Master Builders Apprentice of the Year Announced

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June 2007
Master Builders
• Master Builders Apprentice
Apprentice of the Year Announced
of the Year Announced
• Mick Young Scholarship
Presentation
• Marvellous Melbourne –
Icons and Legends
• Holmesglen Apprentice
Wins Top Furnishing
Award
• Shepherds Bush Park
provides practical training
• Motivation is the key to
success
• Council Minutes
• Awards Festival 2007
• Great Work at the Good
Food & Wine Show
• Chadstone Students Meet
Advertising Industry Doyen
• Chelsea Flower Show
Success
• Welcomes & Farewells
News in brief:
• In Memory of Craig Lattin
• Book Launch for
Chris Lynch accepts his award from Minister for Education & Training, Jacinta Allan
Holmesglen Graduate
• Paintball Park Practical
Thirdyear Holmesglen Carpentry Apprentice, Chris was commended by the judges for his Project
Christopher Lynch was named Master Builders vision and desire to extend his capability. He
State Apprentice of the Year in an award was also highly praised by his employer, J & S
ceremony at Caulfield Racecourse on Tuesday Kennedy Renovations, for his confidence,
29May. organisational skills and ability to lead from
the front.
The State Apprentice of the Year is the
highest honour awarded to students by the It’s been a month of achievement for Chris, as
Master Builders Association Victoria (MBAV). he was also named Best Certificate III in
Building & Construction 3rd Year Apprentice
Chris was presented with his awardby the
and Best Overall Carpentry Student at the
Minister for Education & Training, The Hon.
Holmesglen Carpentry Awards on Tuesday 15
Jacinta Allan MP. He was also named MBAV
May.
Carpentry Apprentice of the Year.
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Monthly Newsletter
Mick Young Marvellous Melbourne
– Icons and Legends
Scholarship Presentation
Back (L to R): Bruce Mackenzie, Manuja Rajendra, Linda Truong, Yousif Business Administration students with guest speakers Michael Wittingslow
Kunda, Vivien Ajawin, Daniel Gada, Skye Peel and Yat Ming Chow. and Rita Erlich
Front (sitting L to R): Lucy Same, Saul Same and Teneal Hunter.
On Wednesday 23 May, students and staff, together with Mr Holmesglen’sDiploma of Business Administration students held
and Mrs Same and Bruce Mackenzie, attended the presentation aconference about Marvellous Melbourne – Icons and Legends
of the Mick Young Scholarships for 2007 at the Chadstone on Tuesday 15 May. The conference was focused on iconic and
campus. legendary personalities, wining and dining, and legendary
places to go, giving the audience a great opportunity to
Mr Saul Same, Trustee, recalled his friend, Mick Young, and his
explore and learn what a wonderful place Melbourne is to live
compassionate and caring attitude towards others. Mr Same
in.
spoke very highly of the man in whose memory the Trust now
provides assistance to financially disadvantaged students. The Guest speaker Michael Wittingslow,from Wittingslow Carnival
Mick Young Scholarship Trust was established to be true to the fame, talked about his family history and their involvement
cause of the people Mick Young cared so passionately about. It with Luna Park, Melbourne Carnivals such as the Rye Carnival,
follows Mick’s belief in promoting diversity and equality and the the Royal Melbourne Show and most major events. Michael
right of all to have access to education. both thrilled and revolted the audience with his rendition of
‘Popye’ who could perform dangerous death defying acts in
Mr Same expressed his hope that the students would achieve
the days of the true showman.
their goals and that one day they could look back and
remember the assistance that the Trust provided to help them, Rita Erlich, one of Melbourne’s most famous food critics, gave
in some way, achieve these goals. the audience an insight into cultural foods and places to wine
and dine in Melbourne, plus what makes a Melbourne icon.
The scholarship recipients are studying a diverse range of
courses including Nursing, Laboratory Technology,ESL, Interior The conference was a huge success thanks to the wonderful
Decoration & Design, Business and VCAL. The common goal class team and sponsors: 3M, Montanna Confectionary, Nerada
of the students is to complete their study to the very best of Tea, Gourmet Kids, Yarra Trams, Melbourne Arts Centre,
their ability and to drive the path of change in their life Moods Restaurant, Cadbury, Snap Printing, Holmesglen TAFE,
through gaining knowledge and education. The scholarship Holmesglen Conference Centre, and Melbourne Observation
recipients all expressed their gratitude to the Trust for providing Deck who kindly donated many fantastic products.
support and financial assistance to help them pursue their
Written by Diploma of Business Administration students
educational goals.
