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Sandra Van Der Gaag was the 2015 WA Trainee of the Year and
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read about Sandra and the achievements of other WA Training
Awards winners.
Applications for the WA Training Awards 2016 are now open.
Get your application in before May 13 to be in the running to win
$5000 and the chance to represent WA at the national awards in
Darwin this November.
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WA Training Awards 2016
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The training achievements of students and
organisations will be recognised at the
State Government’s WA Training Awards.
Training and Workforce Development
Minister Liza Harvey said applications
opened on Monday and this year’s
program would include a new award.
“We have introduced a new category,
the WA International Student of the Year,
providing an opportunity to celebrate the
successes of international students in our
training system,” she said.
“We have also broadened the eligibility
of the School-based Apprentice of the
Year category, so that school students
undertaking Certificate II qualifications
and above are now eligible to apply.
“In addition, the WA Training Initiative
Award has been replaced by the
Industry Collaboration Award to
recognise cooperation between two or
more organisations in innovative skills
development.”
Students and organisations need to get
their applications in by 5pm, Friday May
13 for a chance to win $5000 in cash or
prizes and be eligible to compete against
the nation’s best in the Australian Training
Awards later this year.
A strong reputation
built on innovation
and award-winning
quality at every level
In 2012 Clinipath Pathology’s decision to
adopt a widespread program of vocational
education and training (VET) led to
significant improvements for the business
and its employees.
In just three years the program proved to
be successful, with Clinipath Pathology
winning the 2015 Australian Apprenticeships
– Employer Award at the national level.
Clinipath Pathology CEO Dr Gordon Harloe
was proud of the award and the staff and
for their enthusiasm in embracing training
opportunities.
“It’s a significant achievement. Our core
values include commitment to service
excellence and to be enthusiastic about
continuous improvement and this award
demonstrates that we actively pursue these
values,” Dr Harloe said.
“It recognises the great work our staff has
done and endorses our view that quality is
an imperative.”
Clinipath Pathology employs about 800 staff,
including 70 per cent of which are mature
aged. Since 2012 more than 500 employees
have achieved a VET credential.
Patient Services Manager Ann Poole
said there had been clear benefits to the
business.
“Our employee retention rate is now around
85 per cent, which is excellent, given the
industry has high workforce mobility,” she
said.
“We are the employer of choice and now
rarely have to advertise for pathology
collector positions.”
Dr Harloe said no other laboratory in
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L-R: Beryl Avenell, Sarah Marchant, Minister for Training and Workforce Development Liza
Harvey, Ann Poole, Rita Welsh and Margaret Poole at the Patient Services Management
Team Clinipath Pathology Traineeship Graduation Ceremony in August, 2015.
Western Australia had a training program
like Clinipath’s.
“Deregulation of collection centres has seen
centre numbers increase dramatically in the
last five years and, therefore, demand for
staff,” he said.
“We had to be innovative with our
recruitment and training to ensure quality
was maintained at every level.”
Dr Harloe said its continuous improvements,
which were part of the working culture
at Clinipath Pathology, helped make it
the laboratory of choice for patients and
doctors.
“Patients can choose which lab will do their
blood tests, and company-wide training
has enabled us to develop a reputation for
quality,” he said.
“We have the largest numbers of collection
centres in the state, so more doctors are
choosing us too.”
Since its success at the 2015 Australian
Training Awards, Clinipath Pathology
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has expanded the training program to
include three further qualifications: health
administration, competitive systems
practices and work, health and safety.
“We can now offer training to every
employee, which aligns to their job roles,”
Ms Poole said.
“There is a program appropriate to every
department for existing and new employee
positions. This provides opportunity for all
staff, ensuring continuous improvement.”
The Australian Training Awards success
has provided Clinipath Pathology with a
reputation in the industry as respected
educators, which demonstrates its
commitment to training.
“Our input has been sought by agencies and
businesses working in the VET sector,” Ms
Poole said.
“We’re happy to share our knowledge and
experience of the WA and Australian Training
Awards process, which was rigorous, but very
positive, well organised and supportive.”
