astra domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/studyfoxx/public_html/proactivetraining.com.au/news/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6131The VET Development Centre is the proud sponsor of the Teacher\/Trainer of the Year Award at the Annual Victorian Training Awards, a sponsorship that VDC has been involved in since the mid-2000s.<\/p>\n
Held on Friday 18 August at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, winners of the 69th<\/sup> Annual Victorian Training Awards were announced at a Gala, celebrating the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Victorian vocational education sector.<\/p>\n The prestigious Victorian Training Awards bring together apprentices, trainees, students, teachers, training providers, employers, and industry representatives, sharing in a high-quality training system that meets the needs of all Victorians. Winners go on to compete at the Australian Training Awards in November.<\/p>\n The winner of the VDC sponsored Teacher\/Trainer of the Year Award was Thomas Patterson<\/strong>, from Outer Northern Trade Training Centre who delivers the Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (Carpentry) and the Certificate I Construction Pathways. Thomas has also completed the Industry Connect Program, a program developed and delivered by the VDC on behalf of the Victoria Department of Education for VET In Schools teachers.<\/p>\n The Outer Northern Trade Training Centre is a trade training centre that provides secondary school students in and around the Northern suburbs of Melbourne the opportunity to enrol and complete vocational training in four trades:\u00a0Automotive<\/a>,\u00a0Building & Construction Carpentry<\/a>,\u00a0Electro-technology<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Plumbing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thomas leapt into VET teaching to share his knowledge and skills, after 15 years of working in the construction industry as a carpenter and licenced builder. To prepare students more thoroughly for the workforce, Thomas implemented real-world tasks. Small-scale models were replaced with house-sized wall frames, roof structures and sub-floors, which rapidly escalated their skills. Thomas collaborated with plumbing and electrical trade colleagues to apply the same approach into their trades, resulting in a rapid improvement in student output.<\/p>\n Congratulations also to Teacher\/Trainer of the Year Award Finalists:<\/p>\n Jill Ford, Chisholm Institute, delivering the Certificate III in Dental Assisting<\/p>\n Justin Bisson, Federation TAFE, delivering the Certificate IV in Engineering Drafting, and Diploma of Engineering<\/p>\n