CLET's TEAM

CLET's staff are very experienced professionals. See below for their profiles, qualifications and experience.

Meet the Team

Dr Kate Martin DBA - Director / RPL Team Leader

Dr Kate Martin DBA

LLB, BPsychSc, MSocSc (Crim), MBA, MISS, MPICT, MDis&EmergResp, MPM, MMktg, MInvestign, GDipLegPrac, GDipPsych(Adv)

Director / RPL Team Leader

Allen Williams - Managing Director / Training Manager

Allen Williams

BAdVocEd, BA (Crim & CJ), GDipMgt (Learning), GDipStratLead

Managing Director / Training Manager

Dr Jayde Williams (Physiotherapy) - Creative Director / Consultant

Dr Jayde Williams (Physiotherapy)

DPhty, BExSc, GCertHumNutr

Creative Director / Consultant

Brayden Williams - Legal Director / Solicitor / RPL Support & Assessor

Brayden Williams

LLM (IntLaw&IntRelations), LLB, GradDipLegPrac

Legal Director / Solicitor / RPL Support & Assessor

Vicki Lohrey (JP Qual) - Administration Manager

Vicki Lohrey (JP Qual)

DipBus

Administration Manager

Karen Duncan - Accounts Manager

Karen Duncan

DipBusAdmin

Accounts Manager

Gisele Lanes - Software Engineer

Gisele Lanes

BDP, BSA

Software Engineer

Dan Kron - Web Developer

Dan Kron

BMA

Web Developer

Karyn Martin - Police Consultant

Karyn Martin

MCoun, BScPsych(Hons)

Police Consultant

Brad Copelin - Military Consultant / Assessor

Brad Copelin

GradDipMgt (Learning), GradDipStratLead

Military Consultant / Assessor

Rochelle Hattam - Military Consultant / Assessor

Rochelle Hattam

DipJusAdmin, DipLeadMgt

Military Consultant / Assessor

Industry Consultants - Advice and Practices

Industry Consultants

Advice and Practices

Dr Kate Martin DBA

Dr Kate Martin DBA

LLB, BPsychSc, MSocSc (Crim), MBA, MISS, MPICT, MDis&EmergResp, MPM, MMktg, MInvestign, GDipLegPrac, GDipPsych(Adv)

Director / RPL Team Leader

Dr Kate Martin is the Director, RPL team leader and in charge of the strategic development and research for CLET Training.

As CLET Training's Director, a State and Federal government adviser, researcher, keynote speaker, dynamic industry trainer and assessor, a respected and trusted industry consultant, plus a lifelong student herself, Kate understands what skills are required to truly be successful as a student, transition between employment and succeed at a high level in education, government, business and her personal life. Her father and husband are former Australian Federal Police Officers and her grandfather a former firefighter.

Having completed her Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Kate is Australia's leading expert in 'identity work post service for Australian uniformed professionals in the Defence Force, Police, and Emergency Services.

Kate was selected by the Minister for Veterans Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel and was an adviser to the Council for Women and Families United for the Defence Service (the Council) until 2022.

Kate has presented at the:

  • 2023 Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2022 Society of Women Leader's International Women's Day Fundraising Lunch with the Australian Red Cross
  • 2022 Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2021 Queensland Police Service Health and Well-being Tour (Roma)
  • 2021 Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2019 Frontline Mental Health Conference (Townsville)
  • 2018 Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2018 Macquarie University Gender, Work and Organisation Conference (Sydney)

In addition, Kate has a Bachelor of Laws, and a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences plus holds eight Master's Degrees in Social Science (Criminology), Business Administration (MBA), International Security Studies, Policing / Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism, Disaster and Emergency Response, Project Management, Marketing and most recently a Master of Investigations, all studied at six separate Universities.

To finalise this impressive and unprecedented skill set, Kate also holds a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced).

Brayden at Red Cross

Further, Kate is the ANZMHA Chair of the Program Advisory Committee for 2019-2023 Frontline Mental Health Conferences and is a founding member and was the appointed Chair of the Queensland Chapter for Red Cross Society of Women Leaders and Governance Committee between 2020-2022. Kate remains a member of this community of committed women leaders and philanthropists, who work together to advance the mission of the Australian Red Cross by providing funds towards key programs and raising awareness of the work done by one of the largest humanitarian organisations in the world. Kate has personally donated $60 000 of her own money to fund Red Cross programs and aid workers both in Australia and abroad.

Kate is an invited member of the Golden Key International Honour Society and was awarded the Australia Day Medal in 2006 for her work done as a Director in the Queensland Department of Corrective Services (QCS). Kate has also facilitated training for the QCS Office of Chief Inspector and was a trainer and consultant for the Victoria Country Fire Authority (CFA), ASIC and DPP.

Kate has an additional 29 vocational qualifications, completed two half-marathons, a wife and mother of two amazing and successful adult children, and sponsors less fortunate children through the Australian Smith Family and World Vision.

Kate has lectured and worked in Universities, TAFE institutions, and private colleges, and practised as a Solicitor, Manager of the Southport Branch of the Queensland Drug Court before being promoted to Director of Strategic Projects with the Queensland Department of Corrective Services. In addition, Kate has travelled to and explored more than 17 countries.

With this impressive level of lifelong learning and dedication towards her children, her clients, the vocational sector, business and RTO management, volunteering, philanthropy, world travel, and workplace leadership, together with a proven track record of success, Dr Kate Martin truly is an inspiration and an example to everyone, young and the more experienced of what is possible if you apply yourself.

Higher Qualifications - (Current Study)

  • 2024 - Master of Business Psychology - (Edith Cowan University)

Higher Qualifications - Doctorate Degree (Graduated)

  • 2020 - Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - (Charles Sturt University)

Thesis: Moving Forward - employment post-service for Australian uniformed professionals in the Defence Force, Police, and Emergency Services.

Higher Qualifications - Master Degrees (Graduated)

  • 2022 - Master of Investigations - (Charles Sturt University)
  • 2022 - Master of Marketing - (RMIT)
  • 2020 - Master of Project Management - (Southern Cross University)
  • 2017 - Master of Disaster and Emergency Response - (Edith Cowan University)
  • 2016 - Master of International Security Studies - (Macquarie University)
  • 2016 - Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism - (Macquarie University)
  • 2011 - Master of Business Administration (MBA) - (Charles Sturt University)
  • 2004 - Master of Social Science (Criminology) - (Charles Sturt University)

Higher Qualifications - Graduate Diploma (Graduated)

  • 2021 - Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) - (Monash University)
  • 1998 - Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice - (Australian National University - ANU)

Higher Qualifications - Bachelor Degrees (Graduated)

  • 2018 - Bachelor of Psychological Science (Psychology) - (Swinburne University)
  • 2000 - Bachelor of Laws - (Macquarie University)

Vocational Qualifications - Graduate Diploma

  • 2022 - Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
  • 2022 - Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Vocational Qualifications - Advanced Diploma

