COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY REPORT2012

CREATING fuTuREsFEATURED SWSi PHOTOS: Carpentry (Chullora), Architectual Technologies (Granville), Pilot Simulator (Padstow), Automotive (Wetherill Park.

INSTITUTE DIRECTOR’S MESSAgE

I am proud to present the TAFE NSW – South Western Sydney Institute (SWSi) 2012 Community and Industry Report.

2012 was a year which highlighted our strength as an education and training provider.

Throughout 2012, we helped many students realise and achieve their career aspirations.

SWSi embraced, with enthusiasm, new ways of interacting with industry, initiated new programs and partnerships and built on our Change Management Framework to prepare for the Smart and Skilled reforms.

This report provides an overview of our achievements during 2012 and highlights the outstanding outcomes achieved by staff and students across the Institute. During 2012 a small sample of our successes included:

• newpartnershipswiththeNSWPolice Force, Department of Family & Community Services, Housing NSW, Homecare Australia, Sydney Water and Endeavour Energy

• thefirstcohortofstudentsintheUniversity of Ballarat Bachelor of Applied Management at our Liverpool College

• recognitionofoursustainabilitythrough the Silver award in the Sustainability category of the TAFE NSW Innovation & Excellence Showcase.

Throughout the year, we have worked towards achieving the best possible results for a sustainable future, and have remained dedicated to achieving positive outcomes and adding value for students, industry partners and our community.

I would like to thank all SWSi staff, our students and our industry and community partners for their contribution to a very productive and successful year.

SWSi Institute Director, Peter Roberts.

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SWSi provides quality education and training to one the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in Australia.

As the largest educational and training provider within the region, SWSi plays an integral part in the education, growth and success of students and members of the workforce across south western Sydney, nationally and internationally.

SWSi has built a reputation for responding effectively to the needs of industry through innovative partnerships and quality education and training.

SWSi delivers training to more than 58,000 students each year. The Institute provides a comprehensive range of education and training services – from educational access courses to universitydegreepathwaysandindustryspecificprograms. SWSi has a strong relationship with the local community and works with industry partners to ensure students gain industry relevantqualificationsandarework-ready.

SWSi reaches beyond regional boundaries to engage individuals, communities and businesses across NSW, Australia and the world. The Institute ensures that the needs of our diverse client base are met through a flexible range of delivery options.

SWSi embraces emerging technologies to deliver effective education and training in innovative learning environments, including online, purpose-builtfacilities,simulatedor real workplaces and community settings.

A lEADER IN EDUCATION IN ThE SOUTh wESTERN SYDNEY REgION

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STUDENT DIvERSITY In 2012 SWSi delivered training to a diverse group that reflects themulti-culturalfootprintofsouthwesternSydney.

Over 53% of students come from a non-Englishspeakingbackground

53%

2%Over 2% of students come

from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background

47%Over 47% of

students are female 10%Over 10% of students have a disability

ENROllINg fOR ThE fUTURE In 2012 SWSi had 58,979 students enrolled.

Course completions increased by more

than 4%acrossCertificateIIIandabove

CertificateIIIandaboveaccountedfor

more than 49% of enrolments

Higher education enrolments increased by

International students made up

over 3% of enrolments

40%

Source: Institute Overview 2009 - 2012, taken from the Institute Performance Report 2012

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Source: TAfE NSw - South western Sydney Institute student profile (2010-2012)

81%81% of our students achieved their main study objective.

92%92%ofgraduatesweresatisfiedwith the quality of the training.

64%64% of our graduates gained employment while 37% enrolled in further study after training.

SOURCE: The Student Outcomes 2012 Australian vocational Education and Training statistics - NCvER

In 2012, more than 30% of students attending SWSi were working full time while 10% of our students were university graduates looking to improve their skills.

STUDENT SATISfACTION

I was fortunate to have dedicated teachers and their guidance set me on the correct path to achieving my goals.

KoGulAN BAsKARAN, State Medal Winner, Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

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SOURCE: TAfE Statistics Unit, Prepared by Business Planning and Performance Unit.

In 2012, 7,765 apprentices enrolled at SWSi across 67 qualifications.

11%Manufacturing Engineering trades

18%

22%Automotive trades

20%All other trades/ industries

29%Building and construction trades

Utilities and Electrotechnology trades

SWSi provided training for more apprentices than any other Registered Training Organisation in the Sydney Metropolitan area.