In 2007 approximately $170,000 will be distributed through
educational providers. In just over ten years, the Mick Young
Scholarship Trust has provided over 1,000 scholarships to a
value of approximately half a million dollars to help financially
disadvantaged students.
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Issue June 2007
Holmesglen Apprentice Shepherds Bush Park
Wins Top Furnishing Award
provides practical training
Daniel Bittner
Holmesglen furnishing apprentice Daniel Bittner received
Victoria’s most prestigious furnishing award on Monday 14 May.
The award was presented by the Furnishing Industry Association
of Australia at a Gala dinner held at the Victorian Arts Centre.
Daniel won the 2007 Andrew Kossenas Victorian Furnishing
Apprentice of the Year award as well as the Mathews Timber Carpentry apprentices on-site with Brendan Bertram
Award for best cabinet maker. The prestigious Andrew Kossenas
award is sponsored by BevMarkzzz Australia and Australian Holmesglen’s Carpentry and Applied Sciences departments have
Made Campaign Limited. been working side-by-side at the Parks Victoria Shepherds Bush
Park, both undertaking practical experience as part of their
Daniel submitted an organ made from solid New Guinea
Rosewood timber as his nomination. The organ was produced training. Under the supervision of Brendan Bertram, our
as Daniel’s final year assessment at Holmesglen. The “superb” carpentry apprentices have constructed a shaded pergola at the
quality of the piece, as well as Daniel’sattitude, diligence and nursery area of Shepherds Bush Park for use by our conservation
overall achievements throughout his final year as an apprentice and land management students, as well as Parks Victoria and the
were the contributing factors to his success at the awards. Local Friends group that also use the nursery site.
Holmesglen performed well at the FIAA awards evening, with
The conservation and land management students use the nursery
our students winning in other categories including: Shane Grey
as part of the revegetation technical training in plant
(floor covering and finishing), Sam Mills (glass and glazing),
propagation, which they undertake throughout the year as part
Joanne Hunter-Thompson (upholstery) and Mathew Greenwood
(wood machining). of their training. The pergola is an important OH&S requirement
and will assist all who work at this site.
Daniel also took out the top thirdyear apprentice and the top
craftsmanship awards at this year’s Furnishing and Joinery The project has been an excellent opportunity for both
Manufacturing awards evening. Sponsors, employers and departments in providing practical training and planning. It was
teachers have all applauded Daniel’sefforts that have led to him financed through the goodwill of the Carpentry Department and
being the most awarded apprentice in the last ten years.
the successful 2007/2008 Parks Victoria Community Group Grant
Daniel’s employer Robert Heatley said that “Daniel works to an
application.
excellent standard and this is vital to our industry as products
have to last at least 70 years.” Holmesglen and Parks Victoria have a long standing association
Daniel said “for my final project I chose a subject that I have whereby conservation and land management students are
always been interested in - organs. I especially admire the provided with invaluable hands-on experience in conservation
craftsmanship of previous generations of organ builders.”Daniel work. Students are assessed in the field and their work is
is also learning to play the organ so he can enjoy the credited towards the Diploma as part of the industry placement
magnificent piece he has created. He used New Guinea competencies.
Rosewood for the piece due to its appearance and because the
timber is produced on plantations and is a renewable resource.
Daniel completed his apprenticeship in 2006 and is currently
employed by Australian Pipe Organs of Keysborough, moving
from South Australia to Victoria to pursue his interests in organ
building. His main hobby is reed organ construction and Daniel
has made cabinets and furniture for his church, family and
friends. Daniel’s final year teacher was David Porter from the
Furnishing and Joinery Manufacturing Training Centre at
Chadstone.
