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The Training Team at Forsythes IT & Training Newcastle

Our Trainers


Jenny Kavur Jenny Kavur - Application Trainer

  • Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
  • Adobe Certified Expert
  • Microsoft Certified Professional
  • Specialist trainer for...
    • Microsoft: Project, Publisher, Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, FrontPage
    • Adobe: PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat/Designer, PageMaker, Dreamweaver
    • HTML, CorelDRAW
Jenny has over 20 years IT Training experience and has extensive knowledge and versatility in providing training from an introductory to an advanced level of Microsoft Office and Adobe products. Jenny also provides on-site consultancy and training in addition to customised courseware development. Having had practical 'real world' experience in finance, public service, TAFE and publisher/newspaper areas, can relate to the client's requirements and offer practical solutions.


Wayne Robinson Wayne Robinson - Applications Trainer

  • Adobe Certified Trainer (Photoshop CS2), 2007
  • Adobe Certified Expert (Photoshop CS2), 2007
  • Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel 2003, Access 2003, PowerPoint 2003), 2006
  • Microsoft Certified Professional, April 1999
  • Certificate of Desktop Publishing, Hunter Institute of Technology, 1995.
  • Certificate in Microcomputing, Hunter Institute of Technology, 1995.
  • Graduate Diploma of Computer Science, University of Newcastle 1996 (incomplete).


David Cobbin David Cobbin - Technical Trainer

  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - Enterprise Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - Enterprise Messaging Administrator
  • Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) - Enterprise Support Technician
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – SharePoint Services 3.0 & Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – Exchange Server 2007
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
  • Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
David has a broad range of product knowledge and can train a number of Microsoft Certified training courses including Windows & Exchange. David has over 22 years experience in the IT Industry & ensures his hands-on skills are constantly updated with integrating & consulting services to many of our clients.



Martin Sics Martin Sics - PC Applications Training/Technical Training

  • Microsoft Certified System Administrator MCSA
  • Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (Windows Vista)
  • Microsoft Certified Trainer
  • Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment
Martin is a highly skilled trainer with capabilities to provide training from introductory to advanced levels for Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Microsoft Technical training capabilities include Windows Server, Windows XP and Vista Client operating systems.

Martin also provides on-site consultancy and develops customised training to a number of clients.


Cole Butterworth Cole Butterworth - Technical Trainer

  • Bachelor of Computer Science (B.Comp Sci)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)
  • Microsoft Technical trainer in:
    • SQL Server Programming and Administration
    • Visual Basic
    • Microsoft Access
    • Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)


Boon-Tiong Lim Boon-Tiong Lim - Technical Trainer

Boon-Tiong Lim is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Visual Studio Team System, and also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) specialising in professional quality training on the latest Microsoft technologies.

He holds multiple Microsoft certifications including
  • MCITP: Database Administrator and Database Developer (SQL Server 2005)
  • MCPD: Web and Windows Developer
  • MCTS: SQL Server 2005 and .NET 2.0
  • MCDBA
  • MCSE
  • MCAD
  • MCSD
  • MCT: Maintained for the past 9 years
He most enjoys training developers on .NET both locally and globally, though he also ventures into products such as SQL Server and BizTalk Server, among others.

Boon Tiong is also a regular speaker at numerous Microsoft events including TechEd Asia 2006 and recently proctored the hands-on-labs at TechEd 2006 in Boston and Sydney. Last but not least, he was awarded the Top Contributor TechEd SEA 2006, MVP Award - Microsoft.


