Tasmanian excellence in training celebrated

Members,

The 30th Tasmanian Training Awards celebrated excellence in the Tasmanian vocational education and training sector at a gala presentation in Hobart last night.

Minister for Skills, Training and Workforce Growth, Felix Ellis, said this year's 72 finalists across 14 categories was a clear demonstration of the depth of talent across our training system.

"Not only do these awards celebrate the achievements of our learners, they mark the dedication and commitment of our teachers, trainers and employers," Minister Ellis said.

"Vocational education and training plays a critical role in Tasmania with VET graduates working in sectors that support our community and build our economy.

"These are roles like tradespeople, carers in disability or aged care and people that work in healthcare, business and in our restaurants."

This year 14 students, teachers and organisations were named as category winners.

Minister Ellis said the winners were not only a credit to themselves but a beacon for what VET can achieve.

"For the learners that have taken our awards tonight, we look forward to following their achievements as the progress through their careers.

"For the teachers and trainers, we thank you for the effort that you put in to make a difference to so many Tasmanians.," Minister Ellis said

The annual training awards program is run by Skills Tasmania, as part of nationwide training awards programs.

Tasmanian award winners in aligned categories are nominated to represent Tasmania at the Australian Training Awards, to be held in Hobart on 17 November this year.

*The full list of winners follows.

Winners of 2023 Tasmanian Training Awards

Category

Name

Qualification/Trainer

Location

Apprentice of the Year

Jake Chilcott

Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician with TasTAFE

Youngtown

Trainee of the Year

Catherine Jones

Certificate III in Hospitality with TasTAFE

Launceston

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Bradley Maynard

Certificate IV in Work, Health and Safety with TasTAFE

Legana

School-based Apprentice of the Year

Indiana Corbin

Certificate III in Patisserie with TasTAFE

Otago Bay

Vocational Student of the Year

Naomi Cox

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management with Learning Partners

Zeehan

VET in Schools Student of the Year

Bonnie Clark

Certificate III in Individual Support at Guilford Young College.

Lenah Valley

VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year

Kirsten Bacon

VET Teacher at Elizabeth College, DECYP

Hobart

Equity Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

Maryam Azizi

Certificate III in Dental Assisting with TasTAFE

Lenah Valley

Equity Vocational Student of the Year

Drew Wellard

Certificate II in Retail Cosmetics at Elizabeth College, DECYP RTO

Hobart

Business finalists

Industry Collaboration of the Year Award

St Joseph Affordable Homes

New Town

Small Employer of the Year Award

Bridgewater Police and Community Youth Club

Bridgewater

Large Employer of the Year award

Stornoway Maintenance

Hobart

Large Training Provider of the Year

Learning Partners

Riverside

Small Training Provider of the Year

Scala The Training Company

Hobart

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