Download - 2016 NT Training Awards results
NT Training AwardsCelebra ng excellence in training
The Northern Territory Training Awards were held on Saturday 10 September at the Darwin Convention Centre.
The awards recognise and reward the outstanding efforts of Territorians involved in vocational education and training.
Congratulations to our category winners and runner-up, and thank you to our sponsors for their continued support.
Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year
Runner-up
Courtney CameronCertifi cate III in Commercial Cookery
Employer: Waterfront Bistro, Darwin Sailing ClubRTO: Charles Darwin University
The Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year Award is presented to an apprentice who has demonstrated outstanding achievement throughout their apprenticeship.
Sponsored byFinalists
Anthony GarrawayCertifi cate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
Jessica BaileyCertifi cate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
Winner
Ella Cavallaro Certifi cate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Employer: Power and Water CorporationRTO: Charles Darwin University
Trainee of the Year
Runner-up
Patricia SedenCertifi cate III in Business
Employer: AirducterRTO: Dovaston Training and Assessment Centre
The Trainee of the Year Award is presented to a trainee who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and achievement in their studies.
Sponsored byFinalistsBlessing PalupeCertifi cate III in Business
Winner
Neda Aleksic Certifi cate III in Business
Employer: GTNTHost employer: BCA National Training Group RTO: BCA National Training Group
Vocational Student of the Year
Runner-up
Ayak MagokCertifi cate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Employer: Holy Spirit Catholic Primary SchoolRTO: Transforming Training
The Vocational Student of the Year Award is presented to an individual who is undertaking an accredited course with a registered training organisation on a full or part-time basis. They must demonstrate excellence in their commitment towards their training.
Finalists
Lien Thi Kim DoCertifi cate III in FitnessCertifi cate IV in Fitness
Patrick McKenzieDiploma of Screen and MediaCertifi cate IV in Training and Assessment
Winner
Ashlee Coleman Certifi cate III in Community ServicesCertifi cate IV in Community Services
Employer: Machado Joseph Disease FoundationRTO: Charles Darwin University
towards their training.
Finalists
Lien Thi Kim DCertifi cate III Certifi cate IV
Patrick McKeDiploma of ScCertifi cate IV
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Runner-up
Charles LechleitnerCertifi cate III in Consersation and Land Management
Employer: Central Land CouncilRTO: Batchelor Institute
This award is presented to an individual who identifi es as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is undertaking an apprenticeship, traineeship or is a vocational student. They must demonstrate excellence in their commitment towards their training.
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Rachel BakerCertifi cate IV in Business (Governance)
Jordan JohnsonCertifi cate III in Business
Winner
Dawn Ivinson Graduate Certifi cate in Community Services Practices (Client Assessment and Case Management)Graduate Certifi cate in Community Services Practices (Statutory Child Protection)
Employer: Department of Children and FamiliesRTO: The Australian Childhood Foundation
School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Runner-up
Hannah ChristopherCertifi cate III in Community ServicesCertifi cate III in Education Support
School: NT Christian CollegeRTO: Transforming TrainingEmployer: NT Christian Schools
The School-Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year is presented to a student undertaking a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship. They must demonstrate excellence in their commitment towards their training.
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Chloe BonnellCertifi cate III in Accounts Administration
Winner
Dimiti Andresen Certifi cate III in Dental Assisting
School: Centralian Senior CollegeRTO: NT Department of HealthEmployer: Department of Health - Oral Health Services
VET in Schools Student of the Year
Runner-up
Savanne CanobieCertifi cate II in Engineering Pathways
School: Nhulunbuy High SchoolRTO: Nhulunbuy High School
The VET in Schools Student of the Year is presented to a school student who has proven commitment to being the best they can be in their vocational education and training in schhools program.
Sponsored byFinalists
Chantel O’BrienCertifi cate III in Tourism
Lucille PatulloCertifi cate III in Business Administration
Winner
Scarlett Gray Certifi cate III in FitnessCertifi cate IV in Fitness
School: Darwin High SchoolRTO: Charles Darwin University
VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year
Runner-up
Tammy Healey
Subject area: Business StudiesEmployer: Charles Darwin University
The VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year is presented to an individual who demonstrates outstanding achievements in all aspects of the delivery and assessment of vocational education and training.
Sponsored byFinalists
William AdamsSport and Recreation - Charles Darwin University
Winner
Liam Fraser
Subject area: ConstructionEmployer: Batchelor Institute
Small Employer of the Year
Runner-up
The Small Employer of the Year recognises a small enterprise that has achieved excellence in the provision of training to its employees.
Sponsored byFinalists
Sam Eyles Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Winner
Medium Employer of the Year
Runner-up
The Medium Employer of the Year recognises a medium enterprise that has achieved excellence in the provision of training to its employees.
Winner
Large Employer of the Year
The Large Employer of the Year award was introduced to the program in 2000, and recognises business enterprises that achieve excellence in the provision of training to its employees.
Winner
The Arnhemland Progress Association (ALPA)Sponsored by
Training Provider of the Year
Runner-up
The Training Provider of the Year recognises a registered training organisation that demonstrates outstanding achievements in all aspects of the delivery of vocational education and training.
Finalists
Charles Darwin University
Winner
Finalists
Charles Darw
Industry Collaboration Award
Runner-up
Indigenous Construction Training Incubator
IE Project NT in collaboration with Probuild (NT) and Batchelor Institute
The Industry Collaboration Award is presented for exemplary skills development collaboration between an employer or industry body and at least one other organisation, and recognises an innovation and/or leading practice initiative, program or product development and implemented for the purpose of providing high quality vocational education and training.
Sponsored by FinalistsIndigenous Employment ProgramDepartment of Corporate and Information Services in collaboration with Charles Darwin University
Prelude to the FutureGroup Training NT in collaboration with Shell Australia and Charles Darwin University
Winner
The Army Indigenous Defence Program
Bachelor Institute in collaboration with Australian Defence Force
Australian Training AwardsThe Australian Training Awards will be held in Darwin on Thursday 17 November 2016. The national awards are the culmination of the state and territory awards, with winners from each state and territory eligible to compete at the national level in aligned categories.
The following Territorians will be competing in the following national categories.
Individual CategoriesDawn Ivinson - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the YearElla Cavallaro - Australian Apprentice of the YearDimi Andresen - Australian School-Based Apprentice of the YearNeda Aleksic - Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the YearLiam Fraser - VET Teacher/Trainer of the YearAshlee Coleman - Vocational Student of the Year
Direct Entry CategoryIsobel Ga y - Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award
The following organisational winners will go into a short listing process for contention to be a fi nalist in the following national categories.
Organisa onal CategoriesThe Army Indigenous Defence Program - Industry Collaboration AwardElectric NT - Small Employer of the YearProbuild (NT) - Medium Employer of the YearThe Arnhemland Progress Associa on (ALPA) - Large Employer of the YearBatchelor Ins tute - Large Training Provider of the Year
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