botanical specimens. She also supervised a number of junior drafters that worked on the project, an experience that gave her a taste of something she’d like to do more of. “I like training people and helping the new trainees,” says Maddison.

When she’s not working on jobs like the redevelopment of Sydney’s iconic Sirius apartments, Maddison is working on her side hustle – property investment. Maddison hopes to build a little portfolio by buying land and building her own homes. With a good head for business and a solid foundation in structural drafting, Maddison is all set for success.

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Individual Awards

Megan’s interest in IT was piqued while hearing successful female innovators speak at a future of female leadership forum. She was accepted into PwC’s Higher Apprenticeship Program, which combined with TAFE NSW training, coaches school leavers in business and IT.

Megan initially found it difficult to adjust and experienced anxiety. With the support of her training provider’s mental health services, she was soon excelling in PwC’s high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.

Megan displayed unwavering dedication to her studies and notched up impressive work achievements. At 18, she presented to the board about employee mental health, completed a client secondment working across time zones and cultures and contributed to committees on gender equality, women in IT and the future of training.

Trainee of the Year

Region Western NSW RegionQualification

Certificate III in AgricultureTrained by

TAFE NSWEmployed by

Gullendah Pastoral Co.

Region New England RegionQualification

Certificate III in Rural Operations Trained by

Joblink Plus LtdEmployed by

BackTrack Works Ltd

James WhiteJack AcklingRegion North Coast & Mid North Coast RegionQualification Certificate III in Business Services — Customer EngagementTrained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

Richmond Valley Council

Region Riverina Region

Qualification Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate)

Trained by Australian College of Professionals Pty LtdEmployed by

Ray Mack Real Estate

Alexia Lara Laura WalkerCharis InocRegion Central & Northern Sydney Region

Qualification Certificate IV in Information Technology

Trained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

PwC Services

Megan Cox

Laura is the first point of contact for customers at Richmond Valley Council’s waste facility.

With little knowledge of waste management prior to her traineeship, Laura’s progression over 12 months is astonishing. Stepping up in a male-dominated industry, she’s effortlessly embraced every task thrown at her.

Laura is expanding her training through a Certificate IV in Waste Management and the council’s emerging leaders program.

She’s also learning how to operate a front-end loader and 20-tonne excavator, impressing all with how quickly she’s mastered this heavy machinery.

An inspiring role model for girls in male industries, Laura was recently promoted to the full-time position of landfill operator where she leads a team of mostly older, male staff.

James has been involved in agriculture his entire life. He grew up on the family farm and dreams of establishing his own farm.

James believes TAFE NSW provides the best agricultural training in NSW. His industry knowledge for his age is exceptional. His trainer says James knows more than those who’ve been in the industry 50 years.

James runs his own shorthorn cattle stud, winning multiple awards including five times Grand Champion Herdsman and numerous Champion Cattle Parader wins. A dedicated volunteer rural fire fighter, James is an active member of the Shorthorn Youth Club, promoting young people in the beef seed stock industry.

James is now completing a Certificate IV in Agriculture followed by a diploma and further studies at university.

Individual Awards

Region Illawarra & South East NSW Region

Qualification Certificate III in Business Administration

Trained by WEA IllawarraEmployed by

Smart Financial Pty Ltd

Alexia studied business in high school and loved every minute of it! After leaving school early, she knew a traineeship with Smart Financial was right for her. Her VET trainers tailored her program to suit her varied learning styles and ensured she had all the support she needed.

Initially, presenting to senior staff was anxiety inducing. Through her training, Alexia became a confident communicator.

Alexia enjoys tackling tasks that require perseverance and strong leadership. At 17, she set up the company’s new diary system, developing training documents and procedures to train staff in this new process.

Alexia is proud to have been promoted as personal assistant to the CEO and is now undertaking her Certificate IV in Business.

Jack loves working with livestock and hopes to follow in his family’s footsteps and become a farmer.

Jack joined BackTrack as a 16-year-old with little work or life experience. His training with Joblink Plus improved his confidence, pride and self-esteem. He was quickly promoted and now aspires to become a BackTrack supervisor.

Jack has faced personal hurdles on his training journey. Along with multiple house moves and income shortfalls, Jack had to overcome his doubts about his learning abilities. Maintaining a positive attitude has shown Jack he can succeed.

