WA Training Awards 2015 - Put yourself in the spotlight.

The WA Training Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees and vocational students, and the contribution to training made by trainers, training organisations and employers.

Celebrating their 21st year, the Awards continue to put our State's top achievers in the spotlight.

More than $80 000 in cash and prizes will be awarded to State winners at a presentation dinner on 4 September 2015.

There are 13 categories in the WA Training Awards; seven individual categories and six organisation categories.

Individual categories:

• WA Apprentice of the Year
• WA School Based Apprentice of the Year
• WA Trainee of the Year
• WA Vocational Student of the Year
• WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
• WA Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Training Award
• WA Trainer of the Year

Organisation categories:

• WA Employer of the Year
• WA School Pathways to VET
• WA Training Initiative
• WA Small Training Provider of the Year
• WA Large Training Provider of the Year
• WA International Training Provider of the Year

For more information and how to apply, click here.  Applications close on Friday, 8 May 2015.

Winners* of the WA Training Awards may be eligible to represent the State at the Australian Training Awards in Hobart on 19 November 2015.

Individuals and organisations** may also apply directly to the Australian Training Awards for several other national awards — visit the Australian Training A​wards page​ to find out more.

*Does not include the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Training Award, School Pathways to VET or Training Initiative categories.

**WA applicants and winner of the School Pathways to VET award should also apply directly to the Australian Training Awards. Visit the School Pathways to VET Award page for more information. Australian Training Award applications close on 29 May 2015.

Perth Pallet Challenge - $2,000 in cash and prizes to be won!

   

When:   Sunday, 19th April 2015

Where:  Band Stage, Hillarys Boat Harbour

To celebrate National Youth Week the Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council together with the Department of Local Government and Communities will be holding the annual Perth Pallet Challenge.

The Perth Pallet Challenge runs during National Youth Week 10th – 19th of April 2015. It is open to all Wood Trades apprentices who are studying Cabinet Making (Furniture or Kitchen and Bathrooms), Furniture Finishing, Wood Machining, Upholstery and Floor Finishing.

By the 3rd of April apprentices will be supplied with three second hand pallets and asked to use their skill and innovation to 'remodel' them into an art or furniture piece of their own design.  Apprentices will have approximately 2 weeks to complete the task using whatever methods they choose.

On the 19th of April all items will be placed on display at Hillarys Boat Harbour where judging will take place. There are several prizes:

• The National Youth Week Award - $750 cash (open to apprentices aged 15 to 25)
• The Apprentice and Traineeship Company Innovation and Design Award - $750 cash (open to all apprentices)
• People’s Choice Award - $250 voucher from Toolmart or Hafele (open to all apprentices)

All winners will also receive free student membership to the Australian Furniture Association.

To enter complete the application form and send via

Email:  wtms@fftitrainingcouncil.com.au

Fax:     9361 2900

Post:    Food Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council

           PO Box 1499

           East Victoria Park, WA 6981

Drop it off at our offices at:

           Unit 6, 800 Albany Highway

           East Victoria Park, WA 6101

Or Contact:

           Joel Douglas on 0438 737 628

Our proud sponsors:

Board of Management Positions Vacant

The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council has vacancies on their Board of Management.  We are seeking enthusiastic people who have a good understanding of the issues facing industry, particularly from a skills and workforce perspective.

 

A working knowledge of vocational education and training in their industry would be beneficial and be of influential standing within the relevant key industries.

In particular we are looking for people within the agriculture and food processing sectors.  This could cover grain and livestock industries, wool production, production horticulture, meat processing, wine production, and baking or seafood industries. 

An overview of our organisation.

The Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council is funded by the Western Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development, and has three core functions:

• Leadership role in promoting training to industry, including partnerships between industry and the training sector.
• Supporting innovation and workforce development.
• Provide forward looking advice to State and Commonwealth Governments on training needs and priorities for public funding.

What would be involved?

The Board of Management meets six times per year and also corresponds via email and phone.  Other meetings may be held as required and Board Members may be invited to represent the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council at other events.

 

There is no remuneration, however the Food, Fibre and Timber Industries Training Council will reimburse members for reasonable travel expenses.

 

To apply, please forward your CV to CEO Kay Gerard at kay.gerard@fftitrainingcouncil.com.au.  For further information, please contact Kay on (08) 9361 2800.