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Adam takes two...Adam Selby is Challenger TAFE's

2008 Student of the Year and Trainee of the Year See page 6

Training ministervisits automotivecentre See page 8

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Welcome to a special issue of WAVES that paystribute to all the major award winners from therecent student awards ceremony. This major eventon the College calendar recognises theaccomplishments of our high-achieving studentsfrom all training areas.

This year’s ceremony was a departure from previous years,with a change of venue to the Fremantle Town Hall and ashift in focus from a graduation to an awards evening. Thenight was an unqualified success, attracting wide mediacoverage and positive comments from students, staff andsponsors.

I’d like to congratulate Adam Selby for winning the 2008Challenger TAFE/Lenovo Student of the Year Award. Theformer ACEPT process plant operations trainee also won inthe Trainee of the Year category.

We were particularly honoured to have the Minister forTraining Peter Collier as guest of honour and keynotespeaker, and, as always, Challenger TAFE GoverningCouncil chairwoman and City of Mandurah mayor PaddiCreevey gave a wonderful speech.

The lovely Claudia Bertorello-Kell again did a fantastic jobas master of ceremonies and looked stunning in a dressdesigned by our outstanding student in fashion, PennyDunn.

It was especially pleasing to hear recognition of our manydedicated lecturers in the student acceptance speeches.The success of our students is a reflection of thecommitment of our lecturing staff and also those who workto support them.

The Challenger TAFE-hosted launch of the TAFE ResponseUnit was another significant recent event at the College.TRU is a State Government initiative to provide, throughcollaborative TAFE college effort, immediate support toindustry and workers affected by workplace redundancies.

Minister Collier led what turned out to be an enormouslysuccessful launch. It was covered by three metropolitanand two regional television stations as well as print andonline media. Read more about TRU on page 11.

Liz HarrisManaging DirectorChallenger TAFE

A message from the managing director, Liz Harris

ClaudiaBertorello-Kellwith fashiondesign studentPenny Dunn.

Paddi Creeveygives theopeningaddress.

Noel Morrisonperforms aWelcome toCountry.

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Celebrating our students’ successChallenger TAFE's best studentswere honoured at the recentStudent Awards Ceremony held atFremantle Town Hall.

The highlight of a fantastic night was thepresentation of the five major studentawards: Apprentice, Trainee, AboriginalStudent and Vocational Student of theyear, plus the overall Student of the Yearaward.

These awards recognised the exceptionalcommitment and motivation of talentedstudents who have excelled in theirtraining. Although this year’s winnerscome from very different backgrounds,they all share the same determination tosucceed.

The winners were:

Student of the Year/Trainee of the Year:Adam SelbyAboriginal Student of the Year: KristinaRadcliffeApprentice of the Year: Andrew WrightVocational Student of the Year: CarolynErenshaw

Read all about their personal journeysacross the next few pages.

A further 60 students receivedoutstanding student awards fordistinguishing themselves in theirparticular training area. All the awards aresupported by industry, and the College isextremely appreciative of our manypartners who sponsor individual awards.

The Minister for Training, the Hon.Peter Collier MLC, presented the majorawards and delivered a keynote speechthat focused on the importance oftraining during an economic downturn.

The night was a collaborative effortinvolving all areas of the College,including the WA Horticulture &Environmental Science Skills Centre,who provided a wonderful floraldisplay. Outstanding fashion studentPenny Dunn designed a stunning dressworn by master of ceremonies ClaudiaBertorello-Kell.

Clockwise from top left,Kristina Radcliffe,Andrew Wright,Minister Collier, AdamSelby, Liz Harris andCarolyn Erenshaw.

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How Andrew’s hobby became an awaThe Challenger TAFE/Rotary Club ofCockburn 2008 Apprentice of the Year,Andrew Wright, was guided by hispassion for marine mechanics when heswapped his university studies for atrade at the College’s WA MaritimeTraining Centre – Fremantle.

Andrew turned his hobby for tinkering withoutboard motors into a successful andrewarding career.

