Voiceover template2021 QTA Central Queensland regional awards video premiere

Opening Reel – showcase of region’s skills power[Pre-recorded show reel with voice over]

Host: Welcome to the Central Queensland regional final of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards.

These awards celebrate our stars of vocational education and training, and the great contribution the sector makes to communities across Queensland.

This year also marks the awards’ very special Diamond Jubilee. So as we celebrate our top achievers in training — we also acknowledge the last 60 years and the great tradition of recognising excellence and the life-changing power of skills.

This year 21 inspiring individuals and 9 local businesses and organisations have been selected as our region’s finest examples of success and innovation in training.

We recognise the region’s best apprentices, trainees, vocational students, VET teachers and trainers — as well as its employers and community-based organisations that provide quality local training and employment opportunities.

Our regional winners will continue on to represent the Central Queensland region in the state final of the 2021 Queensland Training Awards in September.

The Queensland Government is pleased to have this opportunity to showcase the remarkable stories and contributions our finalists are making across the Central Queensland region.

We begin with our Acknowledgement of Country followed by a message from the Honourable Di Farmer MP, Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development.

Acknowledgement of Country [Statics slide]

Host: The Queensland Training Awards acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Countries across Queensland and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

We acknowledge that this land was, and continues to be, walked on by Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Always Was, Always Will Be.

Message from the Minister[Pre-recorded message from the Minister plays]

Show reel – 60 years (180 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Transition (20 secs)

Host: Thank you Minister Farmer for your welcome — and we also hopeyou enjoyed meeting some past winners during that look back over 60

years of the awards.

We now start award proceedings with our employer and community training initiative categories — and follow with our individual categories.

The organisation awards honour Queensland employers and community organisations that have made an exceptional contribution to training and development for staff or community groups.

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Introduction Small Employer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Small Employer of the Year

This award recognises outstanding achievement in the area of vocational education and training by a Central Queensland business with 19 or fewer full-time staff.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: GDP Metal WorxMackay

Finalist 2 - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Intuition The Art Of HairMackay

Winner - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Small Employer of the Year is

Intuition The Art Of Hair

Equipped with the latest industry skills, knowledge and experience, the team at Intuition The Art of Hair specialise in all aspects of hairdressing.

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Since purchasing the salon in 2017, owner Victoria Edwards has implemented a strong focus on training and education, ensuring growth opportunities are available to all staff.

Victoria believes this approach is essential to the future development of her employees and business.

Introduction - Medium Employer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Medium Employer of the Year

The Medium Employer of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement in the area of vocational education and training by a Queensland business with between 20 and 199 full-time staff.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: NFR Holdings Pty Ltd McDonald’s Mackay East, Northern Beaches and Canelands Central

Finalist 2 - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Taylored AutomotiveDysart

Winner - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Medium Employer of the Year is

NFR Holdings Pty Ltd

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NFR Holdings Pty Ltd are proud members of the local Mackay community, with three McDonald’s restaurants — at Northern Beaches, East Mackay and Canelands Central.

NFR Holdings’ number one priority is training its crew to ensure everyone is working and dining in a safe, clean and friendly environment.

The organisation is highly focused on supporting its employees, and prides itself on being a learning organisation that nurtures talent, develops leaders and rewards achievements.

Introduction - Large Employer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Next, the Large Employer of the Year

Host: This award recognises outstanding achievement in the area of vocational education and training by a Queensland business with 200 or more full-time staff.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Large Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Isaac Regional CouncilCovering 17 unique communities, including Clermont, Coppabella, Dysart, Glenden, Middlemount, Moranbah, Nebo and St Lawrence

Finalist 2 - Large Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Mackay Regional Council

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Covering the regional areas from Bloomsbury to Mirani, and Brampton Island to Sarina.

Finalist 3 - Large Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Queensland Alumina LimitedGladstone

Winner - Large Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Large Employer of the Year is

Queensland Alumina Limited

Queensland Alumina Limited’s Gladstone refinery is the fourth largest Alumina refinery in the world.

This world-leading facility is committed to the development of its employees — providing them with the training needed to perform their jobs competently, safely and to a high standard.

Training is managed by a dedicated team of trainer assessors and is supported by team mentors. Individual training profiles are also created to assess training needs. These factors and more combine to deliver a strong training program, where every employee has access to the right training, skills and qualifications required to succeed.

