Category information
The Victorian School-based Apprentice of the Year Award is presented to a school-based apprentice who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in their studies.
The winner is awarded $10,000 and is recognised as the best in Victoria’s world-class training system. The other three finalists receive $500 cash. The winner of this category will represent Victoria at the 2009 Australian Training Awards.
How to Apply
Visit the how to apply page on this site for information on applying for this award.
Eligibility and Conditions
You must be a permanent resident of Victoria who has completed or is completing a
Certificate III qualification through an Australian School-based Apprenticeship and is still enrolled at school.
You must also agree to the full Conditions of Entry found on this site.
Criteria
Preparing your application
Applications are to be in 12 pt font and a maximum of five (5) A4 pages plus five (5) pages in attachments (no more than 10 pages in total).
Any material in excess of 10 pages will not be forwarded to the judging panel.
The award criteria should be the focus of your application, however any relevant evidence may be provided so long as it does not exceed the required page limit.
Section A: Overview
Provide a short overview covering a description of the qualification you enrolled in, your Registered Training Organisation and employer (if applicable) as well as your reason for choosing this industry and training path.
Section B: Applicants will be judged against the following criteria
- Criterion 1: Career and study achievements
- Criterion 2: Communication, team and leadership skills
- Criterion 3: Other pursuits
- Criterion 4: Ability to represent the training system at a broader level
Addressing the criteria
In your application, you must present your information in a way that clearly addresses the award criteria. Judging panels will be looking for evidence of how your training has contributed to your career and study plans, to the development of your skills and your achievements to date, as well as any way in which your training may have helped you to achieve other pursuits.
In developing your application, you may wish to take into account some of the considerations outlined below. These suggestions are not additional criteria, but are provided to give clarification of what may be relevant to include when writing against the criteria.
1. Career and Study Achievements
Consider things such as:
- description of work placements and the skills learnt
- reasons for choosing an Australian School-based Apprenticeship
- how an Australian School-based Apprenticeship is assisting in employment, career and training plans
- competency results.
2. Communication, team and leadership skills
Consider any skills you have developed through your training, such as:
- effective oral and written communication
- your level of self-reliance and resilience in times of challenge
- effective team participation
- leadership and promotion of your training, industry, school or other things you are involved in
- your capacity to be an effective ambassador for your industry, community and Australia.
3. Other pursuits
You may wish to include information about:
- your achievements in areas other than study and work
- your involvement in the community
- letters and/or certificates acknowledging your involvement or achievements.
4. Ability to represent the National Training System at a broader level
Tell us about:
- any knowledge or understanding you have gained of new developments and trends in your workplace or industry and the vocational education and training system
- any messages you might have that could encourage others who are interested in entering your training pathway.
Nomination Form
Download the Victorian School-based Apprenctice Award Nomination Form (PDF 67KB)
What assistance can I get to write my application?
For tips on how to write your application contact your nominators for guidance and download the:
Checklists
Nomination Checklist
Before you submit your nomination, make sure you check the following:
- Have you used 12 point font only?
- Is your application ten (10) A4 pages long, including attachments?
- Has an official nomination form been filled in and attached?
- Have you read and agreed to the conditions of entry?
- Have you provided 10 copies of your application and nomination form?
Criteria Checklist
Have you answered all of the following criteria?
- Criterion 1: Career and study achievements
- Criterion 2: Communications, team and leadership skills
- Criterion 3: Other pursuits
- Criterion 4: Ability to represent the training system at a broader level
2009 Finalists