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Required supporting evidence

Learn more about the evidence you need to support your nomination.

Award category Required supporting evidence Notes
  • Apprentice
  • Trainee
  • Vocational Student
  • Koorie Student
  • Written reference from nominees' employer/host employer, teacher/trainer, or Principal
  • Signed copy of the Employer/Training Provider Declration by the nominees employer or training provider
  • Photo of nominee

The Employer/Training Provider Declaration is an acknowledgement from the nominee’s employer or training provider that they are aware of the nomination and approve of any time off for activities related to the Victorian Training Awards e.g. finalist interviews, Gala Ceremony, professional development workshops etc.

School-based Apprentice or Trainee

(in addition to the above)
  • Signed copy of the School Declaration by the Principal of the nominees' school
The School Declaration is an acknowledgement from the Principal of the nominee’s school that they are aware of the nomination and approve of any absence for activities related to the Victorian Training Awards e.g. finalist interviews, Gala Ceremony, professional development workshops etc.

Teacher/Trainer

  • Evidence of qualification
  • Written reference from employer/host employer
  • Signed copy of the Employer/Training Provider Declration by employer
  • Photo of nominee
Lynne Kosky Memorial Award
  • Up to 3 single A4 pages of relevant evidence
  • Photo of nominee
Business and Training Provider categories
  • Up to 5 relevant photographs showcasing the organisation or initiative
  • Signed copy of the Business Endorsement by the CEO/MD of the nominating organisation
  • Full colour logo
The Business Endorsement is an acknowledgement from the CEO/MD of the nominating organisation, that they endorse the nomination submitted on behalf of the organisation.
  • Small Training Provider
  • Large Training Provider

(in addition to the above)

  • Evidence of the breakdown of enrolled student numbers as reported by RTOs in the most recent annual National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) data collection period

Optional supporting evidence

Award category Required supporting evidence

All categories*

*excluding Lynne Kosky Memorial Award

Up to 10 single A4 pages of relevant evidence

Individual categories
  • Evidence of qualification or Statement of Attainment (if course completed)
  • Relevant evidence includes:
    • Training and/or education certificates
    • Video Pitch (up to 90 seconds)
Business and Training provider categories
  • Relevant evidence includes:
    • Tables, graphs or figures
    • Recognition or achievement awards

Reviewed 08 March 2023

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