{"id":146809,"date":"2016-06-02T23:38:44","date_gmt":"2016-06-02T13:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=146809"},"modified":"2020-10-13T12:48:51","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T02:48:51","slug":"local-residents-named-as-finalists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2016\/06\/02\/local-residents-named-as-finalists\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Residents Named As Finalists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thomas Hunt, from Huston Nissan … finalist in the regional Apprentice of the Year award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 2, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

Huston Nissan mechanic Thomas Hunt and South Burnett business Kingaroy Joinery have been named as regional finalists in this year’s Queensland Training Awards.<\/p>\n

Thomas studied a Certificate III in Light Vehicle Automotive Mechanical Technology and is one of three regional finalists in the running for the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award.<\/p>\n

The former Kingaroy State High School student was placed by WPC Group apprenticeships but is now employed full-time as a certified Nissan technician at Huston’s after successfully completing his apprenticeship.<\/p>\n

Kingaroy Joinery has been nominated as a finalist in Medium Employer of the Year category.<\/p>\n

The business has 25 employees including five apprentices and one trainee, and other staff are also currently completing extra training.<\/p>\n

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington said she was proud that Kingaroy locals had been chosen as Darling Downs South West regional finalists.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There have been 660 nominations across Queensland with just 175 chosen to represent their regions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to sincerely congratulate Darrin Kefford and his team at Kingaroy Joinery, and Thomas Hunt from Huston Motors for reaching the regional finals of these prestigious awards,\u201d Mrs Frecklington said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese awards are a great way of demonstrating the excellent job our local businesses do and the high level of achievement they are reaching.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is excellent for the South Burnett and we should be proud of the business talent coming from Kingaroy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The regional winners will be announced at a ceremony in Toowoomba on July 22.<\/p>\n

They will then compete at the Queensland Training Awards in Brisbane on September 9.<\/p>\n

The national awards will\u00a0 be held in Darwin on November 17.<\/p>\n

The Queensland Training Awards are run by the Department of Education and Training.<\/p>\n

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Kingaroy Joinery owners Amanda and Darrin Kefford … finalists in regional awards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Full list of Darling Downs South West regional finalists:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • Brodie Ellery
    \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Heavy\u00a0Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology
    \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West
    \nEmployer:<\/strong> Southern Downs Regional Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \n
    • Thomas Hunt
      \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
      \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West
      \nGroup training organisation:<\/strong> WPC Group
      \nHost employer: <\/strong>Huston Motors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \n
      • Will Salmon
        \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology
        \nTraining provider:<\/strong> Work Skills
        \nEmployer: <\/strong>Maranoa Mechanical Pty Ltd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Bob Marshman Trainee of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • William Dalgliesh
          \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Agriculture
          \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West
          \nGroup training organisation: <\/strong>Golden West Apprenticeships
          \nHost employer: <\/strong>Haycott Pty Ltd “Warra Warra”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
            \n
          • Maddison McCarthy
            \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Water Operations
            \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland SkillsTech
            \nEmployer: <\/strong>Toowoomba Regional Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
              \n
            • Peyton Thompson
              \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
              \nTraining provider:<\/strong> Axiom College
              \nEmployer:<\/strong> Our Lady of the Southern Cross College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Vocational Student of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Paul Knie
                \nQualification:<\/strong> Diploma of Photo Imaging
                \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West
                \nEmployer:<\/strong> Lightscape Studio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                  \n
                • Molly McNab
                  \nQualification: <\/strong>Certificate III in Hairdressing
                  \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West
                  \nEmployer:<\/strong> Aquarius Hair & Beauty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                    \n
                  • Christy Ratcliffe
                    \nQualification:<\/strong> Diploma of Retail Management
                    \nTraining provider:<\/strong> First Impressions Resources, The Australian Retail College
                    \nEmployer:<\/strong> Malouf Pharmacies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • Shaniah Hinch
                      \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Community Services Work
                      \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West
                      \nEmployer: <\/strong>Care Goondiwindi Association Inc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                        \n
                      • Miranda McAleer
                        \nQualification: <\/strong>Certificate III in Business
                        \nTraining provider:<\/strong> Work Skills
                        \nEmployer: <\/strong>University of Southern Queensland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                          \n
                        • Peyton Thompson
                          \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Information, Digital Media and Technology
                          \nTraining provider:<\/strong> Axiom College
                          \nEmployer:<\/strong> Our Lady of the Southern Cross College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          School-based Apprentice or Trainee of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                            \n
                          • Adam Hungerford
                            \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Business
                            \nTraining provider:<\/strong> First Impressions Resources
                            \nEmployer:<\/strong> Clifton News
                            \nSchool:<\/strong> Clifton State High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                              \n
                            • Adam Steffens
                              \nQualification: <\/strong>Certificate III in Agriculture
                              \nTraining provider:<\/strong> Ag Training
                              \nEmployer: <\/strong>DT & DJ Steffens
                              \nSchool: <\/strong>Pittsworth State High School<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                \n
                              • Natalie Webster
                                \nQualification:<\/strong> Certificate III in Business
                                \nTraining provider: <\/strong>Sero Institute
                                \nEmployer:<\/strong> The Party Hut
                                \nSchool: <\/strong>Fairholme College<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                VET Teacher or Trainer of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                  \n
                                • Joyanne Clarke
                                  \nTraining provider: <\/strong>Carers Queensland, Toowoomba<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                    \n
                                  • Geoff Lingard
                                    \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                      \n
                                    • Craig Taylor
                                      \nTraining provider: <\/strong>TAFE Queensland South West<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      Small Employer of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                        \n
                                      • Minx Contemporary Hair Boutique<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                      • Quality Hotel Platinum International
                                        \n<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                      • Scotbar Pty Ltd<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        Medium Employer of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                          \n
                                        • Kingaroy Joinery
                                          \n<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                        • MFE Pty Ltd (Maintenance, Fabrication and Engineering)
                                          \n<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                        • Westridge Meats<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                          Large Employer of the Year<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
                                            \n
                                          • Oakey Beef Exports Pty Ltd<\/strong><\/li>\n
                                          • Toowoomba Regional Council<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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