The Vocational Student of the Year Award recognises outstanding achievement by a vocational student in a course of study leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Eligibility criteria for the Australian Training Awards
Nominees for the above award must be a permanent resident of Australian and have won the equivalent state or territory training awards in 2025.
You must:
- meet the Australian Training Awards Conditions of Entry requirements
- be a full-time or part-time student but not an Australian Apprentice (apprentice or trainee);
- have completed or be due to complete your training in the period 1 October 2024 - 30 September 2025* in a training course that leads to a nationally recognised outcome or qualification relevant to the award you are applying for*; and
- nominate in the state or territory where you reside.
* The time for completion of studies may be amended for individual state or territory requirements
Section A: Overview
This information will not be considered or used for judging purposes, but it may be used as your summary throughout the Awards process.
Provide a short overview covering a description of the qualification you are enrolled in, your registered training organisation and employer (if applicable) as well as your reason for choosing the industry and training path.
(Limit 300 words)
Section B: Selection Criteria
This information will be considered and used for judging purposes.
Criterion 1: Career and Study Achievements
Consider things such as:
- Why did you choose your course?
- How has it changed or impacted on you?
- What have you gained from it?
- What have you been able to bring to your workplace?
(limit: 400 words)
Criterion 2: Team and Communication skills
Consider any skills you have developed through your training, such as:
- What have you been able to tell others, work mates, employers etc about your training?
- What do you like about working in a team setting?
- What traits do you think are important to positively influence others?
(limit: 400 words)
Criterion 3: Ability to be an Ambassador (representative) for training in Australia
Tell us about:
- Provide examples where you have taken a leadership role inside or outside of work?
- What other activities have you been involved in where you have been a representative?
- How would you describe the quality of your training?
(limit: 400 words)
Criterion 4: Other qualities and pursuits
You may wish to include information about:
- Have you had to address any challenges that have impacted on your training?
- When have you been required to use initiative either in your training, your personal life or your workplace?
- What other qualities or activities do you feel would be useful in your role as Vocational Student of the Year?
- What other community or industry involvement have you had?
(limit: 400 words)
For further information visit your relevant state or territory training awards website.