  • 2014 - Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
  • 2014 - Advanced Diploma of Government (Management)

Vocational Qualifications - Diploma

  • 2022 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety
  • 2019 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
  • 2019 - Diploma of Training Design and Development
  • 2016 - Diploma of Business
  • 2016 - Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • 2016 - Diploma of Human Resources Management
  • 2015 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety
  • 2015 - Diploma of Security and Risk Management
  • 2014 - Diploma of Government (Investigation)
  • 2014 - Diploma of Government (Court Services)
  • 2014 - Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
  • 2012 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate IV

  • 2022 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • 2020 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 2016 - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
  • 2015 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • 2015 - Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)
  • 2015 - Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Government (Statutory Compliance)
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Government (Court Compliance)
  • 2013 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 2004 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice - (QCS)

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate III

  • 2016 - Certificate III in Business Administration
  • 2014 - Certificate III in Investigative Services
  • 2014 - Certificate III in Financial Services (Mercantile Agents)

Specialist Units of Competency

  • 2021 - Course in the Australasian Inter-service Incident Management System (AIIMS) - 22459VIC
  • 2016 - Level 2 Award for Conflict Management for Trainers - (United Kingdom)

Employment

  • Director - CLET Training
  • Consultant/Trainer - Country Fire Authority (CFA)
  • Director, Strategic Projects, QCS Directorate, District Manager, Senior Probation and Parole Officer - Queensland Corrective Services
  • Community Corrections Officer and Drug Court Manager - Queensland Department of Corrective Services
  • Sessional lecturer - Central Queensland University
  • Teacher - Queensland TAFE
  • Solicitor
  • Tutor in Commercial Law - Australian National University
  • Teacher - Applied Science - Canberra Institute of TAFE
  • Aerobics Instructor / Personal trainer

Industry Committees

  • Current - State Chair of the Queensland Chapter, Committee Member and a Founding Member of the Society of Women Leaders with Australian Red Cross
  • Current - Various Working Committees (Red Cross)
  • Current - Chair – Program Advisory Committee – ANZMHA - Frontline Mental Health Conference
  • 2022 - Council Advisor - Council for Women and Families United by Defence Service (DVA)
  • 2020 - Co-Chair – Program Advisory Committee – ANZMHA - Frontline Mental Health Conference
  • 2019 - Co-Chair – Program Advisory Committee – ANZMHA - Frontline Mental Health Conference
  • 2016 - Industry Advisory Team (Re-accreditation) - Certificate IV and Diploma of Crime and Justice Studies Accredited Courses
  • 2011 - Industry Advisory Team (Re-accreditation) - Certificate IV and Diploma of Justice Studies Accredited Courses

Memberships

  • Australian HR Institute
  • Australian Institute Project Management
  • Society of Women Leaders - Australian Red Cross - Founding Member
  • Golden Key International Honour Society - Member by invitation

Industry Awards

  • Executive Dean’s Award - Charles Sturt University
  • Red Cross Society of Women Leaders National Chairs Recognition Award 
  • Deans list 2015 for achieving top 1% - Edith Cowan University
  • Australia Day Medal
  • Mort Award for Excellence in Teaching - Central Queensland University
  • Most Outstanding Business - Westpac Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards

Recent Industry Conferences and Expo's Attended

  • 2022 - Diversity and Inclusion Conference (Australian HR Institute)
  • 2022 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2022 - Red Cross International Women's Day (Sydney)
  • 2021 - ASQA Understanding Performance Assessment
  • 2021 - NSW Police Career Transition Virtual Seminar
  • 2021 - Queensland Police Service Health and Wellbeing Tour (Presented Research)
  • 2021 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2019 - Executive Leadership - Society of Women Leaders (Red Cross) (Sydney)
  • 2019 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Townsville)
  • 2019 - ASIAL Security Conference (Sydney)
  • 2019 - ASQA Training Provider Briefing (Gold Coast)
  • 2019 - Learning Solutions Conference and Expo (Orlando, Florida USA)
  • 2019 - Financial Review Business Summit (Sydney)
  • 2018 - Australian Warrior Expo (Brisbane)
  • 2018 - Gender, Work and Organisation International Interdisciplinary Conference (Sydney)
  • 2018 - Australian Red Cross Society of Women's Leaders Event (Gold Coast)
  • 2018 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2018 - Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2017 - The Learning Guild - Realities360 Conference (San Jose California USA)
  • 2017 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2017 - Insources VET Summit - VET Policy, Compliance and Funding (Sydney)
  • 2016 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2016 - VELG National VET Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2015 - National Policing Summit (Melbourne)
  • 2015 - VELG VET Summit - (Virtual)
  • 2014 - VELG National VET Conference - (Brisbane)

International Travel

  • Asia - China (Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Xi'an), Singapore, United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
  • Europe - Austria, France (Paris), Germany (Munich), Italy (Rome, Milan, Venice), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Belgium (Brussels), Poland (Krakow, Auschwitz near Oswiecim), Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, Neuchatel, Interlaken), United Kingdom (London, Lancaster, Liverpool, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland), Ireland (Dublin)
  • North America - United States of America (California - Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Beverly Hills, Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Louisiana - New Orleans, Texas - Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Arlington, Colorado - Denver, Estes Park, New York City), Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Quebec, Ottawa, Banff, Yukon)
  • Oceania - Australia, New Zealand (Auckland, Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin), Cook Islands

World Wonders Visited

  • Asia - China (Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven)
  • Europe - France (Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre - Mona Lisa, Pantheon), Italy (Colosseum, Patheon,St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain), Netherlands (Amsterdam - Anne Frank House), Poland (Auschwitz Concentration Camp), Switzerland (Jungfrau Summit 4158 m, hiked the Eiger 3970 m), United Kingdom (Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square)
  • North America - United States of America (Disneyland, Universal Studios, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans Wharf, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Madison Square Garden, World Trade Centre - ground zero, Times Square, Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Space Shuttle, Pearl Harbour, Wall Street, Grand Canyon, Yosemite - Glacier Point and Half Dome - Giant Sequoias trees, Rocky Mountains, Bear Lake, Bourbon Street New Orleans, Whalburgers, JFK Assassination), Canada (Niagara Falls, Northern Lights)
  • Oceania - Australia (Opera House, Climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge, Ayers Rock) New Zealand (Skied Remarkables, Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone)
Allen Williams

Allen Williams

BAdVocEd, BA (Crim & CJ), GDipMgt (Learning), GDipStratLead

Managing Director / Training Manager

Allen is extremely experienced, educated, dedicated and innovative in all areas of training and assessment, having worked in many industries over an impressive 45 years of employment. Allen has 23 years in government and the private sector with 24 years in Vocational Training.

Remaining at the helm of CLET and it's daily operations, Allen regularly attends industry conferences held online currently throughout Australia and internationally and continues to study at both vocational and university levels to ensure CLET is up to date and current with all Vocational Education and industry requirements and reforms, and maintains an extensive list of industry networks and memberships.