Written by Philip Ashley, TCM, Furnishing Programs
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Holmesglen Institute of TAFE Monthly Newsletter
Motivation Council Minutes
is the key to success HOLMESGLEN INSTITUTE OF TAFE COUNCIL MEETING 3/2007 HELD ON WEDNESDAY,16 MAY
2007 AT 6.00 P.M.IN THE BOARD ROOM,BUILDING 8,CHADSTONE CAMPUS
WELCOME had put together a visual identity
recommendation for Holmesglen and this
The President of Council welcomed Mr
document was tabled for Council’s
Gerard Hayes, the new elected staff
information.
representative and Ms Sassy Hallett, the
new re-elected student representative to Council noted that the document had set
the meeting. out the visual identity design process
beginning with the evolution of the HIT
Council also welcomed Ms Pam Younes
logo, the recommended logo and its
who was in attendance on behalf of the
variations incorporating sub-brands, how
Personnel Manager.
it would look on Institute stationery, its
look and feel when on display, and on
BUSINESS ARISING: signage and Institute merchandise. Ms
Reagon also took the Council through the
2006 TRAINING ACTIVITY – HIT PROGRAM statement of Holmesglen Operating Ethos
PROFILE - PRESENTATION BY CEO contained in the document.
Inthe absence of the Deputy Director, Council noted the extent of work that
Educational Development and Design in had been done in relation to the
Bahrain, the CEO presented the Institute’s branding exercise. The Chairman said
2006 training activity and program profile that the Council will consider the
Marg Joss, Aimee Foster and Max Newton
report. document further and thanked Ms
The CEO stated that there have been Reagon for her presentation.
First year Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) dramatic staff changes to the Associate COUNCIL CONFERENCE
students presented “Motivation is the key to success” at Directors’ structure since the start of 21 – 22 JULY 2007
the Conference Centre, Chadstone Campus on Tuesday 2007. In terms of student contact hours, The Chief Executive reported that a
the CEO reported that the Institute’s
24April. Council Conference incorporating the July
student contact hours achieved in 2006
Council meeting will be held on 21 – 22
was significantly greater than at any other
The aim of the conference was to provide participants July 2007 at Lindenderry at Red Hill.
time. He said that the Institute was still
with an overview of the various aspects of gaining a by far the largest Victorian TAFE The CEO outlined the agenda items for
career in the legal sector. Arange of guest speakers Institution. discussion at the conference.
addressed the conference, sharing their experiences of Council noted that in 2006, the Institute
working in the legal profession. They included: Henry had experience great growth in CEO’S REPORT:
Carus, Personal Injury Lawyer, Henry Carus & Associates; international student enrolments;
however, enrolments in non international COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
Toula Panopoulos, Secretarial Services Manager, Allens
areas have declined slightly. The CEO The CEO reported that Mr Jonathan
Arthur Robinson; and Leanne Newson, Education Officer,
said that to increase its level of operation, Forster,former President of Master
Law Institute of Victoria. new profile areas would need to be Builders’ Association and Director of
considered. He said that the Institute was Incolink, and currently the Executive
The conference concluded with an awards presentation to looking into new higher demand courses Chairman of Kane Construction has
the best Legal Practice students. Encouragement awards to enhance its profile. In terms of agreed to join the Institute Council.
werepresented by Max Newton, Associate Director, achievements against OTTE targets, the
Council resolved to co-opt Mr Jonathan
Institute’s performance had exceeded
Business Services Centre, to Trent Coleman (1st year) and Forster as a member of Council for the
OTTE targets for 2006.
Kerryn Allenroxel (2nd year). period 16 May 2007 until such time the
Council noted and thanked the CEO for Minister confirms his appointment as an
Aimee Foster received The Institute of Legal Executives his presentation. Industry appointee to the Council.
Ellen Dickeson Memorial Fund Award, in recognition of INSTITUTE BRANDING – VISUAL IDENTITY- PAST EMPLOYEES’ DINNER
herexcellence in the study of the Advanced Diploma of PRESENTATION BY BUSINESS The CEO reported that the dinner held on
Business (Legal Practice). The award certificate and $100 DEVELOPMENT MANAGER 29 March 2007 for long serving past
prize were presented to Aimee by the CEO of the Institute The Business Development Manager employees and Council members was an
presented the Institute Branding – Visual extremely successful night with over
of Legal Executives, Roz Curnow.
