The countdown is on to submit your application for the WA Training Awards 2023. If you really want to put yourself in the spotlight but you’re finding answering the selection criteria a little bit difficult, ask for help! Here are a few places you can go for assistance.
Jump on to the WA Training Awards website
The WA Training Awards website has a wealth of resources to help you with your application. The best place to start is the award categories tab on our website: Individual award categories or Organisation award categories. Ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria before going any further.
Next, hit the How to apply tab: here you’ll find a stack of resources including detailed application guides, templates to practice your responses and templates for all the required attachments.
You’ll find information on key dates, how to prepare and submit your application and importantly what information you should consider for each criterion.
If you’re having trouble understanding the criteria or have any other queries, contact the WA Training Awards team by emailing WATrainingAwards@dtwd.wa.gov.au.
Talk to your employer, lecturer or VET Coordinator
Your employer and lecturer are people who work in your industry. They may be able to help you with information on the latest industry trends, regulations and new developments in your industry or workplace that may be relevant in the context of your application.
If you’re still at school, your VET Coordinator will be able to give you a good understanding of the VET sector and assist you in understanding the selection criteria.
Your employer, lecturer or VET Coordinator may also be able to assist in brainstorming examples of times during your training or work that you have demonstrated certain skills outlined in the criteria and achievements you’ve gained throughout your training.
Contact student services at your training provider
If your TAFE/training provider has a student services team, contact them to see if they can offer any advice and assistance in writing a winning application. They may also be able to point you in the direction of further assistance from lecturers or other industry contacts.
Talk to your industry training council
There are eight training councils in WA covering all industry areas. The training councils are industry bodies providing strategic advice to the Department of Training and Workforce Development on industry skill needs. They can assist you with information and advice on training needs, current issues and skills shortages within your industry and much more. Visit the State Training Board website for a list of industry training councils and contact details.
Don’t be afraid to ask for the help if it means you need to broaden your understanding and submit the best possible application for this year’s WA Training Awards. Applications close on Friday 28 April 2023. Visit dtwd.wa.gov.au/trainingawards for more information or to submit your application today.
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