Allen’s employment experience commenced in the banking sector with the National Australia Bank. He then moved into management with a leading cinema complex and was asked to open, establish and manage a new store for KFC.

From there, Allen moved into sales with Australian and international companies, then the service industry with Caltex and security before joining the Australian Federal Police (AFP) where he was a member of the Special Operations Team (SOT) and specialised as a sniper and a police pursuit motorcyclist protecting the Governor-General and working alongside the S.A.S and the US Secret Service during the US Presidential visit to Australia during this time.

Learning that many become disadvantaged when they remain entrenched inside some organisational cultures for too long, Allen observed that a successful and modern career must diversify deciding to move from policing into ACT probation and parole and private hotel security, then education and business, completing his Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education and Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice while he worked as a Fire Communications Officer with Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority and Griffith University Security.

Allen then entered the teaching profession as a registered secondary school teacher, however, he found a flare for adult and workplace education when he was invited to work with the contracted AFP Driver Training provider TISC, where he was a senior trainer and designed and developed the entire AFP recruit driver training, advanced car and police motorcycle driver training management programs.

When that job was complete, Allen achieved the position as Educational Manager and Justice Administration Qualification Leader with the Gold Coast Institute of TAFE (GCIT), while maintaining his industry expertise in the justice sector as a Probation and Parole Officer with the Queensland Department of Corrections.

Having worked in both the private sector and local, state and federal governments for many years and then a degree qualified adult educational specialist, Allen decided to build and register his own Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31254) in 2006. His desire was to pass on his experience to motivated people who wish to enter or move between employment prepared, confident and competitive. Plus, with this much industry exposure and knowledge of the National Vocational Education and Training Sector, Allen identified that people who already possessed a solid amount of industry knowledge and skills were eligible to have their experience recognised by converting this into appropriate Nationally Recognised Qualifications via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment process.

In addition to his employment experience, Allen is world travelled, visiting 16 countries to date, has an exceptional marriage with two amazing and highly educated, and successful adult children.

The following list of Allen's academic, employment, professional memberships and industry awards are a testament to the experience he offers both his students, industry, the community, his staff and the vocational sector.

Current Study

  • Master of Educational Neuroscience - (Central Queensland University)
  • Graduate Certificate in Information Technology Practice (Web Development) - (Queensland University of Technology)

Higher Qualifications - Bachelor Degrees (Graduated)

  • 2002 - Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice - (Griffith University)
  • 2000 - Bachelor Adult and Vocational Education - (Griffith University)

Higher Education - Single Subjects (Completed - AQF Level 9)

  • 2018 - Technology for Adult Learning and Teaching - (Charles Sturt University)
  • 2018 - Project Management Principles - (Southern Cross University)

International Qualifications - SIA Licencing

  • 2016 - BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Operations - (United Kingdom)
  • 2016 - City and Guilds Level 3 Award for Maritime Security Operatives (MSO) - (United Kingdom)
  • 2016 - BTEC Level 2 First Person on Scene Intermediate (FPOSi), including First Aid at Work - (United Kingdom)
  • 2016 - Level 2 Award in Door Supervision - (United Kingdom)

Vocational Qualifications - Graduate Diploma

  • 2019 - Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
  • 2019 - Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

Vocational Qualifications - Advanced Diploma

  • 2019 - Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • 2019 - Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety
  • 2018 - Advanced Diploma of Government (Workplace Inspection)
  • 2016 - Advanced Diploma of Integrated Risk Management

Vocational Qualifications - Diploma

  • 2019 - Diploma of Project Management
  • 2018 - Diploma of Government Investigations
  • 2018 - Diploma of Fraud Control
  • 2016 - Diploma of Integrated Risk Management
  • 2015 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
  • 2015 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety
  • 2014 - Diploma of Government Security
  • 2014 - Diploma of Security and Risk Management
  • 2012 - Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
  • 2006 - Diploma of Justice Administration
  • 1998 - Diploma of Professional Counselling

Certificate IV

  • 2018 - Certificate IV in Government Security (Personnel Vetting) 
  • 2018 - Certificate IV in Government Investigations
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Government Security
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Security and Risk Management
  • 2013 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 2013 - Certificate IV in Correctional Practice
  • 2004 - Certificate IV in Government Fraud Control and Investigation
  • 2004 - Certificate IV in Driving Instruction
  • 1999 - Certificate IV in Investigations Methods

Certificate III

  • 2021 - Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
  • 2021 - Certificate III in Investigative Services
  • 2021 - Certificate III in Security Operations
  • 2017 - Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport
  • 2017 - Certificate III in Security Operations (Cash in transit, Monitoring, Bodyguard)
  • 2014 - Certificate III in Investigative Services
  • 2000 - Certificate III in Road Transport (Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction)

Certificate II

  • 2021 - Certificate II in Security Operations
  • 2017 - Certificate II in Security Operations

Specialist Units of Competency - Security

  • 2020 - CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques
  • 2020 - CPPSEC3101 Manage conflict and security risks through negotiation
  • 2017 - CPPSEC3008A Control security risk situation using firearms (including Category E - ballistic vest)
  • 2017 - CPPSEC3014A Control persons using batons
  • 2017 - CPPSEC3015A Restrain persons using handcuffs

Specialist Units of Competency - Occupational First Aid

  • 2020 - HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • 2020 - HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
  • 2020 - HLTAID003 Provide first aid
  • 2020 - HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
  • 2017 - HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • 2017 - HLTAID002 Provide basic emergency life support
  • 2017 - HLTAID003 Provide first aid
  • 2017 - HLTAID006 Provide advanced first aid
  • 2017 - HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation
  • 2017 - HLTAID008 Manage first aid services and resources
  • 2017 - HLTSS00027 Occupational first aid skill set

Accredited Queensland Police Course - 30989QLD Course in firearms safety

  • 2017 - WSCQPS001A Demonstrate knowledge of Firearms Legislation, firearms and community safety
  • 2017 - WSCQPS002A Demonstrate use of Category A and B firearms safety
  • 2017 - WSCQPS005A Demonstrate use of Category H firearm safety

Current Industry Licences

  • Bodyguard
  • Private Investigator
  • Security Officer
  • Crowd Controller
  • Monitoring
  • Cash in Transit
  • Security Adviser
  • Security Installer

Employment

  • Managing Director - College for Law Education and Training (CLET) now known as CLET Training
  • Educational Manager/Trainer - TAFE (State Government)
  • Registered Teacher - Supply - Qld Secondary Schools (State Government)
  • Probation and Parole Officer - Queensland Corrective Services (State Government)
  • Training Developer/Instructor - Transport Industry Skills Centre
  • Fire Communications Operator - Queensland Fire and Rescue (State Government)
  • Security Officer - Sheraton Mirage Resort
  • Security Officer - Griffith University
  • Probation and Parole Officer - ACT Corrective Services (Local Government)
  • Police Officer - Australian Federal Police (Commonwealth Government)
  • Administrator - Thrifty
  • Console Operator - Caltex
  • Security Officer - Wormald Security
  • Sales Manager - Moore Paragon
  • Assistant Manager - Kentucky Fried Chicken
  • Assistant Manager - Canberra Enterprises
  • Bank Clerk - National Bank

