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Waves Magazine

Welcome to Challenger TAFE's Waves Magazine - a quarterly publication aimed at highlighting the exciting and interesting stories coming out of the College.

In 2007, the magazine was re-designed and re-named from Seven Waves which ran from 2002 to 2006.

Waves comes out in early March, June, September and December every year.

Stories and photos from Waves magazine can be reproduced with permission, please contact the Editor, Lizzie Thelwell on (08) 9239 8348 or email: lizzie.thelwell@challengertafe.wa.edu.au

Waves Magazine_Volume 3_Number 3_September 2009  [ 3mb]

Cover Story: Tomorrow's chefs... Challenger TAFE gets kids in the kitchen.

In this issue...  Celebrating our student's success; floristry student at International WorldSkills competition; Australia-first nursing partnership; students restore steam powered car; seniors teach young tricks of their trade; K9 day care; NAIDOC week celebrations; 

 
 

Waves Magazine_Volume 3_Number 2_July 2009  [ 2mb]

Cover Story: Adam takes two... Adam Selby is Challenger TAFE's 2008 Student of the Year and Trainee of the Year.

In this issue...  Celebrating our student's success; new automotive computer lab accelerates learning; facilities upgrade for Rockingham and Peel campuses; TRU help at hand; visit to the UAE.

 
Waves Magazine March 2009 

Waves Magazine_Volume 3_Number 1_March 2009  [ 2mb]

Cover Story: Wendy's a proven resource for the oil and gas industry. Wendy Wych's career change to Apache Energy at Varanus Island in February.

In this issue... 

 
Waves Magazine Volume 2 Number 4 December 2008 

Waves Magazine_Volume 2_Number 4_December 2008  [ 1.5mb]

Cover Story: A beautiful career... it's in her make-up. Jordan Polanda has been named Peel Campus' Beauty Therapy Student of the Year.

In this issue... The first group of Beauty students graduate from the Peel Campus; a sea-change for laid-off workers from Mitsubishi in SA; and IT student, Shane Agnew combines courage and commitment to open up a new career path.

Waves Magazine Volume 2 Number 3 September 2008 

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Cover Story: Career in full bloom... Challenger TAFE floristry student, Stacey Pitman is our latest WorldSkills gold medallist.

In this issue... Stacey Pitman wins gold at the 2008 WorldSkills National Competition; a special feature highlights the College-wide focus on sustainability; and our automotive training shifts up a gear with the opening of the new Automotive Technology Skills Centre.

 
Waves Magazine Volume 2 Number 2 June 2008

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Cover Story: It's a tie... Kevin Ugle and Brendan Pratt are Challenger TAFE's 2007 joint Students of the Year

In this issue... Our annual graduation sees Brendan Pratt and Kevin Ugle tie for the Lenovo/Challenger TAFE Student of the Year, plus all the other major winners from the night; and the Australian Centre for Energy and Process Training is officially opened by the Deputy Prime Minister, Julia Gillard.

Waves Magazine Volume 2 Number 1 March 2008

Waves Magazine_Volume 2_Number 1_March 2008  [ 1.5mb]

Cover Story: Recreating history. Challenger TAFE Multimedia Developer Andrew Widdis helps surface an ANZAC legend.

In this issue... Challenger TAFE Multimedia Developer, Andrew Widdis, helps uncover an ANZAC legend; Winjan lecturer, Ken Gwyer, distinguishes himself in the 2007 Premier’s Teacher of the Year Awards; and Horticulture lecturer, Faye Acaro is named 2007 ABC Gardener of the Year.

Waves Magazine Volume 1 Number 4 December 2007

 

Waves Magazine_Volume 1_Number 4_December 2007  [ 1.1mb]

Cover Story: Women in Trades. Challenger TAFE students like Charmaine Court are part of an increasing number of women taking up apprenticeships.

In this issue... A special feature highlights Women in Trades; former Challenger TAFE automotive apprentice, Dale McMullen, wins the gold medal at the WorldSkills International Competition; and Hospitality student, Sarah Richards is named Student Waiter of the Year by the WA Catering Institute of Australia.

 

Waves Magazine Volume 1 Number 3 September 2007

Waves Magazine_Volume 1_Number 3_September 2007  [ 1.4mb]

Cover Story: Constructing a career. Wall and Ceiling Lining apprenticeships at the Peel Campus are fast-tracking students like Daniel de Oliveria into a great career in the trade.

In this issue... Wall and Ceiling Lining pre-apprentices capitalise on job opportunities in the Peel region; Challenger TAFE launches the Visage Fashion Studio in the heart of the Fremantle’s West End; and entertainer Mary G helps the College celebrate NAIDOC week.

Waves Magazine Volume 1 Number 2 June 2007

Waves Magazine_Volume 1_Number 2_June 2007  [ 0.5mb]

Cover Story: Student of the Year! Leanne Smith's commitment to helping children achieve their goals has been rewarded with the Lenovo/Challenger TAFE Student of the Year award.

In this issue... Leanne Smith is named Lenovo/Challenger TAFE Student of the Year, plus we highlight our other major award winners; and former Aquaculture student, Miles Wise, moves from strength to strength in the industry.

Waves Magazine Volume 1 Number 1 March 2007

Waves Magazine_Volume 1_Number 1_March 2007  [ 1.1mb]

Cover Story: Yes, Yew did it again! Floristry student, Kristy Yew's talent at creating innovative and intricate arrangements has been rewarded with a National floristry prize for the second year in a row.

In this issue... Floristry student, Kristy Yew, wins a national floristry prize for the second year in a row; Aquaculture Research and Development Manager, Greg Jenkins, wins Recreational Enhancement Project for his role in the restocking the Blackwood River with Black Bream; and the College’s e-Tech Centre establishes an industry partnership to provide practical experience for its IT students.

 

 
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