Identity to the Council. The Business eighty people attending.
Aimee commenced the two year course in 2005 and soon Development Manager explained that the AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007
Institute has undertaken a positioning
found that she received the most enjoyment out of the The CEO reported that the Awards
and branding project over the past six
contract, criminal and family law subjects. The 22 year months and an external company, Festival was underway with various centre
old was surprised and excited when she received Growth Solutions Group, was engaged to awards and an Institute charity golf day
being held during this period. He
notification that she had won the award. “You couldn’t work with senior management to develop
reminded Council members of the
abrand positioning strategy and scope a
wipe the smile offmy face”, she said. Institute Awards Dinner to be held on
visual identity. She said that the company
Sunday evening, 27 May 2007.
Aimee is now studying Arts at Monash University, where had previously worked with the Institute
on the branding of Hemisphere.
she is majoring in Politics, Criminology and Behaviour
Ms Reagon stated that the process for
Studies. She is hoping to get a 70 average this year in
change began when senior management
order to transfer into Arts/Law in 2008. Her long term
had identified that the signage around
goal is to become a lawyer. the Institute was not consistent over time.
She said that Growth Solutions Group
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Saluting Achievement AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007 14 – 27 May
Painting and Decorating Health, Human and
Awards Community Services Awards
Monday, 14 May Monday, 14 May
Most Advanced Student in Third Year and Best Overall Associate Director Leone English, 2006 Certificate Student of the
Apprentice, Davide Mormile-Bertagno Year Emily French, and Clinical Coordinator Carol Fraser
Holmesglen’s2007 Awards Ceremony began on Monday,14 The Health, Human and Community Services Awards evening
May with the Painting and Decorating Awards Ceremony at was held at Centera, Hemisphere, Moorabbin Campus, on
the Conference Centre. Monday 14 May.
Associate Director Henry Pook welcomed guests, outlining Leone English, Associate Director for the teaching centre, was
the importance of trade training and acknowledging the the MC for the event. In her address to the audience, Leone
achievements of the winners. He also emphasised that BITC spoke about Holmesglen’s quality education and its role in
graduates play a vital role in the wellbeing of Australia’s teaching important skills to an Australian society requiring
workforce by fulfilling the skills shortages in the industry. higher education. She focused on the growing appreciation
Henry said therewas a need for Australians to continue to for community workers, performing a variety of essential
develop their skills throughout their working life. services and the world-wide trend for appreciating the “silver
collar” worker.
Master of Ceremonies Craig Treyvaud, Teaching Centre
Manager, Plumbing & Construction Finishing, then invited the Leone introduced the guest speaker, Gabrielle Koutoukidis,
guest speaker, Australian Olympic Athlete, Rod De Highden Teaching Centre Manager for Health Science and
to address the audience. Rod spoke of the challenges of Biotechnology. Gabby is a published author, having
marathon running and the importance of goal setting, and contributed to the nurse’s bible -Tabbners Nursing Care. She
urged everyone to be passionate about whatever they chose spoke about her experiences working in midwifery and
to do in life. remote Aboriginal communities, and encouraged the
graduands to engage in lifelong learning, as it presented
Some of Painting and Decorating’stop students included
them with some wonderful and amazing career
Chris Reed - Most Diligent Student, Shane Jeffree - Best
opportunities. Gabby concluded, “By living the life you have
Apprentice in Decorative Work, Zemar Asiaee – Best Pre-
dreamed you will find success in every moment”.
Apprentice, and Davide Mormile-Bertagno who took out the
Most Advanced Student in Third Year and Best Overall Over 100 students graduated on the night from courses in
Apprentice awards. Aged Care, Children’s Services, Nursing, Community Welfare,
Disability Studies and Alcohol and Other Drugs Work.
Cameras were flashing everywhere to capture this
memorable event, and following the official part of the
evening, graduands toasted their success in the Hemisphere
Atrium with sparkling wine and canapés.