Ross Grace Ross Grace - Accredtied Trainer/Assessor

  • 25 Years in Law Enforcement and training
  • Tertiary qualifications in management, OHS, risk management, human resources, change management
  • Certificate IV in Frontline Management and Diploma of Management
  • Diploma in Security and Risk Management
  • TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Certificate IV in Business (Small Business Management)
  • Diploma of Government (Investigation)
  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Management
  • Certified Facilitator of DISC Personality Indicator
Ross's qualifications are supported by a wealth of workplace experience in the following roles:
  • Police Hostage Negotiator dealing with High Risk Policing Incidents requiring high levels of communication techniques and problem solving
  • Project Manager for Corporate Change within the NSW Police Service
  • Task Force Commander of Multi Agency Groups including Australian Federal Police, Australian Customs, NSW Crime Commission and Interpol
  • Leadership and Performance Management of large numbers of staff within Police Commands
  • Working with diverse stakeholder groups in addressing policing and community problems and customer complaints
As a Trainer and Facilitator Ross has provided training in the areas of Management, Effective Communication, Conflict Management and Customer service to such organisations as:
  • Mining Sector
  • ARTC
  • Power Generation
  • NSW Workcover
  • Pacific National Rail
  • Queensland Rail
Ross demonstrates a level of high credibility and ability to develop rapport and deliver training from leading hand, supervisor to corporate level. He incorporates examples from his practical experience with industrial Relations, OHS, risk management and change management in public and private sectors into the training programs to further enhance the learning experience and contextualise the training for participants.

Ross is an active member of a number of industry associations including:
  • Member of the International Association For Conflict Management
  • Member of Australian Human Resources Institute
  • Independent Member of Lake Macquarie City Council Code of Conduct Committee



Lea Lennox Lea Lennox - Accredited Trainer/Assessor - RTO Compliance Manager

  • Certificate IV in Business (Frontline Management)
  • TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • Diploma in Information Technology - (Network Engineering)
Lea has experience in delivering training programs to a diverse range of industries. Delivery has covered single units of competencies, short courses and accredited training across a wide scope of nationally recognised qualifications.

Qualifications delivered include Retail, Business, Hospitality, General industry and public (Basic OHS training), Training & Assessment.

Lea has a high level of developed skills and enthusiasm in learning and development and brings experience with managing teams, communication and project management to enhance the learning experience.

As Forsythes IT & Trainings RTO Compliance Manager, Lea is responsible for ensuring that all training, assessment, course development, implementation and compliance are to the AQTF standards. Lea also has experience in dealing with Government programs such as Traineeships and the Productivity Places Program and DET funded courses.

Lea also has advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite and database development.



Rick Robinson Rick Robinson - Coach/Trainer

Qualifications
  • Graduate Diploma in Career Development: Swinburne University
  • Associate Diploma Business (Accounting): TAFE Newcastle
  • Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment: MRWED
  • Career Development Practitioners Certificate: College for Career Practitioners
  • Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)
    • Step 1: Institute of Type Development
    • Step II: CPP Asia Pacific
Professional Memberships
  • Career Development Association of Australia (professional)
  • Australian Human Resource Institute
  • Australian Association of Psychological Type
About Rick
Rick is considered to be one this region's most experienced and effective career management practitioners. This is evidenced by his extensive skills, knowledge and experience in consulting, counselling, coaching, training/facilitation and an in depth understanding of a variety of career assessment instruments, their administration and interpretation.

Current areas of expertise
  • Leader development coaching:
    Career coaching, Performance Coaching, Newly assigned leader coaching and targeted behaviour coaching
  • Team development:
    using the MBTI to help teams improve mutual respect and trust, facilitate greater cooperation and improve decision making
  • Career transition and outplacement:
    assisting participants to become more career self reliant and confident in their career transition
  • HR support for SME's:
    enabling organisations to deliver practical HR compliance, performance management and employee relations solutions
Background
Ricks ability to help individuals and teams to better understand themselves and develop confidence in their abilities to navigate change, and the resulting transition, has come about through his extensive business and life experiences including:
  • Coach/Trainer - Forsythes Career management services
  • Business Owner/Operator (small business with 100 employees and approx $3m turnover PA)
  • Senior Financial Management roles in hospitality and property
  • Senior Operational Management roles in retail
  • Fitness instructor




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