I am the Dean of the School of Education and the Arts at CQUniversity based in Rockhampton. I have been working in the Secondary, Vocational Education and Training ( VET) and Higher Education sectors for over 35 years and have had extensive experience in the areas of hospitality, business and teacher education. My research is in the area of VET and transitioning teachers from the trades to the classroom.
Qualifications
2014- Doctor of Education (CQUniversity)
2006 – Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAA40104 (CQIT)
2000 – Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (CQU)
2000 – Diploma in Training and Assessment BSZ50198 (TNQI T)
1998 – Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
BSZ40198 (CQIT)
1996 – Workplace Training (Category 1) CN0383 (CQIT)
1996 – Certificate IV in Workplace Training (Category 2) CN0384
1993 – Certificate Tourism
Catering and Hospitality Food and Beverage Strand CNL80
1988 – Certificate of Cooking Trade Recognition CNB61
1983 – Certificate of Public Speaking (Bankstown Technical
College)
1984 – Certificate of Teaching (NSW Department of Education)
1982 – Bachelor of Education (Sydney Teachers College)
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Member and contributor to Linkedin Group – Australian VET Leaders
· Member National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (NCVER )
· Member of Australian Vocational Education Training Research Association (AVETRA)
TAFE Qld has been active in campaigning for more partnerships with cross sectors and industry. Throughout my career with TAFE I
was active in developing these links, by consulting with the following clients to customise Training Packages to suit their changing
workplace needs. This was followed by co-facilitation of these programs to ensure consistency with industry standards and client
needs. Clients were:
1994
- 2004
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Education QLD
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Central Queensland University
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QLD Health
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QLD Public Service
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Ergon Energy
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Queensland Magnesium (Q Mag)
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Mitre 10 Hardware
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Rockhampton City Council
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Livingstone Shire Council
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Mt Morgan Shire Council
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Etna Creek Prison
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Central Queensland Private
Schools
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Department of Education State
Schools Qld
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Irons Hardware
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Department of Environment &
Heritage
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Stewarts Department Store
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Office of Public Trustee
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Lands Department
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AIM (Australian Institute of
Management) programs in conjunction with Central Queensland University