Voiceover template2021 QTA North Queensland regional awards video premiere

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

VO talent: Welcome to the North 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 17 inspiring individuals and 10 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 North 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 to North Queensland.

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

[Recording]

Melataiah Nuggin 2019 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the YearNorth Queensland

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)

VO talent: Thank you Minister Farmer for your welcome — and we also hope you enjoyed meeting some past winners during that look back over 60 years of the awards.

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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.

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

VO talent: Small Employer of the Year

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

The finalists are:

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

VO talent: Boundary Street AutomotiveRailway Estate, Townsville

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

VO talent: Core Developments NQ West End, Townsville

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

VO talent: No Boundaries Health and Osteopathy Railway Estate, Townsville

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Winner - Small Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 Small Employer of the Year is

Core Developments NQ

Core Developments NQ is a family run business that places the contributions of its employees at the centre of everything it does.

The Townsville-based business attributes its strong employee retention and positive team environment to a commitment to training.

The business is proud to have 100 per cent of its full-time staff currently undertaking nationally accredited courses to develop their skills and knowledge.

Core Developments NQ aims to maintain a zero-turnover rate of existing staff by providing their employees with promotional and career pathways that meet their needs and desires.

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

VO talent: 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]

VO talent: Cowboys Leagues Club

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Townsville City

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

VO talent: Mendi GroupBohle, Townsville

Winner - Medium Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 Medium Employer of the Year is

Mendi Group

Mendi Group has been helping to grow skills in the Queensland civil construction industry for more than 60 years.

A locally owned and operated civil construction business, Mendi is committed to employing locals and working across industries to support the region’s economy.

It also collaborates with training organisations to ensure its workforce has the skills and support needed to meet market demands and client needs.

Mendi prides itself on creating a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all people — enabling opportunities for anyone wanting a career in the construction industry.

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

VO talent: Next, the Large Employer of the Year

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VO talent: 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]

VO talent: Wilmar Sugar Townsville City

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

VO talent: Townsville City Council

Winner - Large Employer of the Year [Animated slide]

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 Large Employer of the Year is

Wilmar Sugar

Wilmar Sugar is Australia’s leading sugar and renewable energy company.

Wilmar has made a significant investment towards designing and developing training that is specifically linked to its business.

Wherever possible, programs have either a direct qualification outcome or program content underpinned by key performance criteria from nationally accredited training packages. In 2020, staff engaged in a total of more than 68,000 hours of training.

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Wilmar recognises that employee productivity and wellbeing are vital to both personal and organisational success. One of their key business strategies is to see training as a way employees can achieve and celebrate personal success.

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

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

VO talent: 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]

VO talent: Connecting 2 Community CirclesCurrajong, TownsvilleProgram: Steps 4 Success in Health

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

VO talent: North Queensland Toyota Cowboys Railway Estate, Townsville

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Program: Cowboys Dream, Believe, Achieve Finalist 3 - Community Training Initiative of the Year [Animated slide]

VO talent: Access Community Services Limited Townsville CityProgram: Back to Business and Beyond Customer Service

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

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 Community Training Initiative of the Year is

North Queensland Toyota Cowboys

A community-based club, the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys bring the same commitment and drive for success shown by their players on field into their community endeavours.

The club’s Dream, Believe, Achieve training and employment program is evidence of its strong desire to repay the loyalty and support they receive from local communities and families.

Established in 2015, the program delivers accredited courses to unemployed and disadvantaged people living throughout North Queensland.

Funded under Queensland’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, the program has supported hundreds of people to gain industry-recognised qualifications and find long-term employment.

In the last two years, 64 per cent of participants have completed a certificate III, with 70 per cent of those securing employment.

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

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

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

VO talent: 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]

VO talent: Valerio Esposito TAFE Queensland

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

VO talent: Scott EdmondsTAFE Queensland

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

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

Valerio Esposito

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Valerio Esposito's training career began informally — teaching tourists to cook with his wife — and has progressed to TAFE Queensland, where he now delivers a Certificate II in Kitchen Operations, and Certificates III and IV in Commercial Cookery.

Valerio's passion for food makes him an engaging trainer and he spends much of his time in the kitchen working with budding young chefs and students with disability.

Valerio is always encouraging his students with his happy persona and respectful manner, creating a positive and inclusive learning environment for all.

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

VO talent: Equity VET Student of the Year

The Equity VET Student of the Year award recognises outstanding achievement by an individual in overcoming a significant barrier or disadvantage to effectively participate in VET.

The finalists are:

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

VO talent: Glen JonesQualification: Certificate III Individual SupportTraining Provider: selectabilityEmployer: Connecting 2 Community Circles

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

VO talent: Charlie Brothers Dolodolotawake

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Qualification: Certificate III in Individual SupportTraining Provider: breakthru CollegeEmployer: Kith & Kin

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

VO talent: Alanah Hembrow Qualification: Certificate III in HospitalityTraining Provider: Training Unlimited Employer: Hungry Jack’s Ross River

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

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 Equity VET Student of the Year is

Alanah Hembrow

Alanah Hembrow started her Certificate III in Hospitality just a few months after she joined the Hungry Jack’s Ross River team.

As a home-school student, Alanah never had the opportunity to complete a vocational pathway — so she was delighted to get a chance to complete a qualification.

Alanah has become such a passionate advocate for vocational training that she inspired her younger brother to start the same traineeship.

