Weekend West Just do the write thing Saturday, 12 May, 2012 With digital communications such as email now being the primary form of interaction in many workplaces, written and language skills are now arguably more important than ever for jobseekers and professionals. The West Australian New door opens for training of engineers Wednesday, 09 May, 2012 An engineering course offered by Challenger Institute has become the first in Australia to be fully accredited, a move the State Government hopes will lead to more graduates to alleviate the skills shortage in WA. Brunei Times ACEPT seeks avenue into Brunei energy sector Tuesday, 01 May, 2012 Challenger Institute is looking to be a part of Brunei's technical and vocational development to support theoil and gas sector via a public-private partnership. Weekend Australian Program fast-tracks competent apprentices Saturday, 14 April, 2012 New delivery and assessment methods in apprenticeship training in metals and engineering are giving apprentices in Perth the opportunity to accelerate their learning. The West Australian Institute trainees get career head start Thursday, 12 April, 2012 The chance to train with one of the world's largest energy companies has been an eye-opening experience for 10 Aboriginal students from Challenger Institute of Technology. ABC News Challenger signs training deal with NT university Tuesday, 20 March, 2012 Charles Darwin University in the Northern Territory has joined up with Challenger Institute of Technology to provide oil and gas industry training. Weekend West Just what doctor ordered Saturday, 10 March, 2012 A new nurse training facility is hoping to produce more job-ready healthcare workers and also attract more people to a career in the field to address a growing skills shortage. Education and Training International Challenger Institute of Technology Welcomes Bhutanese students Friday, 09 March, 2012 Nine Bhutanese students have traded their remote, mountainous homeland to study at Challenger Institute of Technology, as recipients of prestigious Endeavour Award scholarships from the Australian Government. The West Australian Top apprentice cooks up a successful career in kitchen Wednesday, 07 March, 2012 Ever since she was a little girl, apprentice chef Rebecca Wilson knew she wanted to turn her love of food and cooking into a career. The Star (Kenya) Kenyan student wins prestigious award in Australia Tuesday, 21 February, 2012 Francisca Atonga who is studying for an advanced diploma of accounting at Challenger Institute of Technology in Perth, Western Australia, has won the institution’s prestigious International Student of the Year Award. Fremantle Cockburn Gazette Triumph for gritty Christine Tuesday, 17 January, 2012 For Atwell's Christine MacMillan, it took all of her strength to finish her studies in service work at the Challenger Institute of Technology in Beaconsfield. Weekend West Full speed ahead for skills Saturday, 07 January, 2012 New industry-sponsored scholarships introduced over the next three years by the Challenger Institute of Technology will aim to address a pending maritime skills shortage caused by expected increases in the number of oil and gas projects in local waters. Sunday Times Compass on sea change Sunday, 01 January, 2012 Scholarships to help ease future skills shortages in the resources and oil and gas sectors will give maritime students special opportunities this year. Perth Now X Factor star picks hard rock at Challenger Monday, 05 December, 2011 Perth X Factor finalist Jessica Duchesne has the music and modelling worlds at her feet, but she isn't aiming for the stars. Instead, the 18-year-old is heading underground by taking on an engineering career in mining. Science Network WA Challenger demonstrates aquaponic viability Sunday, 20 November, 2011 A successful trial of an aquaponic production system has been undertaken by Challenger Institute. The system is a combination of aquaculture and hydroponic systems and uses no artificial fertilisers or insecticides, while reducing water consumption. Sunday Times Something in the water at Challenger Sunday, 20 November, 2011 Barramundi, lettuce and basil are the latest products from aquaculture and horticulture students at Challenger Institute of Technology. What may sound like a tasty meal is the result of an award-winning aquaponics system at the institute's Murdoch campus. Weekend Courier - Rockingham "Weld to Life' a winner Friday, 18 November, 2011 THE successful Weld to Life program at Rockingham PCYC has won