Memberships

  • British Bodyguard Association
  • Australian Security Industry Association Limited (ASIAL)
  • The eLearning Guild (Community and Resources for eLearning Professionals)
  • Velg - Provider of Vocational Education and Training (VET) professional development and consulting services
  • American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
  • Australian Institute of Company Directors
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
  • Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
  • Australian Institute of Professional Investigators (AIPI)
  • Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association

Industry Awards

  • Business of the Year - Westpac Bank
  • Letter of Appreciation - Queensland Police Service
  • Valued Supporter - Australasian Institute of Policing
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Volunteering Gold Coast
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Australian Federal Police College
  • Community Awareness Campaign Award - Australian Federal Police
  • Certificate of Appreciation - Gold Coast TAFE
  • Certificate of Achievement - Gold Coast TAFE
  • Centre of Excellence - Technology Innovation - Gold Coast TAFE
  • Executive Award for Innovation - Gold Coast TAFE
  • Nomination - Teacher of the Year Award x 2 - Gold Coast TAFE
  • Letter of Appreciation - Stirling College

Recent Industry Conferences, Webinars, and Expo's Attended

  • 2023 - Insources Webinar - re-registration audits
  • 2022 - VELG The Four Roles of Online Educators
  • 2022 - Insources Australian VET Conference
  • 2022 - Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigation tools and techniques
  • 2022 - Red Cross International Women's Day (Sydney)
  • 2021 - ASIAL Security Virtual Two-Day Conference
  • 2021 - ASQA Understanding Performance Assessment
  • 2021 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2019 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Townsville)
  • 2019 - ASIAL Security Conference (Sydney)
  • 2019 - ASQA Training Provider Briefing (Gold Coast)
  • 2019 - Learning Solutions Conference and Expo (Orlando, Florida USA)
  • 2019 - Financial Review Business Summit (Sydney)
  • 2018 - Australian Warrior Expo (Brisbane)
  • 2018 - Gender, Work and Organisation International Interdisciplinary Conference (Sydney)
  • 2018 - Australian Red Cross Society of Women's Leaders Event (Gold Coast)
  • 2018 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2018 - Australian and New Zealand Disaster and Emergency Management Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2017 - The Learning Guild - Realities360 Conference (San Jose California USA)
  • 2017 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2017 - Insources VET Summit - VET Policy, Compliance and Funding (Sydney)
  • 2016 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2016 - VELG National VET Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2015 - National Policing Summit (Melbourne)
  • 2015 - VELG VET Summit - (Virtual)
  • 2014 - VELG National VET Conference - (Brisbane)

International Travel

  • Asia - China (Beijing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Xi'an), Singapore, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
  • Europe - Austria, France (Paris), Germany (Munich), Italy (Rome, Milan, Venice), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Poland (Krakow, Auschwitz near Oswiecim), Switzerland (Zurich, Geneva, Lucerne, Neuchatel, Interlaken), United Kingdom (London, Lancaster, Liverpool, Wales)
  • North America - Mexico, United States of America (California - Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, Beverly Hills, Napa Valley, Las Vegas, Honolulu, Louisiana - New Orleans, Texas - Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Arlington, Colorado - Denver, Estes Park, New York City, Boston)
  • Oceania - Australia, New Zealand (Auckland, Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin), Cook Islands

World Wonders Visited

  • Asia - China (Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Terracotta Army, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven)
  • Europe - France (Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre - Mona Lisa, Pantheon), Italy (Colosseum, Patheon, St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain), Netherlands (Amsterdam - Anne Frank House), Poland (Auschwitz Concentraion Camp), Switzerland (Jungfrau Summit 4158 m, hiked the Eiger 3970 m), United Kingdom (Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square)
  • North America - United States of America (Disneyland, Universal Studios, Alcatraz, Golden Gate Bridge, Fishermans Wharf, Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Madison Square Garden, World Trade Centre - ground zero, Times Square, Intrepid Aircraft Carrier and Space Shuttle, Pearl Harbour, Wall Street, Grand Canyon, Yosemite - Glacier Point and Half Dome - Giant Sequoias trees, Rocky Mountains, Bear Lake, Bourbon Street New Orleans, Whalburgers, JFK Assassination)
  • Oceania - Australia (Opera House, Climbed Sydney Harbour Bridge, Ayers Rock) New Zealand (Skied Remarkables, Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone)
Dr Jayde Williams (Physiotherapy)

Dr Jayde Williams (Physiotherapy)

DPhty, BExSc, GCertHumNutr

Creative Director / Consultant

With a real passion for education and business, Jayde is CLET's Creative Director leading our team of graphic designers and creative professionals. Jayde is involved in every aspect of collaboration from the idea phase to the execution. Jayde supervises and guides our copywriters, and designers to create work on our website, social media, and email campaigns. Jayde reports directly to our Director for major decisions and approvals, but does most of their work independently, using her professional judgment to manage the day-to-day details of our projects.

Jayde is also a Registered Physiotherapist with a Doctor of Physiotherapy with High Distinction and Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science from Bond University, achieving Valedictorian with the highest GPA out of all students graduating from the Health Sciences, Law and Business Faculties.

Jayde is the Managing Director of Brayva and also Live Bright Physiotherapy after recently completing her Physiotherapy Graduate Program at the Gold Coast University Hospital where she worked in the frontline in ICU and with COVID-19 patients during the pandemic. Further, Jayde has completed her Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition at Deakin University.

During her studies, Jayde gained experience working with sports teams including the Australian U20’s rugby union team, the Wallaroos (National Women’s Rugby Union) and the Gold Coast Suns. In addition to sport, Jayde gained experience working in multiple hospital settings ranging from acute care, intensive care, post-surgical and paediatric rehabilitation.

Jayde is passionate about musculoskeletal physiotherapy and strives to provide a caring approach for all her clients and patients. She has recently completed research looking at how health professionals can improve their communication to encourage participation in physical activity. Jayde continually pursues excellence and challenges herself to provide an individualised and enjoyable approach for all whom she treats.

In addition to her studies, Jayde also has extensive experience in aquatic water sport training and instruction of children. She has been involved in swimming for the majority of her life, demonstrating exceptional technical skill and attention to detail.

Jayde is a true industry professional and advises CLET management team on current industry practices, policies and procedures, contributing to our course delivery and assessment practices. 