Jack gained his forklift, excavator and bobcat tickets, allowing him to become a more flexible employee. He also mentors younger trainees, interpreting difficult concepts and mediating on their behalf.

Charis has always dreamt of becoming her own boss. When her family immigrated to Australia from the Philippines, her plans were thrown into disarray. She became the family caretaker until her mother could join them.

Charis reinvented herself as a trainee property manager at Ray Mack Real Estate. With English as her second language, she diligently took every opportunity to advance her language skills, education and workplace training.

Starting out quite shy and ‘a bit of a pushover,’ Charis soon grew her skills through her VET studies. A major challenge came when a client refused to talk to her because she ‘couldn’t speak English.’ Charis used this hurtful situation to motivate her to achieve her goals. She’s now exploring becoming a sales agent, auctioneer, and importantly, her own boss.

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Apprentice of the Year

Region Southern & South Western Sydney Region

Qualification Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

Trained by Kangan Institute

Employed by Apprenticeships R U

Hosted by Purnell Motors Jaguar Land Rover

Region Central & Northern Sydney Region

Qualification Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Trained by TAFE NSW

Employed by Ausbright Electrical Solutions Pty Ltd

Region Western Sydney & Blue Mountains RegionQualification

Certificate III in Plumbing

Trained by TAFE NSWEmployed by

A P Bathrooms

Region Illawarra & South East NSW Region

Qualification Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Trained by TAFE NSW

Employed by HVTC Pty Ltd

Hosted by BlueScope Steel Limited

Region New England Region

Qualification Certificate III in Parks and GardensTrained by

TAFE NSWEmployed by

Tamworth Regional Council

Region Western NSW RegionQualification

Certificate III in CarpentryTrained by

TAFE NSWEmployed by

Bogan Shire Council

Althea KruizingaLuke Curlewis Lachlan SkillcornBenjamin LyeJessica Drady Troy Harris

Jessica always admired the highly skilled trade of carpentry, but believed it wasn’t for her because ‘you can’t be what you can’t see.’

While she was the only female in her course, her TAFE NSW teachers ensured she never felt alone. They taught her to trust her ideas and believe in her abilities.

Jessica’s proud to have proved to herself that she could rise to the challenge of ‘keeping up with the boys’ while pregnant and supporting two young children throughout her apprenticeship.

Jessica loves seeing buildings come together knowing she had a hand in creating them. Winner of the Master Builders Association Apprentice of the Year, Jessica’s now planning to start an all-girls carpentry business – ‘The Pink Chippy.’

Benjamin was raised on a small farm where he loved helping his father work their veggie crop.

After being medically discharged from the army with PTSD, Benjamin rediscovered his joy of gardening. In his mid-thirties, he started from scratch embracing the challenge of an apprenticeship while providing for a young family.

His apprenticeship gave him a renewed sense of purpose. He enjoyed taking new apprentices under his wing and his can-do attitude was rewarded with a promotion to operator before finishing his apprenticeship.

Despite the difficulties of transitioning from army rifleman to apprentice, coupled with managing PTSD, Benjamin persisted with support from his employer and TAFE NSW. Now his biggest challenge is parenting three children – including a toddler!

Althea loved the idea of becoming an electrician, but feared a mature-aged female wouldn’t be accepted in a male-dominated trade. When she met two female electricians working at Sydney’s Equinix SY3 data centre, it changed her life.

After a discouraging string of rejections, Althea secured an apprenticeship at BlueScope Steel’s Port Kembla plant.

Exposed to a huge variety of electrical concepts and equipment, Althea rotated between departments constantly expanding her skill base. Adapting to an all-male workplace was daunting, but Althea’s tenacity paid off. Althea won the BlueScope Apprentice of the Year in her very first year.

Now a full-time electrical tradesperson at BlueScope with plans to commence a Diploma of Electrical Engineering, Althea is a passionate advocate for women in non-traditional trades.

As a child, Lachlan loved helping his uncle fix farm machinery.

Championing his parents’ motto: ‘Do something you love and you’ll never work a day,’ Lachlan enrolled in TVET at school and came fourth in the national World Skills TVET automotive competition.

