Unique approach and culture brings national recognition to Port Macquarie
14 October 2004
A local training provider that’s developed a unique culture and approach towards local and regional training is in line for a national training award.
TAFE NSW’s North Coast Institute of TAFE, located in Port Macquarie, 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 equipping people for jobs and achieving equitable outcomes in vocational education and training, North Coast has addressed client and market needs with a high priority on flexible solutions using new technology to facilitate remote access to training.
According to ANTA chair, 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 North Coast Institute are breaking new ground in delivering quality training when, how and where business, students and the community want it,” said Mr Hind.
North Coast Institute is one of two organisations representing New South Wales in the race for national honours. Ballina High School will line up against competitors from around the country in the VET in Schools Excellence Award.
Four students will also be flying the New South Wales’ flag. St Clare’s (Sydney) Scott Saunders, Peter Strong of Darlinghurst (Sydney), the Hunter Valley’s Eliza Taylor and Jessica Lowe of Wollongong 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.
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Register to attend at http://www.anta.gov.au/vetawards.asp or contact the organisers on 1800 150 653.