The VET Innovation for Schools award, sponsored by the Department for Education, recognises excellence in schools that are developing innovative and new mechanisms for encouraging VET pathways in their schools so that their models and programs can be publicised and shared with schools across the state.
Urrbrae's resources enhance delivery of all subjects to our students. Focus in teaching is to make the connections between theory and practice, with students and as such Urrbrae’s motto ‘Science with Practice’ underpins our entire curriculum.
2021 Winner, VET Innovation for Schools.
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 VET Innovation for Schools award you need to:
Please note this is a South Australia-only award category so 2022 winners of this category are not nominated for the Australian Training Awards.
Applicants are encouraged to consider submitting a direct entry to the Australian Training Awards (ATA) for its School Pathways to VET award; normally ATA direct entry categories applications close on the 31 May.
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 organisation 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 to be used as a summary of your organisation.
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.
Urrbrae Agricultural High School (UAHS) is a comprehensive secondary and senior secondary (Year 8 – 12) High School recognised as a centre of excellence in student learning with a focus on Agriculture, Horticulture, Technology and the Environment. It is designated by the Department for Education as the Special Interest School in Agriculture and Horticulture for the State of South Australia and therefore provides more comprehensive courses in these two subject areas than other secondary schools.
In your application, you must present information in a way that clearly addresses the award criteria. Please note that your responses to the criteria will be strengthened by including measurable and verifiable indicators, including student outcome data, client satisfaction data and external validation data. The details below will give you an overview of what the judges will be looking for.
Provide a brief description of your program, including the reasons why you are applying for this award.
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 500 words.
We want to know more about you and you achievements that make you an excellent candidate for VET Innovation for Schools award. You'll be asked to provide answers to these key areas:
Your answers to these sections will be limited to 800 words each.
Up to ten (10) single 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 (10) will not be considered.
See each of the selection criteria and a few thought-starters for your consideration as you write your responses.
Describe the training and include consideration of:
Describe how your school plans, coordinates and resources - include consideration of:
Describe how your school measures the success of VET and include consideration of:
Describe the impact of your VET programs on local employers and the broader community and include consideration of:
Showcase your achievements and apply today.