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INDUSTRY TRAINING AWARDS

The Industry Training Awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of students who have undertaken or completed training through Civil Train (RTO #5807) between 1 June 2025 and 13 May 2026.

These awards highlight the commitment, dedication and effort of individuals who are building their skills and capability within Queensland’s civil construction industry. Designed to acknowledge excellence in training and professional development, the Industry Training Awards shine a spotlight on those who demonstrate a strong work ethic, a commitment to safety, and a desire to grow their careers through ongoing learning. The awards also recognise the important role that training plays in strengthening workforce capability, supporting career pathways and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the civil construction sector.

Key Dates

Awards	Nominations Open	Nominations Close	Judging	Awards Presented
Industry Training Awards	Wednesday 28 January 2026	Wednesday 18 May 2026	June 2026	Friday 7 August 2026

Categories

Certificate II Student of the Year
Students eligible to be nominated for this category must have completed one of the following nationally accredited training packages:
- RII20120: Certificate II in Resources and Infrastructure Work Preparation, or
- RII20720: Certificate II in Civil Construction
Click here to complete the Certificate II Student of the Year nomination form.

Certificate III Student of the Year
Students eligible to be nominated for this category must have completed one of the following nationally accredited training packages:
- RII30920: Certificate III in Civil Construction (Bituminous Surfacing, Bridge Construction and Maintenance, Pipe Laying, or Road Construction and Maintenance stream)
- RII30120: Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations
- RII30820: Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations, or
- RII31220: Certificate III in Civil Foundations
Click here to complete the Certificate III Student of the Year nomination form.

Certificate IV Student of the Year
Students eligible to be nominated for this category must have completed one of the following nationally accredited training packages:
- RII40720: Certificate IV in Civil Construction - Supervision, or
- BSB41419: Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Click here to complete the Certificate IV Student of the Year nomination form.

Diploma Student of the Year
Students eligible to be nominated for this category must have completed one of the following nationally accredited training packages:
- RII50420: Diploma of Civil Construction Management, or
- BSB50820: Diploma of Project Management
Click here to complete the Diploma Student of the Year nomination form.

Outstanding Commitment to Training & Skill Development (Individual)
Nominees for this category are selected by Civil Train (RTO #5807) based on demonstrated dedication to training and continuous skill development.

Outstanding Commitment to Training & Skill Development (Employer)
Nominees for this category are selected by Civil Train (RTO #5807) based on the organisation’s demonstrated commitment to workforce training.

2025 Winners

Civil Train Certificate II Student of the Year - Mark Harden, Get Group

BUSSQ Building Super Certificate III Student of the Year - Jak Nicholls, CC P&C

Crompton Concepts Certificate IV Student of the Year - Chloe Kirby, Bielby Hull Joint Venture (BHJV)

Civil Train Diploma Student of the Year - Richard Singh, Albem Operations

Construction Skills Queensland Encouragement Award - Jaden Reid, CC P&C

Civil Train Outstanding Commitment to Training and Skill Development (Individual) - Jefferey Hughes, Albem Operations

Civil Train Outstanding Commitment to Training and Skill Development (Employer) - BMD, accepted by David Moody, National General Manager of BMD Urban