WBL Practitioner 2025 | National Training Federation Wales

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Section 1: Contact details

To be completed by the nominating learning provider.

Practitioner details

Name(Required)

First name Surname

Address(Required)

Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Town Post code

Job title(Required)

Email(Required)

Telephone number(Required)

Mobile phone number(Required)

Date of birth(Required)

Social media accounts

(if applicable)

Nominating Learning Provider details

Organisation name(Required)

Address(Required)

Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Town Post code

Name(Required)

(for application queries)

First name Surname

Job title(Required)

Email(Required)

Telephone number(Required)

Mobile number(Required)

Social media accounts(Required)

Person with authority to approve case studies, press releases and photographs.

(If different from above)

First name Surname

Email

(If different from above)

Section 2: The practitioner’s role and approach

To be completed by the nominating learning provider.

Q1. Please provide a brief overview of the practitioner’s role, experience, and expertise. (up to 150 words)(Required)

You might think of including information (and examples) on: • A summary of their current role and how long they’ve been in it • Their previous experience in learning delivery • Their qualifications and any areas of their occupational or teaching expertise.

Q2. How does the practitioner approach learning delivery and support learner success? (up to 250 words)(Required)

You might think of including information (and examples) on: • Identified and met individual learning needs and contributed to learner success. • Supported learners in achieving their personal goals and needs. • Adapted their learning delivery styles and methodology to meet learner needs. • Demonstrated their commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Q3. How does the practitioner ensure their continuous professional development? (up to 250 words)(Required)

You might think of including information (and examples) on how they have: • Identified and met their own personal development needs • Changed/improved their learning delivery techniques as a result of what they have learned • Stayed up-to-date and implemented best practice in their area(s) of expertise • How the Professional Standards have influenced their professional learning.

Q4. How have they contributed to improvements within your organisation and the wider work-based learning sector? (up to 250 words)(Required)

You might think of including information (and examples) on how they have: • Worked with colleagues internally and externally to share ideas, resources and good practice, for example through peer review, training days and team meetings • Demonstrated how these activities have resulted in improvements for learners and your organisation • Contributed to organisational achievements and success • Made a lasting contribution to the sector through impactful and innovative practice.

Section 3: Your story

To be completed by the nominated work-based learning practitioner

Q5. Please describe why you feel you should be considered for a Work-based Learning Practitioner of the Year Award. (up to 250 words)(Required)

You might think of including information (and examples) on: • What you have achieved that shows your experience and expertise • How you have motivated learners and/or colleagues • What sets you apart from others in the sector.

Section 4: Learner's Endorsement

To be completed by the learner endorsing this application.

Q6. Why, in your opinion, should this individual be considered for the Work-based Learning Practitioner of the Year Award? (up to 150 words)(Required)

You might think of including information (and examples) on how the individual has: • Had a direct impact on your own performance and potential • Adapted their approach, in order to support you to achieve your desired learning outcomes and career aspirations

Name(Required)

First name Last name

Learning programme(Required)

Section 5: Work-based Learning Practitioner's Declaration

To be completed by the nominated work-based learning practitioner

Declaration(Required)

The practitioner named in this application wishes to be considered for a Work-based Learning Practitioner of the Year Award, and confirms that the details given in this application are accurate. In entering for a Work-based Learning Practitioner of the Year Award, I agree to take part in any publicity concerning the Wales Apprenticeship & Skills Awards including, but not limited to, photos, filming and the development of case studies. I understand that as part of the publicity of the Wales Apprenticeship & Skills Awards, press releases will be made before, during and after the event. Furthermore, if selected as a Finalist, and for some reason I am unable to attend the Awards Ceremony, I will ensure that a representative will attend on my behalf. I agree to the declaration:

Yes

If you are shortlisted for the award, there may be some publicity in the media around your entry. Please confirm one of the following:(Required)

I am 18 or over and happy to consent to publicity around my entry.

I am under 18 and have consent to be involved in publicity around my entry from my parent/guardian.

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Work-based Learning Practitioner 2025

Please review the category guidance before completing the application form.

Section 1: Contact details

Practitioner details

Nominating Learning Provider details

Section 2: The practitioner’s role and approach

Section 3: Your story

Section 4: Learner's Endorsement

Section 5: Work-based Learning Practitioner's Declaration

Upload supporting information

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