About the Electrotechnology School Student Awards

The Electrotechnology School Student Awards encourage talented young secondary school students to choose a career in the electrotechnology industry and recognises their efforts to develop their skills and knowledge.

These awards are open to students enrolled in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 at a secondary school in Australia. Principals, teachers and industry representatives are invited to nominate students.

NECA is keen to encourage talented young students to choose a career in electrotechnology and to recognise the vast range of opportunities available in this challenging and rapidly changing industry sector. These awards provide an opportunity to reward those students who have shone in their studies or in their extra-curricular activities and who have demonstrated a passion for learning about the industry.

The Awards recognise two areas of excellence; Commitment to Industry and Innovation.

Principals, teachers and industry members may nominate students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of electrical, electronics or communications technology. Excellence may be demonstrated through work in areas such as:

• School projects
• VET in Schools or School-based Apprenticeships
• Extra-curricular projects
• Community or individual projects

Recent projects have included work done in areas such:

• Electronics
• Robotics
• Mechantronics
• Electrical engineering
• Sound and lighting
• Digital technology

Click Here to view the 2012 winners

Sponsor

NECA acknowledges the ongoing support of NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty Ltd for this important award. NHP is proud to encourage the talented students who are developing their skills in this specialised area.

Criteria

These awards are intended to recognise and reward secondary school students who have excelled in the area of electrotechnology, either through school work or through external activities/projects. There are two categories of award, Commitment to Industry and Innovation. The criteria for judging entries is below.

Commitment to Industry:

The Commitment to Industry category is targeted towards those students following a school-based apprenticeship or similar vocational path who have demonstrated a keen commitment to pursuing an electrical career.

• Demonstrates a clear commitment to pursuing an electrical career

• Shows evidence of innovative and imaginative ways of researching the industry and opportunities provided

• Indicates a comprehensive knowledge of the electrical industry and knowledge and technical skills required.

Innovation:

The Innovation category includes students who have demonstrated excellence in electrical related categories, and have developed innovative solutions to challenges. Students considering entering this competition should look at projects currently being undertaken, or recently completed, that utilise electronics, mechantronics, communication or electrical technology, robotics, digital technology or similar.

• Reflects an understanding of and an interest in electrotechnology

• Highlights a practical aptitude for electrotechnology

• Shows evidence of a range of technical skills

• Demonstrates initiative in its approach to problem solving

• Indicates a commitment to excellence

The work may have been completed as part of:

• School project

• VET in schools or school based apprenticeship

• Extra-curricular activity

• Work experience

• Community projects

• Personal interest

Submission of Entries:

Projects must be received before the closing date to be considered. Projects may be presented in any relevant format including:

• Written report

• Visual/Video report

• Model

Applications must include information that helps describe the project or commitment to industry – photos, website, multimedia presentation, journals, posters etc. Please note that to assist the judging process, visual evidence of the project would be appreciated. Successful entrants will be required to submit high resolution photographs to be used for promotional purposes and media. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the awards students must currently be enrolled in an Australian secondary school, in year 9, 10, 11 or 12.

Closing Date:

Nominations for the 2013 Awards will open mid year.

Further information

For further information please contact Vicky Greenfield at NECA National on 02 9439 8523 or email Vicky Greenfield

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