Key Staff

Welcome to our Key Staff area where we introduce you to our valuable team members within Western College.


Ron Maxwell

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Western College CEO Ron Maxwell’s passion lies in community development through education, making him a perfect role model for the participants and staff of the state’s leading small training provider.

Along with a Bachelor of Business (Economics) and a Company Directors Diploma, Ron holds a graduate Certificate in Innovation, Education and Training, and with 20 years’ experience in the commercial sector, understands the needs of the regional business sector and the diverse community Western College has served for more than half a century.

Ron has served as Senior Vice President of the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and serves on various boards and advisory boards including the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (NSW state committee) and the national VET committee.

His commitment to seeing the region’s economy grow and prosper is matched only by his devotion to his family – a wonderful wife, and three children – and in Dubbo, he believes he has found the perfect place to live and raise a family.

Qualifications: GAICD, B. Bus (Econ), Grad Cert Innov Edu & T 



David Armstrong

Position: Business Development Officer

David Armstrong has a wealth of experience with more than 30 years both in marketing and in wider business principles. David has held positions of General Manager and CEO with high profile companies throughout the Western region.

28-May-2013  

Making meetings useful - 28th May

Current Capacity: Available

Available Places: 5

We have all been to a meeting that has been poorly managed, only to leave feeling it was a waste of time for all involved. In this one day workshop you will cover the following topics:

• Reasons for holding meetings;
• Strategies for managing effective meetings;
• Keeping meetings on track;
• Ensuring meetings achieve specific objectives;
• The different roles involved in meetings.

Tuesday 28th May (1 Session)

9:00am - 5:00pm,     $260.00


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31-May-2013  

WHS Construction / Induction (White Card) - 31st May

Current Capacity: Available

Available Places: 8

This course covers the requirements of the construction industry regulations.  Participants can receive 24 CPD points on successful completion of the course.  This is also essential training for anyone seeking employment on construction sites as it assists employees to understand legislation and work with employers to meet the obligations of fostering a safer workplace.

Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for 1 unit from CPC10108 Certificate I in Construction, CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry.

Friday 31st May (1 session)

9:00am – 4:00pm,   $196 (includes catering)

IMPORTANT NOTES: Participants must bring 100 points of identification on the day of the course.


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01-Jun-2013  

BSB41007 Certificate IV in Human Resources - 1 June

Current Capacity: Available

Available Places: 10

Human resource is a core skill in today's hectic business world. Currently the average business model is more compact with managers and supervisors required to wear multiple hats and possess the skills to manage all employees effectively. It is important for many managers and supervisors to posses core skills in human resources and this qualifications can assist in achieving those necessary skills. Company supervisors, managers, HR managers, HR officers, HR line managers and the HR administrative team along with other company employees that want to obtain a comprehensive understanding and complete training in human resources need to enroll today!

 

  This course is delivered Saturday's starting 1st June & finishing 24th August (13 sessions)

9:30am - 3pm, $1700.00

A payment schedule applies to this course. Please click here. 


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