Queensland Government media release Rod Welford Minister for ...

Queensland Government media release 

Rod Welford Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts 

17 June 2008 

Brisbane region's training leaders announced 

The Brisbane region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational students 

have been selected as regional finalists in the Queensland Training Awards. 

Education and Training Minister Rod Welford congratulated the 18 regional finalists 

on being chosen in the seven categories from 107 local nominations. 

“Vocational skills are more important than ever in Queensland, and these awards 

show how strong they are at a local level,” Mr Welford said. 

“In workplaces, schools, colleges and training institutions, Queenslanders are 

keeping our skills and knowledge at the cutting edge, across a host of industries that 

are integral to our daily lives. 

“With demand for skilled workers at an alltime high, and more Queenslanders taking 

up apprenticeships and traineeships than any other area of Australia, our state 

boasts worldclass vocational education and training initiatives — and these awards 

showcase the best of these achievements.” 

Mr Welford said this regional final, one of six across the state, would be held on 

Friday 1 August 2008 at Brisbane Powerhouse. 

Winners will then progress to the State Final on Thursday 11 September 2008 at the 

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, where recipients in a further four 

categories will also be presented. 

State winners will have the chance to enter the Australian Training Awards held in 

Darwin on Thursday 20 November 2008. 

The Queensland Training Awards, which are now in their 47 th year, are run by the 

State Government’s Department of Education, Training and the Arts. 

A full list of the region’s finalists follows. 

For more information on the Queensland Training Awards, visit www.qta.qld.gov.au. 

Media contact: Marnie Stitz or Emma Clarey on 3237 1000 

2008 QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS 

BRISBANE REGIONAL FINALISTS 

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Marc Ratcliffe Workplace Education and 

Development

· Timothy Dillon, Certificate III in Food Processing (RetailBaking Combined), 

Creative Crusts Pty Ltd, from Deagon 

· Michael Page, Certificate III in Plumbing, Bryant Plumbing, from Graceville 

· Jeremy Wilmot, Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade), Queensland 

Construction and Engineering Pty Ltd, from Jindalee 

Trainee of the Year, sponsored by Busy at Work 

· Andrew Bailey, Certificate III in Civil Construction (Road Construction and 

Maintenance), Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd, from Gailes 

· Nicole Harb, Certificate III in Community Services Work, Career Employment 

Australia, from Hawthorne 

· Rachel Reeves, Certificate III in Business Administration, Sarina Russo Job 

Access, from Ferny Hills 

Vocational Student of the Year, sponsored by Queensland Alumina Limited 

· Susie Brown, Diploma of Business and Diploma of Business (Frontline 

Management), Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, from Samford 

· Karen Hart, Diploma of Out of School Hours Care, Metropolitan South 

Institute of TAFE, from Carindale 

· Jeni Wycha, Certificate III and IV in Information Technology (Networking), 

Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE, from Greenbank 

Schoolbased Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, sponsored by MEGT 

Australian Apprenticeships Centre 

· Mathew Daniell, Certificate III in Business Administration, Queensland Rural 

Adjustment Authority, from Capalaba 

· Paul Fox, Certificate III in Information Technology, Sunnybank State High 

School, from Calamvale 

· JamiLee Upkett, Certificate II in Business, Brisbane City Council, from 

Sunnybank Hills 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by QBuild 

· Amy Blow, Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation (Multiple Activities), 

Department of Communities, from Beaudesert 

· Catherine Schonfeldt, Certificate IV in Retail Management, Best & Less, from 

Kallangur 

· JamiLee Upkett, Certificate II in Business, Brisbane City Council, from 

Sunnybank Hills 

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Churches of Christ Care 

· Dingo Australia from Rocklea 

· Macdow Abi Joint Venture from Spring Hill 

· Stowe Australia from Eight Mile Plains

Central Queensland region's training leaders announced 

The Central Queensland region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and 

vocational students have been selected as regional finalists in the Queensland 

Training Awards. 


on being chosen from 44 local nominations across seven categories. 








boasts worldclass vocational education and training initiatives—and these awards 



Saturday 19 July 2008 at the Rockhampton Leagues Club. 





