Andre Lewis and Associates
Experience:
Andre has provided leadership in industry and government organisations developing Australia's national training system for nearly 20 years. This is through major roles in national vocational education and training policy development, engagement of industry, implementation of industry and enterprise Training Packages and quality assurance of Registered Training Organisations. In addition he has extensive knowledge of government policies and initiatives to support national skill development such as New Apprenticeships and meeting skill shortages and gaps.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Educational Administration (UQ)
Degree in Educational Studies (UQ)
Diploma of Teaching (Qld CAE)
Higher National Diploma in Hospitality Management (UK)
Graduate Certificate in Financial Administration (UNSW)
Professional Memberships:
Associate Fellow Australian Institute of Management
Fellow Catering Institute of Australia
Member Institute of Company Directors
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Andre Lewis and Associates
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Avenir Consulting
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BMA Consulting
Experience:
Brendan has been involved in the development and implementation of national and international training strategies since the early 1980s, assisting 6 major ITABs (a total of 12 industry sectors) and 5 Industry Skills Councils in the design and development of Training Packages and related resources. This work has involved the development of Training Packages, units of competency, assessment guidelines, learning strategies, assessment materials and professional development materials.
Brendan has also conducted numerous projects within the VET sector involving research and analysis of VET issues impacting on Training Packages and their implementation and the development of innovative solutions and recommendations.
Qualifications:
BA (Ind Psych) Grad Dip (HR)
Cert IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
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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)
Performance Growth Pty Ltd
Experience:
Georgie has more than 10 years experience in developing national Training Packages across a range of industries and understands the processes and technical requirements of a high quality product.
Georgie has worked on the initial Training Package QA Panel (established by DEST/DEEWR), that preceded the current arrangements, and understands the new endorsement process. She has also undertaken national projects of significance including in 2007 an Analysis of the Structure of Units of Competency as one of four projects looking at the next generation of Training Packages.
In addition to the practical considerations required for Training Package development and endorsement, Georgie also understands the operating environment of ISCs. She has worked with many ISCs and also established Business Skills Victoria, a successful State ITAB.
As a Holistic Training Package QA consultant, she brings to ISCs practical and clear advice and a detailed understanding of the endorsement and Training Package development processes.
Qualifications:
B. Ed
MBA
Grad. Dip. Marketing
The essential qualification held by Georgie Cane is her understanding of the current Training Package endorsement process and the application of the Training Package Development Handbook and CAT authoring tools – an understanding refined during the course of 6 major Training Package developments.
Professional Memberships:
Associate of the Australian Institute of Training & Development (AITD)
Website:
http://www.performancegrowth.com.au/ 
Quality Training Concepts Pty Ltd
Experience:
I believe that input from the holistic perspective should be as pragmatic and positive as possible, assisting development of solutions that acknowledge the input of many people to the product, and enhance the quality and useability of Training Packages to ultimately improve Australia’s skills base. In the Panel role, I would work with ISCs to this end. The holistic quality assurance role demands a range of skills such as: sophisticated working knowledge of Training Packages and the VET policy framework; very practical appreciation of the role of ISCs in working with their industries developing and improving Training Packages; an understanding of the diversity of stakeholders who use them, particularly RTOs; and the capacity to apply concentrated high-level analysis and insights to ensure the quality of nationally endorsed products. I have these skills. Much of my career within the VET sector has involved analysis of one sort or another; I have had a diverse immersion in the sector (at national, state and provider levels—from national policy roles to ‘hands on’ RTO management roles). I bring to the work comprehensive knowledge and an understanding of the potential diversity of views and positions.
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.
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Richard Jenkins and Associates
Experience:
Nine years experience in VET consulting with the majority of projects being Training Package related. Major projects include development of the Competitive Manufacturing Training Package, the development of the Health Training Package, development of qualifications for the Furnishing, Manufacturing, and Financial Services Training Packages as well as reviews of the Metal and Engineering and Textile Clothing and Footwear Training Packages. Prior to becoming a consultant Richard was the National Manager Training Policy for the Australian Industry Group for ten years.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Communication) NSWIT
Dip. Business (Industrial Relations) CSU
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RTO Strategic Development Solutions
Experience
Lesley and Brydie have a combined experience of over 20 years in VET. They have worked at all levels of the system and as a result have an excellent understanding of the need to support and integrate the needs of industry and RTOs with the requirements of the Training Package endorsement process. Lesley and Brydie have worked on the development of a range of Training Packages over the last few years including BSB07, TAA04, FNS04 Version 2, HLT02, RTE03 and RUV04.
They have worked on a number of IBSA projects in relation to the development, consultation and validation of a Skill Set/s, in areas of Business Continuity, AQTF Quality Auditing, Contact Centres, Design Fundamentals, Innovation Leadership and Workplace Communications. Within these projects Lesley and Brydie have also successfully identified and developed strategic links between IBSA and other ISC Training Packages. Lesley and Brydie have also designed and facilitated professional development workshops for the FNS07 Training Package.
Lesley and Brydie are both NARA Auditors and NARA endorsed Quality Consultants and Lesley is also an accreditation adviser and training recognition consultant with the Victorian Registration and Accreditation Authority (VRQA). Contact RSDS at info@rsds.com.au for detailed capability statements.
