Equity Research Centre Inc
Experience:
Dr Helen Kimberley is currently the Executive Director of the independent, not-for-profit Equity Research Centre, an Industry Advisory Body whose primary purpose is to promote equity and inclusiveness in post-compulsory education, training and employment through undertaking and promoting the findings of social and educational research. She has more than 20 years’ experience in the VET sector ranging through policy development, research and evaluation, curriculum development and program delivery. Helen’s current and past experience includes:
- familiarity with the latest equity research, issues and challenges facing VET and industry;
- familiarity with key legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to equity such as Disability Standards for Education (2005) and the Victorian Charter for Human Rights and Responsibilities (2006);
- conducting a range of VET focused research projects;
- chairing an Industry Training Advisory Board;
- developing nationally accredited curriculum;
- teaching in TAFE;
- developing and facilitating equity focused workshops and forums for relevant stakeholders;
- developing and facilitating organisational strategies with a range of clients in the public, private and community VET sectors; and
- developing and implementing quality management systems for a range of clients in the public, private and community sectors.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Philosophy (Graduate School of Education, La Trobe University)
Bachelor of Education (Graduate School of Education, La Trobe University)
The Secondary School Library in Education Certificate (RMIT)
Trained Secondary Teachers' Certificate (University of Melbourne)
Professional Membership:
Australasian Evaluation Society Victorian Association of Industry Training Advisory Boards
Australian Vocational Education & Training Research Association (AVETRA)
VISTA Association of VET Professionals Victorian Council of Social Service
Website:
http://www.equityresearch.org.au/ 
Equity Research Centre Inc
Experience:
Maree Keating is currently employed as Senior Researcher at the independent, not-for-profit Equity Research Centre, an Industry Advisory Body whose primary purpose is to promote equity and inclusiveness in post-compulsory education, training and employment through undertaking and promoting the findings of social and educational research. She has been responsible for several research projects in relation to equity in vocational education, employment and in transition processes including:
- Somali community perceptions and experience of TAFE;
- employers sourcing employees from equity backgrounds through TAFE;
- learning disability - professional development and website development for VET providers; and
- employment of people with disability by disability service providers
Maree’s previous experience includes:
- Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia;
- Organisational Research and Special Projects officer, Oxfam Great Britain;
- Consultant Gender Advisor, Kabul, Afghanistan;
- Country Program Manager for East Timor
- Global Senior Policy Advisor, Oxfam Community Aid Abroad;
- Indonesia Program Coordinator Cambodia/Laos Program Coordinator;
- Australian Volunteers International;
- Indonesia and Philippines Country Program Manager;
- Consultant IWDA;
- Lecturer and tutor, Victoria University Women in International Development;
- TAFE ESL and Literacy Program Coordinator; and
- ESL and Adult Basic Education Lecturer, Northern Territory University.
Qualifications:
PhD, Centre of Globalism Studies, RMIT University. In progress. Thesis topic: Textile workers redefine self and community in the face of globalisation (2005- current)
Masters Preliminary in Asian Studies, Thesis -The National Women’s Movement in post–Suharto Indonesia- opportunities and challenges to coalition, Monash University (2000)
Post Graduate Diploma in Humanities (Combined Education and Music), La Trobe University (1993) Diploma in Education (ESL and Social Science), La Trobe University (1985)
Bachelor of Arts (Indonesian and Malaysian Studies), University of Melbourne (1982)
Professional Membership:
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Website:
www.equityresearch.org.au
Equity Research Centre Inc
Experience:
Bonnie has worked at the Equity Research Centre since 2006 and has undertaken a number of VET related projects in that time. Previously Bonnie worked for over eight years as a teacher/trainer/resource developer in the adult education sector. Students came from a range of educational, cultural, religious, personal and social backgrounds and equity issues were central to all aspects of course planning, delivery and the preparation of training materials. Bonnie has experience in the preparation of AQTF policies and procedures documentation for an industry RTO, which was audited with no issues. In 2005 Bonnie presented the ‘Course in Introduction to Community and Event Volunteering (21571VIC)’ in the lead up to the Commonwealth Games. The course material included assessments which required large amounts of reading and written answers, which were not suitable for the student group which consisted of students with literacy problems or whose first language is not English or students with chronic and mental illness issues. Bonnie devised activities and presentation methods that enabled all students to participate fully, while not undermining the validity of the information, the assessments or their competency. Bonnie believes that this is an important factor in successful delivery of training in the VET sector.
Qualifications:
Dip Vocational Education and Training - Victoria University - 2000-2001
BA (Hons) (Cty Dev) - Victoria University - 1998-99
Dip Cty Services (Cty Dev) - Kangan Batman TAFE - 1995 – 1997
Professional Membership:
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Website:
http://www.equityresearch.org.au/
J & Learning Work
Experience:
My background is as a researcher and policy developer and I have worked in the vocational education sector since 1996, commencing as a Senior Project Manager with CREATE Australia. My role at CREATE was to develop and implement the Entertainment Industry Training Package (CUE99).