Higher Qualifications - Doctorate Degree (Graduated)

  • 2019  - Doctor of Physiotherapy with High Distinction - (Bond University) - 'Valedictorian'

Research

  • Williams, J., Saken, M., Hing, W. & Gough, S. (2019). The Effects of Message Framing Characteristics on Physical Activity Education: A Systematic Review.
  • Saken, M., Williams, J., Hing, W. & Gough, S. (2019). Appearance-based or health-based message framing: What motivates physical activity participation? 
  • Research project: Triathlon Australia: Physiological and Haematological Effects of Heat Acclimation Training

Professional Registration

  • 2019  - Physiotherapy Board of Australia - AHPRA

Higher Qualifications - Postgraduate Degree (Graduated)

  • 2021 - Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition - (Deakin University)

Higher Qualifications - Undergraduate Degree (Graduated)

  • 2016 - Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science - (Bond University)
  • 2015 - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business/14 subjects - (Bond University)

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate IV

  • 2015 - TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 2014 - SIS40210 Certificate IV in Fitness

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate III

  • 2014 - SIS30313 Certificate III in Fitness

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate I

  • 2012 - Certificate I in Hospitality

Seconday Schooling - Year 12

  • 2012 - Queensland Certificate of Education

Certification

  • 2019 - HLTAID001 Provide CPR (Feb 2019)
  • 2019 - HTAID0002 Provide Basic Emergency Life Support (Feb 2019)
  • 2019 - HLTAID003 Provide First Aid (Feb 2019)
  • 2016/19  - SMA Level One Sports Trainer
  • 2019 - Blue Card
  • 2014 - Group Exercise Leader
  • 2014 - Nutrition Certificate
  • 2014 - LESMILLS RPM Trainee Certificate
  • 2014 - AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infants and Preschool Aquatics (INF)
  • 2014 - AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety (TSW)

Industry and Employment History

  • Creative Director - (CLET Training)
  • Managing Director - Brayva
  • Managing Director - Live Bright Physiotherapy
  • Tutor - Doctor of Physiotherapy program at Bond University
  • Physiotherapist - Gold Coast University Hospital
  • Physiotherapist - John Flynn Private Hospital
  • Research Assistant - Gold Coast University Hospital
  • Industry - Gold Coast Suns (AFL Team)
  • Industry - Townsville Hospital (Emergency Department)
  • Industry - Gold Coast Private Hospital
  • Industry - Lady Cilento Hospital
  • Industry - Mater Hospital
  • Industry - Wesley Hospital
  • Industry - Tweed Hospital - Outpatients
  • Industry - Bond Swimming Club - (Bond University)
  • Industry - Wallaroos - (Australian Rugby Union)
  • Industry - Triathlon Australia - (Bond University)
  • Industry - Australian Rugby U20's - (Australian Rugby Union)
  • Community Program - (Gold Coast Suns)
  • Volunteer - (ASCTA Convention)
  • Volunteer - (Pan Pacific Games - swimming)
  • Learn to Swim Instructor - (TSS Aquatic)
  • Personal Trainer and Gym Floor/Group Instructor - (Fitness First)
  • Assistant Coach - (TSS Aquatic)
  • Swim instructor - (CLET)
  • Crew Member - (McDonalds Nicon Plaza)

Academic Scholarship

  • 2012 - Aquinas College / Bond Univerity Collegiate Scholarship

Academic Awards

  • 2019 - Valedictorian GPA 3.89/4.0 with average of 90% for all subjects in the Doctor of Physiotherapy
  • 2019 - Doctor of Physiotherapy Award for Overall Excellence
  • 2019 - APA (QLD Branch) Academic Excellence Award
  • 2019 - Recognition for Clinical Excellence and Research Excellence
  • 2019 - Vice-Chancellors List for Academic Excellence (85% average) every semester
  • 2019 - Bond University - First in Class: The Well Rounded Physiotherapist
  • 2018 - Bond University - First in class: Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
  • 2018 - Bond University - First in class: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II
  • 2017 - Bond University - First in class: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy I
  • 2017 - Bond University - First in class: Principles of Physiotherapy
  • 2016 - Bond University - Deans list for academic excellence x 3
  • 2016 - Bond University - Vice-chancellors list for academic excellence
  • 2016 - Bond University - First in Class: Sports and Exercise Psychology
  • 2016 - Bond University - First in Class: Exercise Prescription and Practice 1
  • 2016 - Bond University - First in Class: Sports and Exercise Psychology
  • 2012 - Bond University - Collegiate 50% Scholarship Recipient
  • 2011 - Winner: Quinn and Scattini Legal Moot Competition
  • 2010 - Swimmer of the Month (TSS Aquatic)
  • 2009 - 2011 - Competitor at Regional Swimming Carnival (Aquinas College)
  • 2008 - 2011 - Academic Excellence in IT and Mathematics
  • 2009 - Academic Excellence in Visual Arts
  • 2011 - Academic Excellence in Hospitality
  • 2011 - 2012 - Outstanding Academic Diligence

Achievements

  • 2011 - Surf Life Saving Rescue Certificate - (Patrolling member - Bilinga SLSC and Kurrawa SLSC)
  • 2008 - Surf Life Saving Age Champion - (Bilinga SLSC)
  • 2008 - Principles Award for Academic Excellence - (Aquinas College)
  • 2011 - 2012 - Outstanding Academic Diligence - (Aquinas College)
  • 2008 - 2012 - Multiple Diligence Awards - (Aquinas College)
  • 2007 - 2008 - Competitor at QLD State Junior Surf Life Saving Titles
  • 2007 - House Captain - (Aquinas College)
Brayden Williams

Brayden Williams

LLM (IntLaw&IntRelations), LLB, GradDipLegPrac

Legal Director / Solicitor / RPL Support & Assessor

Brayden is a solicitor and admitted to the Supreme Court of Queensland. He holds a Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations) from Flinders University, Bachelor of Laws from Bond University and Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Further, he has completed additional study in business and law at the University of Lyon in France, travelling through France, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Responsible to our Director, Brayden's role as Legal Director and RPL support is an integral part of our legal and compliance management team.  He advises on ASQA's general directions that are a condition of CLET Training's RTO registration and provides guidance on specific requirements of the VET Quality Framework and the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 made under subsection 185(1) and subsection 186(1) of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (the Act), soon to be the Standards for RTO's 2025.

Brayden Red Cross

In addition, Brayden monitors CLET's intellectual property, copyright, and registered trademarks and holds a position in CLET's RPL and legal, crime and justice, and business training and assessor team. 

Working in the industry, Brayden holds the position of Clean Sport Educator with Sport Integrity Australia, an Emergency Services Activation Support Officer with the Australian Red Cross and works within the Emergency Operations Centre with the Field Operations Team to manage the Red Cross response to emergency events. In addition, he held a position as a public safety supervisor at the Tree Top Challenge on the Gold Coast.

Plus, Brayden gives back to the community, volunteering his time as a Legal Officer at the Robina Community Legal Centre.