APPRENTICEShIPS

AppRENTICEshIp AREAs

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Bankstown College has been providing vocational education and training for over 50 years. It is a major trainer forthebankingandfinancialservicesindustry and has simulated workplace environments to teach business and administrative skills.

The college also includes hairdressing and beauty training salons which are open to the public and has a child care centre where students take part in practical child care training.

Bankstown College also offers courses in animal care, travel and tourism.

Campbelltown College provides vocational education and training to more than 7,500 students in over 9,000 course enrolments. The college offers students digital media training, an exhibitiongalleryandstate-of-the-artvehicle painting and repair facilities.

The college also offers courses in childcare and hospitality, and has a popular operational training restaurant that is open to the public.

granville College is SWSi’s largest college with over 14,000 course enrolments. The college offers education and training in aged care, community welfare, architecture, automotive, business, butchery, beauty therapy and hairdressing, interpreting, refrigeration and electronics.

Granville College is a major provider of training for many trade industries including automotive, painting and decorating, plastics and polymers.

The college is also one the Institute’s largest providers of engineering and manufacturingqualifications,suchasrefrigeration and welding.

lidcombe College is home to the state centres for training in telecommunications, furniture design, plastering, glass and glazing, polymer processing and the furnishing trades.

The college is well known for its furniture design, interior design and decorationtrainingfacilitiesandaward-winning design students.

It also hosts the Photonics and New Technologies Training Centre, in partnership with the Biometrics and Photonics Institute and is a Cisco Systems Australia Regional Academy. Lidcombe College also hosts a Cisco Instructor Training centre and a VMware Academy.

SWSi delivers training and education at nine college locations. Each college is equipped withstate-of-the-artfacilities.

The Institute also deliversoff-shoretraining in partnership arrangements with local public and private educational institutions and businesses.

OUR fOOTPRINT

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Miller College is the only SWSi college to offer training in Auslan, asset maintenance and music industry skills. The college also hosts the State Centre of Excellence in Stonemasonry, and offers the only TAFE stonemasonry courses available in NSW and the ACT.

In addition to the traditional trade areas of carpentry, plumbing, engineering and electrical, the college delivers courses in business administration, legal studies, retail, child studies, literacy and numeracy, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), information technology, vocational access and outreach.

Padstow College is home to the state centre of excellence for Aero Skills Training.

The Padstow College Aeroskills Centre is one ofAustralia’slargestnon-militaryaircraftmaintenance engineer training centres and is equipped with one of only a few helicopter simulators in Australia.

The college is also a metropolitan Centre of Excellence for horticulture, encompassing arboriculture, bush regeneration, conservation land management, floristry, landscaping, parks and nursery courses.

Padstow College includes a floristry shop which is open to the public, and boasts outstanding facilities for tourism and hospitality, including an operational training restaurant.

wetherill Park College is recognised for its facilities and delivery in training related to the vehicle and transport industries. The college is the state centre for training in heavy automotive trades, and is NSW’s largest provider of training in the repair and service of heavy vehicles.

Wetherill Park College also has a popular operational training restaurant that is open to the public. The college offers courses in accounting, banking and bookkeeping, management, automotive, community services, nursing, health and aged care, digital media, information and communications technology.

liverpool College is home to the Education and Training Centre (ETC) delivering courses to domestic (in Vocational and Higher Education) and international students and provides education, training and consultancy to industry.

The ETC also provides English Language Training for overseas students through the TAFE International Education Centre (TIEC).

TheCollegealsohason-sitehairdressingand beauty training salons open to the public. Courses offered at Liverpool College include accounting; business administration; marketing and management; applied sciences; communication skills; English for work and study; literacy and numeracy; hairdressing and beauty; HSC studies and tertiary preparation; information and communications technology; language and interpreting; and legal services.

Macquarie fields College is home to specialist sports and recreation training facilities and a massage training centre that is open to the public.

Courses offered at Macquarie Fields include fashion design, aged care, beauty, building and construction (tiling, painting and decorating), business administration, information technology, networking, community services and health, as well as English for work and study.

The college also includes the Macarthur Building Industry Skills Centre (MBISC), a specialist centre providing trade training to the building industry. The skills centre specialises in construction, allied building trades and high risk licensing programs.

