Congratulations Joachim

Finalist for the Victorian Training Awards – SBAT category

The Minister for Training and Skills, Gayle Tierney, has announced 40 finalists in the 69th Victorian Training Awards, which recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Victorian vocational education sector. Cranbourne Secondary College student Joachim of year 12 has been successfully shortlisted as one of three candidates for the School Based Apprentice Award. Victorian Training Awards finalists recognise excellence in training and industry engagement. Joachim was nominated by Kangan Institute who provide the training for his Apprenticeship. Joachim won the 2022 SBAT Automotive Award at Kangan and they believe he is an amazing trainee. Joachim spent the last two-week school break at TAFE completing elements of his training.

He will be competing against two other candidates who have excelled in their chosen fields. Winners will be announced on Friday, 18 August 2023. Congratulations to all involved as 2023 Victorian Training Awards Finalists.

The following descriptor was provided to highlight why Joachim was selected

Joachim is avidly interested in the mechanics of things and figuring out how they work by taking them apart. His other great love is water activities. He’s combined these 2 passions and is studying a Certificate III for Marine Mechanics at Kangan Institute. He chose a school-based apprenticeship to get a head-start by graduating secondary school with 2 years of experience.Joachim demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative at work every day. He examines the list of daily tasks and doesn’t wait for instruction from his boss to get started. Once qualified, Joachim is keen to keep working as a marine mechanic.

Head Start has supported Joachim to find an apprenticeship and continue his secondary education. A School Based Apprenticeship allows a student to combine senior secondary education with an apprenticeship or traineeship as well as earn their VCE or VCE- Vocational Major. Students work a minimum of 13 hrs which is a combination of training and in the workplace. Regular school attendance helps the young person set themselves up with the skills that complement their apprenticeship and also ensures that if there is a need to change directions that they have the ability to pivot. If you are interested in being involved with the Head Start program, please contact:

HeadStart.SM@education.vic.gov.au or ring the school and ask to speak to a member of the team.

You could be the next Head Start student to start working towards achieving the start of your career journey while still at school!