Charles Darwin University (CDU) has enjoyed outstanding success in the 2007 Northern Territory Vocational Training Awards, taking out the major training award for an institution and winning many of the individual categories.
CDU won the Training Provider of the Year Award for its outstanding achievements in all aspects of the delivery of vocational education and training. It is the second year in succession that CDU has won the major award.
Bakery Coordinator/Lecturer, Robert Schwerdt was recognised for his outstanding efforts in winning the VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year Award.
The award highlighted Mr Schwerdt’s continued commitment to VET students, employers and the pursuit of excellence in the delivery of VET.
CDU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Helen Garnett said she was delighted with the success of VET staff and students.
“CDU’s success is undoubtedly due to the hard work of staff, students and the administrative support staff in all areas of the University,” she said.
“Training is fundamentally a three-way partnership and the success at these awards is based on a strong commitment from the student, the employer and CDU as the trainer. We will be continuing along the quality trail and building on this success with on-going industry engagement.”
Other winners from CDU include:
Austin Asche Apprentice of the Year
Winner: George Brown – Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment, Plant/Earth Moving/Agriculture)
Vocational Student of the Year
Winner: Kelly Adams – Diploma of Children’s Services
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
Winner: Mark Williams - Certificate III in Automotive (Mechanical – Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment, Plant/Earth Moving/Agriculture)
School Based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year
Winner: Mitchell Wooding- Certificate III in Automotive (Light Vehicle)
The NT winners from each category will compete in the national finals to be held in Hobart in early November.