“I was studying civil engineering at universitybut was finding it increasingly difficult tomaintain motivation because all I wanted to dowas work on boats,” he said.

“Once I started training in marine mechanicsat Challenger TAFE I knew I was on the rightcareer path and I haven’t looked back since.”

Andrew is thrilled with his role as a leadtechnician with Chivers Marine, andultimately has his sights set on running hisown mobile marine mechanics business.

He praised his training as having instilled inhim the perfect blend of practical skills and atheoretical approach to diagnostic work.

“My training taught me broad-based skills thatyou can’t learn in an on-the-job environmentalone. In particular, I developed the rightthought processes needed to troubleshoot anddiagnose problems,” he said.

“My lecturer, John Watson, was great. He hadso much time for everyone in the class that itfelt like you were getting one-on-one training.”

The director of the WA Maritime TrainingCentre – Fremantle, Kingsley Waterhouse, saidAndrew reflected well on the College and wasa deserving winner of the $1500 prize.

“My training taught me broad-based skills that you can’t learn in an on-the-job environment alone”...

Carolyn nurses her career back to health

Carolyn Erenshaw wasnamed Challenger TAFE'sVocational Student of theYear after turning her lifearound through her training.Carolyn became a fully-qualified agedcare worker in less than three years andis now studying registered nursing atMurdoch University.

Until Carolyn came to Challenger TAFE, her dreamof becoming a nurse had remained unfulfilled dueto a variety of trying personal circumstances.

“I had to leave school early due to ill health, andthen ended up in a very negative and abusiverelationship,” she said.

“I eventually left this situation but had little confidenceand self-esteem as I had developed diabetes and was asingle mother of two on a hardship pension.”

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rd-winning career“Andrew impressed his lecturers with amaturity beyond his years and anexcellent aptitude for the trade. He’snow in a position where he is able tomentor up and coming apprentices,which will undoubtedly yield positiveoutcomes for the industry,” he said.

The judges were also impressed withAndrew’s community spirit, displayedthroughout almost five years ofvolunteer work with the Fremantle SeaRescue, where he often worked up to 20hours per week.

And, if there was any doubt about hislove of all things maritime, in his sparetime he likes relaxing on the water orover at Rottnest Island.

It was at this low point in her life thatCarolyn noticed an advertisement forChallenger TAFE’s New Opportunities forWomen (NOW) course that led to aCertificate II in Science qualification.

With the help of lecturer GwynnethBennett, Carolyn was soon able to mapout a pathway into further education andinto her dream career in nursing.

“That first course taught me academic skillssuch as maths and English, as well asuseful practical skills in developing routinesand managing my time,” Carolyn said.

After completing the Certificate II,Carolyn was encouraged to enrol in theCertificate III in Aged Care and Disabilityand was subsequently offered a positionwith a retirement community.

Despite the demands of home duties andchild-rearing, Carolyn then undertookChallenger TAFE’s Certificate IV in AgedCare Studies, which she was able tocomplete in record time via a family-friendly online process.

“Being able to study from home meantthat I could work at my own pace, whichwas often while the kids were in bed,”she said.

“And the support I had from thelecturers was crucial to helping me stayon track.”

Carolyn completed her final ChallengerTAFE qualification – the Certificate IV inAged Care Nursing Combo – at the Peelcampus last year, and the two universityunits that were included have made for asmoother transition into her universitystudies.

Aged care lecturer, HeidiScantlebury, said Carolyn wasnominated by both her ChallengerTAFE and Murdoch Universitylecturers for the award, which issponsored by the Rotary Clubs ofApplecross and Fremantle.

“Her participation, attendance andsupport to other students wasexemplary, and she has shown anincredible ability to produce highquality work,” Heidi said.

“Carolyn is a fine example of howtraining can make a positivedifference, and how even thosewho have had a false start in life,can still pursue opportunities anddevelop a satisfying career path.”

Carolyn’s futureshows all the vitalsigns of success.

Andrew’s career ismotoring ahead afterbeing namedChallenger TAFE'sApprentice of the Year.

