Frequently Asked Questions - Business and training provider awards - Entering the Awards

Businesses and training providers may enter more than one category as long you meet the eligibility requirements and conditions of entry.

No. A business or training provider must apply themselves. However, in the case of the Industry Collaboration Award there will be a lead organisation that applies, with the employer/training provider/industry association as collaborators.

Yes, but only for the Industry Collaboration Award. For example, the Hospitality or IT area of an RTO collaborating with an employer and, often, a third party.

Yes. There is no restriction on the number of times you can enter.

Businesses and training providers nominate themselves.

An email will be sent confirming receipt of your application.

No. A ‘collaboration’ is where two or more parties work together to achieve shared goals. A ‘partnership’ is a business structure where two or more parties enter a contractual relationship in which they can legally share profits, risks and losses according to terms set out in their partnership agreement. The key difference between a partnership and a collaboration is that parties who work collaboratively do not necessarily need to be bound contractually. This award is to recognise outstanding collaborations, not partnerships.

Yes

There is no cost to apply.

‘Nationally recognised training’ refers to training that is based on a national training package or accredited course which results in a person receiving a formal qualification or Statement of Attainment issued by a registered training organisation.

A ‘collaboration’ is where two or more parties work together to achieve shared goals. A ‘partnership’ is a business structure where two or more parties enter a contractual relationship in which they can legally share profits, risks and losses according to terms set out in their partnership agreement. The key difference between a partnership and a collaboration is that parties who work collaboratively do not necessarily need to be bound contractually. This award is to recognise outstanding collaborations, not partnerships.

Nominations will close at 11:59pm Monday, 29 May 2023.

The selection criteria for each award will guide you to write your application, especially the considerations outlined below each criterion. The awards are about excellence in vocational education and training and the shortlisting panel will be judging how well you address the criteria in relation to your organisation. Make the most of the allowable word limit as you will not have the opportunity to rewrite it. The overview and selection criteria should be the focus of your application, however any relevant evidence may be provided so long as it does not exceed the word and page limits. Any supporting attachment is to be referenced in the application. No multimedia items or discs will be accepted with applications.

Usually a business or training provider completes their own application. However, in the past some organisations have employed consultants to write applications.

Photos of all award winners appear in special newspaper features in the Sunday Tasmanian and Sunday Examiner following the gala presentation dinner. In signing the nomination form you give permission for Skills Tasmania to use non-confidential details from the nomination and relevant photographs and/or film for any publicity purpose pertaining to vocational education and training including, but not limited to, the Tasmanian Training Awards and Australian Training Awards.

If you win your category your original application will be submitted to the Australian Training Awards for consideration. The eight state and territory winners of your category undergo a shortlisting process and only three will become finalists for the Australian Training Awards.