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    Step 1: Personal Details

    Step 2: Education

    Step 3: Employment

    Step 4: Application Questions

    Step 5: Applicant’s Certification

    Citizenship & Residency Status
    Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent ResidentOther (please specify)

    Please outline your education history in chronological order, starting from most recent.
    You can multiple education entries by clicking the 'Add more' button.

    Criterion 1 – Trade Excellence
    (Weighting example: 30%)

    Please describe your current apprenticeship or traineeship and provide evidence of excellence in your trade.
    You may wish to include:
    • Key technical skills developed
    • Projects or tasks you are particularly proud of
    • Feedback received from employer or training provider
    • Any trade-specific achievements

    Criterion 2 – Professional Conduct & Workplace Readiness
    (Weighting example: 20%)

    Provide examples that demonstrate your professionalism, reliability and work ethic in your current role.
    You may wish to include:
    • Workplace responsibilities
    • Safety awareness
    • Initiative shown
    • Examples of maturity or accountability

    Criterion 3 – Leadership & Contribution
    (Weighting example: 15-20%)

    Describe how you have contributed positively to your workplace, training provider or industry community.
    You may wish to include:
    • Leadership
    • Mentoring
    • Volunteering within trade/industry
    • Participation in competitions or trade events
    • Involvement in community organisations, sporting clubs, local groups or other community activities
    Applicants are encouraged to highlight contributions that demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and a willingness to support others.

    Criterion 4 – Purpose & Motivation
    (Weighting example: 15%)

    Why are you applying for the AOF Award, and how does this opportunity align with your long-term career goals?

    Criterion 5 – Overseas Learning Objectives
    (Weighting example: 10-15%)

    What specific skills, technologies or industry practices do you hope to gain exposure to overseas? If relevant, indicate preferred country or industry context and explain why.

    Criterion 6 – Industry & Community Impact
    (Weighting example: 10-15%)

    How will your overseas experience benefit your workplace, industry and broader community upon your return to Australia?

    Applicant’s Certification

    I hereby declare that:

    Shortlisted applicants will be required to provide contact details for at least two professional referees (e.g., employer, trade teacher, supervisor).