Friday, 30 December, 2011 Ground-breaking anaesthetic program a smooth operation Challenger Institute of Technology and St John of God Hospital Murdoch (SJGHM) have launched Australia’s first Advanced Diploma of Nursing to specialise in Anaesthetic Nursing. Wednesday, 28 December, 2011 Google it: Study grant takes Challenger lecturer on tour of discovery Coogee resident and Challenger lecturer Ian McDonald will be travelling the globe to study with some of the world's most powerful companies. Wednesday, 07 December, 2011 Taxing workload suits Kenyan student For some, the mere sight of taxes, balance sheets and percentages is enough to send them running away screaming, but for Francisca Atonga her passion for numbers has seen her become an award-winning Challenger Institute accountancy student. Thursday, 01 December, 2011 From cookery to community no challenge for Kylie For today's 'Gen Y's' their career and life aspirations are as infinite as the list is long. But for this Challenger Institute student, her ambitions are quite simple, to bring joy and hope to the lives of others. Wednesday, 30 November, 2011 Challenger students offer support to sailing champs Ten Marine Tourism students from Challenger Institute of Technology are playing an integral role in the running of the Perth 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships being held in Fremantle this month. Monday, 28 November, 2011 Maritime scholarships address WA skills shortage Up to 100 Challenger Institute of Technology maritime students per year will be given a unique opportunity to gain rewarding careers. Friday, 25 November, 2011 Challenger cabaret fashion parade draws on punk influences Perth's fashionistas flocked to Notre Dame University's Prindiville Hall this week for Challenger Institute of Technology's annual fashion runway event and awards night. Wednesday, 16 November, 2011 Challenger claims Premier's Award win A prestigious WA Premier's Award has been awarded to Challenger Institute of Technology, the WA Police and the Rockingham Police and Community Youth Centre (PCYC) for their joint Weld to Life program. Tuesday, 15 November, 2011 Model engineer's career hits high note Challenger Institute of Technology Engineering student Jessica Duchesne (18) has had a busy year after recently wining The Face of Mandurah Centro modelling competition. Tuesday, 01 November, 2011 Challenger's training restaurant serves up a fourth Gold Plate Award Challenger Institute of Technology's training restaurant has won one of Western Australia's most prestigious dining honours, a Gold Plate Award, for the fourth time. Monday, 31 October, 2011 Challenger students ensure Spring is in the air A group of enthusiastic Challenger Institute of Technology students last week hosted a ‘Sounds of Spring' fundraising concert and raffle at the Institute's Fremantle campus. Tuesday, 25 October, 2011 A drive to succeed sees student strike gold Challenger Institute of Technology apprentice Andrew Leece (19), of Safety Bay, has taken out the gold medal in the Light Automotive division at the WA WorldSkills competition. Thursday, 06 October, 2011 Challenger hosts world-class cooking and service competition Local students put their hospitality skills to the test when Challenger Institute of Technology hosted the WorldSkills Australia Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) regional cooking and food and beverage service competition last Friday Wednesday, 05 October, 2011 Challenger art student drawn to teaching Local artist Vicki Royans, a former Challenger Institute of Technology art student, will put pencil to paper this term to lead the new evening public drawing class at the Rockingham campus. Tuesday, 04 October, 2011 Challenger training ushers women into resources industry Eighteen women have been given a unique opportunity to gain rewarding careers in the resources and oil and gas sectors through new industry-sponsored scholarships at Challenger Institute of Technology. Thursday, 29 September, 2011 Industry experience gets students careers moving A hands-on Challenger Institute of Technology training course has seen a group of Safety Bay Senior High School students get a taste for working life in the Transport and Logistics industry. Monday, 26 September, 2011 Mongolian delegates visit ACEPT Challenger Executives met with Mongolian vocational education representatives and a national member of TAFE Directors Australia last week to discuss future partnerships. Wednesday, 14 September, 2011 There's something fishy about Challenger Institute's vegetables Challenger Institute of Technology's commitment to growing chemical-free produce sustainably utilising aquaponics has earned them a Seafood Environment Award. Wednesday, 07 September, 2011 Challenger educates indigenous teaching assistants As part of a supportive and innovative education partnership, 15 Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers (AIEO) have recently gained from Challenger Institute of Technology an Education Support qualification.