Sporting-wise, Brayden is the 2024 Australian weightlifting champion for the 73 kg division and holds the 2020, 2022, and 2024 Queensland weightlifting champion titles for his weight division. He is also an accomplished gymnast, a qualified snowboard and ski instructor, and an advanced rescue diver.

Postgraduate Education (Graduated)

  • 2023 - Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations) - (Flinders University)
  • 2019 - Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice - (College of Law)

Higher Education (Graduated)

  • 2019 - Bachelor of Laws - (Bond University and University of Lyon France)
  • 2019 - Certificate of Legal Skills - (Bond University)

Vocational Qualifications

  • 2017 - TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Secondary Schooling

  • 2015 - The Southport School (TSS) Graduate

Professional Recognition

  • 2020 - Practicing Certificate - Queensland Law Society
  • 2019 - Certificate of Admission - Supreme Court of Queensland

Vocational Certification

  • 2020 - Rescue Diver
  • 2020 - Advanced Diver
  • 2018 - Open Water Diver
  • 2016 - Barista
  • 2015 - Level 1 and 2 Snowboard Instructor: SBINZ
  • 2015 - Level 1 Ski Instructor: NZSIA
  • 2015 - Child Instruction: SBINZ
  • 2015 - First Aid
  • 2014 - RSA
  • 2014 - Bronze Medallion

Academic Awards

  • 2018 - First in Class - Bond University
  • 2011 - Academic Silver Fern - TSS
  • 2013 - School Warden - TSS

Sporting Achievements

  • 2024  - Australian Weightlifting Champion - 73kg
  • 2024  - Queensland Weightlifting Champion - 73kg
  • 2022  - Queensland Weightlifting Champion - 73kg
  • 2020  - Queensland Weightlifting Champion - 67kg
  • 2019-24  - Team Member - Queensland Weightlifting Team
  • 2013 - Vice Captain TSS Gymnastics
  • 2013 - First VIII Gymnastics Team - TSS
  • 2013 - First X1 TSS Cricket Team - Premiers (Gold pocket for winning the GPS premiership)
  • 2013 - President’s gymnastics award – awarded to gymnast with best attitude, presentation and behaviour
  • 2013 - Ng family trophy – awarded to the gymnast with the highest all around division 2 scores at GPS
  • 2013 - Junior Champion – based on results from regional, state GPS and National championships
  • 2013 - Representative blazer for achieving the highest level of sport at TSS

Employment

  • Legal Director / RPL Support - CLET Training
  • Clean Sport Educator - Sport Integrity Australia (Australian Government)
  • Emergency Services Activation Support Officer - Australian Red Cross
  • Public Safety Supervisor - Tree Top Challenge
  • Solicitor - ROSE Litigation Lawyers
  • Legal Support Officer - Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP)
  • Graduate Law Clerk - Shine Lawyers (Gold Coast)

Community Volunteer Work

  • Volunteer Solicitor - Robina Community Legal Centre
  • Gold Coast Tourism: News Service Volunteer (Sports Journalist)
  • Community work at Angel Care Southport
  • Sony Foundation Holiday Camp – He was a full-time companion where he looked after a special needs child for 5 nights, where he learnt to work with intellectually and physically impaired children.
  • Masters swimming competition volunteer: Miami Swimming

International Travel

  • Asia - Hong Kong, Xi'an, Shenzen), Singapore, United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
  • Europe - Austria, France (Paris, Lyon, Chamonix, Monze, Normandy, South France), Germany (Munich), Italy (Rome, Milan, Venice), Netherlands (Amsterdam), Poland (Krakow, Auschwitz near Oswiecim), Switzerland (Geneva), United Kingdom (London)
  • North America - United States of America (California - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Honolulu, New York City)
  • Oceania - Australia, New Zealand (Auckland, Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin), Cook Islands

World Wonders Visited

  • Europe - France (Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre - Mona Lisa, Pantheon), Italy (Colosseum, Patheon,St Peter's Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museums, Trevi Fountain), Netherlands (Amsterdam - Anne Frank House), Poland (Auschwitz Concentraion Camp), Switzerland (Jungfrau Summit 4158 m, hiked the Eiger 3970 m), United Kingdom (Buckingham Palace, London Eye, Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square)
Vicki Lohrey (JP Qual)

Vicki Lohrey (JP Qual)

DipBus

Administration Manager

Vicki is our college administration wizard and we are very lucky to have her with us. As a student you can have the confidence that your personal information and course results will be protected and recorded by an amazing administrator who has exemplary attention to detail.

Your administration requests from inside the Student HUB will be received and actioned by Vicki in a timely manner. In addition, when you have completed your course, Vicki is responsible to check, process and record your results, print and send your Certificate and Academic Transcripts via Registered Post.

Education

  • 2013 - Diploma of Business
  • 2013 - Certificate IV in Business Administration
  • 2012 - Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Sales)

Employment History

  • Administration Officer - College for Law, Education and Training now known as CLET Training
  • 2010 - 2012 - Administration Officer - Queensland Police Service
  • 2010 - Legal Secretary - Lynn & Rowland Lawyers
  • 2009 - 2010 - Personal Assistant to Provost Gold Coast and Logan - Griffith University
  • 2009 - Administrative Assistant, Executive Office - Gold Coast Institute of TAFE
  • 2000 - Current - Small Business Owner, Director
  • 1999 - Franchisee & Leaseholder - Quest Ascot Lodging Serviced Apartment
  • 1989 - 1999 - Secretary to Head of School of Management - University of Tasmania

Professional Development

  • Justice of the Peace - Qualified 
  • Queensland Police Service - Advance 2 Learning Management System Courses and I-TAS (Intelligent Analysis System) OIC/Supervisor's Course
  • QPRIME Fundamentals and Policelink Basics
  • QPS Client Service Charter and Traffic Infringement Notice Management System for the State Traffic Support Branch Users
  • Ethics and Ethical Decision-Making and Firearms Minimum Training Requirement
  • Public Interest Disclosure
  • Information Security Online and QPS Trails Adjudication
  • Information Classification System and GST Training
  • Right to Information and Records Management Fundamentals and Microsoft Outlook OLP

Associations and Awards

  • Member - Queensland Justices Association
  • IPSA - Institute of Professional Secretaries (Australia) (previous)
  • ATEM- Association for Tertiary Education Management (previous)
Karen Duncan

Karen Duncan

DipBusAdmin

Accounts Manager

Karen is another one of our amazing administrators and you will more than likely speak with her if you ring our head office. Karen is friendly and no request is too big or ever a problem.

Karen's main role is to manage all student fees, payments and accounts. She processes all payment plans, in charge of all student financial records and organises and sends all students their invoices.

In addition to her accounts role, Karen is one of those amazing people who can multi-task and assists the Director with the management and recording of all RPL applications and ensures all information is processed correctly with the upmost confidentiality at all times.