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Our Commitment to Excellence
Quality is knowledge
and attention to detail
Clinipath Pathology’s achievements
in providing nationally recognised
training demonstrates our
commitment to providing the highest
quality diagnostic pathology services
to the West Australian community
These awards identify and recognise
the very best organisations and
people
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We are proud of our ongoing achievements, and
thank our staff for embracing the values of
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Why apply for the WA Training Awards?
The awards give organisations and individuals the opportunity to be recognised for their
contribution and dedication to the state’s vocational education and training sector.
For individuals, winning an award provides a chance to kick-start their career or further their
training with $5000 in prize money from the category sponsor. They are also recognised as
the best in the state and have the chance to represent WA at the Australian Training Awards in
Darwin in November (eligible categories only).
Finalists and winners have the chance to network with other high achievers and industry
leaders at a state and national level.
They become ambassadors for the training sector and their respective industry, with
opportunities to share their story and encourage others into training.
Organisations have the chance to boost their business with $5000 in cash or prizes from the
category sponsor, while also being recognised by peers as the state’s top achiever or even the
best in the nation, with the opportunity to represent WA at the Australian Training Awards.
Crown Perth CROWNability Program members.
Entertainment giant wins big with staff
When it comes to working at one of the
most exciting hospitality and entertainment
venues in Australia, there are few employers
like Crown Perth, and with a longstanding
reputation for excellence in training and
development, it is no wonder Crown
continues to be recognised internationally
for its world-class service.
Employing more than 5800 staff from over
100 different countries, Crown Perth’s
exceptional achievements in providing
nationally-recognised training were recently
acknowledged as the best in the country
at the 22nd annual Australian Training
Awards, winning the prestigious title of 2015
Australian Employer of the Year.
As the largest single-site private sector
employer in Western Australia, Crown Perth
is committed to providing employees with
the practical training and development
needed to build rewarding careers, as well
as the opportunity to shine through an
esteemed employee recognition program.
Recently celebrating its 30-year
anniversary, Crown Australian Resorts CEO
Barry Felstead said he was thrilled by how
far Crown Perth had come as a leading
training organisation over three decades.
“With a thriving indigenous and disability
employment program, we pride ourselves
on creating opportunities for all Western
Australians and by investing in our people
we will continue to pursue our vision of
becoming a leader for employee training,
not only in Australia, but in the world,” he
said.
According to Mr Felstead, it is the
remarkable employees that make Crown
such a great place to work, as well as the
hard work of Crown’s dedicated trainers
and Human Resources and Learning and
Development teams.
Life for Kahli King Elliott has changed
dramatically since being named the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Student of the Year.
Kahli decided to apply because she
A judging panel will assess your written
application, so it is important it is in your own
words, with real-world examples from your
personal/organisation’s experience.
Online information session
This section also includes a series of
templates available to download for
attachments you will need to submit with
your application.
Address selection criteria relevant to your
category and demonstrate to the panel why
you are the best in the state at what you do.
Register your interest at trainingawards@
dtwd.wa.gov.au to take part in the online
information session (webinar) to learn how to
prepare an award-winning application and
receive advice from past winners, judges and
more.
Online assistance for applicants
Further assistance
The WA Training Awards website includes
tools to help people prepare an application.
This includes examples of award-winning
applications, evidence guides and checklists.
Applicants for the categories of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander Student of the
Year, International Student of the Year and
Cultural Diversity Training Award have access
to assistance when preparing an application.
Contact the WA Training Awards team on
6551 5609 to find out more.
You can also subscribe to the blog, which
provides details and tips for applicants.
Visit the ‘Tools for applicants’ section of the
Applications are now open and close at 5pm, May 13, 2016.
For more information and important dates visit the
Training Awards website: dtwd.wa.gov.au/trainingawards.
2015 Winners
“At work I’ve been getting involved with
some of our senior managers and training
managers to talk about current and future
apprentices and what we could change to
enrich our apprentice programs even more
so than currently,” he said.
