Published Friday, 13 July, 2007 at 09:00 AM
Minister for Education and Training and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Rod Welford
NEW BRISBANE NORTH INSTITUTE COUNCIL ANNOUNCED
A new council for the Brisbane North 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 10-member Brisbane North Institute of TAFE council will be chaired by business and community leader, Darrell Butcher, who has a strong continuing involvement in the retail automotive industry and is a supporter of community organisations.
“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 Brisbane North TAFE Council membership reflected the institute’s leadership role in business, finance, and information technology, justice, asset management, government, and horticulture.
It also leads TAFE Queensland in open learning and blended learning (which it shares with Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE).
Details of Council members, including the Chair, are below.
Media contact: Marnie Stitz on 3237 1000 or 0419 734 985
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE Council Membership
* previous council members
|
NAME |
OCCUPATION/ORGANISATION |
REPRESENTATION |
|
* Darrell Butcher (Chair) |
Retired businessman and current Chair of the BNIT Council |
Business & Community (former BNIT Council Chair) |
|
* Aileen Tan |
Management Consultant and Facilitator |
Business & Community (former OLI Council member) |
|
Mark Bucknall |
Mark Bucknall Solicitors |
Business & Legal |
|
* Bonnie Elliott |
BNIT – Principal Teacher (Caboolture Campus) |
Employee Representative |
|
Stephen Towers |
Professor and Assistant Dean in Creative Industries Faculty, Queensland University of Technology |
Academic specialising in Blended Learning |
|
* Ann Uldridge |
Strategic Leadership in Education and Training (CT) |
Industry – ICT (former BNIT Council member) |
|
Brian Shannon |
Owner, Shannon Roses |
Business & Community |
|
Ray Burton |
CEO Pine Rivers Shire council |
Local Government |
|
Steve Mason |
Secretary CEPU (Communications Electrical and Plumbing Union) T&S, Communications Division Qld |
Unions |
|
Greg Harper |
Institute Director |
Brisbane North Institute of TAFE |