South Metropolitan TAFE has once again shone as finalists in the 2022 WA Training Awards. Nine student finalists and nominations in the WA Large Training Provider and Industry Collaboration award categories have demonstrated the elite level of training provided by our organisation.
The finalists for the 13 training categories were announced on Friday 12 August by Education and Training Minister Sue Ellery.
The awards highlight outstanding individuals and training organisations that demonstrate exceptional work, excellence or innovation in the vocational education and training (VET) sector.
Our Defence Industry Pathway Program was recognised for the Industry Collaboration Award for its outstanding success in providing hands on experience and training in the Henderson Shipbuilding precinct. The Defence Industry Pathway Program was developed with multiple stakeholders in response to increasing demand for workers in WA's shipbuilding industry, and a critical need to attract and train talent. The 12-month program provides graduates with a broad understanding of the maritime defence industry and exposure to the various career pathways.
The following students were recognised for their outstanding results in their training in 2021:
Apprentice of the Year
Josh Fraser - Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
Megan Hazelden - Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Mechanical Fitter ZA)
Dylan Kent - Certificate III in Electrotechnology
CDT Award
Feng Yang - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
International Student of the Year
Yu-Chien Cho - Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Trainee of the Year
Zoe Gillard - Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways
Brittany-Leigh Wragg - Certificate III in Defence Industry Pathways
Vocational Student of the Year
Naomi Rigby - Diploma of Community Services
Christopher Smithall - Diploma of Process Plant Technology
As well as the recognition these respected awards bring, individual winners each receive $3,000 that can be used to further their training or kick-start their career. The organisation winners will be recognised as industry leaders.
Winners of each category will be announced at the Presentation Ceremony on 21 September at Crown Perth.
More information about WA Training Awards, check out the press release from Minister Ellery.