another award, this time winning a category of the 2011 Premier's Awards for Excellence announced recently. Sunday Times Challenger skills are on the menu Sunday, 06 November, 2011 The hands-on experience available at Challenger Institute of Technology's training restaurant is giving hospitality, tourism and events students an opportunity to develop skills in a fun and rewarding way. Mining Chronicle Women line up to snap up scholarships Tuesday, 01 November, 2011 Eighteen women have been given a unique chance to gain rewarding careers in the resources and oil and gas sectors thanks to new industry-sponsored scholarships at the Challenger Institute of Technology in Perth. Sound Telegraph Young mechanic takes out gold Tuesday, 01 November, 2011 Challenger Institute of Technology apprentice Andrew Leece, 19, of Safety Bay, won the gold medal in the Light Automotive division at the WA WorldSkills competition. Weekend West Study engineers a career change Saturday, 29 October, 2011 Challenger Institute and Chevron are working together on a new engineering scholarship program, in order to attract more women to study engineering and enter the resources sector. Joondalup Weekender Fish and vegies grow together Thursday, 27 October, 2011 Challenger Institute has a commitment to growing chemical-free produce sustainably using aquaponics. The pilot commercial aquaponics system has been built and designed in partnership with both horticulture and aquaculture specialists. Kalamunda Reporter Catering students rise to the challenge Tuesday, 25 October, 2011 Local students put their hospitality skills to the test in a regional cooking and food and beverage service competition. Challenger Institute hosted the WorldSkills Australia Vocational Education and Training in Schools competition on September 30. The West Australian 2011 Gold Plate winners announced Thursday, 20 October, 2011 Challenger's Quinlan's Training Restaurant in Beaconsfield claims a Gold Plate Award. Koori Mail Course a confidence boost Wednesday, 19 October, 2011 Fifteen Aboriginal and Islander Education Officers WA (AIEO) from around Fremantle and Rockingham in Western Australia have experienced a boost to both their confidence and their formal qualifications. Sunday Times Women engineer a career Sunday, 16 October, 2011 To provide opportunities for people who might not otherwise get the chance, 18 women have taken up the challenge of pursuing a career in the resources and oil and gas sectors through scholarships at Challenger Institute of Technology. Weekend West Cream team for CHOGM Friday, 07 October, 2011 They are known as the A team of their Challenger Institute hospitality training courses and they will be in the heat of the action when more than 50 world leaders sit down to dine with Julia Gillard in Perth. world.edu There’s something fishy about Challenger Institute’s vegetables Thursday, 06 October, 2011 Challenger Institute of Technology’s commitment to growing chemical-free produce sustainably utilising aquaponics has seen them win a Seafood Environment Award. Mandurah Mail Online Showcase for Peel learning options Thursday, 22 September, 2011 Peel campus held its open day for prospective students last week to attract students to its new education pathways. More than 180 potential students and their families attended and learnt more about education and career possibilities. Guardian Express Young florist's future continues to bloom Tuesday, 06 September, 2011 Mt Lawley florist Jessica McGilvray has placed second in the 2011 WA Interflora Florist of the Future competition. Drum Media Have You Studied At: Challenger Institute of Technology Thursday, 01 September, 2011 This full page Q&A in one of Perth's most prominent youth street-press magazines provides a thorough insight into Challenger Institute's course offerings, and much more. The Weekend Australian Car-building project puts Challenger students on road to engineering success Saturday, 27 August, 2011 Students undertaking the advanced diploma of mechanical engineering at Perth's Challenger Institute of Technology are honing their skills by designing and building an electric car. Weekend West Lecturers in demand Saturday, 27 August, 2011 Flexible working hours and improved chances of career development are seeing many workers with professional and trade experience turn to teaching at universities and other tertiary institutions to supplement an income or kick-start a career change. Weekend Courier - Rockingham Deaf Jessica graduates in IT Friday, 26 