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Successful building designers, hairdressers, electricians and horticulturalists will be just some of the award recipients to be honoured at the 2020 TAFE Division Awards for Excellence Presentation tonight.

The presentation recognises excellence in study across the TAFE sector of Federation University as more than 40 Federation TAFE students are acknowledged for their high achievements at Founders Theatre, Mt Helen campus.

The 2020 Craftsperson Awards will also be presented at the ceremony. These are presented to apprentices who completed their training at Federation University and are a joint initiative of the University, the City of Ballarat and the Rotary Club of Ballarat.

The awards will be held at Founders Theatre, Mt Helen campus from 6.30pm.

Quotes attributable to Federation TAFE Executive Director Barry Wright

“The skills and talents of all the award recipients this year have been outstanding. Federation TAFE continues to deliver high quality vocational programs throughout Ballarat and Western Victoria and these awards are testimony to the University’s superb teaching staff.”

“Our priority always is to produce job-ready TAFE graduates who can thrive in the vocational workforce and pursue their passion.” 

Quotes attributable to Apprentice of the Year Gemma Chandler  

“From when I was a child I always wanted to be a hairdresser. It’s a very interesting and friendly job and I love being a part of it.”

“The staff I work with went to Federation University so I chose to go there too. I am glad I did because the teachers have always been very helpful.”     

Quotes attributable to Vocational Student of the Year Cade Bond

“For a long time I had an interest in graphic design so I was delighted to enrol in the Advanced Diploma of Building Design, Architecture, at Federation University.”

“The course has been great – there is the right mix of technical and creative so you can cover all areas. The teachers also have an immense amount of experience and are always encouraging and pushing us.”