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\u201cHe became my mentor, my friend and was absolutely brilliant, as were all the teachers. I couldn\u2019t have done it without him.\u201d<\/p>\n
An auto spares manager by trade, Ms Muller has been a mentor to other building design students and said she will continue to contribute to, and advocate for, the department, as she aims to go into project management in the long term.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy time studying at Federation TAFE has been one of the most enjoyable of my life, so much so that I am continuing with studies to one day return as a teacher and share my passion with others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo those who think they can\u2019t go back and study, don\u2019t say that. Even when things are hard and you can\u2019t see the whole staircase, take the first step you can see.\u201d<\/p>\n
Engineering teacher Justin Bisson won the FedTAFE VET Teacher\/Trainer of the Year, education support student Ashlee Colquhoun was named FedUni Trainee of the Year, and Liam Proctor and Alyssa Longridge both received the Growth Award which highlights Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students\u2019 excellence.<\/p>\n
Federation University deputy vice-chancellor and chief executive TAFE Liam Sloan congratulated all recipients.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Federation TAFE\u2019s students, apprentices, trainees, and teachers as well as acknowledge the support of our local employers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe award winners have shown a great attitude and approach to their studies which reflect the qualities industry are seeking.\u201d<\/p>\n
Twenty-seven people were acknowledged across 20 awards, which were supported by local Rotary clubs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FEDERATION TAFE\u2019s annual excellence awards ceremony has celebrated the institution\u2019s high achieving trade students. Held at the Mining Exchange last week, plumbing student Aidan Murphy was named the 2023 Federation University Australia Apprentice of the Year. “Plumbing is a great trade to get into, hands on, which I love, and has a lot of problem-solving […]<\/p>\n