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Martin John Taylor Barrister and Solicitor

"The goal is not to be better than the other man, but to be better than your previous self." -Dalai Lama

Education and Professional Training Qualifications

My approach to education is grounded in the belief that continuous learning and professional development are essential for personal and professional growth. With a diverse academic background that spans fields such as law, police, management, leadership, military law, education, training and paramedical science, I have pursued a range of qualifications that not only broaden my knowledge but also enhance my ability to contribute effectively to those my chosen fields. From developing a competency based training model for Victoria Police as part of my PhD research, inventing and patenting a device for motor vehicle collision investigations during my studies in civil engineering to writing two textbooks on Advanced Responder Prehospital Emergency Medical Response incorporating my paramedical studies and practical experience gained from working with St John Ambulance and various paramedic agencies in the USA. My educational journey reflects a commitment to applying theoretical knowledge in practical, impactful ways. Each qualification and course I have completed is a testament to my dedication to excellence, interdisciplinary learning, the pursuit of innovative solutions to complex challenges and continued professional development.

​Academic (education) Qualifications

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  1. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate – (Educational Administration) - La Salle University, (Not yet completed). Research on developing a Victoria Police Competency Based Training and Education Model within the Vocational Education and Training Sector for the Victoria Police Foundation (Recruit) Training Program.

  2. Master of Education Degree (Adult Education and Competency-Based Training) – University of Melbourne

  3. Graduate Diploma of Education (Educational Psychology) – University of Melbourne

  4. Bachelor of Laws Degree – La Trobe University

  5. Bachelor of Arts Degree (Police Studies) – Monash University

    1. Majors in Civil Engineering (specializing in Major Vehicle Collision Investigation and Accident Reconstruction) and Police Studies.

    2. Invented and patented the PODLAR, a friction coefficient testing device used in fatal collision investigations.

  6. Diploma of Arts (Police Studies) – Monash University

  7. Graduate Diploma in Military Law – The Australian National University

  8. Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice – Leo Cussen Institute

  9. Advanced Diploma of Government (Fraud Control) – Swinburne University of Technology

  10. Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management – College for Law, Education and Training

  11. Advanced Diploma of Government (Investigations) – College for Law, Education and Training

  12. Diploma of Government (Investigations) – Australian Forensic Services

  13. Diploma of Social Science (Justice Studies) – RMIT University

  14. Diploma of Social Science (Security Management) – RMIT University

  15. Advanced Certificate (Cert IV) Law Enforcement Studies – RMIT University

  16. Diploma of Business Administration – Inner Eastern Training College

  17. Diploma of Frontline Management – Inner Eastern Training College

  18. Diploma of Paramedical Science – Emergency Australia Pty Ltd

  19. Certificate II in Medical Service First Response – Asset College (RTO 31718)

  20. Diploma of Forensic Psychophysiology – Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice (USA)

  21. Post Graduate Certificate in Luscher Clinical Colour Diagnostic Theory (Psychological Profiling) – Neuro Balance

  22. Cert IV Training and Assessment TAE40116 – Box Hill Institute

  23. Cert IV in Training and Assessment TAE40110 – Australian Institute of Education and Training

  24. Officer Training (Army) – Royal Military College, (Duntroon)

  25. Cisco Certification A+ Training (IT Essentials 1) – RMIT University, Part A of a 3-Part Diploma in Digital Forensics.

  26. Diploma of Emergency Health Care (not yet completed) – Australian Paramedical College (RTO 32513) 2022 – 2024

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