Australian Apprenticeships - Employer Award
Application Form
Important - Please refer to the website for further information and guidance for preparing your application.
Section A: Overview
This information will not be considered or used for short listing or judging purposes. It may be used as a summary of
your organisation throughout the Awards process, for example, on the Australian Training Awards web site.
Organisational Details
Number of key partners* involved in your training programs for
apprentices/trainees
Number of apprentices/trainees
Number of apprentices/trainees who commenced training in the nominated
period (ie, 1/11/15 to 30/4/16)
Number of apprentices/trainees who completed training in the nominated period
(ie, 1/11/15 to 30/4/16)
Length of time your program has been operational (years)
*A ‘key partner’ is an organisation that is actively involved in your training programs.
Organisational Summary
Provide a brief description of your organisation, including the reasons why you are applying for this award.
(limit: 500 words)
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Section B: Business Details
Please provide the requested information about your organisation. This information will be used for administrative
purposes only. It will not be considered, or used, for short listing or judging purposes.
Trading Name
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Registered Business Name
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Name to be printed on Award (If successful)
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ABN
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Business Address
Street Address
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Suburb/Town
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State
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Postcode
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Postal Address (leave blank if same as above)
Street Name/ P.O. Box Number
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Suburb/Town
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State
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Postcode
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Business Contact Details
Telephone (include area code)
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Email
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Apprentice/Trainee details for nominated program
Industry Sector
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Number of male apprentices/trainees
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Number of female apprentices/trainees
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If any, the number of apprentices/trainees from a non-English speaking background employed by the business, if
any. (optional)
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If any, the number of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander apprentices/trainees employed by the business.
(optional)
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If any, the number of apprentices/trainees with a disability or impairment employed by the business.
(optional)
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Section C: Nominee Details
Please provide the contact details for the organisation applying or nominating for the Award.
This information will be used for administrative purposes only. It will not be considered, or used, for short listing or
judging purposes.
Manager details
Title (optional)
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Given Name(s)
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Surname
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Position
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Telephone (including area code)
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Mobile
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Email
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Contact person for this process (leave blank if same as above)
Title (optional)
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Given Name(s)
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Surname
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Position
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Telephone (including area code)
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Mobile
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Email
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Section D: Selection Criteria
This information will be considered and used for short listing and judging purposes. Please be aware that your
responses to the criteria will be strengthened by the inclusion of measurable and verifiable indicators (including
student outcome data, client satisfaction data and external validation data).
When preparing the application refer to evidence - DO NOT send supporting documents with the application. If
shortlisted, you may be asked to provide supporting documents to the evaluator and/or judging panel.
The considerations listed under each criterion are provided to clarify what to include when writing against the
criteria.
Criterion 1: Innovation in the delivery of training for apprentice/s - How have you demonstrated innovation in your
approach to the design and delivery of training for apprentices/trainees? For example, you may consider:
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the training programs and initiatives which have led to improved outcomes for apprentices/trainees
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the processes and approaches that have been adopted for training delivery
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the unique elements of the training program/s
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the availability of quality training pathways
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Criterion 2: Links with training organisations and the community - How have you partnered or collaborated with
training organisations and the broader community to deliver innovative training and skill outcomes? For example,
you may consider:
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the partners included in the training of apprentices and/or trainees, including Registered Training
Organisations and Australian Apprenticeship Support Network providers
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the extent of participation and the benefits of these partnerships
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how the skills required within the local community have been met
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how the training programs have been promoted externally
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Criterion 3: Apprentice/trainee outcomes – How has your approach to training impacted positively on individual
apprentices/trainees? For example, you may consider:
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evidence of successful learning outcomes for apprentices/trainees, (e.g. data relating to their progress,
positive work outcomes and retention/completion rates)
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customised training, innovative use of RPL and skills acquisition
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increased foundation skills levels
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your workplace mentoring and the benefits it provides
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Criterion 4: Business outcomes - How has your approach to training impacted positively on the business? For
example, you may consider:
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evidence that the training has produced measurable improvements in business outcomes (e.g.quality,
productivity, profitability)
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other benefits that the training programs have delivered
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evaluations of the training programs (and their outcomes)
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the overall impact that the training has on the business
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the sustainability of the training programs
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how the training programs are modelled in other areas of your business
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Section E: Declaration
Please select the check boxes only after reading the information.
1. I have read and understand the Privacy Notice
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2. I have read and agree to the Conditions of Entry
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3. The information provided in this form is complete and correct. I understand giving false or misleading
information is a serious offence under the Criminal Code.
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Section F: Save and Submit
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If you have not yet completed your application and want to work on it later save the application form using
the normal ‘save as’ functions to your local computer. You can then access the application without being
connected to the internet.
When your application is completed and ready to send, manually attach it to an email addressed to
[email protected] - the subject should include ATA_ AAEA plus your trading
name.
Freedom of Information
All documents created or held by the Department of Education and Training with regard to the Australian Training
Awards are subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 ("FOI Act"). Unless a document falls
under an exemption provision, it will be made available to the general public if requested under the FOI Act.
Decisions regarding requests for access will be made by the authorised FOI decision maker in accordance with the
requirements of the FOI Act.
Further Information:
 Visit Australian Training Awards
 Email: [email protected]
 Telephone: (02) 6240 9874
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