Adam Selby’scareer prospects inthe oil and gasindustry have beenboosted afterbeing namedChallenger TAFE’sTrainee of the Yearand Student of theYear.

Since completing histraineeship at theCollege’s AustralianCentre for Energy andProcess Training(ACEPT), Adam hassecured a permanentposition as a processplant operator onWoodside’s NorthernEndeavour platform.

A refrigeration andair-conditioningmechanic by trade,Adam enrolled atACEPT to pursue acareer in a morechallenging workenvironment.

“My original trademeant I spent mostdays working in areactive service role,where I would be toldwhat the problem wasand have to fix it,” hesaid.

“The ACEPTtraineeship offered mean opportunity todevelop a moreoperations-basedcareer that involvedtrouble-shooting andan environment wheresafety considerationsand maintaining afacility’s integrity isparamount.”

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Kristina’s now ready for business

Kristina Radcliffe wants to devote her career toimproving the quality of life of youngAboriginals at risk.

The Challenger TAFE/Rotary Club of Rockingham 2008Aboriginal Student of the Year is employed by theDepartment of Corrective Services as an Aboriginalsupport officer, and hopes to further her career there.

“I want to make a difference in my community as ajuvenile justice officer, and the combined training Ireceived at Challenger TAFE has given me the perfectstart to my career,” she said.

Kristina completed a Certificate II in Business at theFremantle campus and is currently completing aCertificate III in Business Administration whileworking full-time.

She also successfully gained entry to the LeadershipPre-Employment Program (PEP) with the College. ThePEP is a specialised course that ran in collaborationwith the Department of Corrective Services to increaseIndigenous employment within that department.

The College’s program manager in business, RowenaMaling, praised Kristina as a highly enthusiasticstudent with very definite career goals.

“Kristina’s degree of motivation was inspiring. Shecompleted her qualification in the minimum six monthperiod whereas many students typically take up to ayear,” she said.

“She also has a clear-cut sense of what she wantsfrom her career, which has undoubtedly added to herdrive. These qualities have impressed all who havecome in to contact with her.”

Kristina said her lecturers inspired her to strive forexcellence, and the training environment featured a‘virtual enterprise’ that provided a practical andinteractive experience in a variety of job roles.

“Everything I learnt in the virtual enterprise wasrelevant to my job. It was a fantastic way to learnbecause it showed us how things work in the realworld, and we were able to perform many of thedifferent functions within an organisation,” she said.

“It was a fantastic way to learn because it showed us how things work in the real world”...

“The support from the lecturers was absolutelyinspiring. They were so interested in our progressand completely committed to helping us achieveas much as we could.”

Kristina also praised the PEP for building a widerskills base that she can draw on as her careerprogresses.

“The PEP really built on the skills I learnt as abusiness trainee, particularly in terms ofcommunication, leadership and organisationalskills,” she said.

Challenger TAFE managing director Liz Harris saidKristina was a deserving winner of the $1000 cashprize, and her commitment and motivation were acredit to herself and the College.

“Kristina has distinguished herself as anoutstanding student, which is a reflection of herown high standards as well as those of theCollege,” she said.

“Her strong community spirit and passion forhelping those less fortunate than her will see herbecome a role model for not only Indigenouspeople, but the wider community as well.”

Role model: Kristina iscommitted to making adifference.

of trade fuels Adam’s ambition

Adam is beamingfollowing his big win.

Learning the procedures andapplication of process plantequipment on a modern floatingproduction storage and offloadingvessel was one of the highlights ofAdam’s Certificate III in ProcessPlant Operations traineeship, as itexposed him to a range of duties inthe industry.

“I not only learnt how to control aprocess plant operation, but I wasalso involved in utility and hotelservices, ship ballast control andstability, as well as vessel integrityand hull management,” hecontinued.

“And by being integrated into a smalland highly-skilled team at Woodside,I was able to refine my analytical andlogical problem solving skills todetermine the cause of and solutionto malfunctions.”

Adam’s plans for the future includeundertaking further training in orderto build on his current skills andensure he has a solid future in thesector.

