Challenger’s transformation brings national recognition to Fremantle
14 October 2004
A local training provider that’s integrated with its external environment and stakeholders through ten Centres of Specialisation is now in line for a national training award.
Challenger TAFE, located in Fremantle, is a finalist in the Large Training Provider of the Year category of the 2004 Australian Training Awards to be held in Melbourne next month.
With a focus on increasing flexible delivery and innovative e-learning initiatives, Challenger TAFE is providing products and services which are aligned with local and national needs. The college’s world-class research and development has already produced tangible benefits for emerging Western Australian and Australian industries, including aquaculture.
“Through our ten centres of specialisation, we are better serving specific industries and their clients,” said managing director Malcolm Geoff.
“As a result, we are playing an important part in skilling Australians to take their place in leading national and international industries.”
According to ANTA chairman, David Hind, Australia’s key to keeping ahead of international competitors is world-class training providers who meet the skill needs of businesses and individuals.
“Providers like Challenge TAFE are breaking new ground in delivering quality training when, how and where business, students and the community want it,” said Mr Hind.
Challenger TAFE is one of three organisations representing the West in the race for national honours. AusWest Specialist Education and Training Services (Australian Training Initiative Award) and North Lake Senior Campus (VET in Schools Excellence Award) will line up against competitors from around the country.
Four students will also be flying the West Australian flag. Boya’s Drew Wheeler, Madora’s Samantha Johnson, Merridoo Walbidi of the Bidyadanga Community (near Broome) and Latasha Santostefano of Australind are all in the running for a national title.
The 2004 Australian Training Awards will be held at the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne on Thursday, 18 November 2004. The awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of apprentices, trainees and students as well as the contribution of enterprises and training providers to skilling Australia.
The Australian Training Awards are hosted by the Australian National Training Authority and supported by the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training.
The ten Challenger TAFE centres of specialisation are:
- Australian Oil & Gas Industry Training Centre
- WA Applied Engineering & Shipbuilding Training Centre
- WA Centre for Leadership & Community Development
- WA Horticulture & Environmental Science Skills Centre
- WA Maritime Training Centre – Fremantle
- WA Wool Technology Training Centre
- Community & Health Services Training Centre
- Fremantle Hospitality & Tourism Training Centre
- Information Technology & Business Skills Centre
- Visage Training Centre for Hair, Fashion & Beauty.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES CONTACT:
Alison Carbery, Red Agency, 03 9421 4899 or 0409 070 507
Register to attend at http://www.anta.gov.au/vetawards.asp or contact the organisers on 1800 150 653.