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Saluting Achievement AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007 14 – 27 May
Carpentry Awards Hospitality, Cookery and
Bakery Awards
Tuesday, 15 May
Thursday, 17 May
Guest speaker Peter Brilliant addressing the audience Hospitality,Cookeryand Bakeryaward winners
Holmesglen’s Carpentry Awards Ceremony was held on The Hospitality, Cookery and Bakery Awards for outstanding
Tuesday 15 May 2007. The evening was a success with students were held at Centera, Hemisphere, Moorabbin
generous departmental awards held at a local level. Campus, on Thursday 17 May. This Awards ceremony took
the form of a three-course luncheon, cooked and served by
Holmesglen provides comprehensive training for carpentry
current Cookery and Hospitality students.
apprentices in all practical and theoretical aspects of the
carpentry industry, which serves as an excellent introduction Benu Chatterjee, Teaching Centre Manager at Waverley
to employment. Each awardrecipient was presented with Campus, was the MC for the event. He introduced Ross
tools and equipment valued at over $1,000 in recognition of Digby,Associate Director, who officially welcomed guests and
their efforts. noted that the occasion was “a celebration of all students’
achievements, not just those here today.”
The guest speaker for the evening was Peter Brilliant,
Registrar,Building Practitioners Board. Mr. Brilliant In lieu of a guest speaker, guests were treated to a special
acknowledged sponsors for their driving force and presentation which took a trip down memory lane showing
congratulated Holmesglen staff and students for their the progression of the Hospitality department since the first
innovation, excellence and growth. His inspiring speech program was delivered in the 1980’s.
concentrated on how apprentices arecrucial to the ongoing
Main course was followed by the presentation of Awards to
sustainability of the building industry as well as the economy
the outstanding Hospitality,Cookery and Bakery graduates.
of Victoria and Australia. He also noted that the training and
qualifications offered in Australia are comparable with any Jamie Powell, Advanced Diploma of Hospitality
other country in the world. (Management) outstanding student, delivered the closing
remarks, thanking the Holmesglen teachers “for always
In closing, Mr. Brilliant acknowledged the significant work
going out of their way to help us. Holmesglen is a great
and time that both students and teachers put into these
place to learn, thank you for educating us.”
courses, congratulating the apprentices on their hard work
and thanking teachers and families for their support.
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Saluting Achievement AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007 14 – 27 May
Furnishing and Joinery Schools Open Day
Industry Training Centre
Friday, 18 May
Awards
Thursday, 17 May
Brighton Secondary College Coomoora Secondary College
student Carlene Arnold-Levy student Jim Van Phan tests his
Top Apprentice and Craftsmanship Award winner, Daniel Bittner
practices her CPR skills in the motor in the Engineering
Nursing workshop workshop
Staffand apprentices from the Furnishing and Joinery Schools Open Day was held as part of the Awards Festival on
Industry Training Centre, together with the apprentices’ Friday 18 May at Chadstone Campus. The event provided
families and guests from industry,celebrated another approximately 400 secondary school students with the
successful year at the Centre Awards Night on Thursday 17 opportunity to gain an insight into TAFE by participating in a
May.Having already achieved five awards for student range of workshops.
achievement at the FIAA Awards Night, the Centre had cause
Visiting students and careers advisors were taken on tours of the
to celebrate.
campus, to view the facilities on offer at Holmesglen. They were
Top Apprentice in Cabinet Making, and winner of the then led to the Conference Centre to undertake a cross section
Craftsmanship award,Daniel Bittner was one such student of practical workshops co-ordinated by staffand students from
whose list of accolades ran as long as his depth of talent. His across the Institute.
handcrafted piano organ was on display and received much
Many of the students took home mementos of their experience,
admiration from his industry peers. Requiring a high level of
including: floral arrangements, greeting cards, tool boxes and
skill, and much attention to detail, Daniel’s functional art
key chains.
piece had also been recognised by industry, earning him the
title of Top Apprentice at the FIAA awards. Thanks must go to all those involved in the running of the day,
including the teachers, administrative staff, VACS students who
Providing a voice of experience for the final year apprentices,
prepared the BBQ, Property Services, Security,the Conference
Caz Dunnel shared her journey into the furnishing industry. In
Centre staff, and the Marketing Unit.
an industry shaped by the skills of its craftsman, and driven
by their passion, Caz has found a career where she can enjoy The feedback received from the schools involved has been
both work and success. Throughout the night it was clear positive, with the event providing valuable opportunity to
that Caz’s passion was evident amongst all the apprentices promote Holmesglen and its courses.
and students. With their undoubted skills and achievement,
the furnishing students are well on their way to carving out a
successful future.
