Applications for the WA Training Awards must be submitted online through our online application portal, by the nominated closing day/time.
The key to a successful application is starting early — don't leave it to the last minute, or you may run out of time. You don't have to complete your application in one sitting, you can save and edit your application at any time during the application period (before the closing date/time).
Accessing the online application portal
- Register on the home page of the application portal to create an account or log in.
- If setting up a new account, you will receive an email from WA Training Awards asking you to confirm your account. If this email doesn't arrive in your inbox, you may need to check your spam/junk email folder.
- Once you have confirmed your account, you will be able to log in and begin your application.
- Once logged in, follow the steps below as you navigate through the sections to be completed in the application portal.
Lodging your application: Steps to follow
Please check that you have checked the eligibility criteria for your chosen category, read the conditions of entry, prepared your answers to the selection criteria, and completed all of the required documents.
1. Select your category
Show moreSelect the award category you're applying for, and name your application.
- For individuals, your application name is your full name.
- For organisations, this is the name of your organisation.
The category you select will determine which details, selection criteria and attachments are required for your application.
2. Provide your details
Show moreIn this section, you will provide your current contact details.
Organisation applicants must also provide their Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director’s details.
3. Provide your training details
Show moreNote: Organisation applicants will be prompted to proceed to the next tab in the portal.
Applicants for individual categories will provide the following information:
- the course they are completing;
- details of a referee;
- employer details (if employed);
- group training organisation details (if applicable); and/or
- school or registered training organisation details.
4. Respond to the selection criteria
Show moreThe selection criteria will populate after you select your category in tab one.
Here you will provide your overview and address each of the selection criteria within the word limit. Use the considerations listed under each criterion, to put together a competitive response. Your responses to the selection criteria are a key component for the WA Training Award judging panel to assess your application.
Read the application guide, and check the information on your category page, for helpful suggestions to help with addressing the selection criteria.
Note: You can only insert text within the criterion fields. If you wish to provide supporting evidence such as tables, figures or other attachments, refer to them in the text field (eg Attachment 1: Table 1) and upload a corresponding document in the attachments section.
5. Upload any attachments
Show moreUpload all of your required attachments and supporting evidence in this tab within the portal.
All individual and organisation applicants must complete:
- a talent release form.
Individual applicants must complete:
- a written reference from either an employer/host employer or lecturer and/or;
- an employer endorsement (if applicable);
- a school endorsement (if applicable); and
- a parent/guardian declaration (for applicants under 18 years of age).
International Student of the Year applicants
In addition to the above attachments, please include a copy of your 500/572 visa and confirmation of enrolment notification.
Cultural Diversity Training Award applicants
In addition to the above attachments, please provide evidence that you migrated to Australia after 1 January 2019, currently reside in Western Australia, and a copy of your VISA under Australia’s Humanitarian Programme or evidence of permanent residency.
Trainer of the year applicants
Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director endorsement.
Organisation applicants
Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director endorsement.
Please read the information for your category carefully, and read through the application guide, to ensure you have completed all of the required documents. Missing a document from your application may make it ineligible.