All account and payment related requests sent from inside the Student HUB will be received and processed by Karen.

Education

  • 2016 - Diploma of Business Administration
Gisele Lanes

Gisele Lanes

BDP, BSA

Software Engineer

Gisele has over 20 years experience in software engineering, project management and consulting. She has exceptional software development knowledge and skills from working with a range of systems for several small and large companies. She also has industry experience in project management and consulting.

Gisele joined CLET team in 2015 and is current an asset working with our web development team on our new and innovative student records system.

Education

  • 2001 - Bachelor of Data Processing
  • 2004 - Bachelor of System Analyst
Dan Kron

Dan Kron

BMA

Web Developer

Dan has over 20 year experience in web design and development. Originally from Brazil and living in Australia for the past 15 years, he developed his skills in UI/UX and front-end web development while working for numerous web companies.

Dan joined the CLET team in 2011 and has been instrumental in the development of all CLET websites, including our student learning management systems and student online study experience.

Education

  • 1999  - Bachelor Marketing & Advertising- (FIAM University - Sao Paulo/Br)
  • 2000 -  Diploma of Business - (Gold Coast College of Business)

Employment History

  • 2012 - Current - Web Development Officer- College for law and Justice Administration / College for Law, Education and Training / now known as CLET Training
  • 2002-2012 - UX/UI Designer / Mobile & Website Producer / QA Manager- Coastalwatch Media
  • 2001-2002 - Web Developer/ Designer- Oasis Network
  • 2001-2010 - Creative Director/ Owner- Pixelindustry
  • 1999-2000 - Designer/Partner- Restless Natives Studios
  • 1994-2000 - Web Designer/ Designer- Clicio Studio

Seminars Attended

  • Mobile Apps Development - Samsung Bada - workshop
  • Mobile Apps Development - Apple - Workshop

Associations and Awards

  • #1 Sports app on Australian Itunes Store (Coastalwach/ Hurley app)
Karyn Martin

Karyn Martin

MCoun, BScPsych(Hons)

Police Consultant

Karyn Martin is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in law enforcement, training, and counselling services. Passionate about both mental health advocacy and law enforcement, she has seamlessly transitioned from Assistant Director at CLET Training to a multifaceted career path in counselling.

With over ten years of experience working with CLET, where she served as the Assistant Director, Karyn honed her skills in curriculum development, program coordination, and fostering positive relationships. Her commitment to ensuring high-quality training and assessment has earned her recognition within CLET's client community.

Now, as a private practice counsellor, Karyn brings her expertise in mental health to individuals seeking support and guidance. Specialising in trauma therapy and stress management, she provides a safe and empathetic environment for clients to explore their emotions and develop coping strategies.

In addition to her counselling work, Karyn serves as a police consultant for CLET Training, where she lends her expertise to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement recognition towards CLET's Nationally Recognised Qualifications. Her firsthand experience in counselling and law enforcement uniquely positions her to provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving police-community relations and officer wellness initiatives.

Karyn holds a Master's degree in counselling and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has completed specialised training in trauma counselling and crisis intervention. She is committed to positively impacting the mental health and law enforcement fields, striving to create safer and more supportive communities for all individuals.

Karyn has completed one full and two half-marathons and is the mother of two incredible children. She has lived and worked abroad for nearly ten years and has explored multiple countries worldwide. Karyn brings her passion and experience to the CLET team.

Higher Qualifications - (Graduated)

  • 2023 - Master of Counselling - (Canberra University)

Higher Qualifications - Bachelor Degrees

  • 1999 - Bachelor of Psychology - First Class Honors - (East London University, UK)

Vocational Qualifications - Diploma

  • 2020 - Diploma of Training Design and Development
  • 2019 - Diploma of Government (Investigation)
  • 2018 - Diploma of Counselling
  • 2014 - Diploma of Government (Investigation)
  • 2011 - Diploma of Public Safety (Policing)
  • 2000 - Diploma in Sports Therapy
  • 2000 - Diploma in Fitness Training & Sports Therapy

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate IV

  • 2019 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
  • 2019 - Certificate IV in Government Investigations
  • 2019 - Certificate IV in Government Security
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Government (Investigation)
  • 2014 - Certificate IV in Government (Fraud Control)

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate III

  • 2014 - Certificate III in Investigative Services
  • 2010 - Certificate III in Security Operations

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate II

  • 2013 - Certificate II in Security Operations

Vocational Qualifications - Statement of Attainment

  • 2009 - Justice Administration Short Course

Employment History

  • Current - Counsellor (Private Practice)
  • 2013-2024  - Assistant Director - CLET Training
  • 2009 - 2014 - Police Officer - Queensland Police Service
  • 2008 - Personal Assistant - Quality Training Solutions
  • 2001 - 2005 - Legal Secretary - Adamsons Solicitors
  • 2000 - Gym Instructor - Aquaterra Leisure, UK
  • 1995 - 1996 - Team Secretary / Corporate Finance - KPMG
  • 1992 - 1994 - Secretary to Manager / PA - Richard Rogers Partnership
  • 1982 - 1989 - Clerk / Typist - Social Welfare and Inland Revenue NZ

Memberships

  • Australian and New Zealand Mental Health Association
  • Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
  • Australian Counselling Association

Industry Awards

  • Dean’s Excellence Award 2022 - Canberra University

Recent Industry Conferences and Expo's Attended

  • 2022 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2021 - Frontline Mental Health Conference (Gold Coast)
  • 2019 - ASQA Training Provider Briefing (Gold Coast)
  • 2017 - Backup for Life Expo - NSW Police Legacy (Sydney)
  • 2014 - VELG National VET Conference - (Brisbane)

International Travel

  • Oceania - Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Nauru
  • Europe - Russia, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain, Ibiza, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland
  • Africa - Morocco
  • North America - Mexico (Tijuana), United States (California), Hawaii
Brad Copelin

Brad Copelin

GradDipMgt (Learning), GradDipStratLead

Military Consultant / Assessor

Brad is a CLET military consultant on national and international course delivery, design and employment.

Brad Copelin enlisted into the Australian Army in 1987 as an Infantryman and in 1992 he transferred to the Military Police. In 1995, was selected and subsequently employed as a Recruit Instructor.

In 1996, Brad transferred to the Reserve and joined the Victoria Police. During his police service he specialised as an Operational Safety Tactics Training Instructor, specialising in Critical Incident Management and Crowd Control training. He was promoted to Senior Constable in 2000.

Brad returned to the Army as a Sergeant in 2001, serving in various leadership positions in Sydney and Darwin.

In December 2005, he was promoted to Warrant Officer and became the Warrant Officer In Charge, Military Police Stations in Wagga Wagga, Wodonga and Puckapunyal. Brad was then appointed Company Sergeant Major, Defence Force Corrective Establishment (the Defence Prison); followed by Warrant Officer In Charge, Advanced Military Police Training, Defence Police Training Centre, until his medical retirement in December 2011.

