COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK & LEARNING DEVELOPMENT
Building competence, confidence, and careers through learning that works.
Smart Target delivers training that goes beyond the certificate building skills, confidence, and capability from deck to boardroom.
“We turn compliance driven training into capability driven learning.”
Smart Target combines deep maritime expertise with modern learning strategy to build workforce capability at every level from new entrants to senior masters.
Specialising in the design and implementation of competency based training systems, digital learning solutions, and structured traineeship programs that meet regulatory requirements while supporting sustainable, long term workforce development.
Goal: To turn training into genuine capability ensuring people not only meet standards, but perform with confidence and purpose.
- Competency framework design and implementation
- Training manual and assessment system development
- eLearning and immersive VR/AR program design
- Verification of Competency (VOC) and assessor development
- Traineeship program design and management plans
- Mentor and buddy framework design for safe, confident on the job learning
- Learning Management System (LMS) strategy, implementation, and rollout
- Designed and implemented 20+ competency manuals and assessment frameworks for on water and shore based operations (2023–2025).
- Developed the Port of Brisbane Marine Traineeship Program and Mentor/Buddy Framework, supporting entry level maritime careers.
- Founded and facilitated the Maritime Industry Careers Group (MICG), a collaborative initiative linking employers, RTOs, and government partners to strengthen the maritime training pipeline.
- Delivered industry specific eLearning modules such as Training in the Workplace and Assessing in the Workplace, adapted from AQTF standards.
- Served as Global Learning Design Lead for Svitzer and Maersk, integrating immersive simulation, VR, and digital certification systems.
Digital Learning & Simulation Strategy
Experience in designing digital learning and immersive VR/AR training that builds real operational capability.
Holding a Master’s in Digital Learning Leadership, and having led global digital learning initiatives for Svitzer and Maersk, I help create practical, high-impact solutions from eLearning and simulation to digital competency systems that strengthen safety, decision-making, and performance across maritime operations.