Meet the finalists - reel 1 (90 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

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Introduction - Community Training Initiative of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Community Training Initiative of the Year

The Community Training Initiative of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that provides assistance to Queenslanders who need support to gain the skills, experience and vocational education and training qualifications required to enter and stay in the workforce.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Central Queensland Multicultural Association Inc. Rockhampton and BiloelaProgram: Community Work Skills

Finalist 2 - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Multicap LimitedRockhamptonProgram: Disability / Aged Care Skill Development in an NDIS Environment

Winner - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Community Training Initiative of the Year is

Central Queensland Multicultural Association Inc.

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The Central Queensland Multicultural Association recognises the needs of migrant people and are dedicated to supporting them as they build their lives in a new community.

Funded under the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, the organisation’s Community Work Skills project provides participants with tailored support and access to training so they can achieve their work goals.

Through the project, participants undertake a Certificate lll in Individual Support. It has been so successful that in 2020 it achieved a 93 per cent success rate for employment outcomes for its 31 trainees in Biloela.

Host: It’s time to celebrate our seven individual award categories.

Introduction - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year

This award recognises the outstanding achievement by a VET teacher or trainer providing nationally recognised training to students at a registered training organisation, or in partnership with a registered training organisation.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Hazel Kuveya Tec-NQ

Finalist 2 - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

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Host: Katie FrizeLongreach State High School

Finalist 3 - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Margaret HaynesMorrissey Group

Winner - VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year is

Margaret Haynes

With a long background in nursing and caring, Margaret Haynes has developed a wealth of skills to share with her students.

She consults with a range of health professionals and key stakeholders to identify gaps in training and current industry needs.

This allows Margaret to target her training to ensure her students have the best opportunities for vocational placement, resulting in high employment outcomes.

Introduction - Equity VET Student of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Equity VET Student of the Year

The Equity VET Student of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by an individual in overcoming a

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significant barrier or disadvantage to effectively participate in VET.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Liticha McMullenCertificate IV in Human ResourcesEmployer: Mackay Regional CouncilTraining provider: CQUniversity Australia

Finalist 2 - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Nena Getaruelas Suclan Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)Employer: Multicap LimitedTraining provider: AustCare Training

Finalist 3 - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Tomika SaundersCertificate III in Individual Support (Disability)Employer: Multicap LimitedTraining provider: AustCare Training

Winner - Equity VET Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Equity VET Student of the Year is

Liticha McMullen

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Coming from a background in law, Liticha McMullen saw human resources as a good pairing with her previous qualification, and jumped at the opportunity to complete a traineeship with Mackay Regional Council.

Liticha considered Mackay Regional Council to be an employer of choice, as they offer career progression alongside the work-life balance.

Liticha is now happily employed as an Employee Services Officer and enjoys putting all her knowledge, skills and experience into action.

Meet the finalists - reel 2 (90 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Introduction - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

The School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year award recognises the achievements of students who undertake a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship as part of their school studies.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Bethany Harth Certificate III in Sport and Recreation  Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Host employer: Bluefit Group training organisation: Leisure Employment Australia 

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Training provider: Youth Development and Training 

Finalist 2 - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Breanna Clough Certificate III in BusinessMoranbah State High SchoolEmployer: Moranbah Community Workers ClubTraining provider: Australian Trade Training College

Finalist 3 - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Paris RobinsonCertificate III in Dental AssistingMoranbah State High SchoolEmployer: DentalCareXtra Training provider: TAFE Queensland

Winner - School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year is

Paris Robinson

Paris Robinson's passion for the healthcare industry stemmed from her first after school job as a dispensary assistant at the local pharmacy, where she followed in the footsteps of her older sister.

Propelled by her interest in dentistry, Paris sought out an opportunity to learn more and landed a school-based traineeship.

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Nearing completion of her Certificate III in Dental Assisting, Paris was eager to continue her studies after graduating this year.

Introduction - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year award recognises the outstanding achievement by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student within the Queensland VET sector.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Joanna HarveyCertificate IV in Travel and TourismEmployer: Mackay Regional CouncilTraining provider: Careers Training Centre

Finalist 2 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Latitia Briggs Certificate II in Engineering - Production TechnologyEmployer: BHP Operations ServicesTraining provider: CQUniversity Australia

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Finalist 3 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Litia PittCertificate III in BusinessEmployer: Isaac Regional CouncilTraining provider: CQUniversity Australia

Winner - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year is

Litia Pitt

Litia wanted to find a career path that would offer her opportunities to grow and forge her future.

After finishing high school, Litia applied for a traineeship with Isaac Regional Council.

The traineeship gave her the opportunity to gain new skills, knowledge and a nationally-recognised qualification.

She completed her Certificate III in Business in 2020 and is now juggling a job at council and further studies at university.

