Grant W Cook

Learning Designer (Writer) @Building And Construction Industry Training Organisation

Wellington, NZ

Design and develop learning and assessment resources for New Zealand’s construction industry, ensuring content is practical, industry-aligned, and accessible for apprentices, employers, and training providers. Work closely with subject-matter experts, industry partners, and internal stakeholders to align learning materials with current site practices, safety standards, and NZQA requirements.Key contributions:• Developed and updated digital and print resources across multiple construction trades.• Embedded health and safety principles within learning content to reflect real-world application and compliance expectations.• Applied plain-language and instructional-design principles to improve usability and learner engagement.• Collaborated with industry experts to ensure resources reflect modern construction methods and on-site workflows.• Acted as a Health & Safety Representative, supporting a positive safety culture within the design team.

Victoria University of Wellington

Master of Arts - MA, English literature

Victoria University of Wellington

BA Honours, English Lit, Art History

University of Canterbury

BA, English Lit, Art Theory