Qualifications
B. Commerce
Grad. Dip. Curriculum
Dip. Education
BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
The following units of competency from the TAA07 Training Package, TAAENV401A, TAADES401A, TAAASS401A, TAAASS402A, TAAASS403A.
Professional Memberships:
ACPET
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http://www.rsds.com.au/
Shea Business Consulting
Experience:
- Evaluated the first batch of Training Packages for the purpose of implementation in Victoria.
- Aligned support materials to the requirements of endorsed Training Packages, this involved becoming familiar with the structure and content all endorsed Training Packages at the time.
- Devised the "noted Tick" process for support materials and appointed the first panel of support materials evaluators.
- Managed development and endorsement of the Business Services Training Package (BSB01), especially:
- designed highly flexible qualifications;
- allowed units to be easily exported and used across industries;
- showed how the key competencies were embedded in each unit (preparing the way for Employability Skills).
- Wrote Learning and Assessment Strategies (a guide to the AQTF).
- Facilitated implementation of the Competitive Manufacturing Training Package in Victoria.
- Prepared Victoria's response to the High Level Review of Training Packages.
- Devised ways of investigating new and emerging skills, to most recently, wrote "Using BSB07 Creatively" in support of the latest iteration of the Business Services Training Package (available through TVET).
Qualifications:
Lyndon has worked in the administration of Training Packages at national and state levels, for training providers, for national Industry Training Advisory Body, and widely as a VET consultant. He is committed to improving the flexibility, the rationalisation, and the thoroughness of Training Packages and their development and review processes.
Professional Memberships:
Shea Business Consulting has established a community of interest network, including experienced consultants and allied organisations working in VET, personal coaching, graphic design, IT and editing. Through our group we can draw on the best possible response to client briefs and consultancy requests. Refer to our website for further information.
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http://www.sheaconsulting.com.au/
Shea Business Consulting
Experience:
Managed several major Training Package projects, including: the review of BSB01 Business Services Training Package, CUF01 Film, TV, Radio and Multimedia Training Package and CUS01 Music Training Package.
Managed the development of new qualifications such as Vocational Graduate Certificate and Vocational Graduate Diploma for inclusion in the revised Business Services Training Package.
Managed the incorporation of Employability Skills into all Innovation and Business Skills Australia Training Packages.
Managed one of ANTA’s major projects – the High Level Review of Training Packages.
When employed at the Victorian State Training Authority, then OTFE, Sherinda managed the registration of private providers and oversaw all the quality issues relating to delivery by providers to local and overseas students; and audit of providers.
Qualifications:
Sherinda has diverse industry, national and State VET experience. She has held roles in strategic planning and management, has experience across a range of high profile training initiatives including the development of skills frameworks, development of training linked to careers frameworks, RTO registration and auditing training across Australia and overseas.
Professional Memberships:
Shea Business Consulting has established a community of interest network, including experienced consultants and allied organisations working in VET, personal coaching, graphic design, IT and editing. Through our group we can draw on the best possible response to client briefs and consultancy requests. Refer to our website for further information.
Website:
http://www.sheaconsulting.com.au/
TMI Management Solutions
Experience:
Nicola Burridge has extensive project management experience across a range of VET initiatives including the development, implementation and review of more than a dozen Training Packages in a range of industries and across diverse areas of human services, business management and technical operations. Her clients include public and private organisations at both state and national level.
Over a long period, Nicola has managed projects to enhance the quality of specific Training Packages at both a strategic and detailed level. She has worked with Industry Skills Councils to develop best practice guidelines, resources and templates to support quality development. This has included initiatives such as:
- Defining and articulating what makes a good unit of competency or qualification.
- Providing guidance on how to write units of competency and develop flexible qualifications.
- Conducting professional development sessions to explore quality issues and challenges.
At a broader level, Nicola’s experience includes professional development and facilitation activities, support material development, and wider VET research and policy work.
Industries in which Nicola has worked include aviation, beauty, business services, entertainment, film and television, floristry, hospitality, information services, museums, tourism and visual arts.
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Torque Holdings Pty Ltd
Experience:
Expertise includes:
Industry research & reporting, strategic planning & policy formulation, functional analysis/job analysis & job sizing, competency development, Training Package development, Training Package holistic quality assurance, competency profiling & career mapping, competency based HR solutions, consultation & validation facilitation, training needs analysis, skills development frameworks, learner resource & trainer materials development, training program design, development & evaluation, registered training organisation auditing.
Competency development has included:
Ethics, legislation & compliance, inspection & regulation, procurement & contracting, business administration, e-business, marketing & advertising, policy, court services, Government security, land administration, state revenue, road transport & rail safety regulation, tilt-up safety, agricultural technical, development & research roles Irrigation.
Competency analysis/ career mapping has been undertaken for:
Administration, management, social housing, general service officers, custodial officers, legal/paralegal staff, public affairs, research officers, stores supervisors, technical and professional officers, bus driving, health professionals, dental officers, ambulance & nursing, disability officers, rangers, TAB, information technology, invoice scanning.
Qualifications:
BEd (Dist)
TC (NSW)
THC (WA)
Dip Bus (Quality Auditing)
CIV TAA, Dip TAA
Academic award highest course aggregate (Sydney Teachers College)
Academic award Australia Post external studies prize highest course aggregate (ECU).
Professional Memberships:
Australian Institute of Management
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