Darwin on 20 November 2008. 







CENTRAL QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FINALISTS 

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by GAGAL Apprentices and Trainees, and 

Capricornia Training Company 

· Sean Cocup, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, Torgas 

Inc Mackay, from Andergrove 

· Shona Daveson, Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical), Longreach Aircraft 

Maintenance, from Longreach

· Christopher Rayment, Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Diesel 

Fitting), Gladstone Area Group Apprentices Limited, from Gladstone 


· Lisa Hanna, Certificate IV in Business, Queensland Transport, from 

Frenchville 

· Shannon King, Certificate III in Business Administration, Kas Woch Real 

Estate, from Rockhampton 

· Tegan Wardrop, Certificate III in Business Administration, Central 

Queensland Local Government Association Inc., from Rockhampton 


· Tiffany Foden, Diploma of Business, Smart City Vocational College, from 

Moura 

· Anthony Jansen, Certificate IV in Youth Work, Central Queensland Institute of 

TAFE, from North Rockhampton 

· Rebecca Rendalls, Diploma of Nursing (Preenrolment), Central Queensland 

Institute of TAFE, from North Rockhampton 

Schoolbased Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, sponsored by MRAEL Limited 

· Jaimee Dowler, Certificate II in Business, Central Queensland Institute of 

TAFE, from North Mackay 

· Colleen McFarlane, Certificate II in Print and Graphic Arts, MRAEL Limited, 

from Mackay 

· Brayden Smith, Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Trade), MRAEL 

Limited, from Moranbah 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by Ergon 

Energy 

· Justin Hooper, Certificate III in Water Industry Operations, SunWater, from 

Biloela 

· Anthony Jansen, Certificate IV in Youth Work, Central Queensland Institute of 

TAFE, from North Rockhampton 

· Nikita Sauney, Certificate III in Business Administration, Central Queensland 

Institute of TAFE, from Mackay 

Small Employer of the Year, sponsored by NRG Gladstone Operating Services 

Pty Ltd 

· EHS Manufacturing from Mackay 

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Stanwell Corporation 

· MRAEL Limited from Mackay 

· Queensland Alumina Limited from Gladstone

Gold Coast region's training leaders announced 

The Gold Coast region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational 

students have been selected as regional finalists in the Queensland Training Awards. 













Friday 18 July 2008 at Radisson Resort Gold Coast. 












GOLD COAST REGIONAL FINALISTS 

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Specialised Training Services 

· Jessica Jenner, Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery), Chef Star 

Catering Pty Ltd, from Ormeau 

· Paul Matthews, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, 

Electro Group Apprentices, from Banora Point 

· Loree Sinnott, Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Boilermaking), PSF 

Steel Fabrications, from Lower Beechmont


· Kyle Ford, Certificate III in Business Administration, Gold Coast Financial 

Planning, from Burleigh Heads 

· Katie Frew, Certificate III in Business Administration, Department of Tourism, 

Regional Development and Industry, from Clear Island Waters 

· Lisa Stutz, Certificate III in Business Administration, OnQ Human Resources 

Limited, from Ashmore 


· Fiona Hamwood, Diploma of Fitness, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, from 

Ashmore 

· Jessica Longhurst, Certificate III in Hairdressing, Mackintosh International 

College (Australia), from Tweed Heads 

· Sonia Weatherley, Diploma of Fitness, Gold Coast Institute of TAFE, from 

Windaroo 



· Stevie Adams, Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations), VIP Coffee, from 