MBISC students complete an integrated learning program in which several trades work together to complete building projects.

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A SUSTAINABlE SwSi

Environmentalsustainabilityisidentifiedasakeyfocusarea in the SWSi Strategy 2015.

Sustainability achievements included:

• installationofenergyefficientlightingatcolleges

• a 7% decrease in electricity waste

• introduction of online monitoring of water and electricity usage to detect water leakage and increase power savings.

Award for Sustainability

In 2012, SWSi received a Silver award in the Sustainability category of the TAFE NSW Innovation & Excellence Showcase for the project ‘SWSi Strategy 2015 – Towards Sustainability’. The award recognised the institute’s commitment to continuous improvement in environmental sustainability.

Leon Drury, Executive Officer MSA NSW ITAB, Darren O’Connell SWSi Leader, Environmental Sustainability, Joanne Schofield, TAFE NSW Commission Board.

Skills for Sustainability

Almost 500 staff completed a nationally accredited unit in environmental sustainability, providing them with knowledge and skills in sustainable work practices. SWSi teachers undertook study in areas such as carbon management and education for sustainability.

Training Partnerships focused on Sustainability

SWSideliveredCertificateIVinSustainableOperationstrainingto Australian Turf Club staff in Sydney. These participants completedwork-basedstudyintosustainablebusinessoperationsin the horse racing industry. The Australian Turf Club employees graduated with practical knowledge and experience in energy, water and waste savings.

Environmental Measures % Change, 2011 - 2012

Electricity (kWh ‘000) ........................... -5.7%

Green Power (kWh ‘000) ............................ -5.6%

Gas (MJ ‘000) ............................................-13.2%

Water (KL ‘000) ................................................0%

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To prepare for change, SWSi endorsed the Change

Management Framework in November 2011 and

appointed an Institute Change Manager to drive

and support change. The Change Management

Framework is based on the industry standard

Prosci Change Management and the ADKAR

(Awareness, Desire, Knowledge, Ability and

Reinforcement) model. The Change Management

Framework engages staff in the change process

through the development of collaborative

networks, enhanced communications pathways

and enabling feedback loops.

Pivotal to the success of change management

across the institute has been the development of

the following collaborative networks:

The Change Sponsor Network responsible for

formulating change management strategies

and providing advice on the implementation of

Institute wide change initiatives, impacts and

risks.

The Change leader Network which includes

100 SWSi staff members from across the

organisation to lead and support change at an

operational level within their circle of influence.

The Change Management Framework is based

on strong communication and collaboration and

builds change capability to respond to ongoing

change within SWSi and across the education

industry.

SwSi’S RESPONSE TO ChANgE

SWSi continued to build capacity across the institute through the SWSi Change Management Framework.

SWSi ChangeSponsor Network

ChangeLeader

Network

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COMMUNITY AND PARTNERShIPS

As part of our local community, we work with those around us to grow community prosperity through initiatives that promote the value of education and training, and also encourage better life choices.

Students build housing

Two local families are now living in brand new homes thanks to theworkofSWSi’spre-apprenticeshipcarpentryclasses.

Thecarpentrypre-apprenticeshipstudents,manyofwhomhadno previous building experience, completed the building projects for Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC) NSW. The students were directly involved in the construction of two four bedroom, brick veneer houses in Panania and Heckenberg. The homes werehandedovertoLAHCNSWatofficialpresentationsinAugust and December, 2012.

U-Turns for Youth program

TheU-TurnsforYouthprogramisacollaborativeapproachbyBankstown-CanterburyCityCouncil,andgovernmentagencies,including TAFE NSW and community groups to reduce motor related vehicle crime in the local area.

Skills for Community Services

SWSi signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding with Baptist Community Services (BCS) NSW and ACT. This partnership aims to achieve quality outcomes in the delivery of training to BCS workers. Training will be delivered onsite at BCS’ Castle Hill premises.

Jobs for Department of housing NSw tenants

SWSi delivered a customised training program to disadvantaged residents from the Macarthur region. The program focused on preparing Department of Housing NSW tenants for work opportunities with Homecare Australia and resulted in 30 residentsfindingemployment.