“Woodside’s learning managementsystem is mapped to ChallengerTAFE, which made the process ofcompleting my Certificate III mucheasier,” he explained.

“And I can now complete the unitsfor the Certificate IV in ProcessOperations via on-the-job learningand correspondence. If I want tomove into panel operation, dutytechnician and ultimately supervisoryroles, I’ll need this additionaltraining.

Adam is also keen to achieve atraining and assessmentqualification, so I can beconsidered for opportunities as aWorkplace Assessor.

“I have to keep training if I wantto push myself further in mycareer, and I also want to mentornew trainees, so it’s good toremind myself what it’s like tolearn new skills,” he said.

Adam is particularly appreciativeof the support he received fromACEPT’s lecturing staff,especially Roger Gray and BrianAcreman.

“They taught me more than theoperational skills I needed to know,they also introduced me to thetools I needed to plan projects andsuccessfully undertake tasks in amethodical manner,” he said.

Challenger TAFE's managingdirector, Liz Harris, said Adam wasselected as a winner of the twoawards due to his enormousknowledge of and passion for hisindustry.

“Adam’s thirst for learning andgrowth is exemplary. He has a keendesire to help others by mentoringand passing on his learning andexperience to new apprentices whoare moving into the field. He is acredit to his employers, to industryand of course to Challenger TAFE,”she said.

The Trainee of the Year award issponsored by the AustralianPetroleum Production andExploration Association. TheStudent of the Year award issponsored by Lenovo.

I have to keep training if I want to push myself further in my career...

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Training Minister Peter Collierrecently visited ChallengerTAFE’s new, state-of-the-artcomputer laboratory at theCollege’s Automotive TechnologySkills Centre in Kwinana.

The interactive learning equipmentgives students an accelerated pathwayinto the automotive industry byenabling them to test engines anddiagnose problems in areas such asthe air-conditioning, electronic ignitionor lighting system.

“Modern cars are highly computerisedand students need to learn how towork with the technology involved,”Minister Collier said.

“This gives students the ability topractise on a number of differentscenarios each day, whereaspreviously they would have had tophysically take a vehicle apart to learnthe same skills.”

The equipment also allows lecturersto use programs to suit the level ofthe class and qualifications of thestudents.

The new computer laboratory is fundedby the State Government at a cost of$400,000, as part of an equipment partsprogram to ensure training technologykept pace with industry innovations.

“The training proves invaluable oncestudents graduate and enter theworkforce as they are industry-ready andwell-versed in the latest technology,” saidMr. Collier.

The Minister also visited the College’sVisage Training Centre for Health andLifestyle and the WA Maritime TrainingCentre - Fremantle to tour the facilitiesand meet the staff and students.

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Challenger TAFE’s Rockinghamcampus will receive $500,000in Commonwealth Governmentfunding to modernise itsteaching and learningfacilities. In addition, the Peelcampus will receive $60,000.

“The funding will ensure the community hasaccess to quality education and training byproviding an opportunity to completevarious maintenance and minor works,” saidChallenger TAFE managing director LizHarris.

“We will be able to upgrade equipmentincluding air conditioning, furniture, fittingsand fume extraction systems to meetoccupational health and safety and industryrequirements.”

The Federal Member for Brand, Gary GrayAO MP, said students, staff, employers andbusinesses would all benefit from theinvestment in the buildings upgrade.

“Our community will benefit fromthis investment through improvedteaching facilities, a skilled workforceand from the economic activitygenerated by such infrastructureprojects,” said Mr Gray.

Under the Better TAFE Facilitiesprogram, all TAFE institutes acrossAustralia are eligible to receive a grantof between $2 million and $8 millionto undertake maintenance needs,small capital works and equipmentand plant purchase.

Facilities upgrade for Rockingham and Peel campuses

Automotive studentShane Arnoldshares a joke withMinister Collier andLiz Harris.

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TRU help at hand“The 10 TAFE colleges acrossthe state have come together toaddress the job losses that areoccurring and ensureretrenched employees are givenall the support they need tofind new employment,” MrCollier said.

