TAC Talks Ep 21 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories - Amy Hunt
This is the final episode of TAC Talk series on Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories where spotlight people who are making significant strides in vocational training.
In this episode, we speak to Amy Hunt, a trailblazer in a traditionally male-dominated sphere who emerged as the winner of both the WA and Australian Apprentice of the Year awards. Her experience as a woman in this field provides rich insights into the importance of diversity initiatives and fostering inclusivity, underscoring the need for visibility and education.
Amy's story encourages young women and other potential learners considering a career in non-traditional fields, championing the idea of facing the unknown bravely and taking a leap of faith.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on fostering supportive environments for diversity and inclusion.
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TAC Talks Ep 20 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories –Anthony Nelson-Burns
This is the third episode of the TAC Talk series on Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories where we spotlight people making significant strides in vocational education and training (VET).
This episode features Anthony Nelson-Burns, a remarkable individual who triumphed as the WA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year and reached the finals of the National Training Awards in 2023. Anthony's journey is a testament to resilience. He overcame challenges and personal setbacks to achieve success in the engineering field and finishing his apprenticeship early.
Now, Anthony champions vocational training for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, advocating for culturally sensitive approaches that reduce barriers and create a welcoming learning environment for all.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on learning environments which promote and support the diversity of learners.
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TAC Talks Ep 19 – Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories – Anthony Georgeff
This episode is part of a series dedicated to amplifying excellence in WA VET through award winner stories. In this instalment, we are speaking with Anthony Georgeff, finalist for the Australian Excellence in Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Award at the Australian Training Awards.
Anthony shares his experiences engaging students and encourages listeners to consider literacy and language skills beyond immediate applications – highlighting the wider community issues that may impact student learning.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking further information on language literacy and numeracy support and student wellbeing.
More information on Read Write Now is available at https://www.read-write-now.org.au/.
Published 24/4/24
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TAC Talks Ep 18 - Amplifying Excellence in WA VET Through Award Winner Stories – Holly Gudsell
This episode is part of a series dedicated to amplifying excellence in WA VET through award winner stories. In this instalment, we have the privilege of speaking with Holly Gudsell, WA and Australian VET Teacher/Trainer of the year. Holly speaks to us about her pivotal role in shaping the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Officer (AIEO) program. This program is founded upon several key principles, including:
Incorporation of the 8 Aboriginal Ways of Learning, which are central to Aboriginal Pedagogy (8ways.online)
Adoption of Trauma-Informed Care Principles
Emphasis on the Three C’s: Communication, Cultural Safety, and Contextualisation
Integration of Universal Design for Learning principles.
This episode may serve as a valuable resource for RTOs seeking to develop culturally safe environments for First Nations learners.
Published 27/3/24
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TAC Talks Shorts Ep 17 - Fraudulent Certificates
Fraudulent certificates can affect the reputation of your RTO and undermine the quality of the VET sector. This 6-minute episode provides information on safeguarding your qualifications and mitigating this risk by boosting certificate security and verifying incoming certificates.
Reporting any encountered fraud to the affected RTO, police, and TAC (if applicable) further strengthens your defence.
More information on this topic is available in the TAC Fact Sheet: Issuing Testamurs and Statements of Attainment
For a copy of the transcript click here.
Published 17/01/2024
Australia