Garry Christiansen, who lectures at the Great Southern Institute of Technology, is this year’s winner of the Electrotechnology Industry Trade Teacher Award.

Garry is a committed, passionate professional with a wide range of experience gained from his career as an electrical engineer. He has developed innovative approaches to apprentice and employer support including the development of an apprenticeship handbook used by his college, host employers and their apprentices.

He is very client-focused and works with a broad cross-section of regional host employers. And he has achieved excellent results with his Capstone assessments process.

Garry is also a passionate advocate of Training Package reform for the industry and regularly contributes to the national debate from a grass-roots delivery standpoint.

“We were very impressed by this year’s candidates,” said  NECA’s former President and leader of the judging panel Wes McKnight. “Garry was the clear winner. But we were also so impressed by Brett Jotta – also from WA – that we have awarded him a Commendation. Brett teaches at the College of Electrical Training and we were very taken by his vision for the future and desire to see young people making a commitment to a Trade at a younger age,” he added.

As part of his prize Garry will attend the NECA National Excellence Awards in Brisbane at the end of November.