Blair POULTON
Springwood,Australia
Summary
With 30 years as a professional adult educator and having completed Graduate and Postgraduate degrees in Education, I am now seeking a position in teaching, learning management, curriculum development or similar positions within the field of adult education.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
- Training consultant to government and private organisations in learning and development, professional development and emergency management.
- Developing instructional design for new courses.
- Developing eLearning lessons that are learner-centred.
- Developing training videos to be used in training courses.
- Working with clients to establish new Registered Training Organisation registration and compliance.
Training Specialist
Sayres Australia
07.2022 - 12.2024
- I contribute to highly complex project work for the Directorate of Maritime Engineering and Logistics (DMEL). This required developing a training course to transition RAN personnel to the upgraded Digital Asset Management Platform AMPS7.
- Manage client expectations and project scope.
- Develop instructional design for new courses.
- Develop eLearning simulations and training using Captivate.
- Develop lasting relationships with clients and seek to further these relationships through quality delivery.
- Exhibit an advanced understanding of the client’s business and industry, business processes and risks, and proactively shape business development opportunities.
Director
Noetic/Atturra
03.2022 - 06.2024
- I oversee and contribute to highly complex project work for the Explosives Ordinance Board's professional framework. This required the development of 57 new courses.
- Apply advanced project management and administration practices to complex and challenging projects.
- Manage client expectations, project scope and related fee matters.
- Provide oversight of complex and challenging project work plans and accept responsibility for decision-making and preparation of deliverables.
- Work on multiple projects of varying sizes and levels of complexity, maintaining high levels of quality throughout.
- Develop lasting relationships with clients and seek to further these relationships through quality delivery.
- Demonstrate leadership by inspiring and using positive reinforcement to encourage and motivate team members.
- Exhibit an advanced understanding of the client’s business and industry, business processes and risks, and proactively shape business development opportunities.
Training Solutions Manager
Ventia Training
06.2019 - 03.2022
- Responsible for scoping, developing, and project managing new training solutions across the Ventia contracts.
- Development included selecting appropriate instructional methods, defining time frames and preparing training materials in physical and digital formats.
- Structuring educational programs for face-to-face, computer-based, and online courses.
- Other tasks are undertaken.
- Design a detailed educational curriculum.
- Development of new technologies, including 3D camera and virtual walk-through.
- Guide instructors and assessors on how to use training materials.
- Research and recommend modern educational methods.
- Work with subject matter experts in the development of training products.
- Visualise instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
- Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
- Maintain project documentation, course folders and learner management systems.
Training Developer
Broadspectrum Training Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Development of the CSC30115 - Certificate III in Correctional Practice training for new correctional officers.
- Develop a security awareness course for non-correctional staff working at correctional facilities in health and allied industries.
- The development included selecting appropriate instructional methods, defining time frames and preparing training materials in physical and digital formats.
- Structuring educational programs for face-to-face, computer-based and online courses.
- Other tasks undertaken.
- Design a detailed educational curriculum.
- Creating engaging training course content.
- Set learning objectives for courses.
- Guide instructors and assessors on how to use training materials.
- Research and recommend modern educational methods.
- Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer.
- Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs.
- Develop instructional goals and create content that matches them.
- Visualise instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
- Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
- Create supporting learner material (learner workbooks).
- Develop comprehensive session plans to assist instructors with delivering a high-quality lesson.
- Develop theory assessment materials.
- Maintain project documentation and course folders.
Curriculum / Learning Developer
Jacobs Australia
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Redevelop C-27J Spartan training for the Air Mobility Group, Royal Australian Air Force.
- The redevelopment includes selecting appropriate instructional methods, defining time frames and preparing training materials in physical and digital formats.
- Structuring educational programs for face to face, computer-based and online courses.
- Other tasks undertaken.
- Conduct skills gap analyses of Squadron skill sets.
- Design detailed educational curriculum.
- Creating engaging training course content (videos, quizzes and activities).
- Set learning objectives for courses.
- Determine evaluation criteria.
- Guide instructors and assessors on how to use training materials.
- Follow up with trainees and instructors after each course and collect feedback.
- Research and recommend modern educational methods.
- Create engaging learning activities and compelling course content that enhances retention and transfer.
- Work with subject matter experts and identify target audience’s training needs.
- Develop instructional goals and create content that matches them.
- Visualize instructional graphics, the user interface and the finished product.
- Conduct instructional research and analysis on learners and contexts.
- Apply tested instructional design theories, practice and methods.
- Provide exercises and activities that enhance the learning process.
- Create supporting material/media (audio, video, simulations, role plays etc).
- Decide on the criteria used to gather evidence of competency of the learner’s performance and develop assessment instruments.
- Maintain project documentation and course folders.
Curriculum / Assessment Developer
UNE-P
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Redevelop the Royal Australian Navy’s assessment bank for the Junior Warfare Officers Course.
- Analysis of the Marine Logistics Personnel course.
- Achievements.
- Analysis and report on the proposed development of the Marine Logistics Personnel course for the Royal Australian Navy.
- Developed assessment questions for the Junior Warfare Officers course, to be instigated into the Royal Australian Navy’s ADEL learner management system.
- Integrated assessment methodologies into the development of the assessment bank.
- Developed and designed eLearning materials to best suit learners’ needs.
Acting Manager / Curriculum Developer
KBR
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Curriculum developer for the training sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy, Canberra Class LHD’s.
- Achievements.
- Analysis and developing the curriculum for a new Marine Systems Technician (MST) course for the Royal Australian Navy.
- Analysis and development of the curriculum for a new Marine Systems Coordinators (MSC) course for the Royal Australian Navy.
- Integrated assessment methodologies into the full mission and part-task simulation trainer.
- Developed and designed eLearning materials to best suit learners’ needs.
- Developed an eLearning style guide.
- Developed quality feedback process.
Consultant
Self Employed
09.2008 - 06.2016
- Training consultant to government and private organisations in the areas of learning and development, professional development and emergency management.
- The organisations are Melbourne Water, the ACT Emergency Services Authority, the ACT Rural Fire Service Victoria SES, SES NSW and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
- Achievements.
- Developed two PUA competencies released in version eight in 2011 as a national unit of competency PUASES015A Operate over-snow vehicle and PUASES016A Apply snow craft skills when performing a search.
- Deliver Certificate IV TAETAE40110, Deliver TAEDEL and TAEASS competencies for specific job roles.
- Designed and developed TAA to TAE bridging courses.
- Mapped competencies to the Alpine Search and Survival course (SES NSW and SES Vic).
- Develop Training Code of Practice for Melbourne Water and ACT Rural Fire Service.
- Aligned AIIMS to the Oil Spill Incident Control System (OSRICS) used by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
- Developed curriculum for the NSW Environmental Protection Authority’s Incident Coordinators course.
- Developed Aviation courses for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s National Oil Spill Response Team.
- Facilitator of the National Oil Spill Management course for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
- Conducted Training Needs Analysis and developed a training skills matrix and training pathway for Melbourne Water.
Training Specialist
Forests NSW
06.2005 - 09.2008
- Learning & Development Specialist Fire/coordinate of the annual fire/emergency training of Forests NSW (FNSW) staff.
- Development of training programs, training pathways and assessment and training materials for FNSW fire training.
- Act as manager, assist Regions with fire and emergency plans, assist manager with operational and fuel management plans for FNSW estate.
- Develop external customers: Develop and foster relationships with internal/external Government departments and private enterprises to supply fire, emergency management and other courses that meet their needs.
- Coordination and development of training programs: Development of assessment and teaching delivery for a diverse workforce; determination and development of relevant learning materials; development of on-the-job assessment.
- Business Planning: Identification of departmental and organisational Key Result Areas in line with Corporate Strategic Plan; develop and implement a strategic three-year plan based on the organisations' KRA’s, the strategic plan identified the development, review and continuous improvement of training programmes.
- Staff professional development plans were developed and implemented.
- Development, promotion, implementation and review of educational doctrine (policies, procedures and programmes) – utilising focus groups, seminars and workshops throughout the consultative and participative processes.
- Develop programs and curriculum using face-to-face as well as electronic mediums.
- Development of systems audits: Development of auditing tools; data collection and documentation and monitoring of systems auditors; and evaluation and review of policies and procedures.
- Emergency Management: Undertake roles with the incident command structure as required.
- Liaise with NSW RFS at major incidents.
- Represent FNSW on BFMC committees.
- Assist with plans, standard operating procedures and equipment design.
Training Consultant
Self Employed
11.2004 - 06.2005
- Training consultant to private sector training organisations.
- Prepare an application to become a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), with VETAB.
- Development of confined spaces program.
- Conducting a learning and assessment strategies audit to ensure all delivered programmes meet the AQTF and VETAB standards.
Training Services Co-ordinator
NSW Rural Fire Service
07.2000 - 01.2004
- Training Co-ordinator responsible for undertaking learning needs analysis, training courses/assessment material development, and training policy development in an inherently risky operational environment for 70,000 Rural Fire Service members of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
- Coordination and development of training programs: assessment of teaching delivery (e-learning, flexible delivery, self-directed) across NSW; determination and development of relevant learning materials (course guides, teaching guides, workbooks, CD-ROM) to empower these students to conduct their roles safely and risk-free.
- Business Planning: Identification of organisational Key Result Areas in line with Corporate Objectives and Strategic Plans; identification and promulgation of directorial and executive goals, aims and objectives; achievement of managerial and strategic Positive Performance Indicators.
- Deliver trainer and assessor courses for RFS-specific roles in the BSZ training package.
- Program and Curriculum Development: Develop, promote, implement and review educational doctrine (policies, procedures and programmes), utilising focus groups, seminars and workshops throughout the consultative and participative processes.
- Professional development and supervision of 663 salaried personnel; supervision and performance management of Regional Learning and Development Officers (6) across the State; provision of guidance and direction for 3,600 Trainers/Assessors within the Rural Fire Service.
- Liaison with External Agencies: Liaison with Government and non-government agencies regarding future/pre-emptive operational educational requirements, Guidelines, Standards, and Operating Procedures; liaison with Universities and TAFE Colleges regarding external resources for teaching in a diverse subject range (business management, leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, effective communication, interpersonal skills).
- Report and technical writing: Provision of a full range of reports, briefing notes, technical analysis, project submissions, Ministerial responses, technical advice, Coronial and Parliamentary Inquiries, and general correspondence.
- Project management: Project Manager for developing centralised Learning Centres of the world’s best practice and reviewing Governmental Contract Arrangements for inter-agency State equipment acquisitions.
- Emergency Management: As required, undertake roles within the incident command structure and liaise with related organisations during incidents.
Training Consultant
Self Employed
07.1997 - 06.2000
- Training consultant with both Government and Private Sector organisations.
- Programs developed in the fields of fire and safety, occupational health and safety, public and community safety, emergency procedures, customer service, leadership, business management, and communications for such diverse clients as the Australian Defence Forces; Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Law Enforcement Agencies, the construction Industry and computer and audio-visual companies.
- Identified teaching and learning needs through training needs analysis for the client; developed and delivered tailored training programmes; developed Teaching and Learning Manuals, workbooks, electronic presentation packages; and provided ongoing monitoring, evaluation and review of systems and processes.
- Training programmes and packages were coordinated and provided within agreed timeframes and the client’s budgetary constraints.
Education
Diploma of Project Management -
College for Law, Education and Training
01.2020
Certificate IV Training & Education -
WEA Sydney
01.2019
Bachelor of Education - Adult Education
University of Technology
01.2003
Diploma of Training Design & Development -
College for Law, Education and Training
01.2018
Grad Cert of Learning Sciences & Technology -
University of Sydney
01.2016
Master of Education - Research Methodology
University of Sydney
01.2007
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
University of Sydney
01.2004
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety - Emergency Management
College for Law Education and Training
01.2018
Skills
- Vocational education and training
- Human resource management
- Budgetary skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation/Mediation skills
- Time management
- Regulatory compliance
- Instructional design / eLearning development
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies for vocational training
- Budgeting skills
- Knowledge of Defence training requirements
- Learner Management Systems (LMS)
- Student Management Systems (SMS)
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiasm about adult education
- Advanced database skills
- Spreadsheet skills
- Word processing skills
- Internet search skills
- Data analysis
- Curriculum development
- Forecasting and reporting
- Work product development
- Disaster recovery planning
- Public speaking
Technology
Photoshop, Image Ready, MS Project, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), ADOBE Creative Cloud suite of products, Lectora, Captivate, Articulate 360 suite, Various Learner Management Systems
Certification
- NSW Drivers licence
- NV1 Security Clearance (current to 2028)
- CASA Remote Pilot Sub 25kg MTOW
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft operator's Certificate (REoC)
- Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate
Awards
- National Medal of Service with 25- and 35-year clasps.
- NSW Rural Service Long Service Medal with 20, 30 and 40-year clasps.
- 15 years’ Service Badge for volunteer service in the NSW Rural Fire Service.
- 25 years’ Service Badge for volunteer service in the NSW Rural Fire Service.
- Commissioners Certificate of Commendation for Training Indonesian Fire-Fighters in 1997.
- Charter Award from the Lampung Governor’s regional Chief in recognition of Training Indonesian Firefighters in 1997.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant
Self Employed
12.2024 - Current
Training Specialist
Sayres Australia
07.2022 - 12.2024
Director
Noetic/Atturra
03.2022 - 06.2024
Training Solutions Manager
Ventia Training
06.2019 - 03.2022
Training Developer
Broadspectrum Training Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
Curriculum / Learning Developer
Jacobs Australia
02.2017 - 01.2019
Curriculum / Assessment Developer
UNE-P
10.2016 - 01.2017
Acting Manager / Curriculum Developer
KBR
06.2016 - 09.2016
Consultant
Self Employed
09.2008 - 06.2016
Training Specialist
Forests NSW
06.2005 - 09.2008
Training Consultant
Self Employed
11.2004 - 06.2005
Training Services Co-ordinator
NSW Rural Fire Service
07.2000 - 01.2004
Training Consultant
Self Employed
07.1997 - 06.2000
Diploma of Project Management -
College for Law, Education and Training
Certificate IV Training & Education -
WEA Sydney
Bachelor of Education - Adult Education
University of Technology
Diploma of Training Design & Development -
College for Law, Education and Training
Grad Cert of Learning Sciences & Technology -
University of Sydney
Master of Education - Research Methodology
University of Sydney
Master of Education - Educational Psychology
University of Sydney
Advanced Diploma of Public Safety - Emergency Management
College for Law Education and Training
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