Australia’s most skilled recognised nationally
Australia’s most talented apprentices, trainees, VET students, skills and training teachers, businesses, and training providers were honoured at the 2015 Australian Training Awards in Hobart tonight.
Minister for Vocational Education and Skills, Luke Hartsuyker, said the strong field of finalists showed what can be achieved with vocational education and training (VET).
“Australia is truly a learning nation, with nearly four million Australians participating in VET study last year,” Minister Hartsuyker said.
“All the award finalists have achieved amazing things thanks to VET, and are helping build a highly skilled workforce to help our nation remain competitive into the future.”
Young electrician Jared Stone from Karrinyup, Perth, was named the best apprentice in Australia for his outstanding achievements in his Australian Apprenticeship.
The Employer of the Year was Crown Perth, also from Western Australia. Crown Perth was recognised for their outstanding results in offering a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications from retail operations to hospitality.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Peter Henneken AM for his enormous contribution to vocational education and training.
“For more than 40 years, Peter has worked to strengthen Queensland’s training system, and our national training system, and I thank him for his dedication,” Mr Hartsuyker said.
The Australian Training Awards — the peak national awards for the vocational education and training system in Australia — are held each year in November.
A full list of winners is attached and more information is available at www.australiantrainingawards.gov.au. Photographs of winners can be provided on request.
The 2015 Australian Training Awards Winners
Individual
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Peter Henneken AM |
| Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practise Award |
Lyn Wilson New South Wales |
| VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year |
Stephen Lunn Tasmania |
| Vocational Student of the Year |
Karen Rose Northern Territory |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year |
Philadelphia Hughes Northern Territory |
| Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year |
Sandra VanDer Gaag Western Australia |
| Australian School-based Apprentice of the Year |
Brendan Williamson New South Wales |
| Australian Apprentice of the Year |
Jared Stone Western Australia |
Business
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Australian Apprenticeships - Employer Award |
Clinipath Pathology Western Australia |
| Small Employer of the Year |
Hy-Performance Fluid Power Queensland |
| Employer of the Year |
Crown Perth Western Australia |
| Industry Collaboration Award |
Clennett's Mitre 10; Whitelion Incorporated; and MGET Institute Tasmania |
Registered Training Organisation
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| School Pathways to VET Award |
Southern Cross Catholic Vocational College New South Wales |
| Small Training Provider of the Year |
Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre Victoria |
| International Training Provider of the Year |
CHARLTON BROWN Queensland |
| Large Training Provider of the Year |
VERTO New South Wales |