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Developing Instructor (DI) Scheme
Current DI Profile
Developing Instructor's Scheme 2010
Caroline Bales
From: Cornwall
Education / Work Experience:
BA (Hons) Outdoor Education. Used to teach & perform dance.
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Previously worked at an activity centre for disabled people & freelanced at an outdoor education centre in Devon.
Scuba Diver.
Other / General Info:
Come from a dance background, has now moved into the outdoors for the 'freedom & challenge' the outdoors provides.
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
Level 1 Cave Instructor Training - British Caving Association (BCA) Trained.
Level 1 Cave Instructor Assessment planned for October 2009
SPA Trained - Climbing instructor trained prior to arrival at HA
SPA Assessment planned for September 2009
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe & Kayak qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach Qualified
BCU 3 star Kayak qualified
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for November 2009
MIAS Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor (Trail Leader) Trained and Assessment planned for October 2009.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to:
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Jena English
From:
Education / Work Experience:
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Other / General Info:
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification).
Level 1 Cave Instructor Training - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Assessment planned for October 2009
SPA Training & assessment- qualified climbing instructor.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe & Kayak qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach Qualified
BCU 3 star Kayak planned for August 2009
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for November 2009
MIAS Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor (Trail Leader) Qualified.
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
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Lindsey Buckman
From: Ipswich, Suffolk
Education / Work Experience:
National Diploma in Public Services
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Worked at NST after finishing college, then worked at PGL in Wales for three seasons as an Activity Instructor. I also worked at a summer camp in America.
Other / General Info:
I have a love for the outdoors and discovered I wanted to be an instructor when I walked Blencathra with my college. In my free time I enjoy walking, canoeing and snowboarding.
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification).
Level 1 Cave Instructor Training - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Assessment planned for October 2009
SPA Training & assessment- qualified climbing instructor.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe & Kayak qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach Qualified
BCU 3 star Kayak qualified
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for November 2009
MIAS Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor (Trail Leader) Qualified.
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
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Matt Stapley
From: Surrey
Education / Work Experience:
Certificate of Higher Education in Accounting & Finnace, 3 A-C A Levels.
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Previously worked as a mountaineering & climbing instructor within the British Army.
Other / General Info:
I am a very keen triathlete and ultramarathon runner, but love all things outdoors, running is my main passion though.
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification).
Level 1 Cave Instructor Training - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Assessment planned for October 2009
SPA Training & assessment- qualified climbing instructor.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe & Kayak qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach Qualified
BCU 3 star Kayak planned for August 2009
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for November 2009
MIAS Level 1 Mountain Bike Instructor (Trail Leader) Qualified.
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Trained and Assessment planned for October 2009
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
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Developing Instructor's Scheme 2009
David Maw
From: West Yorkshire
Education / Work Experience:
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Other / General Info:
Whilst at HA:
ML Qualified
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
PCV Qualified to drive 17 seater minibuses (includes Medical & PCV Theory Test)
Level 2 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Qualified, David has now passed both his personal & group assessment.
SPA Trained - Climbing instructor trained.
SPA Qualified
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach trained & qualified
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak booked for September 2008.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach
MIAS Mountain Bike L1 (Trail Leader) Qualified
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to: David has accepted a job as an instructor with High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre.
Chris Reade
From: Derbyshire
Education / Work Experience:
Degree in Outdoor Activities Management
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Has been actively involved in outdoor activities from a young age through his involvement in the scouting movement. Chris' main interests are kayaking, hill walking & climbing.
Other / General Info:
Over the following year I want to work towards my NGB awards in caving, climbing & canoeing.
Whilst at HA:
ML Trained - with assessment booked for October 2009
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
PCV Qualified to drive 17 seater minibuses (includes Medical & PCV Theory Test)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor assessment planned to be taken in October (personal day) and November (group day) 2008
SPA Trained - Climbing (had prior to arrival)
SPA Qualified
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach trained & qualified
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak booked for September 2008.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for December 2008
MIAS Mountain Bike L1 Qualified
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to: David has accepted a job as an instructor with High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre.
Kirsty Langley
From:
Education / Work Experience:
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Other / General Info:
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
PCV Qualified to drive 17 seater minibuses (includes Medical & PCV Theory Test)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor assessment planned to be taken in September 2009, currently site specific qualified in several caves.
SPA Trained - Climbing (had prior to arrival)
SPA Qualified
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Qualified
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak planned for September 2008.
MIAS Mountain Bike L1 Qualified
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to:
Past DI Profile's
Developing Instructor's Scheme 2008
 Tori Taylor
From: Devon
Education / Work Experience:
Exeter College: Btec National Diploma in Sport & Outdoor Education NVQ2 Outdoor Leadership MMU Cheshire: BSc Outdoor Studies & Geography
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Started work in an outdoor activity centre in Devon at the age of 15. Worked for EF Tours as a team leader in 2005 and as a Freelance Instructor for World Challenge Expeditions during 2006-07. Also worked part time at the Rope Race Climbing Wall, Marple whilst at University studying and also ran the university kayak club.
