Bruce Bridge
Managing Director
GrdCertComm
I started my working career as an apprentice refrigeration/air conditioning technician in the mid 70’s and later started my own air conditioning business in the mid 80’s, after managing my own business for several years I sold my business to a larger organisation and took over the role of Regional Manager for Albury/Wodonga, Wagga and Bendigo branches.
This entailed training, coaching and mentoring all of the employees and supervisors in a range of business and technical knowledge and skills required. I instigated an internal training and development program to allow supervisors to be able to learn the people skills necessary to manage technicians with a positive and industrial/employee relations compliant focus.
Another key area that I was directly involved with was the development, introduction and management of Occupational Heath and Safety Management System within the region.
In 2005 I was promoted to General Manager and was able to extend the companies continuous learning program throughout all of NSW and the ACT as well as in the Victorian and Border/Riverina districts. During this time I oversaw the implementation and management the Occupational Heath and Safety System developed during my time as a Regional Manager through out all branches.
In 2007 I instigated the formation of Job Safety Assistance ® Pty Ltd and moved into both management and consultancy roles to be able to assist organisations with a range of human resource management and occupational health and safety assistance.
Formal Qualifications
Certificate in Refrigeration Mechanics Trade Course 1977 = Honours Grade
Currently completing Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Craftsman’s Certificate of Proficiency No A75/2741 – 1979
Craftsman’s Certificate A75/2741 February 1979
Engine Drivers and Boiler Attendants Certification Regulations 1982
Refrigeration Engine Driver’s Certificate of Competency = First Class Status
Graduate Certificate in Commerce via Charles Sturt University (2004)
Subjects covered.
Management Theory and Practice = Credit
Human Resource Management = Distinction
Management of Change = Distinction
Strategic Human Resource Management = Pass
Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training
Return to Work Coordinator trainer qualification
Certificate of Completion for “Interaction Management”
Subjects covered.
Maintaining improved performance or habits
Counselling skills for disciplinary action
Terminating an employee after finalisation of the counselling process
Terminating an employee for serious and wilful misconduct
Certificate of Attainment for OHS Construction Induction Training by WorkCover NSW Number C234719 - 2002
Certificate of Achievement for Occupational Health and Safety in the Workplace. Delivered by OHS accredited trainer as a more in-depth version of the White Card. Particular attention to identification, risk assessment and control strategies.
Certificate of Attainment in NSW Risk Management Awareness program - 2005
Certificate of Attainment WorkCover New South Wales Committees Training program No 77618