The Australian Vocational Student Prize (AVSP) recognises Year 12 students who demonstrate exceptional skills, commitment and achievement while undertaking a Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Schools program or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship.
Each year, the AVSP recognises up to 500 outstanding Year 12 students. Students are nominated by their school and each winner receives $2000 and a certificate.
The AVSP promotes the value of vocational education and training in schools recognising students who choose to pursue a practical training pathway while completing their senior secondary studies.
Nominations are now closed
Thank you to all those who nominated students for the 2009 AVSP. It is anticipated that the winners will be announced early to mid 2010.
Nominations and Selection Criteria
To be eligible for the 2009 AVSP, students must:
- have completed, or be due to complete, Year 12 in 2009
- have completed, or be due to complete, a VET in Schools program or an Australian School-based Apprenticeship to a minimum Certificate level II as part of their senior secondary studies
- have their vocational education and training or Australian School-based Apprenticeship results recorded on their 2009 senior secondary certificate
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
Students are nominated on the basis that they have demonstrated outstanding vocational and employability skills, high achievement, determination and commitment while undertaking a vocational education and training in schools program or Australian School-based Apprenticeship.
Further information
If you have any questions please email avsp@deewr.gov.au or telephone DEEWR on 1300 363 079.
View the AVSP frequently asked questions.
2008 AVSP winners
Winners of the 2008 AVSP can be found at Winners - 2008 AVSP.
Further recognition of Australia's most exceptional VET students
The most exceptional recipients of the Australian Vocational Student Prize are considered for the Prime Minister’s Award for Skills Excellence in School in the categories of: the highest achieving student in each state and territory, the highest achieving Indigenous student, and the highest achieving student by industry category.
A list of the winners can be found at Winners - 2008 Prime Minister's Award for Skills Excellence in School.