Alanah believes her training pathway was the perfect opportunity for her — allowing her to work part-time, while developing valuable social skills and earning a nationally recognised qualification.

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

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

VO talent: 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]

VO talent: Jaime WisemanQualification: Certification III in Electrotechnology Electrician School and training provider: Tec-NQ Employer: KP Walsh Electrics

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

VO talent: Tyrona Sonogan Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services AssistanceSchool: Kirwan State High SchoolEmployer: Mater Health Services North Queensland Training provider: Connect‘n’Grow

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

VO talent: Dylan Woodfield Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication TradeSchool: Kirwan State High School Employer: Magnetic Steel Works Training provider: Blue Dog Training

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

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

Dylan Woodfield

Dylan Woodfield is currently completing a school-based boiler making apprenticeship along with four other certificate qualifications.

Dylan is passionate about his chosen career as he loves designing and manufacturing complex structures, and he believes his job is essential to a strong economy.

He also puts his training and skills to use in his hobby — creating sculptures out of scrap material.

Not only is Dylan working hard in the workshop, he is also a coach for a junior rugby league team, teaching younger players to love and respect the game he is so passionate about.

Dylan also dedicates his time to raising awareness for important causes such as ‘Cut for a Cure’, which raises funds to find a cure for brain cancer in children.

Introduction - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

[Static slide with voice over]

VO talent: 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

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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]

VO talent: Tyrona Sonogan Qualification: Certificate III in Health Services AssistanceSchool: Kirwan State High SchoolEmployer: Mater Health Services North Queensland Training provider: Connect‘n’Grow

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

VO talent: Kailu JohnsonQualification: Certificate III in ConcretingEmployer: PJ Walsh ConstructionsTraining provider: Ballinger Training and Consultancy

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

VO talent: William Matters Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical TradeEmployer and training provider: Hastings Deering (Australia) Limited

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

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

Kailu Johnson

Kailu Johnson is a passionate advocate for trade pathways, having now completed three traineeships.

He chose to undertake his latest qualification, a Certificate III in Concreting, in response to a skills shortage in his region.

By expanding his skills and knowledge, Kailu is helping enhance training and economic opportunities within his local community — as a role model and also with his ability to help upskill future generations of apprentices and trainees.

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

VO talent: 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]

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VO talent: Gabriel Steer Qualification: Diploma of Hospitality Management Employer: Cowboys Leagues Club Training provider: CTA Training Specialists

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

VO talent: Benjamin Jones Qualification: Diploma of Leadership and Management Training provider: CQUniversity Australia

Winner - Vocational Student of the Year [Animated slide]

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 Vocational Student of the Year is

Benjamin Jones

A qualified diesel fitter, Benjamin Jones is a strong advocate of the benefits of training and is committed to lifelong learning.

After being asked to step into a more senior role, Ben decided the time was right to expand his skills and knowledge and enrolled in a Diploma of Leadership and Management. He plans to continue his studies with a Bachelor of Business.

Ben is always encouraging others to consider vocational training and speaks highly about his experiences to his family, friends and work colleagues.

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

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

VO talent: 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:

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

VO talent: Connor Crawford Qualification: Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology Employer: Townsville City Council Training provider: Axiom College

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

VO talent: Kailu Johnson Qualification: Certificate III in ConcretingEmployer: PJ Walsh ConstructionsTraining provider: Ballinger Training and Consultancy

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

VO talent: Kelly Scott

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Qualification: Certificate I in Conservation and Land ManagementEmployer: Envite EnvironmentTraining provider: TABMA [TAB-MA] Training

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

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 North Queensland Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year is

Kailu Johnson

With an extensive background in the construction industry, Kailu Johnson's interest in completing an additional traineeship was driven by experience.

Kailu sees his Certificate III in Concreting as an opportunity to combat skill shortages in his region, and create long-term avenues of employment. He is a passionate ambassador for training pathways and the benefits of earning while you're learning.

Kailu hopes to inspire those around him and believes that you can create a better workplace culture by influencing others with a positive attitude towards work.

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

VO talent: 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.

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This award is named after the late Harry Hauenschild [HORNS-CHILD] 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]

VO talent: Abi Winter Qualification: Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade Employer: Townsville City Council Training provider: TAFE Queensland

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

VO talent: Bonnie Anderson Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology ElectricianEmployer: Glencore Mount Isa Mines Training provider: TAFE Queensland

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

VO talent: Miles Archer Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician Employer: Townsville City Council Training provider: TAFE Queensland

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

VO talent: The winner of the 2021 North Queensland Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year is

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Bonnie Anderson

After four years in real estate, Bonnie Anderson was keen to get out from behind a desk and forge a more physical, hands-on career.

As the daughter of a dual-tradesperson, Bonnie decided to take the leap and apply for an apprenticeship through Glencore's Queensland Metals Apprenticeship Program.

In July 2020, Bonnie completed her Certificate III in Electrotechnology to become a fully-qualified electrician.

A positive role model for women in trades, Bonnie is now a mentor in the Queensland Metals Girls for Mining Mentoring Program. She is slowly breaking down stigma and barriers for other young women — demonstrating what great opportunities the resources industry can offer, irrespective of gender.

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

Closing reel – winners/finalists’ showcaseAnimated slide voice over

VO talent: Thank you Minister Farmer.

This closes the 2021 North 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.

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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 showcaseAnimated slide voice over

End slide 1 – QTA logo[Static slide with music]

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

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