“These interventions haveinvolved excellent co-ordinationbetween TRU and localcolleges, which have takenaction by giving immediateassistance to the workplacesinvolved.”

A recent TRU breakfast seminarheld at the College providedlocal business leaders with anopportunity to hear whatservices are on offer to address

their specific workplaceissues during thedownturn.

TRU had already beenworking successfully

behind the scenes toprovide a direct and rapid

response to workers fromsome of WA’s casualties of

the global financialmeltdown, including BHP

Billiton, Pinetec, Iluka, HarveyBeef and Rio Tinto’s HIsmelt

operation.

Challenger TAFE helped retrainformer BHP Billiton worker TroyRodger following hisretrenchment from thecompany’s Ravensthorpe nickelmine.

The former productiontechnician completed aCertificate IV in Process PlantTechnology throughRecognition of Prior Learning atthe College’s Australian Centrefor Energy and ProcessTraining.

The TRU helpline can bereached on 1800 303 319 orvisit www.tafe.wa.edu.au

Challenger TAFE recently hostedthe launch of a rapid response unitto provide immediate training andcareer alternatives for employeesand industries affected byworkplace redundancies.

The TAFE Response Unit (TRU) is acentral point of contact where employersand employees can receive directtraining and skills developmentassistance.

Employers are supported to assist theirworkers, and workers will be helped toincrease their prospects of finding new jobs.

The focal point of TRU is a free 1800helpline manned by TAFE staff that providesdirection on how workers can gain newqualifications, upgrade existingqualifications and formalise workplaceskills.

Training Minister Peter Collier said TRUinvolved the coordinated effort of allTAFE colleges.

Minister Collierlaunches the TAFEResponse Unit atChallenger TAFE.

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Alicia changed direction for a flourishing career Alicia Ferrer presents an inspiringexample of a successful career change.

After studying at Challenger TAFE she has beenable to kick-start her career, set-up her ownbusiness as a landscape designer and win anational competition in the process.

Alicia studied interior design in Valencia andParis before moving to Australia. After 10 yearsof working as an interior designer, Alicia foundherself at a cross roads.

“I didn’t see where interior design could take menext and I really needed a new challenge,” shesaid.

It took a holiday to Bali for Alicia to see whather next step would be.

“I realised after seeing those beautiful tropicalgardens that I could take my interior designexperience and understanding of space and styleand apply it to an outdoors environment,” shesaid.

“But I also realised I had very limited knowledgeof plants and other materials and techniquesused in gardens,” she said.

She decided to enrol in a Certificate IV inLandscape Design at Challenger TAFE andhasn’t looked back.

“The course has really ignited my passion forlandscaping. It taught me how to create a long-lasting growing environment for my clients,”Alicia continued.

“I can’t believe how much I learned aboutplants, mostly thanks to Elizabeth King, theexcellent lecturer for the ‘Plants for Designers’cluster.”

The landscape design course also focuses onhow to set up and run a business. Once shefinished her course, Alicia’s next step was tostart her own business, Kokatu Design.

Around the same time, she won the Fleming’sStudent Design award, part of the MelbourneInternational Flower and Garden Show. Thiscompetition offers landscape design studentsthe opportunity to showcase their talent andgain valuable experience within the industry.

“Seeing my design come to life close to thegardens of all those well-known designers wasamazing,” she said.

“And meeting people that are prominent inthe landscaping industry was invaluable.I’m sure it will help make Kokatu Design asuccess.”

“It’s only a start, but studying at ChallengerTAFE has given me the knowledge andconfidence to become a successfullandscape designer.”

Alicia with herwinning design,Urban Cage.

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Deb Ryder is among the firstChallenger TAFE students set tocomplete a new course thatwill open up pathways to acareer as a patient careassistant (PCA).The mother of five and grandmother of 13undertook a Certificate III in HealthServices Assistance in order to re-enterthe workforce. She decided to get out ofthe house and achieve some of her goalsafter focusing on her family for so long.

