Andrew Brooks
Corrimal East,NSW
Summary
Dynamic VET Coordinator with extensive experience at Edmund Rice College, excelling in curriculum development and student assessment. Proven ability to enhance workshop safety and foster team collaboration, driving student success in industrial arts education. Adept at equipment maintenance, ensuring a productive learning environment.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
VET Coordinator
Edmund Rice College
Wollongong, Australia
01.2011 - Current
- VET Coordinator duties
- VET Framework Teaching (Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering)
- TAS Teaching
TAS Teacher
Edmund Rice College
Wollongong, Australia
01.2008 - 01.2011
- VET framework Teaching (Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering)
- TAS Teaching
TAS Coordinator
St John Bosco College
Engadine, Australia
01.2002 - 01.2008
- TAS Coordinator duties
- TAS Teaching
- VET framework Teaching (Construction)
Industrial Arts Teacher
Edmund Rice College
Wollongong, Australia
01.1993 - 12.2001
- VET framework Teaching (Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering)
- Industrial Arts Teaching
Industrial Arts Teacher
Bankstown Boys High School
Bankstown, Australia
05.1989 - 01.1993
- VET framework Teaching (Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering)
- Industrial Arts Teaching
Trainee Certificate Engineer and Fitter Machinist
Port Kembla Steel Works
Port Kembla, Australia
01.1982 - 01.1986
- Engineering training
- Fitter Machinist training
- Tradesman Fitter Machinist
Education
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate I & II Construction, Certificate I & II Engineering
TAFE
09.2025
Degree - Bachelor of Education in Industrial Arts Education
Hunter Institute of Higher Education
Newcastle12.1988
Trade - Engineering Certificate, Fitting Machining Trade
Wollongong TAFE
Wollongong12.1985
Secondary - General Secondary/HSC
Woonona High School
Woonona12.1981
Skills
- VET framework teaching
- Curriculum development
- Industrial arts education
- Equipment maintenance
- Workshop safety
- Student assessment
- Team collaboration
- Staff management
- Meeting coordination
Awards
- 2022, VET Manufacturing and Engineering Teacher of the Year/ Excellence in Teaching Award, Catholic Education Office of Wollongong
- 2023, VET Manufacturing and Engineering Teacher of the Year/ Excellence in Teaching Award, Catholic Education Office of Wollongong
Specialisation
Vocational Education and Training, supported by Industrial Arts Education.
Timeline
VET Coordinator
Edmund Rice College
01.2011 - Current
TAS Teacher
Edmund Rice College
01.2008 - 01.2011
TAS Coordinator
St John Bosco College
01.2002 - 01.2008
Industrial Arts Teacher
Edmund Rice College
01.1993 - 12.2001
Industrial Arts Teacher
Bankstown Boys High School
05.1989 - 01.1993
Trainee Certificate Engineer and Fitter Machinist
Port Kembla Steel Works
01.1982 - 01.1986
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate I & II Construction, Certificate I & II Engineering
TAFE
Degree - Bachelor of Education in Industrial Arts Education
Hunter Institute of Higher Education
Trade - Engineering Certificate, Fitting Machining Trade
Wollongong TAFE
Secondary - General Secondary/HSC
Woonona High School