Ruth Walker Email & Phone Number

I support RTOs to create and deliver quality VET learning experiences by providing professional development for trainers and assessors and RTO staff.With a passion for quality assessment I craft effective assessment strategies and resources to suit client needs. My meticulous validation services ensure quality and compliance. I provide quality audit services assisting RTOs to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Demonstrated skills in auditing as an Accredited Assessor with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, working in a team conducting performance assessments of Aged Care facilities.

Dhulikhel, Bagmati, Np

This was a volunteer role with the Australian Volunteer Program. My task was to research the similarities and differences between the Nepali and Australian VET systems and develop resources to support Australian Volunteers working in VET in Nepal. In the process I developed a framework that enables the comparison of two VET systems, an invaluable resource for the the AVI program enabling the comparison of the Australian VET system with any other VET system in the world.As a remote volunteer I applied strong research skills, project management and time management skills.

My partner and I worked in the Municipal office in Tamghas, in Western Nepal, to improve sanitation and waste management systems with a particular focus on the management of plastic waste. Our 12 month contract was sadly cut short due to COVID-19.

This role involved planning and leading audits and making recommendations about compliance in line with the VET Quality Framework and the National Code for CRICOS providers.I was engaged as a Staff Auditor from 2013-2015 and a Panel (Contract) Auditor 2015-2020.

Melbourne, Au

Casual teacher of Vocational Graduate Certificate in Education and Training for Sustainability, delivering quality training and assessment in face to face and online environments.

I successfully managed several projects involving research and professional development for RTOs and VET practitioners in a range of areas including:LLN and VET practitioners working togetherDeveloping materials for the Foundations Skills Training PackageAVETMISS and data managementSupporting learners in VETConducting internal auditsSeveral of these projects resulted in published papers and conference presentations.Concurrently, I provided consultancy services for a range of clients, conducting internal audits and advising compliance with the AQTF and VET Quality Framework.I was contracted as the Expert VET Consultant to Community Colleges Australia - providing advice to the peak body and developing and managing an annual professional development schedule for VET Managers in Community Colleges in NSW and Victoria.

My proudest achievement at KCC was to build the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment into a flagship program for the College. Other achievements included: Coordinating accredited courses and traineeshipsManaging and mentoring trainers and assessorsManaging VET complianceDeveloping quality assessment materials

Master Of Evaluation

Certificate Iii In Permaculture (Ahc33816)

Diploma Of Vet (Tae50111) & Diploma Of Training Design And Development (Tae50211)

Diploma Of Quality Auditing (Bsb51607)

Certificate Iv In Training And Assessment (Tae40110)

Vocational Graduate Certificate In Education For Sustainability (22060Vic)

Graduate Diploma Of Education

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)