NEW BARRIER REEF INSTITUTE OF TAFE COUNCIL ANNOUNCED
Published Friday, 13 July, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
A new council for the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE has been appointed to work with the local community and industry to ensure TAFE continues to deliver flexible and relevant training.
Education and Training Minister Rod Welford said the new council, appointed for up to three years, was one of 13 TAFE institute councils appointed across the State.
“The councils will help drive the Government’s $1 billion Queensland Skills Plan which is positioning TAFE institutes to be more responsive to today’s fast-changing training environment,” Mr Welford said.
“The 13-member Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE council will be chaired by Barry May, Managing Director of RIMA Australia Pty Ltd.
“Mr May has extensive human resources management experience and is committed to local community and business interests.
“The role of the council includes setting the Institute’s direction to respond effectively to the requirements of industry and Government.
“Queensland’s booming economy means there’s an increased need for tradespeople and skilled technicians across a wide range of industries to meet the demands of continued economic growth.
“While there’s still a demand for traditional trades like building, plumbing, electrical and motor trades, the mix of skills and qualifications is expanding to meet the requirements of 21st century business.
“Our Government is determined that TAFE institutes make major contributions to Queensland’s skilling requirements, alongside the thriving private sector.”
Mr Welford said the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE Council membership reflected the institute’s leadership role in industry training, blended learning models (which it shares with Brisbane North Institute of TAFE), and TAFE-school partnerships.
Details of Council members, including the Chair, are below.
Media contact: Marnie Stitz on 3237 1000 or 0419 734 985
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE Council members
* denotes previous members
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NAME |
OCCUPATION/ORGANISATION |
REPRESENTATION |
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* Barry May (Chair) |
Managing Director, RIMA Management Australia Pty Ltd |
Industry Metal Processing, Human Resources and Industrial Relations |
|
* Alan Morris |
Managing Director, TORGAS |
Apprentices and Trainees |
|
Andrew Vann |
Pro-Vice Chancellor Information and Corporate Services, James Cook University |
JCU. Private sector engineering in Aust. & UK |
|
* Barrie Lovett |
Consultant, Barrie Lovett Consultancy |
Industry, Commerce, Economic Development |
|
* Lyn Gregson |
Managing Director, Adelyn Retail Consultancy Pty Ltd |
Retail, Tourism, Chair of Whitsunday Regional Education and Training Group |
|
* Lyn Russell |
CEO, Thuringowa City Council |
Local Government |
|
* Lyndy McCathie |
Owner, McCathies Real Estate |
Real Estate, Councillor Burdekin Shire Council, Chair of Burdekin Region Education and Training Group |
|
Noel Gertz |
Indigenous Training Project Manager North/North-West Queensland Area Construction Training Qld |
Indigenous, Building, Mining, Rural and Construction Industry training, Indigenous land use agreements |
|
* Piera Delroy |
Trainer/Assessor, First Impressions resources (a registered training organisation) |
Hospitality and Retail Industries, Traineeships |
|
* Rob Grant |
Managing Director, Media Plus |
Families with Disabilities, Marketing |
|
Vicki Baylis |
Regional Executive Director North Queensland, Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts |
Schools Sector |
|
* Walter Threlfall |
Walter Threlfall, Assistant State Secretary CEPU Electrical Division (Queensland Branch) |
Chair of Townsville regional Education and Training Group, Trade Union Management |
|
Barry McKnight |
Institute Director |
Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE |