Austrain Academy

John Crittenden has been formally involved with workplace training since 1997, working as a Contract Trainer with the AHA (NSW), Corpskills Australia and the Retail Liquor Development Foundation (RLDF - in partnership with Fosters Australia and Peter Hall and Associates) following in excess of 25 years working in the hospitality industry.

John successfully ran licensed premises as an Owner, Managing Director & Licensee of Hotels & Function Centres (Restaurant).

He has been a delegate to the Australian Hotels Association - Illawarra Sub Branch and has been a former Chairman and a Fellow of the AS/NZS Australia New Zealand Risk Management Association.

He was formerly a member of the racing standing committee for the Agrifood Skills Council.

He has recently been awarded a "Services to the Industry" gong for his WHS undertakings with Harness Racing NSW.

John has been a Director of Australian Academy since inception.

Austrain Academy Charter

Austrain Academy has, at its core, a genuine aim to:

• increase business viability

• improve enterprise profitability

• advance industry professionalism

in Australian hospitality enterprises through professional and accredited training , business development and by providing a ‘one stop shop’ for enterprise training and development needs.

Our Charter Is To:

• Promote training and development throughout the Australian hospitality industry

• Administer internal and external training programs

• Account for and maintain training systems

• Manage and Communicate with industry professional trainers and assessors

• Broker relevant professional services to the industry