After completing his HSC, Lachlan eagerly started an apprenticeship with Jaguar Land Rover.

Motivation came naturally as he followed his passion. His committed trainers inspired him to aim higher. He was awarded Jaguar Land Rover’s Apprentice of the Year two years running.

Lachlan applies the skills he gained during his apprenticeship in every aspect of his life including co-creating the No Idea 4x4 Club, which promotes safe four-wheel driving in his community.

When Luke began exploring a career change from the army, he combined his passion for serving his country with an electrical apprenticeship at Ausbright, a supplier for the Department of Defence.

While his TAFE NSW supervisors had very high expectations, Luke found the work engaging and rewarding despite his significant study and training workload learning complex defence systems.

A highlight of Luke’s apprenticeship was assisting naval technicians resolve urgent defects on the Royal Australian Navy’s newest Hobart-class destroyer warships.

Luke’s apprenticeship wasn’t all smooth sailing. Transitioning from the army to civilian life, Luke found himself back at square one in a foreign environment while trying to support a young family. He’s grateful for his boss and wife’s support.

After working many desk jobs, Troy yearned for a hands-on career. With a growing family, he also sought job security. Coming from a family of tradespeople, plumbing was in his blood.

At TAFE NSW, Troy enjoyed exploring different aspects of the trade, engaging in class discussions about new techniques, and gaining practical insights from his skilful trainers.

At work, Troy went from assistant to head plumber. He attributes his success to the knowledgeable tradespeople he worked alongside.

Having been diagnosed with dyslexia as a child, Troy is thankful for the various learning approaches offered by VET. He adopted a hands-on, visual approach and engaged in class discussions to gain understanding.

Individual Awards Individual Awards

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NSW Training Awards AmbassadorAmbassador Profile – Theo Scholl

Volunteer firey leading by example in career questTheo Scholl is made of leadership material. As a volunteer firefighter with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS), Theo has been serving his community since 2014. In October 2019, he had to lead it.

As some of the worst bushfires on record ripped across northern New South Wales, Theo received a real baptism by fire. He was out on the truck when the fires hit his community, but was soon called into the office to help out with operations and communications.

Theo was given the job of supporting crews in the field and making sure residents got timely information about the fires that were threatening their homes. It was a big

responsibility, but one Theo handled with apparent ease.

As a school based trainee, Theo was able to bring some relevant skills to his volunteer gig with the RFS. A Certificate II in Agriculture, a Certificate II in Construction Pathways and a Certificate II in Warehousing Operations helped Theo develop his communication, planning and teamwork skills.

Since his first day with the RFS, Theo has wanted to work for the service as a paid member of staff and he’s doing everything he can to land his dream job. Theo is currently pursuing a dual diploma in Public Safety and Leadership and Management. It’s a fair bit of work, but Theo’s loving every minute of laying the foundations of a successful career. “That’s what I love about VET,” says Theo. “It’s all about securing the workforce of the future.”

People’s Choice AwardFor the second year, we have partnered with News Corp to run the People’s Choice Award in the Apprentice, Trainee, School Based Apprentice/Trainee, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student award categories.

The public have been able to vote and support their selected finalist after reading more about their individual Vocational Education and Training (VET) journeys and achievements thanks to a four-week series of editorial features published in the Daily Telegraph.

NSW Training Awards Ambassador

Theo Scholl

Volunteer

by example in career questTheo Scholl is made of leadership material. As a

New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS), Theo has been serving his community since 2014. In October 2019, he had to lead it.

on record ripped across northern New South Wales, Theo

He was out on the truck when

to help out with operations and communications.

Theo was given the job of

and making sure residents got timely information about the

their homes. It was a big

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As a school based trainee, Theo was able to bring some relevant skills to his volunteer

in Construction Pathways and

Operations helped Theo develop his communication, planning and teamwork skills.

RFS, Theo has wanted to work for the service as a paid member of staff and he’s doing everything he can to land his dream job. Theo is currently pursuing a dual diploma in Public Safety and Leadership and Management. It’s a fair bit of work, but Theo’s loving every minute of laying the foundations of a successful career. “That’s what I love about VET,” says Theo. “It’s all about securing the workforce of the future.”

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