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Saluting Achievement AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007 14 – 27 May
The 11th Annual Holmesglen Foundation Golf Day
Friday, 18 May
Nicole Rennie, Event Coordinator Ron Gascoigne, Event Coordinator Major Sponsors: Monitor Business Bruce Mackenzie presenting
with Golf Day Assistants with Major Sponsor, Paragon Solutions and Fuji Xerox cheque to Stephen Conole,
Systems Oakleigh Chargers Football Club
The 11th Annual Holmesglen Foundation
Golf Day was held on Friday 18 May 2007, at
SouthernGolf Club, as part of the Awards
Festival. With over 90 players participating in
the event, not even the bad weather could
hold back the golfing enthusiasts on the day.
Almost $27,000 was donated to the
Holmesglen Charitable Foundation, which
included contributions by 38 Cash Sponsors.
Fuji Xerox, Monitor Business Solutions and
Paragon Systems were the major sponsors
who each donated $3000; with 33
• Longest Drive – Daniel Christian (Reece)
companies freely contributing prizes such as
• Straightest Drive – Rob Webb (Fuji Xerox)
vouchers, a digital camera, DVD players, a
• Nearest the Pin (#3) – Rodger Clark (Wormald)
DVD Recorder, power tools and a number of
• Nearest the Pin (#6) – Rod Spicer (MooreStephens Melb.)
other gifts.
• Nearest the Pin (#12) – Neil Verral (Uecomm)
The Institute’s CEO, Mr Bruce Mackenzie • Nearest the Pin (#16) – Frank Giampietro(Ardex)
thanked all sponsors for their generous • Ladies 1st Prize – Wendy Eden (HIT)
donations, and presented a cheque for • Ladies Runner Up – Susan O’Brian (HIT)
$4,000 to Stephen Conole from the Oakleigh • Left Handed Prize – Stephen Conole (Oakleigh Chargers Football Club)
Chargers Football Club, who have been • Individual D Grade 1st Prize – Graeme Makey (Monitor Business Solutions)
working closely with the Vocational College. • Individual D Grade 2nd Prize – Luke Bui (HIT)
The remaining funds will be distributed by • Individual C Grade 1st Prize – Chris Munro (Vic Super)
the Institute. • Individual C Grade 2nd Prize – Wayne Hunter (Hunter Industrials)
• Individual B Grade 1st Prize – Rod Spicer (Moore Stephens Melb.)
Ron Gascoigne, Rex Buckeridge and Nicole • Individual B Grade 2nd Prize – Neil Verrall (Uecomm)
Rennie coordinated this year’sevent with the • Individual A Grade 1st Prize – Norm Peatling (HIT Guest)
assistance of Stephen Powley who organised • Individual A Grade 2nd Prize – Rohan Welsh (HIT Guest)
the prize contributions from loyal vendors of
• Team 3rd Prize – Gordon Dickson (HIT), Vic Raymon (Novell),
the Institute.
Daniel Abbas (Novell), Neil Cooke (Canon Australia)
Special thanks must also go to Martin Smith,
• Team 2nd Prize – Ken Boal (Cisco Systems), Justin Bock (Netstar),
Andrew Cook, Carolyn Fyfe, Caroline Savage, Chris Munro (Vic Super), Jeff Hoh (Vic Super)
David Duggan and two event management
• Team 1st Prize – Norm Peatling (HIT Guest), Steven Grahame (HIT Guest),
students, Amber Hills and Lauren Lockhart
John Cooper (HIT Guest), Darryl Price (HIT Guest)
for their assistance on the day.
• N.A.G.A. Team – Luke Bui (HIT), John Lombardo (SMI), Matt Lombardo (SMI),
Larry Udugampala (SMI)
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Saluting Achievement AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007 14 – 27 May
Floor Finishing and Covering Plumbing and Mechanical
Awards Services Awards
Monday, 21 May Tuesday, 22 May
Mr Digby Forbes providing inspiration to the plumbing award winners
Plumbing and Mechanical Services celebrated the achievements of
Jesse Newton, winner of the Best 2nd Year Apprentice (General) award
its top apprentices at its awards ceremony on Tuesday 22 May,
2007. Held in the Conference Centre, award winners and their
The Floor Finishing and Covering Awards Ceremony was held
guests were treated to a three-course meal.
at the Conference Centre, on Monday 21 May 2007.