Thursday, 25 August, 2011 Jessica blossoms at Challenger Belmont resident Jessica McGilvray’s love for floristry has seen her place second in the 2011 WA Interflora Florist of the Future competition. Wednesday, 03 August, 2011 Tech-savvy student a quiet achiever Jessica Maher, 23, is not your typical IT student. Jessica is deaf, yet despite this hurdle she is successfully progressing through the course content and fuelling her passion for hardware and building computers. Monday, 01 August, 2011 Sink or swim attitudes helps Challenger students preserve fish stocks Most students are aware that achieving success can be a case of sink or swim. But a class of Challenger Institute of Technology students have concluded that sometimes the best option is to sink and swim. Thursday, 28 July, 2011 Secret Harbour mum tailors a dream career Challenger Institute of Technology fashion design student Kalina Cannon, 38, is what some might describe as a super mum. Monday, 25 July, 2011 East Timor culture captured at Challenger Six East Timorese trainees have designed and manufactured an aluminium crocodile, which has cultural significance in their homeland, as part of their process and maintenance training at Challenger Institute of Technology. Monday, 11 July, 2011 Age no barrier to aged care student You are never too old to train for a new career as a Challenger Institute of Technology community services graduate, Eulys Tedford will testify. Tuesday, 28 June, 2011 Challenger in Wonderland Challenger Institute of Technology Diploma of Hospitality students last week hosted a unique Wonderland-themed cocktail function for hospitality and tourism industry representatives. Wednesday, 22 June, 2011 Urban art regenerates student learning Eleven Challenger Institute of Technology students have added a youthful touch of colour to the Beaconsfield campus as part of their urban art project. Tuesday, 07 June, 2011 Serious business for leadership ladies For a group of women whose lives were once blighted by domestic violence, a fundraising gala ball was the perfect way to ensure the ongoing education of women in domestic violence programs. Tuesday, 07 June, 2011 Students trade in former lives for new possibilities A unique Challenger Institute of Technology training program is giving inexperienced young people the opportunity to enter the workforce as a trainee or apprentice. Tuesday, 07 June, 2011 No ceiling for roof carpenter's prospects Parmelia resident Craig Hyde has nailed the first year of his carpentry apprenticeship with an award-winning start to his profession. Tuesday, 07 June, 2011 Ashley rides the wave of success Challenger Institute of Technology marine studies graduate Ashley Oliver is reeling in success after being selected for the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program in Hobart. Wednesday, 01 June, 2011 Distillation column an Australian training first Challenger Institute of Technology has become the first registered training organisation in Australia to offer trainees in the oil and gas industry the chance to work on a binary distillation column. Monday, 30 May, 2011 Maritime director comes aboard Mark Gooderham has left the shores of Vanuatu to embark on a new voyage as the Maritime Director at Challenger Institute of Technology. Tuesday, 24 May, 2011 Challenger and local business rally to cook up a storm for St Patrick’s volunteers In a show of community spirit, Challenger Institute of Technology is set to join forces with renowned guest chef and local businesses to recognise the efforts of the 80-strong volunteer team of St Patrick‟s Community Support Centre Friday, 13 May, 2011 Jayden sails to success Jayden Delfos’ future is shaping up as smooth sailing after he claimed the Marine Construction and Operation Award at the recent WA Marine Awards. Friday, 13 May, 2011 Nursing dream made for Marion Try and tell Challenger Institute of Technology nursing graduate Marion Lowry, 62, that she is too old to start a new career. Wednesday, 04 May, 2011 Challenger plays role in Chilean nation-building Five Chilean students studying at Challenger Institute of Technology have formed the vanguard of a five-year plan that will see more students from this South American country studying in Australia and, more particularly, Challenger Institute. Thursday, 21 April, 2011 Difficult journey leads to award-winning nursing career A Spearwood mum has taken out Challenger Institute of Technology’s Vocational Student of the Year award. Amanda Harwood received the award at Challenger Institute’s Student Awards Ceremony in Fremantle on 20 April. Thursday, 21 April, 2011 Resources industry proves winning move for Cooloongup woman Making her mark in a male-dominated industry, Jane Holborn of Cooloongup has won Challenger Institute of Technology’s prestigious 2010 Trainee of the Year Award. Thursday, 21 April, 2011 Yangebup mum nurses her way to a top win A Yangebup mum has taken out Challenger Institute of Technology’s Aboriginal Student of the Year award. Mellissa Blurton received the award at Challenger Institute’s Student Awards Ceremony in Fremantle on 20 April. Thursday, 21 April, 2011 Mandurah student takes out top Challenger awards A young Mandurah man has won Challenger Institute of Technology’s prestigious 2010 Student of the Year and Apprentice of the Year awards. Daniel Hendon, 21, received the awards at Challenger Institute’s Student Awards Ceremony in Fremantle on 20 April. Friday, 08 April, 2011 Prime Minister extends her hospitality to Challenger students It’s not often that those in the hospitality and service industry receive praise from the very top. Thursday, 31 March, 2011 PNG oil and gas giant turns to Challenger for training needs A major player in the oil and gas industry in Papua New Guinea has turned to the expertise of Challenger Institute of Technology to provide training for their Papua New Guinean national workforce. Wednesday, 23 March, 2011 IT hardware students show a softer side In a unique partnership Challenger Institute of Technology Information Technology students are lending their technical skills to assist people with disabilities. Monday, 21 March, 2011 Satisfying survey shows institute is up to the Challenge Studying at Challenger Institute of Technology is a wholly satisfying experience for students and prospective employers alike – and that’s official. Saturday, 19 March, 2011 Motorsports program bursts off starting grid Sixteen TEE students are the first to start the ignition on a groundbreaking new motorsport mechanics course at Challenger Institute of Technology. Monday, 14 March, 2011 Challenger aquaculture centre turning the tide in fish farming Fish bred at Challenger Institute of Technology and transported to Geraldton are part of the first harvest of a Midwest fish farm. Thursday, 03 March, 2011 Teaching and training no match for Ironman Ironman Scott Pontague, 21, has muscled his way out of the ocean and into the classroom. Wednesday, 02 March, 2011 Challenger course secures family bond They say that a family that plays together stays together - for the Ugle family of Mandurah they couldn’t be more right. Tuesday, 01 March, 2011 3D oil and gas training gets animated For students at Challenger Institute of Technology’s oil and gas training facility, 3D computer animation is coming to a screen very near them. Tuesday, 01 March, 2011 Students bake to break barriers The canapés are ready, the last table has been set and the guests have started to arrive. For the participants in a unique Challenger Institute of Technology pilot cooking program, this is their moment to shine. Thursday, 10 February, 2011 Monique takes her training to Tanzania When Warnbro resident Monique Stock commenced her studies as a nurse, she had no idea she would be training in a third world country. Thursday, 27 January, 2011 IT students tap into business network Challenger Institute recently partnered with information technology company L7 Solutions to allow its Diploma of Information Technology students to gain valuable industry experience in network design. Monday, 24 January, 2011 Johnathan adds international flavour to Challenger Challenger Institute of Technology hospitality student, Johnathan Khin, hasn’t just tasted success; he has cooked and served it. Monday, 24 January, 2011 Kelsey cuts straight to the top Kelsey Kilminster from Rockingham has styled her way to the top by claiming the runner-up Hairdressing Apprentice of the Year Award from the Retail and Personal Services Training Council. Friday, 14 January, 2011 Students create a spanish-inspired retreat Local students seeking a second chance at education have put their new skills into action by sculpting a restful sitting place at Challenger Institute of Technology. |