August, 2011 Jessica Maher recently graduated from an IT course at Challenger in which she was one of only two female students and the only one who finished the whole course without hearing a single word from the lecturers. Sunday Times Timor talent in frame Sunday, 21 August, 2011 SIX East Timorese ACEPT trainees have made an aluminium crocodile, which has cultural significance in their homeland, as part of their process and maintenance training at Challenger Institute of Technology. Sound Telegraph Options for all at SkillsWest Expo Wednesday, 17 August, 2011 Residents of all ages in the Rockingham area are encouraged to attend a major event aimed at filling the big skills shortage in the State. Sound Telegraph Institute on display in career showcase Wednesday, 10 August, 2011 Challenger Institute of Technology staged its biggest ever presence at this year's SkillsWest Expo in Perth. Weekend West Back to the classroom Saturday, 23 July, 2011 With eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, a 79-year-old pensioner recently completed a Certificate III in Aged Care at the Challenger Institute's Peel campus. Weekend Courier Mum living designer dream Friday, 22 July, 2011 This Secret Harbour mother of five is just a few stitches away from completing a Challenger Institute Applied Fashion Design and Technology Diploma. MedIndia Online Technology to the rescue of undersized fish Thursday, 21 July, 2011 Australian scientists partnered with Challenger Institute have evolved a device that could help undersized fish make their way back into the ocean. Mandurah Mail Age no barrier for Eulys Thursday, 07 July, 2011 Seventy-nine-year old Eulys Tedford has proved age is no barrier when it comes to getting a new career. The West Australian New dimension for oil and gas at Challenger Institute Wednesday, 06 July, 2011 A new 3-D animated modelling system designed by feature movie experts is giving Challenger Institute of Technology students hands-on experience which will help them get jobs at real-world oil and gas processing plants. Mandurah Mail Auto apprentice on road to success Thursday, 23 June, 2011 Andrew Ashford's career has put the pedal to the metal since completing the Certificate I in Automotive (pre-apprenticeship) through Challenger Institute, while he was a student at Mandurah Senior College. Mandurah Mail Trainee trio work a treat Thursday, 23 June, 2011 A Mandurah finance brokerage has paid the ultimate compliment to Challenger Institute's business courses, employing three recent graduates. Mandurah Coastal Times Training works well for students Wednesday, 22 June, 2011 A unique Challenger Institute of Technology training program is giving inexperienced young people the chance to enter the workforce as a trainee or apprentice. The West Australian $28m to boost skills to address skills shortages Wednesday, 01 June, 2011 Almost $28 million will be provided to Challenger Institute of Technology in Rockingham for a major upgrade to double its capacity from 500 students in 2009 to 1000 by 2018. PerthNow Challenger's $1.3m oil and gas training tower Wednesday, 01 June, 2011 An Australian first aimed at increasing oil and gas workers' skills has been unveiled at Challenger Institute of Technology. Broome Advertiser Challenger to provide training for huge Shell LNG project Thursday, 26 May, 2011 Challenger will join the Floating Liquefied Natural Gas Training Consortium to provide oil and gas training to Shell employees at its Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training (ACEPT) facility. Science Network WA WA-China thinktank recommends artificial reefs Wednesday, 25 May, 2011 Artificial reefs are being discussed as one solution to WA’s coastal industrial projects and their infliction on sites traditionally used by recreational fishers. The West Australian Indigenous maternity wing open at KEMH Friday, 29 April, 2011 A mural destined for the walls of the State's main maternity hospital, aptly called Bridging the Divide, sums up a new attempt to improve the outcomes of Aboriginal women and their babies. Oil and Gas Gazette Oil and gas training gets animated Sunday, 10 April, 2011 In a training first for Western Australia, animated modelling is allowing students to take the lid off oil and gas processing plants and gain a unique insight into the workings of complex machinery. The Australian Training the key to plugging labour gap Saturday, 09 April, 2011 Challenger's ACEPT training facility is playing a key role in alleviating labour shortages in