2011 State Finalists

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year

Guy Cox
Training provider: Kings International College
Qualification: Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Employer: Picture Lounge and Bar
GTO: ON-Q Human Resources

William Hanrahan
Training provider: Central Queensland and Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems (Electrician)
Employer: G&S Engineering Services

Jamie McArthur
Training provider: Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Carpentry
Employer: Jaynar Constructions

Jessica Meek
Training provider: Tropical North Queensland TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
Employer: i.power solutions

Cassandra Mills
Training Provider: SkillsTech Australia
Qualification: Certificate III in Electrotechnology Systems Electrician
Employer: Heyday Group

Brendan Ott
Training Provider: Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Horticulture
Employer: Toowoomba Grammar School

Jason Stark
Training provider: Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Employer: A Touch of Salt

Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year

Toniele Brennan
Training Provider: Scripture Union Queensland
Qualification: Certificate IV in Youth Work
Employer: The Salvation Army (Qld)

Tynnan Byrne
Training provider: Sun Coast Training and Accreditation
Qualification: Certificate II in Civil Construction
Employer: Hall Contracting
GTO: Acclaim Apprentices and Trainees

Victoria Carroll
Training Provider: Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Agriculture
Employer: Autumnvale Pastoral Company

Tristram Creek
Training provider: Business Success Group
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
Employer: Centrelink

Cassandra Hilse
Training provider: Business Success Group
Qualification: Certificate III in Business Administration
Employer: Centrelink

Joshuah Tindale
Training provider: Professional Golfer’s Association of Australia
Qualification: Certificate III in Sport (Career-Oriented Participation)
Employer: Willows Golf Resort

Elise Verschuuren
Training provider: Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
Employer: Logan City Council
GTO: The Maxima Training Group

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Vocational Student of the Year

Ashley Alldridge
Training provider: Australian College of Training and Employment
Qualification: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Elise Kavanagh
Training Provider: Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Floristry

Sarah-Jane Lawler
Training provider: Central Queensland and Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Diploma of Children’s Services

Tabani Ndhlovu
Training provider: Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Diploma of Nursing

Krischelle Piscopo
Training provider: Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Aged Care

Toni Russo
Training provider: Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Diploma of Community Welfare Work

Nigel Vogler
Training provider: Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology

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School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year

Kurt Clifford
Training provider: Prime Learning
Qualification: Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)
School based: Kimberley College
Employer: Prime Learning

Aaron Cuthbertson-Blay
Training provider: Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Plumbing
School based: Mountain Creek State High School
Employer: Ben Frisby Plumbing

Jenna-Maree Jacob
Training provider: Triple A Training
Qualification: Certificate III in Media
School based: Cairns State High School
Employer: Bumma Bippera Media

Fraser McIntyre
Training provider: Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Agriculture
School based: Pittsworth State High School
Employer: Golden West Employment Solutions

Zhane Saylor
Training provider: The College of Health & Fitness
Qualification: Certificate III in Fitness
School based: Shalom Christian College, Thuringowa
Employer: Shalom Christian College, Thuringowa

Amore Strijdom
Training provider: Central Queensland and Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Business
School based: Middlemount Community School
Employer: Anglo Coal
GTO: MRAEL Ltd

Aleshia Williams
Training provider: Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
School based: Australian Industry Trade College
Employer: Sofitel, Broadbeach

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year

Steven Anderson
Training Provider: Queensland Police Service
Qualification: Certificate III in Public Safety
Employer: Queensland Police Service

Eugene Dorante
Training provider: Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Certificate III in Automotive Mechanical Technology
Employer: Ganes Mechanical

Samantha Holzberger
Training provider: Community Services Institute of Training
Qualification: Certificate IV in Community Services
Employer: Waminda Respite Centre (Centacare)

Cody Kerr
Training provider: Prime Learning
Qualification: Certificate IV in Information Technology (Multimedia)
Employer: Auto Electrics Australia
GTO: Maxima Group Training

Joel Marama
Training Provider: Australian YMCA Institute of Education and Training
Qualification: Certificate III in Community Recreation
Employer: Pass Sports Australia

Narelle Pasco
Training provider: Central Queensland and Institute of TAFE
Qualification: Diploma of Community Services Coordination

Kieran Punch
Training provider: Krause Health and Safety
Qualification: Certificate II in Metalliferous Mining Operations (Processing)
Employer: Mount Isa Mines

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