CQU Learning Management graduate Tianyu Hei - known as Helen - is now working for ASIG (Australia Strategy Investment Group) as a purchase officer and is in charge of a coal mine safety training project.

The project is in cooperation with SIMTARS (Safety in Mines Testing and Research Station) and Helen plays a vital role to help SIMTARS seek a partner from China for its coal mine safety training.

 One of the potential partners is China University of Mining & Technology. This project will introduce SIMTARS coal mine safety training into China market and strive to improve China's coal safety records.

"The Bachelor of Learning Management study (completed with Distinction at the end of 2006) certainly helps me understand the meaning of education," Helen says.

"I benefit a lot from it for my current job, especially for the training project, and I am sure that I will benefit much more as a lifelong learner for my future career."

Helen, who is now married and based in Brisbane, is also teaching adult Chinese language (Mandarin) on weekends as a part-time job at Miaomiao Chinese School.

"Most of my students are business men who go to China on a regular basis," she said.

Helen is also looking forward to applying for her Australian citizenship at the end of this year.

During her years at CQU in Rockhampton, Helen was able to help the University and city council with language translations and contacts with China's mining industry.  She also taught Chinese Mandarin at Rockhampton City Council and at the CQU Language Centre.

Helen's husband, Justin (Tsu-Ching) Tseng, who completed a postgraduate degree at CQU Rockhampton, now works in Brisbane as a computer network officer for the Department of Education, Training & the Arts.