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Find Out What's On! - Training & Assessing Stream 1

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Training and assessing is the foundation of every Registered Training Organisation.  You wanted it, we made it happen! In 2019 we have built the program to include two concurrent streams dedicated to Training and Assessing.

This week we showcase the Training and Assessing Stream 1 in Great Hall 1 & 2 on Day 1 and 2 of the Conference. 

Session Title:
Presenter:
Enhancing Academic Outcomes for all Students Using Digital Tools
Greg O'Connor


Greg O’Connor has been actively involved in supporting learners across all levels of education for over 30 years. During this time he has worked as a classroom teacher, school executive, consultant, regional manager with the New South Wales Department of Education, and technology coach.

He is currently the Educational Technology Manager for the Texthelp AsiaPac Team, supporting diverse learners using literacy and numeracy inclusive technology tools across the region.


Session Title:
Presenter:
Designing Compliant Simulations in Assessment Tools
Mark Long


Mark Long has a wealth of experience with the auditing requirements of RTO’s. Over the years, Mark has assisted many Colleges across a number of industry sectors meet compliance. In addition, he has been an external auditor for the Vocational Education and Accreditation Board(VETAB). In those years, Mark conducted initial and re-registration audits across all disciplines in the VET sector.

Mark is one of the few consultants in VET who is officially registered with an international body. As a certified auditor, Mark maintains a professional standard which is monitored by Exemplar Global. This assurance reinforces his reputation as a practicing specialist where his record to date is the achievement of total compliance.


Session Title:
Presenter:
Show Me the Way: Mapping the importance of mapping
Michelle Charlton 


Michelle Charlton is an experienced VET practitioner who first entered workplace training in 1993. Since then, she has worked in and out of the VET sector for a variety of organisations, in a number of capacities. Michelle’s work experience and vocational qualifications include those in business operations, leadership and management, project management, retail skills, and training and education.

Additionally, Michelle has experience owning and operating award-winning businesses, so she understands the complexities of employing others, growing a business, and driving a culture of continuous improvement and quality customer service.  Michelle currently works as a resource developer and industry consultant.


Session Title:
Presenter:
From Average to Great: The steps to becoming a powerful and impact trainer in the 21st century
Marc Miles 


Marc Miles has taught in adult education for over 10 years in the areas of Training and Assessment – both at Certificate IV and Diploma level, as well as in leadership and management, Marc has become well known for his interactive engaging delivery style.

His driving passion is helping people become the best trainers they can be and is always focused on helping people ‘Speak and Train to be Remembered’. He has taught the TAE course over 90 times to over 2,500 students throughout Australia and absolutely loves empowering people in all areas of learning, teaching and life management.

Session Title:
Presenter:
Connecting the Dots: Facilitating learners’ success  
John Blake


John Blake brings a unique industry skill set combining EAL, Foundation Skills, Hospitality, and Training & Education delivery. He has taught in 15 countries to a cross-dimension of learners of all ages from primary school to retirees, low-literacy to PhD participants in a variety of RTOs and businesses.    

John is passionate about the opportunity he has to inspire teachers and trainers to go beyond their PowerPoint and build meaningful relationships to enhance the workforce with quality graduates. As teachers get excited in class, they often take good ideas back in to their own classes and practice and re-invigorate their educational approaches. His greatest compliment from a participant (a teacher) whose student asked why had their classes become so much more interesting and enjoyable that year!    


Session Title:
Presenter:
Persuasive Presentations for Trainers and Assessors
Sharron Ferrier 


Sharon Ferrier has a knack for making the complex simple. She believes that ‘passionate people persuade’ and that to make your message stick, you need to balance information with delivery style. Sharon’s background is in sales and marketing and along the way has studied business administration, marketing, management, journalism as well as more eclectic skills including comedy, improvisation and the art of persuasion.

As an award winning speaker and salesperson Sharon uses her skills to help people become persuasive and influential speakers. She works with individuals and organisations from a diverse range of industries across Australia and overseas.


Session Title:
Presenter:
Five Critical Aspects of your TAS
Angela Connell 


Angela Connell has been working in the training industry for over 20 years in the capacity of Training Coordinator, Trainer/Assessor, RTO Manager and CEO. During that time, she has owned and operated two of her own successful RTOs, this is where Angela first gained first-hand experience in effectively navigating the complexities of balancing RTO compliance with business success.    
As the CEO of Vivacity Coaching & Consulting, which has been servicing the training industry since 2009, Angela provides innovative tools and comprehensive on-going support to ensure that not only will a Training Organisation be deemed compliant but will also thrive within the industry.  








Date posted Jul 25, 2019

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