'Coming from a welder/fabricator trade background with several years of QC inspection experience within the oil & gas industry, it had been many years since I had been faced with any studying or assessments and not forgetting disciplined homework!!! Before I started the Cert IV in Quality Assurance, I had already spent a couple of years in a Quality Coordinator/Managers role within a global organization. With the exception of my experience and CV I really had nothing to prove my ability within Quality Management, not just to others but more importantly to myself. So I enrolled into the course to have the ability to confidently advance within Quality Management & Assurance to supplement my chosen career path.
Anybody that sits down by them self & reads the ISO-9000 series cover to cover probably needs their head examined or they certainly will by the end of it. The Cert IV in Quality Management and Assurance takes you through ISO 9000/ABEF/BNQP etc step by step. I can honestly say that my own understanding of ISO and even my vocabulary has developed so much in the last few months that I regularly surprise myself. Before the LMIT course, I would never have pictured myself having the confidence to create meeting agendas, conduct interstate team meetings via conference calls or advise senior management on the best way forward for our organization. I now do this & so much more, on a daily basis.
The skills that I have already gained are countless but the one major lesson I have learned is that with a little help & encouragement from motivated and knowledgeable people you can achieve pretty much anything.
Line Management Institute of Training knows what you are going through and they are there for you when you need them. They understand that you are busy at work/home and that it's hard to stay disciplined and move forward with your studies. With my LMIT online trainer, forums and contacts I have all the support I need and can continually improve.'
Chris Mangnall
'I enrolled in both the Quality Assurance Diploma and the OHS Diploma. I did this on my own to update my qualifications and learn additional skills to be more effective in my job role. Both Diploma courses have given me increased knowledge for my role, and reinforced the skills I have already possessed.
The main thing I am learning from these courses is confidence in my own skills and abilities. I had skills and experience prior to these courses; however I had little to gauge myself against. The course criteria and my trainer have confirmed to me that I am carrying out my role effectively and appropriately.
LMIT has exceeded my expectations as a training company by providing me with a trainer who, is knowledgeable in the course content and requirements, understands there are different fields where these requirements are met and as such differing methods of implementation and understands the value of experience of the student. There is great access to my trainer and support as requested; it is well received and respected. I would recommend LMIT to any prospective student. I intend on completion of my current courses to enrol in the Cert IV in Training and assessment course with LMIT and believe that the flexibility of the distance learning courses offered by LMIT will allow this to be undertaken successfully without detriment to my job's demands and my family life.'
Icky Grubic
'Great course; learnt so many new things as well as reinforcing what I should already know. My instructor was the most able and helpful trainer, with great ability to bring the best out of me - in the most positive way. It was interesting, challenging and informative. 10 points! I totally recommend it. I'm definitely proceeding with the Diploma course!'
Kevin Carey
'I initially enrolled into this course to consolidate my life skills and work experience; this qualification will confirm my position in the OHS industry as an equal with a qualification to proud of.
I have learnt many valuable skills such as the need for exhaustive planning and review of works; even if you believe your work is comprehensive there is always room for new learning.
Initially it was difficult to get started however my trainer managed my situation with professionalism and enthusiasm by recognising my prior learning and current industry competency and collated my evidence to a successful outcome.
Thanks to my trainer and the team. I will be directing my colleagues to Line Management Institute of Training.'
Kevin Woods
'The main reason I enrolled into the Cert IV TAA course was the offer of employment to become a trainer for an RTO and also due to redundancy at my previous employment. So I decided to embark upon a career change as I feel I could provide a valuable service to the training industry and help others gain potential employment.
The course has helped me to achieve my goal which is to become a successful trainer and assessor in the Dangerous Goods and Construction sector.
The course provided me with communication skills, inclusive learning skills, and the confidence that will enhance my prospects for future employment in my chosen profession. When I embarked upon this course on 26/03/2010 I really did not think I would attain the qualification as I have never attempted such an intense course but, with the support from Line Management my goal has now been achieved.
I would finally like to say that all the team members at Line Management provided me with the knowledge and encouragement that I needed and were a key aspect to my personal development. This has provided me with a professional and positive outlook and given me the opportunity to gain additional skills required for future employment.
I would like to thank Line Management Institute of Training for their excellent job.'
Robyn Ware
'Having recently taken up a full time position as Quality Manager, I wanted to ensure I had the knowledge and tools to undertake the role successfully and wanted to build upon the knowledge I had already gained in the workplace.
Since completing the course, I now have increased knowledge of continuous quality improvement methodology and the associated tools available and have been able to apply them successfully in my role. The course has also given me the knowledge to communicate effectively with other senior staff within the organisation and understand the critical requirements to ensuring a successful quality improvement program.
I found that although I did the course externally, I had sufficient support from my online support officer and the course material and information provided was very good. By doing the course externally I could work at my own pace and could also apply many of the subject assignments to my workplace.'
Sandra Lim
'The main reason I enrolled into this course was because I was looking to upskill myself and be a qualified trainer. There was also a fantastic promotion on at the time of my enrolment which I got a free course (OHS) when I signed up for the TAA. I had been running training sessions in my previous retail job, but could never get a proper training role as I didn't have the Cert IV qualification and that further encouraged me to take on this course.
