KELVIN Marquand was awarded vocational student of the year at the TAFE Division Awards for Excellence Presentation for Federation University Australia on Friday.
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The 18-year-old is studying a certificate three in engineering for mechanical trade.
He was one of 30 recipients at the presentation evening to recognise excellence in FedUni’s TAFE programs. Recipients were nominated and approved for the awards by their schools.
“I really like the hands-on type of work,” Mr Marquand said.
He finished school last year at Mercy Regional College in Camperdown and studied the vocation at school.
“I don’t feel any different for receiving the award – I know I’m reasonably good, but I don’t like to boast about it. I just work at my own pace.
“I suppose the next thing will be certificate four. It would be great to work in the Air Force one day.”
After winning the national World Skills in Perth last September, Mr Marquand has been concentrating on preparing for the international meet.
Trade engineering teacher Simon Krezlick said when it came to Kelvin, he didn’t have to teach but just give a little guidance.
“He just gets it and goes with it. He has a great natural ability,” he said.
Christopher Gulvin, studying a certificate three in electrotechnology, was named apprentice of the year, while Eric Greenwood was named trainee of the year, studying a certificate three in agriculture.
FedUni vocational education and training executive director Barry Wright said the university was delighted to present the awards.
2015 TAFE Division Awards for Excellence Presentation for Federation University Australia
Brinsden, Sergeant, Ironworkers Award
Ricky Simmons
Diploma of Engineering – Technical
Alfred Mica Smith Award
Tracy Howard
Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)
Elizabeth Thomas Prize
Nadia Hunter
Diploma of Business Administration
Frank Pinkerton Award
Adam Lee
Diploma of Graphic Design
Leo Shannon Memorial Award
Leeton Bodey
Certificate III in Plumbing
LFJ Hillman Award
Olivia Burvill
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Ronaldson Bros. and Tippett Founders Prize
Matthew Fardon
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade
Robert Sim Building Supplies Award
Jesse Bennett
Certificate III in Carpentry
Jesse Hoban
Certificate III in Carpentry
Lachlan O’Connell
Certificate III in Carpentry
Lachlan Slorach
Certificate III in Carpentry
Nathan Walker
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
The Courier Technical Education Award
Brooke Pulham
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Senior
The Courier VET Pathways Award
Karen Garvey
Certificate II in General Education for Adults
Wiltronics Research Award
Olivia Burvill
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Dura Wear (Apprenticeship) Award
Jake Smith
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Dura Wear (Commercial Cookery) Award
Emmalie-Kate Bird
Certificate III in Patisserie
Ballarat Books Hospitality Award
Grace Martin
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
Ballarat Books Education Award
Ryan Parker
Diploma of Professional Writing and Editing
Highlands LLEN Encouragement Award
Sophie Whiting
Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning Intermediate
Eclipse Ford Award
Phillip Vivian
Certificate II in Automotive Studies
Ballarat Horticultural Society Award
Lynn Besse
Certificate III in Parks & Gardens
Hip Pocket Award
Michael Nguyen
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Laminex Group Award
Ashley Leggett
Certificate III in Carpentry
Natures Cargo Award
Cain Charles
Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery)
The Graeme Douglas Award
Sponsored by Ballarat & District Sub-Branch National Servicemen’s Association
Trystan Sammut
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
The Rotary Club of Ballarat Endeavour Award
Tamika Edwards
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
The Brian McLennan Arts Scholarship
Nathan Burke
Diploma of Graphic Design
The Rotary Club of Ballarat South Scholarship
Matthew Harrington
Certificate III in Plumbing
Isobel Jordan
Certificate III in Electrotechnology
Samuel Pinniger
Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Bradley Paterson
Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying
Brandon Tarpey
Certificate III in Electrotechnology
Federation University Australia Apprentice of the Year. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Ballarat South
Christopher Gulvin
Certificate III in Electrotechnology
City of Ballarat Trainee of the Year Award
Eric Greenwood
Certificate III in Agriculture
EJT Tippett Outstanding Achievement Award
(Vocational Student of the Year)
Kelvin Marquand
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade
