Western Australian Industry Collaboration Award: Category information and application documents

Information you need to take the leap and apply for the Western Australian Industry Collaboration Award in the WA Training Awards.
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This award recognises exemplary skills development collaborations* between at least one employer/industry body and at least one organisation delivering nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET).

Check the eligibility criteria

To apply for this award:

  • at least one party must be an industry organisation (eg employer, enterprise, group of enterprises, industry association, industry advisory body, trade union or professional association);
  • at least one party must be delivering nationally recognised vocational education and training or directly contributing to the outcomes of nationally recognised VET which leads to formal qualifications or statements of attainment under the Australian Qualifications Framework: and
  • have their head office located in Western Australia.
Please note

This award is to recognise outstanding collaborations, not partnerships. Applications will not be accepted from organisations operating under a contractual ‘partnership’ agreement.

*A ‘collaboration’ is where two or more parties work together to achieve shared goals. A ‘partnership’ is a business structure where two or more parties enter a contractual relationship in which they can legally share profits, risks and losses according to terms set out in their partnership agreement. The key difference between a partnership and a collaboration is that parties who work collaboratively do not necessarily need to be bound contractually.

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Contact the WA Training Awards team if you are unsure about the application process, require support with your application, or if you would like further information about the awards program.
 

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We have produced webinars to provide you with an opportunity to hear from previous WA Training Awards organisation category winners about their experience. Get a run down on what to expect throughout the awards process, and learn what the judges are looking for in an award winning application. 
 
 
Note: These webinars were recorded in 2023, and feature award winners from previous years.

Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions or are unsure about the criteria, eligibility or application process please take a look at our answers to frequently asked questions.
 
 

Ready to take the leap?

Follow these steps

Please read the information in each of the steps below carefully, to ensure that your application can be accepted.

Step 1: Check the conditions of entry

  • Applications must be submitted online via the WA Training Awards application portal by 5:00 pm on the closing date. All applicable sections of the portal must be completed, including all required attachments.
  • Each category requires supporting documentation and references, and these must be uploaded and attached to the online application under the 'Attachments' section.
  • Applicants can apply for one category only, and must meet the eligibility criteria for that category.
  • It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have selected the correct category.
  • Application responses must be no longer than the maximum word limit allowed.
  • The WA Training Awards is a self-nomination process. Applicants must personally prepare and submit their own applications. However, it is recommended that applicants get a friend, coworker or family member to review their application before submitting.
  • In addition to the required attachments, applicants may attach additional relevant supporting evidence (individual applicants may attach no more than five A4 pages and organisation applicants no more than ten A4 pages).
  • Applicants acknowledge that the information submitted in the 'overview' will be summarised and used as a profile should they be selected as a finalist.
  • Applicants must supply factually correct information with the understanding that this will be checked and confirmed before the application is progressed to the judging panel.
  • Applicants must agree to abide by the decision of the selection panel, as no appeals will be entered into.
  • By entering, finalists and winners agree for their photographs, profiles, video footage, training details and suburbs to be used for promotional purposes by the Government of Western Australia and Commonwealth of Australia. The check box in the application portal must be ticked to substantiate this.
  • Applicants must comply with Department of Training and Workforce Development standards in regards to training, workplace health and safety, and industrial relations matters.
  • Applicants agree to notify the Awards team immediately, should there be a change in an applicant’s circumstances with regard to their training or employment.
  • Applicants must advise the Awards team of changes to their contact details.
  • Individual finalists must participate in the judging day, which includes attending an interview, to remain eligible.
  • Eligible category winners* in individual categories must attend a two-day professional development workshop, before the Australian Training Awards finalist week and presentation dinner.
  • Applicants acknowledge that, should they win their WA Training Award category, their original application will be submitted to the Australian Training Awards if their category is eligible. The Australian Training Awards will allow State winners to update content only where there is new information or information has changed between nominated dates.

* Does not include the Cultural Diversity Training Award or International Student of the Year Award.

Step 2: Read the application guide

To understand the process and what's required for your application in the Industry Collaboration Award category, please read through the application guide available below. 

Be sure to check the eligibility requirements and the conditions of entry for the category that you are applying for.

The application guide also has hints and useful tips on how to submit a great application.

View the organisation award category application guide

Step 3: Provide an overview of the collaboration

Provide an overview (500-word limit) of the collaboration, including:

  • the name of the collaboration;
  • lead organisation and each of the parties to the collaboration;
  • purpose and objectives of the collaboration;
  • origin of the collaboration (how the parties came together);
  • details of the environment in which the collaboration operates; and
  • how the collaboration functions in practice, including lines of communication between the parties to the collaboration.

Step 4: Complete the selection criteria

The following criteria are to be completed as part of the online application process. An 800-word limit applies for each.

Criterion 1: Outstanding practice of the collaboration

Describe the extent to which the collaboration goes above and beyond standard practice in training and skills development. For example, you may consider:

  • what is the basis of the collaboration partner’s agreement that have been so successful?
  • what specific training need is being addressed by the collaboration?
  • what exemplary or innovative aspects are a feature of the training collaboration?

Criterion 2: Achievements of the collaboration for training

Consider detailing the following information.

  • What are examples of excellence in the training delivered?
  • What training outcomes have been achieved (including qualifications and skill sets awarded)?
  • What improvements in the quality of learning and assessment have been implemented?
  • What, if any, new or improved career pathways and opportunities have been created?

Criterion 3: Training impacts of the collaboration

Consider the following.

  • How has the collaboration benefited the participants, the community, and the collaborating organisations and the broader training system?
  • What improvements in the processes/ procedures of all collaborating organisations have been implemented?
  • What contribution is there to social equity, especially increasing the participation of people from groups underrepresented in the industry or workplaces?

Criterion 4: Sustainability and future of the collaboration

Consider the following.

  • What, if any, aspects of the collaboration utilises government funding? If so, how could the collaboration be continued if government funding ceased?
  • How can the outcomes of the collaboration be replicated or modelled for other industries?
  • What quality improvement/performance evaluations of the collaboration that are in place and planned?

Templates to help with your application

You may also like to look at our example draft application templates, as a guide to helping you respond to the selection criteria and complete your application.

View the organisation awards draft application templates

Step 5: Complete any required documents

Make sure you have completed the following documents required for all Industry Collaboration Award applicants. A template for each document is available via the links below.

  • A signed talent release form (to enable WA Training Awards to use your photo and information if you are a finalist or winner).

View the talent release form

For this category, you must also provide an endorsement from your organisation's Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director.

CEO/MD endorsement template

Step 6: Lodge your application online

If you meet all of the eligibility criteria; once you have prepared your responses to the selection criteria for the category and have all of the required documents signed and completed, you are ready to submit your application via our online portal.

Key dates

Please be sure to check the key dates for this year's awards programs, for the closing date and time to submit your application.

Information about lodging your application online is available here

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