The course arises from a partnershipbetween Challenger TAFE and St John ofGod Hospital Murdoch and combinestheory classes with work placements.

However, this is only the start of Deb’sjourney and she hopes to extend hercareer path by eventually enrolling in anursing degree.

“The experience I’m getting as a PCA willgive me a great base for getting intonursing. I can see myself working in ahospital for a very long time,” she said.

Deb is delighted with her progress in thecourse and had high praise for her lecturer,Yvonne Duffield.

“I’m enjoying my work in the intensive careunit at the moment. It’s great to be workingwith a very dedicated team of PCAs who arehappy to answer my questions and help melearn on the job,” she said.

“I couldn’t have done it without Yvonne. Sheis always there for us and understands thatmedical technology can sometimes be quitehard to understand.”

Yvonne was similarly impressed with Deb’scommitment to what is proving to be anextremely popular course.

“Deb is certainly one of my star students.She is so motivated and asks lots of goodquestions. I have received wonderful reportsfrom St John of God Murdoch about her workethic and how well she fits in,” Yvonne said.

“We’ve had lots of interest in this coursealready. The next course starts in July and isalmost fully booked, but we’re more thanhappy to put people on the waiting list for thenext one.”

On the days that she is studying or workingin the hospital, Deb juggles the school runfor four of her grandchildren and cooksdinner for at least seven people.

“It’s not always easy, but it’s worth it.I’m doing this to make something ofmyself, but I also want to show mygrandchildren that, as an Aboriginal, itis possible to achieve something if youreally want it, Deb said.”

Challenger TAFE aids Deb’s carer career

The contract was signed by Ms. Harris,Mohammed Al Nayadi and Dr Khodair Abid.

“Challenger TAFE’s partnership with theVEDC is having a significant impact onindustry in the United Arab Emirates byequipping citizens with technical skills thatwould otherwise be imported via foreignworkers,” Ms Harris said.

Ms. Harris also attended the graduation ofthe second group of students from theInstitute.

At the ceremony, 82 students graduated in theareas of business, automotive technology,electro-technology and metals andengineering. Security Operations and ProcessPlant Operations have now also been addedto the list of courses available to the students.

As part of the partnership, a lecturer from theCollege visits the VEDC to perform an annualaccreditation to ensure training delivery isconsistent with Australian standards.

“I am very proud of the excellent resultsChallenger TAFE has achieved in Abu Dhabi

and am looking forward to theCollege providing high quality tuitionand expertise to Emirates studentsinto the future,” said Ms. Harris.

Visit to the UAE

Deb Ryder ishappy to be back inthe workforce.

During last month’s visit to Abu Dhabi, managing director Liz Harris extendedthe existing contract between Challenger TAFE and the Vocational EducationDevelopment Centre (VEDC) for a further three years.

Mohammed AlNayadi, LizHarris and DrKhodair Abidrenew thepartnership.

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Michelle Cherry was thefirst Challenger TAFEstudent to complete aCertificate IV in FinancialServices (Bookkeeping),which is a requirement forregistering as a BAS agentunder new legislation. When she found out the legislationwas set to change, Michelleimmediately decided to update herqualifications with a reputabletraining provider.

“I chose to do my Certificate IVthrough Challenger TAFE because I knew the course would becomprehensive,” she said.

“Challenger TAFE is well-established and has a goodreputation, so my clients will knowthat my qualifications are real.”

Michelle runs her own business,Impressive Bookkeeping, and hasbeen working in the field for 11years. She started helping out hermum, who is also a bookkeeper,after finishing Year 10.

This previous experience enabled Michelle toapply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) formany of the units in the Certificate IV course.

“Having my knowledge and skills recognisedthrough RPL was so much easier than Iexpected,” she said.

Michelle completed the remaining units byflexible learning online or by self-paced study.

With two young children,Michelle found the flexiblestudy suited her needs.

“Because I could do most of thework for those units from homeat a time that suited me, Ifound I could fit it in around thework for my clients and myfamily,” she said.

Michelle keeps pace with new legislation

Embracing change:Michelle’squalification puts herahead of the pack.