Studio Village 

· Edward Alexander, Certificate III in Carpentry, Building Services (Qld) Pty Ltd, 

from Southport 

· Samuel Mangan, Certificate III in Multimedia, All Saints Anglican School 

Limited, from Carrara 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by 

Mission Australia 

· Jodi Sampson, Certificate IV in Life and Business, Gold Coast Institute of 

TAFE, from Elanora 

· Lisa Stutz, Certificate III in Business Administration, OnQ Human Resources 

Limited, from Ashmore 

Small Employer of the Year, sponsored by Small Business Solutions 

· Seapower Marine from Runaway Bay 

· Trevor West Hair Works from Burleigh Heads 

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Gold Coast Institute of TAFE 

· Radisson Resort Gold Coast from Palm Meadows 

· Warner Village Theme Parks from Surfers Paradise

SouthWest Queensland region's training leaders announced 

The SouthWest Queensland region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and 















Friday 25 July 2008 at Chinchilla Cultural Centre. 












SOUTHWEST QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FINALISTS 

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Payton Kitchens 

· Benjamin Boikowski, Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Moulding), 

Golden West Employment Solutions, from Toowoomba 

· Lauren Grubic, Certificate III in Printing and Graphic Arts (Graphic Prepress), 

Stanthorpe Print ‘n Copy, from Oxley

· Peter O’Dea, Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Boilermaking), Golden 

West Employment Solutions, from Chinchilla 


· Matthew Graham, Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipelaying), Macdow 

Abi Joint Venture, from Bundamba 

· Carrol Hall, Certificate III in Aged Care Work, Downs Group Training, from 

Bundaberg 

· Khadija Mogg, Certificate III in Business Administration, Kath Dickson 

Institute of Early Childhood Studies, from Toowoomba 

Vocational Student of the Year, sponsored by Big W 

· Stacey Buchanan, Certificate III in Hairdressing, The Bremer Institute of 

TAFE, from Ripley 

· Emma Elkington, Certificate IV in Hospitality (Supervision), Southern 

Queensland Institute of TAFE, from Toowoomba 

· Melanie Llewellyn, Certificate III in Children’s Services, The Bremer Institute 

of TAFE, from Brassall 

Schoolbased Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, MEGT Australian 

Apprenticeships Centre 

· Rohan Greer, Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician, Downs 

Group Training, from Cambooya 

· Milcah McKinnon, Certificate III in Fitness, City Fitness, from East 

Greenmount 

· Laura Saville, Certificate II in Business, Golden West Employment Solutions, 

from Toowoomba 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by Golden 

West Employment Solutions 

· Matthew Graham, Certificate III in Civil Construction (Pipelaying), Macdow 

Abi Joint Venture, from Bundamba 

· Sharron Jackson, Certificate IV in Business (Administration), Department of 

Natural Resources and Water, from Kingsthorpe 

· Tina Jarrett, Certificate III in Business, Goondiwindi Training and Technology, 

from Goondiwindi 

Small Employer of the Year, sponsored by the Apprenticeship Company and 

Apprenticeships Queensland 

· Dawson’s Technical Services Pty Ltd from Amberley 

· Ideal Driving School from Middle Ridge 

· SES Industrial Contractors from Toowoomba 

Employer of the Year, sponsored by the Apprenticeship Company and 

Apprenticeships Queensland 

· Condamine Electric Company Pty Ltd from Dalby 

· Queensland Truck Centre from Toowoomba

· Sharpe Engineering from Roma

Wide BaySunshine Coast region's training leaders announced 

The Wide BaySunshine Coast region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and 















Saturday 19 July 2008 at Bundaberg Civic Centre. 

Winners will then progress to the State Final on 11 September 2008 at the Brisbane 

Convention and Exhibition Centre, where recipients in a further four categories will 

also be presented. 









