At TasTAFE, we place our students at the centre of everything we do.
We celebrate the achievements of our students, as their success shows us that we are doing our job well – delivering quality teaching and learning, and preparing our students for employment.
We are proud to share some of our highlights from 2022.
Tasmanian Training Awards
Matthew Fraser – VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year
TasTAFE cookery teacher, Matthew Fraser, was named VET Teacher/Trainer of the Year at the 2022 Tasmanian Training Awards.
Matthew, who teaches at TasTAFE Drysdale in Devonport, was recognised for his innovative approach to teaching and his commitment to his students.
“We’re in an evolving education and industry area at the moment, and we need to pivot to keep pace. I think the award is acknowledgment that people are seeing that we are trying to work for the better interest and outcomes of both student and industry.”
Natasha Robins – Trainee of the Year
Natasha completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting at TasTAFE and is employed by Work and Training at host employer Hopkins Dental in Hobart.
Prior to starting her studies in Dental Assisting, Natasha was already familiar with TasTAFE as she had previously completed a Certificate IV in Business.
“I did all my learning through TasTAFE. I was working with (teacher) Tracey Laws, and she was just absolutely incredible. She was always available to help me with my learning and happy to answer any questions day or night.”
Fleur Broadhurst - Vocational Student of the Year
Fleur completed her Certificate III in Education Support at TasTAFE and is currently employed at St. Patrick’s College. While she has long wanted to work in a school, circumstances often got in the way of her beginning the journey, but she is glad to have taken the plunge.
“When COVID hit, I wasn’t really enjoying what I was doing and I saw the course advertised and I just thought ‘let’s take a leap of faith and do it’… So I just bit the bullet and did and it’s taken me in a whole new career direction. No looking back…I wish I had done it sooner.”
Jack Wilson – Apprentice of the Year
Jack completed his Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery at TasTAFE and is employed at Crusader Homes in Hobart, and said he owed a lot to TasTAFE for his success.
“The skills and training at TasTAFE have allowed me to go to all aspects of the building industry confidently. They taught me the right techniques and gave me the confidence to get the job done correctly.”
WorldSkills Regional Competitions
In 2022, TasTAFE worked with WorldSkills Australia and Skills Tasmania to host 12 WorldSkills Regional Competitions on our campuses.
Well done to everyone who competed - it was great to see so many young people challenging themselves and striving for excellence by taking part in these skill competitions.
L. A. Judge Award 2022 - National Baking Industry Association
- Luke Williams (Certificate III in Bakery), silver medal
2022 Sophie Bobbi Memorial Award winner
- Bernadette Muskett (Certificate III in Hairdressing)
Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) National Apprentice Competition 2022 Finals
- Lovepreet Singh, silver medal (Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery)
Master Builders National Apprentice of the Year
- Zac Wilson (winner)
Master Builders Tasmania Awards for Excellence
- Zac Wilson (State Apprentice of the Year)
- Mitchell Suleau (Hands On Apprentice of the Year)
2022 Ueno Award winner
- Akila Asinsana Gunaherath Chadrasekara (Diploma of Nursing)
- Runners up: Panpan Liu (Diploma of Nursing) and Grace Asomaning (Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care)
Best of the Best awards - Australian Institute of Technical Chefs Inc.
- Brae Gardner, meritorious award in Certificate III Commercial Cookery