A TEACHER from a training provider in Torfaen for students aged 16 and over has been nominated for an apprenticeship award.

Kelly Nancarrow, who won Torfaen Training’s Practitioner of the Year Award 2017, has been shortlisted for as one of the work-based learning stars of this year’s Apprenticeship Awards Cymru.

With more than 15 years’ experience of work-based learning behind her, she has progressed from assessor to higher training officer and centre internal quality assurer.

The quality of support, guidance and teaching she gives to high level learners ensures that a high percentage progress to next level training.

Miss Nancarrow said: “Team work is very important and I feel I have contributed to raising the quality of our delivery and the development of our internal quality team.”

Students Sam Mills added: “Kelly establishes a professional friendship that puts people at ease, enabling them to share concerns.

“She treats people with respect and dignity and I value her contribution to my personal development hugely. Her energy and enthusiasm are rare qualities.”

She will be competing for the work-based learning assessor of the year award at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport on Friday, October 20.

Thirty star learners, employers and learning providers involved in the delivery of successful skills programmes across Wales have been shortlisted for the awards.

Julie James AM, the minister for skills and science, said: “This year’s shortlisted entrants include exceptional individuals who have excelled in their workplace and learning providers and employers that have gone the extra mile to support the apprentices they are working with. Their stories never cease to amaze and inspire.

“Apprenticeships and vocational skills training are essential ingredients of economic success and vital tools in building a stronger, fairer and more equal Wales.”