Other / General Info:
Started work in an outdoor activity centre in Devon at the age of 15. Worked for EF Tours as a team leader in 2005 and as a Freelance Instructor for World Challenge Expeditions during 2006-07. Also worked part time at the Rope Race Climbing Wall, Marple whilst at University studying and also ran the university kayak club.
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
PCV Qualified to drive 17 seater minibuses (includes Medical & PCV Theory Test)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Leader site specific qualified to lead Cave groups.
Level 1 Cave Instructor assessment - Tori has chosen not to do the assessment.
SPA Trained - Climbing (had prior to arrival)
SPA Qualified
Mountain Leader (ML) trained - prior to arrival at High Adventure OEC.
Mountain Leader (ML) Assessment - deferred following assessment in November 08.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach trained & qualified
Canoe Coach site specific qualified to instruct groups.
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education centre.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for December 2008
BCU Level 3 Kayak Coach Training - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre.
BCU Level 3 Kayak Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to:
Tori has accepted a job working for the British Antarctic Survey team. |
 Paul Roberts
From: Devon
Education / Work Experience:
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Other / General Info:
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
PCV Qualified to drive 17 seater minibuses (includes Medical & PCV Theory Test)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Leader site specific qualified to lead Cave groups.
Level 1 Cave Instructor assessment - booked for Sept 2008
SPA Trained - Climbing (had prior to arrival)
SPA Qualified
Mountain Leader (ML) trained - prior to arrival at High Adventure OEC.
Mountain Leader (ML) Qualified.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach trained & qualified
Canoe Coach site specific qualified to instruct groups.
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for December 2008
BCU Level 3 Kayak Coach Training - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education centre.
BCU Level 3 Kayak Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
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 James Atkinson
From: Colne, Lancashire
Education / Work Experience:
James came with a broad experience in all things outdoors with a preference towards climbing & paddling.
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Other / General Info:
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified - 16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification
Minibus Medical has been taken, James has his PCV Theory & Practical tests coming up in September 2008
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor assessment - booked for Sept 2008
SPA Trained - Climbing
SPA Assessment - to be taken in October 2008.
Mountain Leader (ML) trained - booked to be taken in September 2008.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak - booked to be taken in Sept 2008
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Qualified
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to: Work as an instructor at Newlands Outdoor Education Centre. |
 Olly Rees
From:
Education / Work Experience:
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Other / General Info:
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified (16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification) - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre
PCV Qualified to drive 17 seater minibuses (includes Medical & PCV Theory Test)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Leader site specific qualified to lead Cave groups.
Level 1 Cave Personal Day Qualified.
Level 1 Cave Instructor Group Day assessment - booked for Dec 2008
SPA Trained - Climbing (had prior to arrival)
SPA Qualified - had prior to arrival at High Adventure OEC.
Mountain Leader (ML) trained - prior to arrival at High Adventure OEC.
Mountain Leader (ML) Qualified.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach trained & qualified
Canoe Coach site specific qualified to instruct groups.
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Training booked for October 2008
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Assessment planned for December 2008
MIAS Level 1 Mountain Bike (Trail Leader) Qualified.
MIAS Level 2 Mountain Bike (Techinical Leader) Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to: Work as an Instructor at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre. |
 Simon Lucas
From: Durham
Education / Work Experience:
Prior Outdoor Experience:
Very keen paddler from the age of 9. And has always had an interest in the outdoors covering a wide variety of activities.
Other / General Info:
Involved in informal coaching in a variety of kayaking disciplines for 7 years, it was after considering what I had been doing that I realised I wanted to go and get my 'tickets' in several outdoor sports.
Whilst at HA:
First Aid qualified - 16 hour 'outdoor appropriate' first aid qualification
Minibus Medical has been taken, Simon has his PCV Theory & Practical tests coming up in September 2008
Level 1 Cave Instructor Trained - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 1 Cave Instructor Qualified - British Caving Association (BCA)
Level 2 Cave Training - booked for November 2008 - British Caving Association (BCA)
SPA Trained
SPA Qualified
Mountain Leader (ML) Training - booked to be taken in September 2008.
BCU Canoe Safety Test
BCU 2 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 3 Star Canoe qualified
BCU 2 & 3 star Kayak - had prior to arrival at High Adventure Outdoor Education Centre.
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Trained
BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach Qualified
BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach Qualified
BCU Level 3 Kayak Coach Trained
BCU Level 3 Kayak Qualified.
In house approved to run High Ropes Course, Low Ropes Course, Archery, Climbing (indoor wall), Abseiling (abseil platform), Bouldering, Team Building, Local Adventure Walk
Gone on to: Work as an instructor at Outward Bound Ullswater. | |
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