“Since the awards, my application into the
WA Police was accepted and I have now
started my six months training at the WA
Police Academy in Joondalup,” she said.
“The experience of going to Tasmania and
meeting the other Australian finalists is
something I will never forget.”
The ‘How to enter’ section provides some
details to keep in mind when preparing your
application and the steps to follow.
Since being named Apprentice of the Year
at both the WA and Australian Training
Awards, Jared Stone has been busy
promoting the apprenticeships pathway
to students and industry representatives
across the country.
WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Student of the Year
“I never thought I would be recognised for
an award like this ever,” she said.
There is a host of information available
to help you prepare an award-winning
application. Before you put pen to paper,
visit dtwd.wa.gov.au/trainingawards to
download an application guide and read
through the eligibility criteria. Ensure you
meet the conditions of entry and are aware
of what is expected of you.
WA Apprentice of the Year
Australian Apprentice of the Year
Kahli King Elliott
Kahli said the WA Training Awards
experience was incredible.
WA Training Awards website for more.
Jared Stone
2015 Winners
“I have been recognised for my
achievements and have had people
approach me within WA Police who would
like my advice in certain areas, such as
recruiting Aboriginal people.”
Writing an award-winning application
“I know I believe in myself more now than I
did prior to the awards.
believed she could make a difference with
Aboriginal people and the WA Police.
“I also wanted to try and be a role model
for all the Aboriginal kids in rural areas and
hopefully encourage them to fulfil their
dreams just like I have,” she said.
“If I had any advice to give to others
applying, it is to be yourself.
“The judges want to see who you are as a
person and what makes you unique.”
“There’s this real sense of drive and
passion to achieve my next set of goals
and move towards my long-term visions.
“I think that drive and passion comes from
going through the awards and stopping
to reflect on my journey up until now and
where it may go next.”
Jared said the application process
was relatively painless, and whilst the
interviews made him nervous, the panel
was very welcoming.
“The state and national teams go out
of their way to support you in the process.
Whether you need to bounce some interview
ideas off someone or need extra information
to address the criteria, they’re with you every
step of the way,” he said.
“As far as actually winning goes, words can’t
describe it.
“The elation, the shock and awe – it’s
unbelievably gratifying and humbling.”
Jared’s advice for applicants was simple.
“Forget about being bashful or thinking it
makes you up yourself or arrogant,” he said,
“If you think you’ve done well in your training
and your apprenticeship, let’s hear about it.”
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Sparking a passion
2015 Winners
NECA WA is the pre-eminent professional
association servicing the electrical and
communications industry.
Sandra Van Der Gaag
The National Electrical and
Communications Association (NECA)
has over 1000 members in NECA WA
working in or serving the electrical
industry. It also includes Electrical Group
Training (EGT), the largest employer of
electrical apprentices in Australia, and the
College of Electrical Training (CET), the
largest trainer of electrical apprentices in
Australia.
In the 20 years since its inception, the
College of Electrical Training has trained
more than 20,000 apprentices. CET is now
the largest trainer of electrical apprentices
in Australia, training almost half of WA’s
future electricians.
WA Trainee of the Year
Australian Apprentice (Trainee)
of the Year
As the WA and Australian Trainee of the
Year 2015, Sandra Van Der Gaag said the
awards had motivated her to keep working
on professional development and become
the best she could be.
CET currently has more than 1800
apprentices in training at its two campuses
in Jandakot and Joondalup.
It is not only the college that has been
recognised for its excellence in training.
A number of its instructors have been
formally acknowledged by the industry
for their contribution and commitment to
training apprentices in 2011, 2012, 2014
and 2015.
These apprentices are educated
in a modern and safety-conscious
environment. For a number of years CET
has maintained WorkSafe’s highest level of
safety plan, having been awarded Platinum
status in 2014.
CET remains committed to training and
developing the future of the electrical
industry through its involvement in
‘school-based’ pre-apprenticeships, which
allow people in Year 11 and 12 to begin
their training while remaining at school.
