Australian Vocational Student Prize Nomination Form – where can I get a copy?
The form is available as a fax back version below. NSW schools are advised to use the fax back form.
AVSP Fax Nomination Form PDF 
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Who is eligible for nomination?
A student is eligible for nomination if he/she:
- will complete Year 12 in the year of nomination;
- has completed, as part of their senior secondary studies, a Vocational Education and Training in Schools program or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship to a minimum Certificate II level;
- will have their Vocational Education and Training in Schools or Australian School-based Apprenticeship results recorded on their 2008 senior secondary school certificate; and
- is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Who can nominate the student?
Only the principal of the student’s school can nominate a student for the AVSP. Another person, such as a teacher or employer, who wishes to suggest a student for nomination should discuss the matter with the principal.
Do the student’s Year 12 certificates and final academic results need to be included with the nomination?
No. Many students will not have their final results at the time principals are forwarding nominations. It is accepted that assessments undertaken by the student during the year will inform the principal’s decisions to nominate.
Is the student’s UAI score important?
No. To be eligible, a student must complete Year 12, however it is their achievements in Vocational Education and Training in Schools or in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship that are considered for these awards.
How many students can each school principal nominate?
A total of two students can be nominated by a school principal, with one from each category – one for Vocational Education and Training in Schools programs and one for Australian School-based Apprenticeships.
Under exceptional circumstances, can a principal nominate more than one student per category?
No.
Can a school principal nominate one student from each campus in a multi-campus school?
Yes, they can nominate one Vocational Education and Training in Schools student and one Australian School-based Apprentice from each campus.
What is a Vocational Education and Training in Schools program?
Vocational Education and Training in Schools are programs undertaken by school students as part of the senior secondary certificate that provide credit towards a nationally recognised VET qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework. The training that students receive reflects specific industry competency standards and is delivered by a Registered Training Organisation or a school in partnership with a Registered Training Organisation.
What is an Australian School-based Apprenticeship?
An Australian School-based Apprenticeship student will be enrolled in a senior secondary certificate under the relevant Education Act. The student’s school or education provider acknowledges and endorses the Training Plan or Outline required by the Apprenticeship/Traineeship Training Contract. Their Australian School-based Apprenticeship is recognised by on their senior secondary certificate.
Can a student who completed their Vocational Education and Training in Schools in Year 11 still be nominated when they are in Year 12?
Yes, as long as they will complete Year 12 in the year of nomination.
Can a student enrolled in Year 12 at TAFE be nominated?
Yes, as long as their Vocational Education and Training in Schools program or Australian School-based Apprenticeship meets the definitions.
Are winners of other prizes eligible to be nominated for the Australian Vocational Student Prize?
Yes, winners of other prizes, both academic and vocational, are eligible for entry in the Australian Vocational Student Prize.
My child’s principal will not nominate my child, what do I do?
It is at the discretion of the principal to decide who they nominate. Any concerns should be discussed with the VET in Schools coordinator and school principal.
How many prizes are there?
Up to 500 prizes are awarded each year.
Is there an age limit on the prize?
No, there is no age limit. As long as the student will complete Year 12 in the year of nomination and satisfies the other eligibility criteria above, they are eligible for nomination.
What is the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School?
Exceptional recipients of the 2008 Australian Vocational Student Prize winners will be selected to receive the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School. These Awards are for the highest achieving students from each State and Territory, the highest achieving student in each industry area and the highest achieving Indigenous student in Australia. To be awarded a Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School a student must achieve a Certificate III qualification or above.
Can I nominate a student for the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School?
No. All recipients of the AVSP will be considered for the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School.