Applied Learning Awards 2011

Applied Learning Awards 2011

The BGK LLEN and Youth Connect are proud to be coordinating the 2011 Applied Learning Awards. These Awards recognise outstanding students, teachers, schools, training organisations and employers who have positively contributed to applied learning in our region.

In 2011 two new award categories have been introduced – ‘VET Teacher / Trainer’ and ‘VCAL Teacher / Trainer’. These have been introduced to recognise the outstanding work that VET and VCAL teachers and trainers perform when instructing and supporting their students.

This is the third year of the Applied Learning Awards which, in previous years, has seen over 70 local students, schools and employers win awards for their success, excellence and achievement in applied learning.

Award Guidelines

More detail about the Applied Learning Awards (including nomination criteria, conditions of entry, judging process, award ceremony, sponsorship and contact details) can be found in the downloadable 2011 Applied Learning Awards Guidelines.

Award Categories and Nomination Forms

Applied Learning Awards are available across the following categories:

Students:

  • Vocational Education and Training in Schools Certificate (VETiS) Awards
  • Victorian Certificate of Education (VCAL) Awards
  • School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBATs) Awards

Student Awards Nomination Form

Schools / Training Organisations / Community VCAL Providers:

  • VET Delivery Awards
  • VET Access Awards
  • VCAL (school) Provision Awards
  • Community VCAL provision Award

School / Organisations / Community VCAL Awards Nomination Form

Teachers / Trainers:

  • VET Teacher / Trainer Award
  • VCAL Teacher / Trainer Award

VET and VCAL Teacher / Trainer Nomination Form

Employers:

  • School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeships (SBATs) Employer Award
  • Business-School Partnership Award
  • Structured Work Placements Employer Award
  • Group Training Organisation Award

Employer Awards Nomination Form

Benefits of Entry

The 2011 Applied Learning Awards are a great way for students, schools, training organisations, teachers, trainers and businesses to gain recognition for their hard work and achievements.

  • Students – the Applied Learning Awards are a great opportunity for you to further your schooling and future career, and be recognised for your achievements in the community.
  • Schools / organisations / Community VCAL Providers - the Applied Learning Awards are a great opportunity to be publicly recognised for the quality applied learning programs offered to your students.
  • VET or VCAL Teachers and Trainers - the Applied Learning Awards are a great opportunity to be publicly recognised for quality instruction and support you provide to your students.
  • Employers - the Applied Learning Awards are an excellent promotional tool and a way of validating the work that you do with local schools and students in helping to prepare young people for a life beyond school.

Key Dates

  • Nominations Open: 18th July 2011
  • Nominations Close: 9th September 2011
  • Awards Ceremony: 18th October 2011 (evening)

Sponsorship

The 2011 Applied Learning Awards organisers are seeking sponsorship of individual awards and sponsorship of the event from individuals, businesses and community organisations. Sponsorship is a great way of promoting your organisation and supporting the development of quality applied learning in our local community.

For more information download the 2011 Awards Sponsorship Pack

Awards Coordination and Judging

Coordination of the 2011 Applied Learning Awards is being undertaken by Youth Connect and the Bayside Glen Eira Kingston Local Learning and Employment Network (BGK LLEN), two key regional youth and partnership development organisations.

The awards are judged by an independent group of representatives from the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD), Catholic Education Office, Victorian Applied Learning Association (VALA), local Councils and industry associations.

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