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Learning & Development Solutions Helping veterans & first responders translate frontline skills into recognised qualifications.

Learning & Development Solutions is a specialist Sydney based consultancy, which was established in 2011. Our philosophy, is simple,
“Those who serve their nation in uniform should have their service recognised thru professionally recognised qualifications.”

We provide the following professional services:
• Specialist recognition of prior learning assessments for ADF members
• Organisational Training Needs Analysis
• Production of Training Management Plans
• Emergency Management planning
• Change & Program Management

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Motto - "Learn - Lead - Succeed"

To all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, mentors and father figures, Happy Father’s Day.For those serving, working or aw...
05/09/2026

To all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, mentors and father figures, Happy Father’s Day.

For those serving, working or away from family today, we hope you still get the chance to connect with the people who matter.

Enjoy your day. 🤙

This week I completed my TAE40122 update 🤙Learning never stops. If we’re going to develop others, we also need to keep d...
03/07/2026

This week I completed my TAE40122 update 🤙

Learning never stops. If we’re going to develop others, we also need to keep developing ourselves.

A big thank you to the team at MRWED Training and Assessment for their support throughout the journey.

Next stop… TAE50122.

Friday afternoon question...Which one are you choosing?☝️ Pilsner🖖 Double IPA👍 Pale Ale👊 Strong XPA🤘 Imperial StoutDrop ...
19/06/2026

Friday afternoon question...

Which one are you choosing?

☝️ Pilsner
🖖 Double IPA
👍 Pale Ale
👊 Strong XPA
🤘 Imperial Stout

Drop your answer below 👇

For us, it's got to be 🖖 this afternoon 🍻

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?Many veterans and first responders assume they need to start from scratch wh...
18/06/2026

What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

Many veterans and first responders assume they need to start from scratch when pursuing civilian qualifications.

Often, that's not the case.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that allows your existing skills, knowledge and experience to be assessed against nationally recognised qualifications.

Years spent leading teams, managing risk, training others and operating in complex environments may already align with qualifications in areas such as:

• Leadership and Management
• Project Management
• WHS
• Emergency Management
• Security and Risk Management

RPL is not automatic. It is evidence-based and assessed against national competency standards. If your experience meets the required standard, you may be awarded a qualification or only need to complete gap training.

Your experience has value.

The first step is understanding how your service and experience align with civilian qualifications.

Spent the weekend on professional development, so today is a stand down day in lieu.Felt a bit like Subject 2 all over a...
31/05/2026

Spent the weekend on professional development, so today is a stand down day in lieu.

Felt a bit like Subject 2 all over again. 🤙

We’ll be back in the office tomorrow.

15 years.From day one, the mission has been simple ,,, support those who served.Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the pri...
18/05/2026

15 years.

From day one, the mission has been simple ,,, support those who served.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside veterans, first responders, and organisations to translate experience into real opportunities.

No shortcuts. No inflated claims. Just honest work, done properly.

To everyone who has trusted me along the way ,,, thank you.

Learn. Lead. Succeed.

I spent the weekend doing more PD, so I’m having a stand down / rest day in lieu. We’ll be back in the office tomorrow. ...
03/05/2026

I spent the weekend doing more PD, so I’m having a stand down / rest day in lieu.

We’ll be back in the office tomorrow.

Closed todayMaintaining industry currencyTAE40122 assessments in progressBack Monday
30/04/2026

Closed today
Maintaining industry currency
TAE40122 assessments in progress

Back Monday

Start with a conversation.After service, one of the hardest parts is working out what your experience is worth outside t...
28/04/2026

Start with a conversation.

After service, one of the hardest parts is working out what your experience is worth outside the military.

Not because the capability isn’t there.
But because it’s not always clear how it translates.
You don’t have to figure that out on your own.

A simple conversation can provide clarity on where you stand and what your options are.

No pressure.
No obligation.
If you’re thinking about transition, feel free to reach out.




ANZAC Day.A time to reflect on service.On those we served with.And those who did not come home.For many of us, service d...
24/04/2026

ANZAC Day.

A time to reflect on service.
On those we served with.
And those who did not come home.

For many of us, service does not end when the uniform comes off.
It stays with us in how we think, how we lead and how we show up.

Lest we forget.

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Engadine, NSW
2233

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