The Trainee of the Year award, sponsored by Mas, is presented to an individual who is undertaking a traineeship and has been outstanding in all aspects of their training.
The Trainee of the Year award, sponsored by Mas, is presented to an individual who is undertaking a traineeship and has been outstanding in all aspects of their training.
"When you do this work, you have a profound impact on someone’s life. You are a trusted person in their lives, and you help them to become more independent and confident in their abilities."
2021 Winner, Trainee of the year.
If you're eligible for this award then you can register on the SA Training Awards platform and complete your nomination before 15 May.
To be eligible for the Trainee of the Year you need to:
2022 state winners of this category are automatically nominated for the Australian Training Awards.
First you'll need to create an account and register on the SA Training Awards platform.
Then there is a simple written application process which lets you showcase your experience and training by responding to and addressing each of the selection criteria. Your application is only assessed on your skills and achievements but you'll also be asked to provide a brief overview of yourself to help us get to know you better.
Once applications close, the judging panel will access and independently judge all applications. The Awards Executive Officer will notify shortlisted applicants of their success and invite them to a final interview.
Born in Pakistan, Irshad is Afghan, and arrived in Australia in 2017 at the age of 20, when his father – who had migrated to the country a decade earlier – sponsored his Mum and four brothers to join him.
Irshad now works as part of a supported independent living team at Cara, providing support to two women in their twenties. The women he supports are non-verbal, requiring Irshad and his colleagues to carefully watch for non-verbal cues, communicating by reading body language, expression, and visual movements.
In your application, you must present information in a way that clearly addresses each award criterion. The judging panel will look for evidence of how your training has contributed to your career and study plans, 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 in other areas and/or pursuits, or to develop new qualities. The details below will give you an overview of what the judges will be looking for.
Provide a short overview covering a description of the qualification you are enrolled in, your registered training organisation, and employer and host employer (if applicable) as well as your reason for choosing the industry and training path.
This information will not be considered or used for judging purposes, but it may be used as your summary throughout the Awards process.
Your answer in this section will be limited to 300 words.
We want to know more about you and you achievements that make you an excellent candidate for Trainee of the Year. You'll be asked to provide short answers to four key areas:
Your answers to these sections will be limited to 400 words each.
Up to five (5) single sided A4 page attachments are permitted, with each attachment to be provided at a 100 per cent ratio, one document per page. Attachments must be referenced in your application. No multimedia items or discs will be accepted, and any material exceeding the maximum number of attachments (5) will not be considered.
See each of the selection criteria and a few thought-starters to help you get started on your responses.
Consider things such as:
Consider any skills you have developed through your training, such as:
Tell us about:
You may wish to include information about:
Showcase your achievements and apply today.