Over the past 20 years, CET has won many
awards, including WA’s Small Training
Provider of the Year in 2010. Just four
years later CET became the first non-State
Training Provider to win the WA Large
Training Provider of the Year award.
CET also provides a wide array of posttrade training courses to qualified
electricians and is considered a one-stop
shop for skills recognition and gap training
for overseas qualified electricians seeking
work in Australia.
“A traineeship can be daunting when
you are new to an industry, but winning
reminded me you can become good at
anything when you put your mind to it,”
she said.
The awards also gave Sandra a confidence
boost in her current job.
“I am now the health and safety
representative on my shift, in addition to
my core role as a process plant operator,”
she said.
“Interviews with various newspapers and
corporate magazines to highlight my success
have also been a great networking tool and
an effective way to promote the benefits of
skills training to the wider community.”
Sandra encouraged others to consider
entering the WA Training Awards.
“My tip for entering the awards would be
to encourage people to talk about why
they chose their traineeship and how it has
helped them achieve their goals.
“I have met many interesting people and
made good friends along the way,” she
said.
“Don’t be afraid to give examples, that
way the judges can relate to what you are
saying.”
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“Winning the award was a really proud moment for me. It was
great to be recognised for the hard work I put into learning
something new and shaping my future the way I want it to be.”
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“I also liked the personal development
activities (included in the awards process)
such as mock TV and radio interviews, tips
for public speaking and leadership training.
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Supported by Dental Health
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DNA Kingston Training has been
delivering international and local
training in WA for more than 17
years.
Last year DNA Kingston Training
won the International Training
Provider of the Year at the WA
Training Awards.
After winning, supporting
institutions, stakeholders, partner
organisations, community groups
and past students congratulated
DNA Kingston Training for its
continuous support and quality training of international students in WA.
DNA Kingston Training delivers a variety of opportunities for international
students and offers diverse learning in dental assisting, dental technology,
work health and safety, health care (ambulance), business management,
project management, health care, medical administration and engineering
(welding programs).
This training is wrapped in a deep cultural awareness with a warm, caring
student support process to enhance the quality of life and experience for
students training at Australian/multicultural colleges.
The award has empowered DNA Kingston Training to strive for greater
opportunities for its students, not only in Australia but overseas.
DNA Kingston Training continuously works in collaboration with local
universities and creates trans-global agreements with offshore universities,
government bodies and training institutes to enhance and empower the
organisation as one of Australia’s leading global entities.
Delivering care, compassion to South West region
With a vision to make a positive difference,
JSW Training & Community Services strives to
be responsive, vibrant and dedicated, using
technology and innovation to deliver a range
of tailored and flexible training and community
services programs.
Chief Executive Officer Posy Barnes said JSW
was committed to its diverse client groups and
believed everyone was entitled to training, no
matter where they lived or what barriers they
faced.
“Education and training is the key that can change
people’s lives,” she said.
JSW staff were thrilled to be acknowledged for
their work when the organisation was selected as
one of three finalists in the WA Training Awards
in 2015, contending for the WA Small Training
Provider of the Year. As previous winners and
regular contestants in the awards, JSW believed
there were many benefits to competing, including
having the opportunity to reflect on your own
practices, promoting courses and the chance to
recognise high performing staff.
“Our success is due to the people we employ,”
Ms Barnes said. “Our staff are our biggest asset.
They have that ‘can do’ factor and work hard to
encourage clients to believe in themselves and
increase their self-worth, which leads to further
employment and training outcomes.”
JSW is a leading provider of youth and community
services in the South West region. Wrap around
services provide extra support to students that
allows trainers to hone in on barriers and help
students achieve their training goals. Courses
and classes are delivered in a relaxed and friendly
environment, using a combination of face-to-face,
online and coaching.
“We also deliver short courses, workshops and
seminars,” Ms Barnes said.
“We can even take training to the client and deliver
customised courses onsite in the workplace and
through a traineeship pathway. Flexibility is the key
to our success.”
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