WIDE BAYSUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL FINALISTS 

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Mission Australia 

· Dylan Allen, Certificate III in Carpentry, Biga Wide Bay Ltd, from Bundaberg 

· Rachel Niemann, Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making), Wide 

Bay Group Training Scheme Limited, from Murgon 

· Stevi Williams, Certificate III in Hairdressing, Surrender Dorothy, from Gympie


· Brittany Duncan, Certificate III in Business Administration, Microair Avionics, 

from Bundaberg 

· Rhiannon Orion, Certificate II in Local Government (Operational Works), Biga 

Wide Bay Ltd, from Bundaberg 

· Tyson Rimmington, Certificate II in Sport and Recreation, Rimmington Martial 

Arts and Fitness, from Gympie 


· Barbara Burstall, Diploma of Business Management, Wide Bay Institute of 

TAFE, from Bundaberg 

· Donna Cooper, Certificate III in Aged Care, Wide Bay Institute of TAFE, from 

Toowoomba 

· Dale Drever, Diploma of Hospitality Management, Wide Bay Institute of 

TAFE, from Urraween 



· Alannah Badger, Certificate III in Racing (Trackrider), Barry Charles Gill, from 

North Deep Creek 

· Brandy Hall, Certificate III in Business Administration, Acclaim Apprentices 

and Trainees, from Aroona 

· Mia Warren, Certificate III in Aged Care Work, Acclaim Apprentices and 

Trainees, from Glasshouse Mountains 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by 

Acclaim Apprentices and Trainees 

· Peter Cruz, Certificate III in Information Technologies, Wide Bay Institute of 

TAFE, from Maryborough 

· Helen Dingle, Certificate IV in Community Services, Sunshine Coast Institute 

of TAFE, from Roma 

· Christine Heisner, Certificate IV in Community Services (Protective Care), 

Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, from Gladstone 

Small Employer of the Year, sponsored by Biga Wide Bay Ltd 

· Jaynar Constructions from Aroona 

· Surrender Dorothy Hairdressing from Pomona 

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Wide Bay Group Training 

· CPM Engineering Queensland from Gympie 

· Hervey Bay RSL and Services Memorial Club Inc. from Pialba

North Queensland region's training leaders announced 

The North Queensland region’s top employers, apprentices, trainees and vocational 

students have been selected as regional finalists in the Queensland Training Awards. 













Saturday 2 August 2008 at Cairns International Hotel. 












NORTH QUEENSLAND REGIONAL FINALISTS 

Apprentice of the Year, sponsored by Tropical North Queensland Institute of 

TAFE 

· Jason Manning, Certificate III in Engineering (Fabrication Boilermaking), 

Cairns Region Group Training, from Cairns 

· Dearnna Murat, Certificate III in Hairdressing, The Hairport, from Mareeba 

· Michael Obah, Certificate III in Plumbing, Johnstone Shire Council, from 

South Johnstone

Trainee of the Year, sponsored by Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE 

· Melissa Blackman, Certificate IV in Business (Marketing), Cairns Rainforest 

Dome, from Yorkeys Knob 

· Laura Johannesen, Certificate III in Business, Centrelink, from Vincent 

· Kellie Wenham, Certificate III in Business Administration, Thuringowa City 

Council, from Kirwan 

Vocational Student of the Year, sponsored by Queensland Apprenticeship 

Services 

· Bernard Pope, Diploma of Nursing, Tropical North Queensland Institute of 


Schoolbased Apprentice or Trainee of the Year, sponsored by Australian 

Technical College, North Queensland 

· Annalina Kepper, Certificate II in Business, Rio Tinto Aluminium Limited, from 

Weipa 

· KahWai Lo, Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery), Cairns 

Region Group Training, from Port Douglas 

· Rebecca Sheahan, Certificate II in Agriculture (Beef Production), RITE, from 

Woodstock 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, sponsored by Mount 

Isa Institute of TAFE 

· Michael Obah, Certificate III in Plumbing, Johnstone Shire Council, from 

South Johnstone 

· Bernard Pope, Diploma of Nursing, Tropical North Queensland Institute of 


· David Yasserie, Certificate II in information Technology, Integrated Group 

Limited, from Annandale 

Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cairns Region Group Training 

· CAPTA Group of Companies from Cairns 

· COOLTECQ from Cairns 

· Pacific Coast Engineering from Bohle

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