The largest provider of apprenticeships, together with Carpentry,
Holmesglen provides comprehensive training for floor
within the Institute’s Building Industry Training Centre, the Plumbing
finishing and covering apprentices in all practical and
Department provided training to 400 apprentices in 2006. In his
theoretical aspects of the floor finishing and covering
welcome speech, Associate Director of the BITC, Henry Pook,
industry. The training provided to students is an excellent
highlighted the fact that the plumbing industry is experiencing a
introduction to employment as a tradesperson in the floor
growing skill shortage as well as an ageing workforce. It is, he
finishing and covering industry. The awards ceremony
said, a great time to be getting started in the field for these reasons.
recognised 13 of the best students from this trade.
Henry also highlighted the fact that the government now recognises
The award recipients and guests were welcomed by Henry trade training as necessary for a prosperous future, and so the
Pook, Associate Director, Building Industry Training Centre, trades will find more support financially and by way of training.
who spoke of the growth of Holmesglen from the smallest to
These weresentiments echoed by guest speaker,Mr Digby Forbes.
the largest TAFE in Victoria. BITC now has 8,000 enrolments,
Digby is a teacher in the Builders Registration course at Holmesglen
with 2,000 apprentices studying 11 trades. Henry described
and a lecturer in Construction Science at RMIT. He has 42 years
trades training as both financially and personally rewarding
experience in the building industry and is a life member of the
and significant to the nation’s future welfare. He also
Master Builders Association. Digby was involved in the design of
acknowledged the importance of the awards. “They are a
the five-star design rating scheme and the energy rating scheme.
fitting recognition of your personal achievement and the
He presented a motivating speech for the awards recipients,
encouragement and training from your employer”, he said.
highlighting the current environment as an exciting time to be
Master of Ceremonies Craig Treyvaud, Teaching Centre entering the building industry,with high employment prospects and
Manager, Plumbing & Construction Finishing, introduced the increasing demand for housing and renovations.
guest speaker, Australian Olympic Athlete, Rod De Highden.
The Awards evening was somewhat of a reunion for many of the
Rod spoke of the need for goals and aspirations and the
staffin the Plumbing and Mechanical Services area, with former
importance of family, friends and employers. “Without your
staff member Laurie Griffin in attendance to support his apprentice
support network, you won’tbe able to achieve your best,”
Chris Blaxhall. Laurie was a former Head of Plumbing at
hesaid.
Holmesglen. Laurie’sexperience in apprentice training has obviously
Winners on the night included Best 2nd Year Apprentice served Chris well, with Chris receiving the Top Apprentice award.
(General) – Jesse Newton, Best 3rdYear Apprentice (Textile) -
There were 14 awards presented on the night providing a snapshot
Craig McNeight, Most Improved 3rd Year Apprentice –
of the exceptional apprentices Holmesglen produces.
Matthew Bartlett and the Encouragement Award was
presented to Timothy French.
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Saluting Achievement AWARDS FESTIVAL 2007 14 – 27 May
Academic Graduation Ceremonies
22, 23 and 24 May
The Academic Graduations were She spoke passionately about
held at Kingston City Hall in organisation success as directed by
Moorabbin on the evenings of three key factors: values, leadership
Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and and innovation.
