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.

Sponsored byFinalists

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.

Sponsored byFinalists

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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