Shelley Richards

Shelley Richards

Facilitator (Trainer / Assessor)

Shelley has been involved in the training industry since 2002. Shelley gained a broad spectrum of experience while operating a successful Perth-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and, since selling in 2013, Shelley has remained active in the industry – providing consultancy and training services to RTO’s.

CAREER PROFILE

  • Strong background in operating private RTO’s to ensure quality training in Australian workplaces (12 years)
  • Exceptional communication, facilitation and presentation skills
  • Shelley’s keen interest in improving language, literacy & numeracy in Australian workplaces is complemented by the completion of a Graduate Diploma in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy practice (TAE80113) in 2014
  • Advocate of continuous improvement and committed to achieving best practice
  • Extensive experience in Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector, especially regarding RTO compliance
  • Winner of Business of the Year award – 2009
  • Previous employment history includes >20 years in a variety of roles in service industries (including federal government departments) –including supervision of staff and leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate Diploma in Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy practice (TAE80113) – 2014
  • Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems (TAA50104) – 2012
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40110) – 2011
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management (BSB41001) – 2001
  • Certificate IV in Telecommunications – Call Centres (ICT40599) – 2001
  • OHS Safety Representatives course – 1998

EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

2013 to present – Operational Safety & Training Australasia Pty Ltd – LLN Specialist and Training Consultant

2002 to 2013 – Australian Industry Training Providers (AITP) Pty Ltd – Manager (up to 10 staff)

2011 – 2012 – President of WA Divisional Council of Australian Institute of Training & Development

2010 – 2011 – Vice President of WA Divisional Council of Australian Institute of Training & Development

2009 – 2010 – Divisional Council Member – Australian Institute of Training & Development