Australia's liquefied natural gas industry. WA Business News Challenger wins PNG training deal Wednesday, 30 March, 2011 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. ABC News Farmed fish hit the shelves Tuesday, 08 March, 2011 Fish bred at Challenger Institute of Technology and transported to Geraldton are part of the first harvest of a Midwest fish farm. The West Australian Plumber flushes away gender stereotypes Monday, 17 January, 2011 Few career deviations can quite match that of Challenger student Kelly Discombe who has swapped pedicures for pipe wrenches. X-Press Magazine Apprenticeships offer chance of new career Thursday, 23 December, 2010 Challenger Institute’s diverse range of courses offers wealth of opportunity for the experienced and inexperienced alike. X-Press Magazine Student-designed electric car charges to design award Thursday, 23 December, 2010 Student engineers from Challenger Institute of Technology design and build an award-winning electric vehicle using a unique steering system to conserve energy and maintain speed. Intersector Alkira cops a taste of office life Friday, 17 December, 2010 Cooloongup teenager Alkira Willmot is trading the classroom for the office to fulfil her ambition of becoming a police officer. The Weekend Australian Maritime Centre director search gains national attention Saturday, 11 December, 2010 Challenger's WA Maritime Training Centre casts its new far and wide in search for new training director. The West Australian online Fashion Forward; Challenger hits the runway Tuesday, 30 November, 2010 Challenger students showed off their fashion flair in preparation for their annual runway extravaganza. To watch the online video report from The West Australian, simply click on the image that appears when you 'Read More'. The Fashion Catalyst Challenger's fashion cut Thursday, 25 November, 2010 Perth's fashionistas flock to the Fremantle Town Hall for Challenger Institute of Technology's annual fashion show and awards night. Sunday Times Women engineer a career change Sunday, 21 November, 2010 An engineering program designed to attract more women into male-dominated fields, awards recipients of the inaugural Women in Engineering Scholarships. WA Business News LPG course fuels automotive training Thursday, 07 October, 2010 Automotive technicians in Western Australia can now receive qualifications in the repair and servicing of LPG-equipped vehicles under a specialised training program offered only by Challenger Institute of Technology. The West Australian Blooming big sculptures in Kings Park Saturday, 25 September, 2010 Challenger's WA Horticulture and Environmental Science Skills Centre plays a major role in annual Kings Park gardening and flower show. The West Australian Tailor well suited to teaching Wednesday, 15 September, 2010 A Rockingham man who served a brief stint in prison wants to help prisoners integrate back into society after completing community welfare services training at Challenger Institute of Technology. Oil and Gas Australia Woodside backs Challenger training initiative Sunday, 15 August, 2010 New safety system partnership places Challenger at forefront of oil and gas process workplace training. Sunday Times Helping ex-inmates get an even break Sunday, 08 August, 2010 After serving two stints in prison, a Rockingham man turns to study to inspire other inmates. Go Dubai UAE engineering students graduate in Abu Dhabi Thursday, 05 August, 2010 More than 70 United Arab Emirates students are awarded certificates in engineering and electrotechnology, as graduates of an exciting international education collaboration with Challenger Institute of Technology. The Australian Food training program cultivates a fresh idea Thursday, 22 July, 2010 This page three report in Australia’s national daily highlights one of Challenger Institute’s pioneering aquaponics programs. The West Australian Simulated plant prepares job-ready operators Saturday, 03 July, 2010 Training for oil and gas caters for workers seeking to upgrade their skills, as well as those striving to enter the industry. The West Australian Meet SimMan, a perfect patient Wednesday, 26 May, 2010 Diagnostic dummy, SimMan, allows enables nursing students to master their new skills on an uncomplaining patient. The West Australian Tiny barramundi make a big splash Wednesday, 05 May, 2010 Challenger Institute's aquaculture researchers perform an Australia-first, transporting 180,000 miniscule live barramundi juveniles thousands of kilometres without a casualty. |