26 July 2022
South Regional TAFE cookery students have enjoyed an extended run of recent success in culinary competitions.
Five current students excelled at the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) competition held in Perth by taking home four silvers and a bronze.
...Music students from Margaret River TAFE combined their talents for a celebration of their music and hard work at the River Hotel recently.
The gig drew a crowd of more than 200 people, and the students rose to the challenge of playing live for the first time on a stage that...
South Regional TAFE has celebrated its highest achieving students who completed training at a Great Southern campus in 2022.
Students came from Albany, Denmark, Esperance, Katanning, Mount Barker, and Narrogin for a gala ceremony at the Albany Entertainment Centre on Friday March 10....
South Regional TAFE Managing Director Darshi Ganeson congratulated all students and said they should be very proud of their achievements.
Congratulations to all of our 2022 Great Southern Award Winners, you should be very proud of your efforts.
The South West Awards Ceremony was held 24 March 2023. To read more, or see the list of winners click below
| Antonia Waugh | Certificate II in Hospitality | Albany |
| Ashton Rennie | Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry and Joinery Pre-Apprenticeship) | Esperance |
| Belinda Tomarchio | Certificate IV in Horticulture | Denmark/Mount Barker |
| Carla Rey | Certificate IV in Residential Building Drafting | Albany |
| Chloe Gault | Diploma of Nursing | Narrogin |
| Dah Poe | Certificate III in Spoken and Written English | Albany |
| Dannii Gordon | Certificate III in Agriculture | Esperance |
| Dorothy Roberts | Certificate III in Music Industry | Denmark/Mount Barker |
| Earl Labanon | Certificate II in Automotive Servicing (Light Vehicle Servicing Pre-Apprenticeship) | Albany |
| Escher Nash | Certificate IV in Fitness | Albany |
| Hayden Prosser | Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Heavy/Welding YH) | Albany |
| Indah Soelistyawati | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Albany |
| Isaac MacLean | Certificate IV in Information Technology | Albany |
| Jai Oxnam | Certificate IV in Community Services | Albany |
| James Oskam | Certificate II in General Education for Adults | Albany |
| Jay Skipper | Certificate III in Permaculture | Albany |
| Jemma Peters | Certificate IV in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Albany |
| Jessica Summers | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Narrogin |
| Johnine Barlow | Certificate IV in Wool Classing | Narrogin |
| Julie-Anne Ramsell | Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance | Albany |
| Leigh Jennings | Certificate III in Education Support | Narrogin |
| Lisa Coulson | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | Denmark/Mount Barker |
| Marcus Stagg | Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology | Esperance |
| Melissa Marris | Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care | Katanning |
| Miranda Carden | Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management | Katanning |
| Ni Sriwati | Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | Albany |
| Olivia D'Aprile | Certificate III in Education Support | Katanning |
| Rebecca Lockett | Diploma of Nursing | Albany |
| Stella Westcott | Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping | Albany |
| Tamara Kuiper | Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Albany |
| Tanja Crnobrnja | Certificate II in Tourism | Albany |
| Tertia Le Roux | Certificate IV in School Based Education Support | Albany |
| Tracey Taylor | Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) | Denmark/Mount Barker |
| Yemaya McLaughlin | Diploma of Beauty Therapy | Albany |
Rebecca Lockett - Diploma of Nursing
Ni Sriwati - Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
Belinda Tomarchio - Certificate IV in Horticulture
Ashton Rennie - Certificate II in Building and Construction (Pathway - Trades) (Carpentry and Joinery Pre-Apprenticeship)
Olivia D'Aprile - Certificate III in Education Support
Chloe Gault - Diploma of Nursing
Jake Veale - Certificate III in Plumbing
Callum Jones - Certificate III in Carpentry and Joinery
Benjamin Kernaghan - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
James Douglas - Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Benjamin Kernaghan - Certificate III in Eletrotechnology Electrician
Sarah Stutley - Certificate III in Tourism
Holly McCleery - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Indah Soelistyawati - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Chloe Gault - Diploma of Nursing
Sarah Stutley - Certificate III in Tourism
Indah Soelistyawati - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Chloe Gault - Diploma of Nursing
Students are welcome to view and download photo from the awards ceremony.
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South Regional TAFE students shone at the WA WorldSkills Medal presentation breakfast Friday morning November 25, 2022.
At the presentation 10 students were also announced in the WA WorldSkills team which will compete in Melbourne next year.
Bunbury Lecturer Amanda Smith was...
Bunbury cookery lecturer Amanda Smith has been welcomed into the WorldSkills Hall of Fame for her outstanding contributions over 11 years of volunteering with the prestigious trades competition.
For 11 years Amanda has helped to train and mentor student competitors, and has judged at...
25 July 2023
WorldSkills Nationals Team WA were presented with their official team jackets at Parliament House on 18 July 2023.
There are 13 SR TAFE Students who will head to Melbourne to compete in the national competition held from 17 to 19 August.
The national competition is hosted...
A/Managing Director Michelle Willsher congratulated the selected students and lecturing staff for the tremendous efforts they’re putting into the WorldSkills competitions.
“WorldSkills provides a unique opportunity to showcase vocational skills at a very high level,” she said.
“We are thrilled and immensely proud of our talented students and staff.
“Being selected for the state team and the strong preparation for the national competition required is a testament to their skills and enthusiasm,” she said.
Congratulations to the WorldSkills Team WA members, and good luck for Nationals!
David Hughes – Bricklaying
Lewis Italiano – Cabinetmaking
Rabia Choolun – Carpentry
Ben Connell – Cookery
Jordan Murphy – Cookery
Aaron McKie – Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
Taj Fowler – Heavy Vehicle Mechanics
Dayan Francis - Restaurant Service
Teagan Corp – Restaurant Service
Flynn Smith – Carpentry
Chloe Hodgkinson – Commercial Cookery
Logan Turner – Electrotechnology
Mercedes Mathews – Food & Beverage
Thirteen South Regional TAFE students participated in the WorldSkills Australia National Championships and Skills Show.
Feedback from the students indicated that they loved the competition and relished the chance to compete at a national level.
The national event...
Two South Regional TAFE students were awarded medals at the Australian Culinary Federation (ACF) Apprentice of the Year competition.
Stage 2 apprentice Jordan Murphy, Bunbury campus, and Stage 1 apprentice Jacob Dare, Margaret River campus, both competed in the ACF competition which...
Pic 2: Lecturer Kelly Dickinson with silver medallist Jacob Dare in Margaret River
A Margaret River campus initiative has made a real difference to the lives of people in the community, thanks to students and lecturers of the aged care, hospitality and cookery courses.
The idea came from Margaret River Cookery Lecturer Gita Hofmann-Ketharanathan, who read in the news...
The recent visit to the Margaret River campus of renowned local food professionals presented an exceptional learning experience for the cookery apprentices.
Aravina Estate Winery and Restaurant Executive Chef Ben Day and Truffle Hill Head of Global Sales Darian Cheffers hosted a...