Featured: Lidcombe College students working on the LAHC NSW house project.10

Refugees get a taste of TAfE

82youngrefugeesfromtheBankstown-Canterburyregion attended a “Taste of TAFE” program. This allowed students from Bankstown’s Intensive English Centre (IEC) to participate in three vocational taster courses over three months.

Training for diversity

In consultation with Auburn Diversity Services and Auburn Community Development Network SWSi deliveredaCertificateIItostudentsfromculturallyandlinguistically diverse backgrounds.

Training with the NRC

SWSi in partnership with the North Leagues Club developed a workforce planning and development program for staff at Cammeray and on the Gold Coast. SWSi will train around 80% of North Leagues Club staff at these locations.

Featured: Lidcombe College students working on the LAHC NSW house project.

Customising training for fACS

SWSi partnered with the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) to deliver a range of targeted and customised training including:

• DiplomaofManagementforIndigenousstaff.

• CertificateIVinTrainingandAssessment.

• CertificateIVinTrainingandAssessmentfollowingrecognition of prior learning (RPL).

• CertificateIVinFrontlineManagement

In addition SWSi and FACS partnered with the Northern Sydney Institute (part of TAFE NSW) to offer a dual CertificateIVprograminSocialHousingandMentalHealthto14state-widenon-governmentorganisations.

getting a degree with SwSi and the University of Ballarat

Thefirstcohortof20studentscommencedthe University of Ballarat Bachelor of Applied Management offered at SWSi’s Liverpool College.

get fit with a combined degree and diploma

SWSi and the Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) extended their agreement to deliver a program which combines the Diploma in Fitness with the ACPE degree. The combination ensures that students graduate fromthedegreewiththeVETqualificationtheyneedtogostraightintothefitnessworkforce.

hIghER EDUCATION

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Sydney water

SWSi and Sydney Water worked closely to identify and address their workforce training requirements. KeyareasincludedtheCertificateII,III,IV&Diploma of Water Operations, training for entry level programs and delivery of compliance related training courses.

SWSi delivered eight workforce development projects for Sydney Water, with more than 100 staff members participating in training.

Endeavour Energy

In 2012 SWSi signed a contract with Endeavour Energy to deliver ICT and design, community, health and personal services, building and construction, manufacturing and transport courses to their employees.

Driving students forward with Chrysler

SWSi’s Manufacturing and Transport Faculty signed a partnership with Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd to deliver training to all Chrysler apprentices in NSW.

The Chrysler Apprenticeship Program has grown out oftheneedforareliablesourceofsuitablyqualifiedand motivated technicians nationally and further strengthens the successful relationship between Chrysler Australia and SWSi.

world-first Training

SWSideliveredworld-firsttrainingoncomplianceof heavy vehicle speed limiters for the Roads and Maritime Services.

NSw Police force

SWSi partnered with the NSW Police Force to deliver customised training across the state including:

• TheCertificateIVinFrontlineManagement,

• TheDiplomaofProjectManagementandtheAdvanced Diploma in Project Management

• SpecialisttrainingforIndigenousstaffincludingtheCertificateIVinFrontlineManagement,theDiplomaofManagement,andface-to-faceMentoringintheWorkplace workshops.

Seqwater

This partnership involved SWSi developing, delivering and assessing the Diploma of Water Operations for Seqwater, South East Queensland’s bulk water supplier. Extending capability developed throughalong-termpartnershipwithlocalwater supplier Sydney Water, SWSi staff used a combinationofface-to-faceworkshopsandonlinelearning to meet the needs of this geographically decentralised employee group.

The client reported that the introduction of online learning assisted in forming a ‘learning group’ which impacted on improved leadership capability. This collaboration provided the market with access to a higherlevelWaterOperationsqualification,closingasignificantgapthathasexistedintheWaterOperations sector for some time.

OUR wORk wITh INDUSTRY

Our partnerships with industry ensure that training is relevant and appropriate to their needs.

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Enable 2012 Project

SWSi’sEnable2012Projectimprovede-learningproductsandtoolsusingMoodle,ane-learningmanagement system. Overall the project strengthened the capability of teachers and developed innovative learning approaches for students.

Automotive goes Online

SWSi’s automotive section responded to student’s language and literacy needs by developing a bank of online assessments for the Light Vehicle Mechanics trade course. These assessments provide graphical illustrations of vehicle technology to assist student learning and streamline and automate the process of delivering, marking and providing feedback on assessments

Inthefirstthreetermsof2012,493studentscompleted 907 online assessments through the site.

RUReady Online literacy and Numeracy Program

In 2012 SWSi implemented a new computer based skills indicator program, RUReady. Based on the UK BKSB solution,RUReadysystematicallyidentifiesliteracyandnumeracy levels to improve student course choice and address skills gaps.

Sinceitsintroductioninmid-2012,1798SWSistudentshavecompleted initial assessments using the tool. A key feature ofthetoolistheefficiencyandspeedofrecordingandreporting of results back to students and teachers. The tool has the capacity to record a student’s progress and gains over time.

RUReady is mapped to the Australian Core Skills Framework and provides individualised learning plans.

Customised Training for Somali women

Thisinnovationinvolvedthedeliveryofspecificallydesignedbi-culturaltrainingforsociallyisolatedSomali women in collaboration with the Auburn Small Communities Organisation Network. SWSi provided a holistic approach to address the needs of the students; ensuring childcare, translation services, support and pastoral care services were available to facilitate access to skills training. The program provided a customised pathway from hands on soft furnishing skills to focus on affective skill development and empowerment, whilst emphasising and encouraging community involvement.

The effectiveness of this program is demonstrated by SWSi receiving a “Friends of Africa” award at the inauguralAfrican-Australianawardsin2012andhasenabled the women who participated to more actively engage in the communities that they are a part of.

EDUCATION INITIATIvES

Innovation in education is central to SWSi’s vision for future as it ensures we provide relevant training to students, industry and the community.

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INDIgENOUS EDUCATION AND AChIEvEMENTS

SWSi works in partnership with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Government Departments and Aboriginal andnon-Aboriginalorganisations to identify training and capacity building strategies.

Indigenous Recruitment and Employment Service

In 2012 SWSi introduced the Indigenous Recruitment and Employment Service, aimed at assisting Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people develop jobseekingskillsandfindemployment.

The service provides assistance with preparing resumes and job applications and accessing career and employment advice. It also provides information on wage subsidies and employee support funding, and links students to additional employment support services.

In 2012 the Indigenous Recruitment and Employment Service placed 20 students in jobs with a 90% retention rate measured at 26 weeks in a position.

Jobs Together Program

Twenty-twoAboriginalstudentsfromSWSigraduatedfromtheCertificateIIinCommunityServicesaspartof the National Disability Services (NDS) Aboriginal Jobs Together Program.

During their eight week course, students participated in a variety of opportunities including a Social Justice Expo at Campbelltown College and work placements in a variety of community based organisations.

Students were also able to interact with a number of potential employers attached to the NDS Aboriginal Jobs Together Program.

NSw Police force Training

In 2012 SWSi designed, delivered and evaluated twoprogramsfortheNSWPolice;theCertificateIV in Frontline Management, and the Diploma of Management.

The SWSi Aboriginal Unit supported the program providing guidance, advice and funding to support travel for remote employees.

Approximately 45 Aboriginal students from across NSW Police participated in this program as well as fifteenhigh-rankingstaffmemberspositionedinmentoring roles.

National Rugby league (NRl) Sponsors Development of leaders

The National Rugby League (NRL) sponsored the development and delivery of a program for Aboriginal leaders offered through SWSi. The program aimed to support engagement of Aboriginal youth in education and training.

A Pathway to a Career in Defence

Since 2009 SWSi and the Department of Defence have delivered the Indigenous Pre Recruitment Course (IPRC) to assist Indigenous men and women to develop the skills they need to join the defence force.

In 2012 the program attracted Away From Base (AFB) funding, allowing interstate students to travel to and complete their study at SWSi.

The main objective of AFB funding was to improve employment outcomes for the participating Indigenous students through facilitating their completionofaCertificateIIIinEmploymentandTraining and thereby increasing their chances of placement with the Australian Defence Force.

It is really a collaborative partnership: it’s a group of people working together for a common cause. That’s what makes it so valuable.

COl wATEgO,WarrantOfficerClass1,Australian Defence Force Senior Indigenous RecruitmentOfficer

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PHOTOS:IndigenousPre-RecruitmentCourse,DepartmentofDefence

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Industry Awards and Scholarships

SWSi apprentice chef Andrew Murace received a 2012 Minister for Tourism’s Student Achiever Award. The prestigious awardrecogniseshigh-achievingtourismandhospitality students.

