State Medal Award Winners

Certificate IV in Structural Design, Ultimo College
State Medal winner

Nathan is a draftsman for TTW, a structural engineering consulting firm where he works on both residential and commercial projects. In five years’ time he plans to be a qualified engineer, after studying part-time at university while he works.

“Due to my training I’m now a qualified draftsman and the course has really given me a further understanding of what I do at work. Best of all, TAFE helps with further study at university.”

Diploma of Out of School Hours Care, Petersham College
State Medal winner

Having completed her traineeship in Certificate III in Children’s Services, Lisa decided to further her career by studying the complexities of Out of School Hours Care.

“The Diploma in OOSH has helped me gain the career position of co-ordinator of Before and After School Care and Vacation Care Services at the Riverwood Community Centre. It can be challenging, due to the vast age range of the children but the work is very fulfilling and rewarding.”

Diploma of Fashion Technology, Ultimo College
College Achievement Award and State Medal winner

Hye Jin was really overwhelmed and excited to come top of Fashion Technology and then to find out she had the College Achievement award.

“It is a great achievement that will help my future. I wouldn’t have achieved this honour without the support of my teachers. Growing as a person and now having the confidence to create a garment form beginning to end is definitely a highlight.”

Diploma of Accounting and Advanced Diploma of Accounting, Sutherland College
College Achievement Award and winner of 2 State Medals

Yaovanuch topped the State in both the Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Accounting. She gained work six months before finishing her course and is now a full-time taxation accountant.

“I heard a lot from other people that when you come to TAFE, you get a job. That is exactly what happened to me! The course helped me gain a good professional background, then gave me the confidence to go out and get work in my field.”

Certificate IV in Tourism – Tour Guiding, Ultimo College
State Medal winner

Laura decided tour guiding was the ideal course for her because it is only six months and you can go straight out and work in the industry.

“I loved TAFE, the whole experience was great. We were always out in the field rather than being stuck in a classroom. I learnt things which will be essential no matter what industry I’m in, like leadership, communication, people and time management skills.”