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Individual award categories
In addition to the recognition, networking, and professional development opportunities these prestigious awards bring; winners in eight different individual categories receive $3,000, and eligible winners also have the opportunity to represent WA at the Australian Training Awards later in the same year.
The individual award categories are listed below. Follow the links to find out about eligibility, conditions of entry, and how to apply for each category.
- WA Apprentice of the Year >
This award is presented to an apprentice who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training. - WA School-based Apprentice of the Year >
This award is presented to a student who is undertaking a Certificate II or above qualification as a part time school-based apprentice or trainee. It recognises the student’s commitment to their formal studies at school, and in the workplace. - WA Trainee of the Year >
This award is presented to a trainee who has been outstanding in all aspects of their training. - WA Vocational Student of the Year >
This award recognises outstanding achievement by a vocational student in a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification*. - WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year >
This award recognises the achievements of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student who is outstanding in all aspects of their training, and demonstrates the importance of lifelong learning for themselves and their community. - WA Cultural Diversity Training Award >
This award recognises the achievement of a culturally and linguistically diverse student who displays a strong understanding and knowledge of the vocational education and training system and demonstrates the relevance of lifelong learning for themselves and the migrant community. - WA International Student of the Year >
This award recognises the outstanding achievements of an international student undertaking a vocational education and training course in WA. - WA Trainer of the Year >
This award recognises innovation and excellence by a teacher or trainer who is providing nationally recognised training* to students at a registered training organisation, or in partnership with an RTO.
Organisation award categories
The WA Training Awards are presented to outstanding organisations for their contribution to vocational education and training in Western Australia.
These prestigious awards not only bring outstanding networking opportunities — organisation winners are recognised as industry leaders, and promoted through a variety of media and marketing opportunities. Eligible winners may also have the opportunity to represent WA at the Australian Training Awards later in the same year.
- WA Large Employer of the Year >
This award recognises large businesses or enterprises that have achieved excellence in the provision of nationally recognised training* to their employees. - WA Small Employer of the Year >
This award recognises small businesses that have achieved excellence in the provision of nationally recognised training* to their employees. - WA Industry Collaboration Award >
This award recognises exemplary skills development collaborations** between at least one employer or industry body, and at least one organisation delivering nationally recognised training*. - WA Small Training Provider of the Year >
This award recognises small registered training organisations that offer a range of training products and services and demonstrate excellence and high level performance in all aspects of vocational education and training. - WA Large Training Provider of the Year >
This award recognises large registered training organisations that offer a range of training products and services and demonstrates excellence and high level performance in all aspects of vocational education and training.
*Nationally recognised training refers to training that is based on a national training package or accredited course which results in a person receiving a formal qualification of Statement of Attainment issued by a registered training organisation. This includes apprenticeships and traineeships.
**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.
