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ATTA Conference

24-26 July 2023

Attwood, VIC

27 July 2023

STIHL Workshop

Knoxfield, VIC

2023 ATTA Conference

Three Days of Highly Informative Talks

24 - 26 July 2023

8:00 am - 4:30pm

The 2023 ATTA Conference was held at Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre, 33 Ardlie Street, Attwood, VIC 3049. Beginning with a Pre-Conference Meet and Greet on Sunday 23 July, the conference proper ran from 24 - 26 July. The full schedule for the event can be downloaded here: Download the 2023 ATTA Conference Programme

The Conference

About ATTA

Australian Timber Trainers Association

The Australian Timber Trainers Association (ATTA) is a national network of trainers and assessors in the forest and forest products industry. Members come from all states and territories in Australia, and represent private registered training organisations, TAFE colleges, partnerships and industry consultancies.

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Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is elected each year at the AGM held at the annual ATTA Workshop.

President Andy Cusack

Andy has been involved in forestry training, specialising in Tree Falling and OH&S for 38 years. He is also a founding member and inaugural president of ATTA.

Vice President Rod Stebbing

As CEO of National Workplace Services Group Pty Ltd (NWSG) RTO 22148, Rod brings to ATTA his knowledge and experience as a provider of vocational training in park and forest environments. Rod is also principal of his own company Emtrain Fire and Community Safety Pty Ltd.

Director George Laws

George is a Senior Fire Training and Development Officer with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), Parks and Wildlife Service in Western Australia. Has 33 years of experience in Forest Management, Conservation, Bush Fire Fighting and Prescribed Burning. Custodian of Chainsaw and Tree Falling training for the Departments Operational Training Unit.

Director Ian McLeod

Ian is a specialist within the Forest, Processing, Extraction, Construction, Rural, Horticulture, Transport and Business Industries providing technical and leadership education, training and consulting in all states of Australia and internationally. Currently third party for MTO Group Pty Ltd.

Director Kevin Nunn

Kevin has worked in the timber industry for over 25 years in areas such as harvesting, production faller, machine operator before becoming a trainer in the industry. Kevin is currently a Trainer/Assessor for TAFE Gippsland.

Director Louise Kinloch

Louise comes with a wealth of knowledge within the Vocational Education sector, with over 20 years industry experience in Education. Louise is the General Manager - Training for National Timber & Hardware Association (NTHA). She holds an Executive Master of Business, as well as a bachelor’s degree in vocational education and training.

Director Marianne St Clair

Managing Director and Senior Research Fellow at Simbani Research Pty Ltd

Secretary / Treasurer Sandy Kanahs

Sandy is the CEO of LITA Training located in the Green Triangle Region. She has developed her skills in the VET Sector over many years with a strong background of administration and finance.

Speakers