Crane Trainee of the Year 2015
​Nicola Taylor (NZ Aluminium Smelters)

Crane Leader of the Year 2015
Malcolm McWhannell (Brian Perry Civil)

Crane Trainer of the Year 2015
​Allan Collins (DigitAL Training and Assessment Ltd)

Presenter: -  Sophie Czurajewski-Sweeney (The Skills Organisation)

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Awards Criteria

Crane Trainee of the Year Award 

Showcase your skills, workmanship or special jobs you have been involved in and get industry recognition for your achievements. 

Entry criteria

• Trainees must be currently in cranes training or have completed a National Certificate in Cranes in the past two years
• Trainees must have the support of their employer to submit an application
• Employers can nominate a trainee and complete the application form
• Evidence in the form of photographs, references, awards or accolades must accompany the application

Judging criteria

The judging panel will select finalists based on the following attributes:

• An excellent standard of skill and workmanship
• Teamwork skills
• Commitment to the job, trade and potential for the industry

Entries close Friday 27 May 2016



Crane Trainer of the Year Award 

Entry Criteria

• The nominated trainer must be a registered crane workplace assessor with The Skills Organisation
• The nominee trainer must currently be training a trainee registered with The Skills Organisation, or have had a trainee complete their qualification through The Skills Organisation in the last 12 months

Judging criteria

• The nominee trainer demonstrates a high level of ongoing support for the trainees
• They demonstrate commitment to and passion for delivering excellent industry training
• They have shown initiative to try and improve systems to cater for trainee needs

 
Entries close Friday 27 May 2016

 

Crane Training Company of the Year Award

Entry Criteria

• The nominated company must have a trainee currently employed with them or have had a trainee complete their qualification with them in the last 12 months
• The nominated company must agree to undergo a workplace evaluation facilitated by The Skills Organisation as part of the judging process. The evaluation will take up to 3 hours and will take place from 7 June to 22 June 2016

Judging criteria

• The nominated company displays exceptional support to industry training and trainee support is evident in the workplace
• Displays encouragement of training and professional development towards trainees
• Has implemented newer or better systems in the training workplace to provide trainees with an effective training environment

Workplace evaluations will assess the following aspects of the training company:
 
·  Training and Assessment Planning
·  Training methods and trainee support
·  Assessment systems and methods
·  Resource management
·  Evaluation, review and improvement
·  Results, administration and records
·  Qualification completions 

 Entries close Friday 27 May 2016

 
Crane Leader of the Year Award

Entry Criteria
 

• This individual must have been involved in the crane industry for a minimum of two years 

Judging criteria

The judging panel will select finalists based on the following criteria:

• Contribution to the industry in a training, support, management or leadership role
• Demonstration of leadership in raising industry training standards resulting in the growth and success of the crane industry
• Is considered to be a role model by peers and industry, displaying integrity, respect and the ability to work within a team.

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