Andrew,whoworksatwell-knownSydneyrestaurant‘Est.’completedhisCertificateIIIin Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) at SWSi and was nominated by his teachers for his outstanding contribution to his studies.

Cabinetmaking apprentice Ben Cooper was named the recipient of the 2012 Ern MacDonald Fellowship.

The Ern MacDonald Fellowship helps launch the careers of talented young tradespeople and is supported by project partners, the MacDonald family, Dusseldorp Skills Forum and WorldSkills Australia.

As part of his prize, Ben was awarded $10,000 to pursue activities to further develop his career. Ben was also recognised at the Australian Construction Achievement Awards in May 2012.

State Awards and Achievements

TAFE NSW – State Medals represent the highest achievement across NSW and are presented to students across selected categories every year. Twelve outstanding SWSi students received a State Medal in 2012.

Top performing accounting student, Eesha De Silva was also named the recipient of an Industry State Award for the highest achieving Accounting student in NSW.

In 2012, our students achieved outstanding success in a broad rangeoffieldslocally,nationallyandinternationally.

STUDENT AChIEvEMENTS

STATE MEDAl wINNERS

Ahmad Faqiri Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network

EmanuelMorson-Perry CertificateIIIinAutomotiveMechanicalTechnology (Light Vehicle)

Jawid Karimi Diploma of Tourism

JosefineStefani Diploma of Information Technology (Website Development)

Julie Halcrow CertificateIVinBuilding&Construction(Building)

Kathy Jungeun Kim Diploma of Disability

Kenne John Becker CertificateIIIinWallandCeilingLining

Kogulan Baskaran Diploma of Information Technology (Software Development)

Mathew Uildriks CertificateIIIinAutomotiveElectricalTechnology

Matthew Papandrea CertificateIIIMeatProcessing(MeatRetailing)

Mitchell Dowse Diploma of Laboratory Technology

Scott Black Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology

My TAFE course has helped me achieve my goals and provided me with a broader perspective of the trade I am entering.

MATThEw PAPANDREA, CertificateIIIinMeatProcessing(Meat Retailing)

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AWARDCATEgORY STUDENT NAME COURSE

ApprenticeoftheYear Eugenio CampisiCertificateIIIinMeatProcessing(MeatRetailing)

TraineeoftheYear Brittany Mamula CertificateIIIinBusinessAdministration

VocationalSchoolStudentoftheYear Kimberley Morris CertificateIIinTourism

School-BasedApprentice/Trainee oftheYear

Olivia Tebb CertificateIVinBeautyTherapy

CommercialStudentoftheYear Kurt Meliska CertificateIVinDisability

InternationalStudentoftheYear Shobha Laxmi Shrestha (Bassi)Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Institute Student Associations’ StudentoftheYear

Max Brown CertificateII&IIIinMusic

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander StudentoftheYear

Kirsty-LeeChalker CertificateIIIFinancialServices

Building & Construction Award Thomas Berger CertificateIIIinCarpentry

Business & Finance Award Joy Ford Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Community, Health & Personal Services Award

Tracy AtkinsDiploma in Community Services and Diploma in Case Management

Electrotechnology, ICT & Design Award

Zjarie ButterworthCertificateIVinAppliedFashionDesign& Technology

Employment Preparation & Social Inclusion Award

PeaceYangaCertificateIVinEnglishforAcademicPurpose

Manufacturing & Transport Award Nadia SalibaDiploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

Tourism, Hospitality, Primary Industry & Arts Award

Katarina Marcok CertificateIVinFloristry

Vocational Access Award Peter D’Angelo CertificateIVinTertiaryPreparationCourse

16 students were honoured at the 2012 annual Institute Achievement Awards.

The awards showcase the highest standards of teaching and learning, as well as celebrating our relationships with our industry partners.

2012 INSTITUTE

AChIEvEMENT AwARDS

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From TAFE I achieved skills and knowledge which gave me the confidence to seek the career I want.

NADIA SAlIBA, Institute Director’s Medal Winner, Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing)

The Australian Vocational Student Prize recognises students who have demonstrated exceptional skills and commitment while completing a Vocational Education and Training in Schools program, oranAustralianSchool-BasedApprenticeship.