Currently, I'm working as an HR Officer for a utilities company and doing this course will help me progress further in the field. It could also allow me to move into the T&D area of the team which is ultimately where my passions lie (in training). This course is allowing me to brush up on my writing skills for reports and socialising skills utilising the online student portal.
I've been the lucky few who have had a chance to do this course via blended and VELP and I'm finding the support from the staff and trainers to be my main source of motivation. They keep me grounded and focused on what I have to do to achieve what I originally set out to do. I am a great procrastinator as I find it quite difficult to cope being back in study, and having the constant help and reminders from LMIT, I am finding it easier to complete my course.'
Helane Nimerawi
'At the beginning of 2009, I was offered an exciting career change from nursing to emergency management. Eventually intending to become a trainer, I began looking for a nationally registered training organisation offering a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. After a comprehensive search of all avenues, (and 1000 questions to the poor girl in LMIT reception), I chose Line Management Institute of Training. An online delivery suited my irregular schedule and family obligations, LMIT's presentation was professional and interactive, and their payment plan was by far the best as it offered the option of installments. I was not disappointed in my choice. This is not the sort of course I would normally choose to do (I'd much prefer something arty), but the beauty of this course is that while it was a prerequisite for my becoming a trainer in First Aid and Emergency Practices, it is non-specific, which means that I can now become a trainer in other fields where I have qualifications.
I admit I was perhaps the worst student at LMIT. The work is not difficult, but was totally different to anything I had ever studied. The work is comprehensively presented and easily understood, but I would sometimes wonder - Oh why do I have to do this? I just want to teach First Aid! But each time I would become interested as the unit unfolded, and I can now only be grateful I have learned so much about the mechanics of course structure, design and development. I have also gained a wide repertoire of delivery and assessment techniques. I now have the knowledge, skills and enthusiasm to develop, deliver and assess my own courses. This has not only made me a much better trainer, but has also made me much more valuable to my employer.
I have done a lot of study for my career and my interests, and online study can seem to be challenging without a 'real person' up in front of the class to hold onto when you have questions. My long-suffering student advisor however, has been beside me all the way either by phone or by email - whichever I choose. Every time I asked - 'Oh why do I have to do this?' or 'Oh how do I tackle this assessment?' he would patiently explain and allow me to see the value of the unit, or offer suggestions to help me find my way. He very quickly established a rapport with me and I have confessed, at times (especially when completing assessments) he has, like only the finest of good teachers, been my very best friend.
I have felt that, far from the common perceptions of having to do this online course 'alone,' LMIT's delivery has meant that I have actually had one-to-one support whenever it was necessary, yet was otherwise able to work as I pleased and at my own pace. You just don't have that opportunity in a standard class. The course has, by far, exceeded my expectations and I would recommend Line Management Institute of Training to anyone interested in doing the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.'
Belinda Vestris
'The initial reason in enrolling into the Cert IV in TAA was to complement the 2.5 years experience I have gained working as a trainer in a legal firm in order to further develop my skills and ensure I remained employable in the future should I leave my current place of employment.
I'm currently on maternity leave and as of today resigned from this employment location as we've moved interstate. I am hoping that this course will now help me to gain employment in another company or organisation down the track.
Assessment and evaluation rarely took place in my previous employment so I'm enjoying the theory behind those topics. I am also enjoying realising that I already did and know a lot of the information that I'm studying. Guess I was doing the right thing all along, which feels great.
My trainer is always prompt at replying to my emails, is very clear with his responses, friendly and helpful. I aimed to complete the course with the minimum of fuss and ease of convenience. So far, so good.'
Delia Manson
'My initial reason for enrolling in the course was to ensure my skills were up to date as I conduct quite a few facilitation training sessions to staff and outside agencies.
The course was extremely comprehensive and assisted me writing more comprehensive testing methodologies and better presenting my outcomes for training and linking the training to staff performance reviews and organisational outcomes.
The most valuable skills I learnt was better presentation of report writing, training methodologies, developing more comprehensive results of training and better linking the outcomes with the staff performance reviews for the organisational outcomes.
The staff at LMIT were absolutely wonderful, they were supportive, access to staff was almost immediate. The staff were more than helpful and provided valuable guidance when I was not sure how much research to do. The prompt service I received was admirable and I have certainly passed this information onto my training arm at my current organisation. I appreciated the friendly nature and support of staff and would recommend your organisation to any interested new trainees.'
Nikki Bouris
'I enrolled at Line Management Institute of Training to complete a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment for a new career opportunity.
By having the Certificate IV it has provided me with a unique opening to work in an Education Institute. I now have the correct qualifications to perform my duties and the opportunity to apply for upcoming promotions.
I have gained valuable skills from doing the Certificate IV and have had the chance to put them into practice. I now have the confidence to become a trainer as the course was very relevant and extensive.
Line Management Institute of Training met my needs to become a qualified trainer; they exceeded my expectations when it came to student support. I could not have reached my full potential without the Line Management Support Team, in particular my trainer. Not only did he assist me through the course, but kept me motivated and focused so I could achieve my personal goals.'
