- Certificate III in Carpentry
- Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
- Certificate III in Hospitality (Commerical Cookery)
- Certificate III in Hairdressing
- Certificate III in Plumbing
Central & Northern Sydney Region
The NSW Training Awards are celebrated throughout the state by 9 regional programs. View other regions.
2025 Metro Sydney Training Awards digital program available here
The Central & Northern Sydney region spans from Broken Bay in the north to Botany Bay in the south and includes the Hills District to the west. This diverse region is committed to developing skills through traineeships, apprenticeships, and vocational qualifications.
In 2025, for the first time, the Central & Northern Sydney Training Awards will be combining with the Western Sydney & Blue Mountains Training Awards and the Southern & South Western Sydney Training Awards to crown winners from all three regions in one Metro Sydney Training Awards event.
2025 Central & Northern Sydney Winners
| Name | Industry | RTO | Employer | Host Employer | School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year | Tyirell Raymonde-Salmon | Horticulture | Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd | Waverley Council | - | Matraville Sports High School |
| Apprentice of the Year | Nicole Koprivec | Hairdressing | TAFE NSW | The Mane Space | - | - |
| School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year | Troy Vale | Business | Tactical Training Group | MTR Australia | - | Colyton High School |
| Trainee of the Year | Georgia Burton | Project Management Practice | TAFE NSW | Apprenticeship Careers Australia | NSW Department of Education School Infrastructure | - |
| VET in Schools Student of the Year | Bridie Irwin | Retail | Sydney Catholic Schools | Woolworths | - | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington |
| VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year | Mark Bokenham | Primary Industries | - | Association of Independent Schools of NSW | - | - |
| Vocational Student of the Year | Hannah Wilkinson | Veterinary Nursing | TAFE NSW | Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai | - | - |
Key Objectives for 2025
- Supporting excellence in Vocational Education and Training (VET) through the Training Awards
- Managing regional nominations, interviews, shortlisting, and nominee feedback
- Celebrating the achievements of local VET students, apprentices, trainees, and employers
- Facilitating community participation in the Regional Training Awards
- Conducting an annual review of the Regional Training Awards event and incorporating feedback for ongoing enhancement
- Providing guidance and support for Regional Training Awards winners progressing to the NSW Training Awards
- Providing day-to-day support for all VET learners, trainers, teachers, and training organisations across the region
2025 Regional Finalists
| Name | Industry | Emplyer | RTO | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lillie Loveridge | School Based Education Support | Sydney Catholic Schools | Sydney Catholic Schools | Brigidine College Randwick |
| Tyirell Raymonde-Salmon | Horticulture | Waverly Council | Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd | Matravile Sports High School |
| Name | Industry | Employer | Host Employer | RTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Fleeton Seddon | Engineering - Mechanical Trade | Thales Australia Ltd | - | TAFE NSW |
| Nicole Koprivec | Hairdressing | The Mane Space | - | TAFE NSW |
| Rebecca Nissenbaum | Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology | Automotive Group Training (NSW) | Mercedes Benz North Shore | TAFE NSW |
| Name | Industry | Employer | RTO | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Gordon | Business | Souths Cares | TAFE NSW | St Andre's Cathedral School |
| Charlotte Toms | Retail | KFC - Randwick | KFC | St Clare's College |
| Troy Vale | Business | MTR Australia | Tactical Training Group | Colyton High School |
| Name | Industry | Employer | Host Employer | RTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Burton | Project Management Practice | Apprenticeship Careers Australia | NSW Department of Education School Infrastructure | TAFE NSW |
| Ethan Gladman | Project Management Practice | Thales Australia Ltd | - | Australian College of Commerce & Management |
| Camille Good | Live Production and Technical Services | Sydney Opera House | - | Victorian Arts Centre Trust (VACT) |
| Name | Industry | RTO | School | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridie Irwin | Retail | Sydney Catholic Schools | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington | Woolworths |
| Nicole Jewkes | Hospitality | NSW Department of Education | Asquith Girls High School | - |
| Sienna Sultana | Business | Sydney Catholic Schools | Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College Kensington | - |
| Name | Industry | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Bokenham | Primary Industries | Association of Independent Schools of NSW |
| Sandra Wograndl | Screen and Media (Specialist Make-up Services) | The National Institute of Dramatic Art |
| Name | Industry | Employer | RTO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marnie Sebire | Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal) | - | TAFE NSW |
| Hannah Wilkinson | Veterinary Nursing | Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai | TAFE NSW |
Key Industries in the Region
Central Sydney's CBD hosts 22% of Greater Sydney’s jobs, with a focus on finance, professional, creative industries, tourism, retail and hospitality supported by major transport infrastructure like the Sydney Metro.
Northern Sydney ranges from small business include trade-based occupations through to education, technical and professional services, with hubs like Macquarie Park, Chatswood, and North Sydney driving economic growth and global competitiveness within the Eastern Economic Corridor.
Apprenticeships
Traineeships
- Certificate III in Hospitality
- Certificate IV in Frontline Management
- Certificate III in Customer Contact
- Certificate III in Retail
- Certificate III in Transport & Distribution (Road Transport)
Notable Alumni
2024 State Winner and Australian Training Awards Finalist
- Baylun Williams-Pinkie - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
2024 State FInalists
- Lauren Calleja- Apprentice of the Year
- Tiana Riley - Trainee of the Year
- Joanna Doherty - VET Trainer/Teacher of the Year
- Remi Collins - Vocational Student of the Year
2023 State Winner and Australian Training Awards Winner
- Bridie Searle - Trainee of the Year
2021 State and Australian Training Awards Winner
- Megan Cox - Trainee of the Year
2021 State Winner
- Gabriella Adeline - Vocational Student of the Year
2021 State Finalist
- Tyler Pockran - School-based Apprentice/Trainee of the Year
2020 State Winner
- Janaya Millgate - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year
2019 State Finalist
- Maddison Camilleri - Trainee of the Year
Postcodes Covered by this Region
Contact details
For more information about the Central & Northern Sydney Regional Training Awards, please contact:
RLO Lead:
Michelle Heuving
E: Michelle.Heuving@det.nsw.edu.au
M: 0477 393 218