Introduction - Vocational Student of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

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Host: Vocational Student of the Year

The Vocational Student of the Year award is for outstanding achievement by a student who recently completed a VET qualification in Queensland.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Harry Atterbury Certificate III in Aviation - Remote Pilot, Visual Line of SightSchool: Marist College EmeraldTraining provider: UAVAIR

Finalist 2 - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Jodie ConnollyCertificate IV in New Small BusinessTraining provider: My Pathways

Finalist 3 - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Sherrie LarsenDiploma of Human Resource ManagementEmployer: Taylored AutomotiveTraining provider: Outsource Institute

Winner - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

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Host: The winner of the 2021 Vocational Student of the Year is

Harry Atterbury

Harry Atterbury has a keen interest in science and technology. When the opportunity to participate in a Drones in Schools Project came along, Harry was quick to put his hand up.

The project focuses on the real-life application of drone technology, and Harry gained valuable industry experience and skills through his training.

Having completed his Certificate III in Aviation and securing his Remote Pilots CASA [casa] Drone Licence, Harry is now taking his career to the next level — having been selected to undertake Advanced Drone Training.

Meet the finalists - reel 3 (90 secs)[Show reel runs with music]

Introduction - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

The Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year award recognises the outstanding achievement by a student who recently completed a traineeship in Queensland.

This award honours the late Bob Marshman — a former Director-General of the Department of Employment and Training, who was recognised as one of the foremost authorities on vocational education and training in Australia.

The finalists are:

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Finalist 1 - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Cleo BarracloughCertificate III in BusinessEmployer: Central Highlands Regional CouncilTraining provider: Skills@Top

Finalist 2 - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Kobe ShawCertificate IV in Work Health and SafetyHost employer: Kaefer Integrated ServicesGroup training organisation: Programmed Training ServicesTraining provider: Site Skills Training

Finalist 3 - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Lachlan OverendCertificate III in Warehousing OperationsHost employer: NRG Gladstone Power StationGroup training organisation: Apprentices and Trainees QueenslandTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Winner - Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Central Queensland region Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year is

Lachlan Overend

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Lachlan found his interest in material management while working at Woolworths during high school.

Now, with the successful completion of a Certificate III in Warehouse Operations under this belt, Lachlan is applying his knowledge and skills at NRG Gladstone Power Station.

Being part of a critical infrastructure operation in his hometown of Gladstone makes Lachlan proud of his job and the industry he works in — and it’s this pride that drives him to keep growing in his career.

Introduction - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year[Static slide with voice over]

Host: Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

The prestigious Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by a student who recently completed an apprenticeship in Queensland.

This award is named after the late Harry Hauenschild who was Commissioner for Training in Queensland from 1990 to 2000. Harry was an icon of trade training and was a tireless advocate for vocational education and training in Queensland.

The finalists are:

Finalist 1 - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Jack MitchellCertificate III in Mechanical Engineering - Fitter and TurnerEmployer: Jennmar AustraliaTraining provider: CQUniversity Australia

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Finalist 2 - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Jack PageCertificate III in Electronics and CommunicationsEmployer: Ergon Energy Queensland LimitedTraining provider: TAFE Queensland

Finalist 3 - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: Riley Cruickshanks Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical TradeEmployer and training provider: Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited

Winner - Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year [Animated slide]

Host: The winner of the 2021 Central Queensland Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year is

Jack Page

Jack Page was working in a fly-in-fly-out role that was not sustainable for his young family, and he wanted to find a career that would allow him to work closer to home.

His experience and interest in electronics and technology made an apprenticeship with Ergon Energy a perfect fit — and the company agreed, offering him a position based in Mackay.

After relocating with his family, Jack thrived in his apprenticeship — with valuable exposure to a wide range of communication systems and cutting-edge technology, as well as highly experienced technicians and trainers. He also earned a series of licences, including dogger, rigger and forklift.

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By July last year, Jack had completed his training and proudly started work as a fully-qualified electrician.

Minister’s congratulations and close[Pre-recorded message from the Minister plays]

Host: Thank you Minister Farmer.

This closes the 2021 Central Queensland regional final of the Queensland Training Awards.

Once again, congratulations to our 2021 finalists and winners — you should be very proud of your achievements.

Category winners will now represent the region at the state final in Brisbane.

Follow us on Facebook at Skills for Queensland for finalist and winner profiles, and more exciting award news.

And stay tuned for details on how to secure a seat at September’s State Gala event.

Congratulations all and good luck.

Closing reel – skills power showcase

Animated slide voice overEnd slide 1 – QTA logo[Static slide with music]

End slide 2 Coat of Arms[Static slide with music]

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