Brad has been awarded a Meritorious Unit Citation (with Star), Soldiers' Medallion for Exemplary Service, Provost Marshal-Army Certificate of Merit, two other commendations; campaign and service medals.

Brad gained operational command experience whilst deployed on Border Protection Operations with the Royal Australian Navy (2003) and in the Solomon Islands as the Military Police Commander (2003). He also deployed to Afghanistan with the Australian Special Operations Task Group (2006).

Relevant Australian Qualifications:

  • Brad has completed studies in International Humanitarian Law with the Australian Red Cross, University of Melbourne, United Nations and the Asia Pacific Centre for Military Law. In 2009, his academic paper, "Defending the Indefensible: the Defence of Superior Orders for War Crimes", was published in the Australian Army Journal.

Education

  • Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
  • Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
  • Advanced Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management)
  • Advanced Diploma of Justice
  • Diploma in Training and Education
  • Diploma in Training Design and Development
  • Diploma in Security & Risk Management
  • Diploma of Government (Management)
  • Diploma of Management
  • Diploma of Business
  • Diploma of Project Management
  • Diploma of OHS
  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Employment History

  • Jul 11present LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS - (Principal Consultant / Business Manager / Program Developer / Lead Facilitator)
  • Jan 11Dec 11 DEFENCE HUMAN RESOURCES - (Human Resources Manager & Recruiting Manager)
  • Jan 10Dec 10 DEFENCE POLICE TRAINING CENTRE - (Course Manager, Training Developer, Project Manager & Senior Instructor)
  • Jan 08Dec 09 DEFENCE CORRECTIONAL CENTRE - (Business Services Manager)
  • Jan 06Dec 07 REGIONAL POLICING SERVICES - (Police Services Manager)
  • Jan 05Dec 05 DEFENCE POLICING - (Operations Manager & Resource Manager)
  • Jan 03Dec 04 REGIONAL POLICE OPERATIONS - (Defence Policeman)

Other Achievements and Experience

  • DefenceCare Ambassador
  • Justice of the Peace for the State of NSW (155016)
  • Emergency & Public Order Management Qualifications (Defence, AFP, VICPOL, WAPOL & NSW EMC)
  • National OHS Construction Induction (CPCCOHS1001A -White Card) / WorkCover NSW Trainer (TR20104)
  • Advanced First Aid Trainer (HLTCPR201B, HLTFA311A, HLTFA404A, 21886VIC and 22099VIC)
  • International Humanitarian Law Trainer, Australian Red Cross
  • Published Author - Defending the Indefensible: The Defence of Superior Orders for War Crimes, Australian Army Journal - Vol VI, Number 1, Autumn 2009
  • Member – Australian Institute of Management
  • Member – Australian Institute of Training Development
  • Member – Returned Services League of Australia
  • Member – Business Enterprise Centre, Southern Sydney
Rochelle Hattam

Rochelle Hattam

DipJusAdmin, DipLeadMgt

Military Consultant / Assessor

Rochelle started with the college as a student and when she completed her Diploma of Justice Administration she continued as an employee and has done some stunning work in course development, student support, training, and assessment.

Rochelle has also been a serving member of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) since 2008. In her initial four years, she was employed in a security role as a Military Working Dog Handler (MWDH). This job included duties such as: intruder detection training with MWD, basic obedience with MWD, MWD husbandry, protective security of personnel and assets, patrolling of the Air Base with a MWD, emergency response, traffic and crowd control, and detainee and prisoner of war handling.

Her current role in the RAAF is that of airfield ground operations at the rank of Sergeant. This is a logistical function that provides airfield services for the movement of personnel and cargo to support ADF activities, exercises and operations. On a day-to-day basis she receives, prepares, and loads cargo for movement by air, process passengers for flight, operate forklifts and other special-purpose vehicles, and prepares and records documentation for aircraft departures and arrivals. It was within this role that she undertook a six-month deployment to the Middle East in support of ADF operations.

Current Study

  • Current - Bachelor of Business (Management) - (Charles Sturt University - CSU)

Vocational Qualifications - Diploma

  • 2017  - Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • 2007 - Diploma of Justice Administration

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate IV

  • 2010  - Certificate IV in Assessment and Training 
  • 2005 - Certificate II in Business

Vocational Qualifications - Certificate II

  • 2008  - Certificate II in Public Safety (SES Operations)
  • 2008  - Certificate II in Security Operations
  • 2005 - Certificate II in Business

Employment History

  • 2013 - Current - Movements Operator - Royal Australian Air Force
  • 2008 - 2013  - Security Police (Military Working Dog Handler) - Royal Australian Air Force
  • 2007 - Current - Course Assessor / developer - College for Law, Education and Training now known as CLET Training

Awards

  • 2015 - Australian Operational Service Medal - (ADF)
  • 2012 - Australian Defence Medal - (ADF)
Industry Consultants

Industry Consultants

Advice and Practices

CLET staff are in daily contact with a large list of industry employees and employers that inform us on current industry expectations, policies and procedures relevant to our courses and qualifications. To this date our staff have spoken, either on the phone or in person with more than 17 000 industry representatives about their roles and current practices and expectations in their organisations and then considered this information when designing our courses and assessments, including Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) outcomes.

Our staff have more than 1500 LinkedIn industry members in their network and monitor and receive notifications via Twitter and email from 100's of relevant organisations daily, that keeps us up to date with industry activities and events.

Our consultants currently hold positions at all levels across many sectors, such as:

  • Solicitors and Paralegal's - Legal Practice
  • Government - Local, State and Federal
  • Police Officers, State and Federal
  • Probation and Parole and Prison Officers
  • Border Patrol, Fisheries, 
  • Military - Army, Navy and Airforce (Australian and Overseas)
  • Emergency Services - Fire Fighters (Country and City) and Paramedics
  • Security - Australia and International
  • Health - Registered Nurses and Doctors
  • Charity Organisations
  • Vocational Education Sector
  • University Lecturers - PHD recipients
  • University Students

CLET staff have many memberships with associations and attend professional development conferences regularly.

Why CLET Training?

WHY USE CLET for RPL?

  • RPL team leader is Dr Kate Martin
  • Assessing service personnel since 2006
  • RPL assessors understand civilian requirements 
  • RPL assessors degree and industry qualified
  • Modern interactive online RPL application process
  • Apply online 365 days a year
  • Securely upload your workplace evidence online
  • RPL assessment is obligation free
  • Nationally Recognised Qualifications
  • Low fees and flexible payment plans

Why study with CLET?

  • Offering online gap training for experienced workers
  • Nationally Recognised Courses
  • Study 365 days a year
  • CLET's online system is called Study Cloud
  • Interactive online study and Assessments
  • Study resources available 24/7
  • No assessment due dates - study at your pace
  • Flexible payment plans
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
  • Online/Phone and ZOOM Student Support