12 May 2010
$5,000 Study Award
Win a $5,000 study award, together with a chance to share your success story at Manufacturing Skills Australia's 2010 National Conference and its new Women in Industry web pages.
Women have influenced workplaces across Australia, often totally changing their careers to do so.
By acknowledging women’s achievements, MSA aims to attract more women to choose a career in the manufacturing and automotive industries.
This is a chance for women to share their success story with other stakeholders through the 2010 MSA National Conference, MSA website, MSkills Update e-newsletter and other industry-focused publications.
MSA will also contribute $5,000 towards the Award winner’s training course.
All women currently working in the Australian manufacturing and automotive industries are encouraged to apply.
Download an application form
Innovation Program 2010 Study Award
Manufacturing Skills Australia – 2010 Innovation Program for the manufacturing and automotive industries is now opened for applications.
The purpose of the MSA Innovation Program is to extend the capability and performance of Australian manufacturing and automotive industries through education and training, and workforce development.
The MSA Innovation Program is offering a Study Award to the nominal value of $10,000.
Applications are invited from vocational education and training (VET) students, VET teachers and trainers, assessors, enterprise employees and owners. There are no limitations on age or background.
This award will provide an opportunity to gather international intelligence on skills and technologies not available in Australia – ones that will benefit Australian manufacturing and automotive industries and support skills and workforce development. With growing leading edge technologies and innovative practices, the Australian manufacturing and automotive industries can build on world’s best practice for all Australian manufacturers.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant would spend three to four weeks involved in a study program and/or visits to industry and/or educational/training institutions outside of Australia. The recipient of the Study Award must complete their travel by Friday 17th December 2010. One Study Award will be offered in 2010.
The MSA Innovation Program Study Award is open to people involved in any sector covered by MSA, including:
- Aerospace
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Automotive Retail Service and Repair
- Chemicals, Hydrocarbons and Refining
- Competitive Manufacturing
- Furnishing
- Laboratory Operations
- Manufactured Mineral Products
- Metal, Engineering and Boating
- Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
Who can apply?
MSA Innovation Program Study Award is open to:
- Vocational education and training (VET) students
- VET teachers and trainers, assessors
- Enterprise employees and owners
- There are no limitations on age or background.
How to apply
Applications must be made using the 
Application Form.
The applicant must meet the Conditions of Entry and applications must address the selection criteria listed with the application form.
Typed applications of no more than ten pages are to be sent to MSA by Friday 28 May 2010 via email to bernadetteshiel@mskills.com.au.
Alternatively, applications can be posted to:
Bernadette Shiel
Promotions and Communications Manager
Manufacturing Skills Australia
PO Box 289
North Sydney NSW 2059
MSA can provide assistance in completing your application. For enquiries call Bernadette Shiel on 02 9955 5500 or mobile 0410 912 896.