I established my own consultancy business in 1999 and since then have worked on a variety of projects including equity evaluations of Training Packages, RTO registrations and course accreditations, project management of the Identification of Skills Gap project (ANTA), NCVER systematic literature review, development of VET training courses and resources and many other projects.
I have been an equity evaluator since 2001 and have evaluated numerous Training Packages. My most recent equity evaluations were for the Construction and Racing Training Packages. I also carried out employability skills analyses and quality assurance for these Packages.
Qualifications:
BA (Hons) Business Studies
M.Sc Public Sector Economics
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment
Professional Memberships:
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Website:
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LTG Unit Trust
Experience:
Jana Scomazzon has many years experience working on VET research, development and consultation projects that inform her work as a DEEWR holistic QA, editorial and equity panellist.
In her role on the Editorial Panel since its inception in 2002, Jana has applied in-depth knowledge of the Training Package Development Handbook to numerous Training Packages in a range of industries (Service Skills Australia, Construction and Property Services ISC, Agri-Food ISC, Government Skills Australia, Innovation and Business Skills Australia).
Jana has written endorsed (units of competency) and support (learning resources) material for Training Packages and, having also taught adult learners, is aware of the requirements of units of competency and qualification packaging to meet learner, practitioner and industry needs. Her broader VET project work means that she is familiar with best practice around research, consultation and validation.
Jana is currently involved in assisting ISCs with their continuous improvement process, and is familiar with appropriate and effective Training Package development processes and Training Package endorsement process requirements.
She has worked recently on projects related to compliance with the AQTF 2007 as well as having undertaken national strategic work in the area of language, literacy and numeracy for the past ten years.
Qualifications:
Graduate Diploma of Education (English as a Second Language), Melbourne University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Melbourne University
Diploma in Italian Language and Culture, Florence
Professional Memberships:
Former DEST Editorial Panel
Former DEST Employability Skills Panel: Quality Assurance and Audits
ISC Workplace Communication network
Former Executive Member of Australian Council for Adult Literacy (ACAL)
Founding member and later facilitator national Industry Training Advisory Board Workplace Communication network (1999-2004)
Miles Morgan Australia
Experience:
Miles Morgan is a small company with 14 years experience in the provision of VET and employment research, evaluation and policy development services, including those designed to ensure that education and training policy and practices respond to the needs of those who have traditionally been at the margins of education, training and the labour market.
As a member of the previous ANTA equity panel, Miles Morgan has provided advice on a number of Training Packages over the last 5/6 years. Christine has recently been invited to participate as an auditor in the trial of the Excellence Criteria (part of AQTF 2007), and has completed updating a suite of publications on quality assessment for the WA Department of Education and Training. She has also managed two projects in the last six months: one on employability for newly arrived migrants and the other for people with disability and high support needs. Her most recent public sector role was as the Executive Director with responsibility for VET and for employment policy, in South Australia. From 2005 - mid-2007, Christine was the South Australian representative on the Australian Quality Council. In these roles, Christine was closely involved in all aspects of Training Package development, review and endorsement.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (UWA)
Teaching Certificate (WA)
Professional Memberships:
Previous Member of the UWA Extension Advisory Board
Current member of the AICD
Website:
www.milesmorgan.com.au
Oggi Consulting
Experience:
Tina is an independent consultant who has been involved with quality assurance activities for 20 years in the VET, disability services and manufacturing sectors and worked with Training Packages for 8 years. She has completed research, resource development, professional development and training delivery projects with ITABs and public, private, ACE and enterprise based RTOs. Tina currently works with a number of organisations that deliver training, employment and personal support services to people with a disability.
Qualifications:
Post Grad Dip Mgmt Studies
Bachelor App Sci (Chem) Hons
Cert IV Small Business
Cert IV Workplace Training and Assessment
Professional Memberships:
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Website:
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Quality Training Concepts Pty Ltd
Experience:
Training Package developers require access to accurate advice about equity to ensure inclusivity is built into VET. I believe I can provide this, and can assist ISCs in building their own internal capabilities—with a straightforward practical approach based on my solid VET knowledge. My interest in, and commitment to, equity has been ongoing throughout my career in VET, and before that in other roles. My experience includes:
- 2006 project to analyse implications of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 on the NQC and Industry Skills Councils (ISCs).
- Develop a good practice guide, and review and update Training Package Development Handbook, edits on the Handbook in 2007 for web application—including bringing in revised equity text from the above project.
- Direct work with RTOs—providing them with sound text for equity issues for their AQTF policies and procedures.
- 2005 project to review the Equity Advisory Service (EAS) and propose options for future operation of the service.
- For three years in the early 1990s I was a TAFE Equal Opportunity Manager providing a focus for organisational change with an equity focus—including organisational research, policy-development, capacity building, professional development, counselling, and directly handling any discrimination complaints.
Qualifications:
BSZ50198 Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems, 2004
Master of Education Studies, Monash University, 1998
Graduate Diploma in Education (Graphic Communication), Hawthorn Institute of Education, 1988 Bachelor of Education, Victoria College, 1983
Diploma of Secondary Teaching, Melbourne Teachers' College, 1970
Professional Memberships:
Society of editors (Victoria) Inc.
Website:
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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TAFE NSW – Access and General Education Curriculum centre
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