| Conditions of Entry |
| applications may be made: |
26 November 2011 – 31 May 2012 |
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by self, an individual, public or private sector organisations, groups or businesses involved in vocational education and training (VET) |
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to more than one National Focus category |
| all applicants should: |
apply directly to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR): NB National Focus categories are not received through state/territory processes. |
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be an Australian resident |
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advise DEEWR if they are under 18 years of age at the time of application |
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comply with workplace health, privacy, safety and industrial relations legislation |
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note that finalists may be visited at the location of the training as part of the judging process |
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be prepared and able to meet with the judging panel if selected as a finalist |
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note that a photographer may visit them at the location of the training to take photographs for use at the awards presentation and to promote VET |
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note that finalists will be are presented certificates and trophies at an awards presentation on 16 November 2012 |
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be living at the time of their application |
| all applications will: |
meet the specific eligibility requirements of the category for which they are applying |
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address the selection criteria |
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be factually correct |
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refer to a service, program or training that meets the Australian Qualifications Framework standards and is endorsed by the National Quality Council |
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refer to a VET activity that was completed within two years of the closing date |
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be written in 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman font, using plain English (when NOT submitted electronically) |
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not exceed the word limit (when NOT submitted electronically) |
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be sent unbound and copied six times to Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) before the closing date (when NOT submitted electronically) |
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not include copies of evidence referred to in the application, until specifically requested by the judging panel via DEEWR |
| all applicants understand and agree that: |
when an application does not meet the eligibility requirements of the award category, it will not be considered by the judging panel |
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only one application for any joint program will be accepted |
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decisions of the judging panel are final |
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late applications will not be accepted |
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DEEWR reserves the right to use all or part of any material generated (photographs, film footage, application submissions) for the purpose of the Australian Training Awards for publication online, in print or other broadcast media, for use in publicity, promotional materials or campaigns related to Australian vocational education and training. |