Thursday 24 May. The Master of
“Values-driven organisations are
Ceremonies for each of the
built to last”, said Jo, explaining
ceremonies was prominent media
that employee support in good
figure, Jo Pearson. Holmesglen
business conduct leads to customer
CEO, Bruce Mackenzie, addressed
satisfaction and, in turn,
the audience on the importance of
shareholder success. Leadership
continual education and learning,
and management is difficult to
and the value of TAFE graduates to
achieve, but accountability and
industry at this time of skills
good management practices are
shortages.
essential to the health of any
The 2007 Academic Graduation business.
evenings commenced with three Rhys Tate, former copywriter for the Marketing Unit, graduated with a
On Wednesday evening
teaching centres coming together Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing – delivering the Valedictory
Holmesglen’s business students
on Tuesday 22 May. The Centre for speech.
graduated with Dual Diploma of
Design, Arts and Science; the
Business (Advertising and
Centrefor Health, Human and
Community Services; and the Marketing) student, Elizabeth of her determination to succeed around the world for prominent
Centrefor Horticulture,Tourism Mathews delivering the Valediction despite a major setback. She also hotel chains.
and Recreation all celebrated the on behalf of her fellow graduating talked to the graduates about
achievement of their certificate, students. positive thinking and shared with She has co-ordinated projects for
the Murdochs, Bill Clinton, the
diploma and advanced diploma Liz spoke about her positive them the five levels of ‘self-talk’. Prime Minister and the Queens
students. experience at TAFE noting the Anna shared with the audience one entourage.
Diploma of Professional Writing friendly,supportive environment. of her major career ‘highs’, that of
and Editing graduate Rhys Tate “Holmesglen has given me the breaking a world record at the In addressing the students, Anne-
presented the Valedictory address. confidence to stand before you 2004 Olympics. She explained how Marie noted that while the focus in
Rhys related his experiences before tonight and the motivation to seek she and her coach set goals at the Hospitality Management is learning
and after commencing at employment in my chosen field, start of the year and as she management skills, students should
Holmesglen as being “lost and then which has recently resulted in me achieved each one, they gradually not expect to walk straight into a
found”. He reflected on the joys securing a position with a global worked towards competing at the management position. Her first
and pains in writing and publishing media buying company.” Olympics. Anna’s amazing role out of her diploma was
cleaning public areas for the
and the satisfaction experienced Liz made particular mention of the achievement was the result of hard Novotel’sHousekeeping
when holding his own work in his Holmesglen teaching staff: “Prior to work and sacrifice, having trained department. Over her first 18
hands. Rhys expressed amazement Holmesglen I studied at University seven days a week for 12 months. months at the Novotel she was
at successes of so many students yet my memories of TAFE are much Anna noted that therewas no required to work in every
across all the teaching centres, and more favourable. At Uni I was secret to their success, “just hard department of the hotel to
the potential he saw in each lectured at; at TAFE I was spoken work”. Kerrie added “there’s no understand the needs and job
student at Holmesglen. First to. At Uni I had lecturers; at TAFE I room for self doubt, let go of the requirements for all areas of a hotel
thanking the staff for their had mentors. The ongoing support pretences and expectations of –an imperative skill for managers.
dedication and commitment to from the teaching staff at others around you, believe in
learning excellence, he wished the Holmesglen is a credit to the yourself and you will succeed.” The Graduation Ceremonies are a
graduands well and hoped that, Institute.” major event to co-ordinate. This
like him, their study and career Graduating students in the areas of year,the event was managed by
choices would take them from Following Liz’s Valediction, Olympic, hospitality, cookery and bakery; Carolyn Fyfe and Anna
being lost, to finding their way. Commonwealth and World computing and information Giannakopoulos, with the
Champion cyclists Anna and Kerrie technology; engineering and assistance of the Student Records
Jo Cavanagh is the CEO of Family Meares werewelcomed to the electrotechnology; and advanced team, staff from the graduating
Life, an organisation that provides stage as the keynote speakers for building technology were presented Centres, Media Services, Property
support to families touched by the evening. with their diplomas and advanced Services, Peter Miller and his team
domestic violence. As guest
diplomas on Thursday 24 May. of ushers, and Leah Maine and the
speaker, she spoke about the Anna and Kerrie addressed the
technical services team. Hospitality
steady and ever increasing growth audience about some key moments Holmesglen Hospitality teacher,
and Floristry students also assisted
in the Health and Community in their careers, including the highs Anne-Marie Miles, was the keynote
on the evening, preparing and
Welfare sector, an industry essential and lows. Kerrie spoke about her speaker for the event. Anne-Marie
serving the supper and providing
to the whole population. comeback from serious injury and has a wealth of experience in
floral arrangements for the stage.
the amazing results she achieved hospitality management, working
immediately following this - a result
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