The SWSi winners included:

• ClintenFernando-Automotive

• SelinaRiva-Hospitality

• MichaelSmith-Automotive

• JackBennett-InformationTechnology

• AaronArduin-Accounting

• DuncanKelleher-Metals&Engineering

• JasonHanna-InformationTechnology

• AmyVeldman-Tourism

• Jamesgreen-Metals&Engineering

NATIONAl AwARDS AND AChIEvEMENTS

Nine SWSi students

were recognised

among Australia’s top

vocational students

in schools with a

Australian Vocational

Student Prize.

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National worldskills

SWSi students won 13 medals at the 2012 National Worldskills competition.

Gold Medal

James Ripa heavy Vehicle Mechanics

Matthew papandrea Meat Retailing

Brett Cahill Cabinetmaking

patrick Markovic Carpentry

David Corrigan Joinery

Mitchell Barron Refrigeration

silver Medal

Nikolas skibola Joinery

Bronze Medal

Zjarie Butterworth Garment production

Ben hackett paint and Decorating

samuel poli Wall & floor Tiling

Nathan Cardwell Cabinetmaking

Blake Duke Vehicle painting

Anthony Bazouni VETis Automotive

SWSi students dominated the 2012 Sheetmetal IndustryAssociation(SIA)ApprenticeoftheYearcompetitionwiththreeoutofthefivefinalistsnamedcoming from the Institute.

CertificateIIIinEngineeringFabricationTradestudents Stephen Ainsworth, Chris Chitty and Jaye Hugheswerenamedamongthetopfivefinalists.

In 2012 SWSi teams took out the top three places in theCiscoSystemsAustraliaCertifiedEntryNetworkingTechnician (CCENT) NetRiders Competition.

AfterwinningthenationalCiscoCertifiedNetworkAssociation (CCNA) Netriders competition, against other TAFEs and universities from across Australia and New Zealand, trainee Elise Marrot and apprentice Rajeev Khettry represented Australia against 17 other countries in challenges that tested their skills and knowledge of practical and theoretical networking.

SWSi Telecommunications students have now won the Cisco Systems Australia Networking Academy NetRiders competition award three years running.

Pictured above (from top): James Ripa, Matthew Papandrea, Brett Cahill

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Australian Beauty Industry Awards

SWSi hairdressing and beauty teacher Joanne Papoythis was named the AustralianNailProfessionaloftheYearat the inaugural Australian Beauty Industry Awards held in Sydney.

Winners from all over Australia were honoured at the awards night for excellenceintheirfield,acrossallaspects of spa and beauty services.

service to public Education and Training

Damien Prentice, a longstanding SWSi staff member, was awarded the prestigious Director General’s Award for Excellent Service to Public Education and Training for his outstanding contributions within TAFE NSW.

Damien was one of 45 individuals to receive recognition for improving the teaching and learning environment and student learning outcomes at their school,Institute,regionalorstateoffice.

2012 Education Minister’s Quality Teaching Award

SWSi’sShopfittingteacherglennMartinwasamongforty-fourexemplaryschool and TAFE educators from around NSW recognised for their contributions to quality education with a 2012 Minister’s Quality Teaching Award.

Glenn was selected for driving the implementationofe-learningintotheShopfittingTradeprogramatLidcombeCollege. Glenn developed online Moodle resources that increase student engagement and encouraged other teachers to upgrade their teaching content and methodologies.

International Women’s Day

SWSi Outreach Coordinator, Hillie Higson was nominated as an “Inspiring Woman” as part of a Campbelltown Council event to acknowledge and thank the area’s women for their contributions to the community on International Women’s Day, 2012.

Damien Prentice, Director, Learning Environment

Award Winner Glenn Martin and SWSi Institute Director Peter Roberts.

SWSi staff are the face of our organisation and are the key interface with our students.

STAff ExCEllENCE AND AChIEvEMENTS

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Investing in our future

300 key staff undertook professional development in the areas of education, management and leadership to help prepare them for the new operating environment.

Training programs included:

•Leadershipprogramsfocusedondeveloping leaders for the future, such as a Masters in Education Leadership through the University of Wollongong, and a Leadership Master class offered to over 200 Head Teachers.

•DevelopmentofaHeadTeachernetworkto offer mentoring, coaching, and performance management

•Salesfocusedtrainingaimedatensuringthat we can engage with our customers.

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