TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech Apprentice Awards
Nominations
Entering the Awards
The Apprentice Awards are more than just a recognition of hard work; they serve as a powerful tribute to the apprentices who are emerging leaders in various industries.
We are thrilled to announce that the awards will continue in 2023, and we cannot wait to see the new stories of triumph over adversity that will be shared.
Apprentices may self nominate, or be nominated by their employer, school, teacher, or other staff member of TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech.
Employers are invited to self nominate in their respective category.
Nominations will be accepted by video or written form up until midnight Sunday 30 July 2023.
Award Structure
Submissions to nominate close Sunday 30 July 2023.
A judging panel will select finalists in each individual award category based on the written submissions.
Shorlisted nominees will then be invited to participate in online/phone interviews before finalists are selected.
Finalists will then be invited to the Apprentice Awards and Celebration Evening on Thursday 16 November 2023 where the winners of each award category will be announced.
Key Dates
Nominations close, Sunday 30 July 2023 | Shortlisted nominee survey, September 2023
Finalist nominee selection, September 2023 | Invites sent, October 2023
Award Categories
Carpentry Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Carpentry (CPC30220)
Furnishing Trades Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Cabinet Making (MSF31113); Certificate III in Furnishing (MSF30313); Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (MSF30113); Certificate III in Joinery (CPC31920); Certificate III in Shopfitting (CPC30120); Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (MSF30313)
Construction Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Construction Waterproofing (CPC31420); Certificate III in Flooring Technology (MSF30818); Certificate III in Solid Plastering (CPC31020); Certificate III in Stonemasonry (CPC32320); Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320); Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining (CPC31220); Certificate III in Upholstery (MSF30713); Certificate III in Roof Tiling (CPC30820)
Painting and Decorating Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620)
Bricklaying Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Bricklaying and Blocklaying (CPC33020)
Plumbing and Gas Fitting Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420); Certificate III in Gas Fitting (CPC32720); Certificate III in Roof Plumbing (CPC32620)
Electrical Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician (UEE30820); Certificate III in Electronics and Communications (UEE30920); Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications (UEE30420)
Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (UEE32220)
Light Automotive Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR30620); Certificate III in Automotive Engine Reconditioning (AUR31316); Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology (AUR30720); Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology (AUR30320); Certificate III in Marine Mechanical Technology (AUR30520)
Heavy Commercial Industries Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Engine Technology (AUR31520); Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220); Certificate III in Automotive Diesel Fuel Technology (AUR31420); Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology (AUR31120)
Engineering and Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Automotive Manufacturing Technical Operations - Bus, Truck and Trailer (AUM30218); Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (MEM30219); Certificate III in Locksmithing (MEM30819); Certificate III in Engineering - Technical (MEM30505); Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30319); Certificate III in ESI - Power Systems - Transmission Overhead (UET30521); Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30422)
Recreational Vehicle Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing (MSM31115); Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair (MSM31015)
Instrumentation Apprentice of the Year
Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control (UEE31220); Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician incorporating Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control Dual award (UEE30820 / UEE31220)
School-based Apprentice of the Year
All apprenticeship qualifications undertaken by a School-based Apprentice
General Manager’s Apprentice of the Year
Nominations open to all qualifications, this award goes to an apprentice who has overcome significant adversity throughout their apprenticeship
Outstanding Apprentice of the Year
All nominees are considered for this award
Small Employer of the Year
An employer that trains 9 or fewer apprentices with TAFE Queensland. Group Training Organisations and their associated host employers are eligible
Large Employer of the Year
An employer that trains 10 or more apprentices with TAFE Queensland. Group Training Organisations and their associated host employers are eligible
Eligibility
Apprentice of the Year
Nominations are open to apprentices/trainees who:
- Have been active in their apprenticeship between 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023;
- at any stage of their apprenticeship;
- respond to the selection critiera
- meet the conditions of entry
Fo the first time apprentices will be able to self-nominate with supporting evidence from their employer.
Employer of the Year
- To nominate for small employer of the year, the business must:
- Employ apprentices (either employed directly with the business and/or as a host employer that partners with a Group Training Organisation).
- Meet the conditions of entry.
Small Employer = 9 or less apprentices
Large Employer = 10 + apprentices
For help or enquiries, please get in touch with the TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech Marketing team at skillstech.marketing@tafeqld.edu.au