Adam Magennis - Ranger Adam Magennis loves variety in his work, being able to travel across the state to some of the most beautiful areas on the continent, and being a student of nature – learning on a daily basis about the life cycle of the plants and animals he interacts with.Monday May 12, 2008
Trevor Ridley - Light Automotive Mechanic Between 2000 and 2005 the total number of Automotive apprenticeship commencements increased by 205% across Australia. Trevor Ridley is one apprentice who joined the forces of apprentices entering the Industry in 2005, and he chats to SkillsOne about what’s involved in being an Automotive Mechanic.Friday May 9, 2008
F1inSchools Challenge: Need For Speed The F1inSchools Challenge is a competition, open to all Australian secondary schools, to design and manufacture CO2 powered model Formula 1 cars and is a great way for students to get first-hand insight into a future career. We take a look at the experiences of five students.Thursday May 8, 2008
About The Australian Channel SkillsOne is proudly produced by The Australian Channel. A team with long-term passion and interest in social change and youth issues.Friday May 2, 2008
Gary Dunshea - Travelling Woodmachining Teacher Gary Dunshea believes that if you’re really, truly passionate about an industry, don’t be afraid to step forward and give others a hand up. As a travelling Trade Teacher, Gary goes the distance.Friday May 2, 2008
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From the CEO's Desk Brian Wexham
Training excellence critical for Australia
It's been a busy start to the month of May and SkillsOne.com.au has won the 2008 Webby Award in the Associations category. Congratulations everyone! May also marks some exciting outcomes for The Institute.
SkillsOne wins Webby Award The 12th Annual Webby Awards, today named SkillsOne as the Winner of the Best Association Website for 2008. The site is produced by the web lab at The Australian Channel for The Institute for Trade Skills Excellence in an integrated television-web environment.
Paul Bagnato - Fisherman "Imagine yourself 100 miles into the bush, with no petrol stations, no hospitals, no one near and no assistance. When a crisis occurs, you've got no one to help you, except yourself, and all you've got to rely on is your experience."
Guide: How to get an Apprenticeship If you're thinking that an apprenticeship sounds like a great way to gain skills and a qualification - you've come to the right place. So, what do you do next? Here's a basic guide to get you started.
New teachers' video website launched Over 500 professionally produced videos of teachers in action will be available to view online by Australian teachers, principals and people working in education with the launch of www.teacherstv.com.au by Teachers’ TV Australia Pty Ltd.
