Who are we?

 

DSA trainers are experienced in a variety of driving environments including motorsport, law enforcement, mining and even stunt driving.

We are always looking for new trainers that can bring value to the team, so if you are interested in finding out more please contact DSA now.

• Current Training Team (See below for profiles)

• Mark Butcher

• Brad Bird

• Warren Phillip-Clarke

• Rod Browning

• John Summerville

• Reeve Shelhot

• Ross McGill

• Gary Morgan

• Amy Pedretti (Accounts/Admin)

• Emma Heinrich

• Carlie Wiggins

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Mark Butcher – Director

mark@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

As the director of DSA, Mark is responsible for the running of the business as well as overseeing all training packages. Mark works directly with companies to design training packages that are interesting, relevant and that comply with any other customer specific requirements. Marks background includes 11 years as a driver trainer working in Australia and Overseas. Mark is also a competitor in the Australian Rally Championship has had success at a variety of levels in motorsport.

 

·         Certificate 4 – Workplace Assessment and Training

·         Certificate 3 – Driver Training

·         Driver and Trainer – Caterpillar AD40/55 and 775 Dump Trucks Underground (2 Years)

·         CAMS – International level licence Rallying

·         CAMS – National level licence Circuit Racing

·         MARCSTA Mine Induction

·         Driver in 6 World Championship Rallies

·         Driver in many National and State level Rallies

·         Competed in Circuit and Tarmac racing as driver and co-driver

·         Winner of multiple events in rallying, tarmac racing and drag racing

·         11 Years driver training experience including work overseas

·         Driver trainer to the Australian Military

·         Motorsport Training at various race-tracks in Formula Ford and V8 race cars.

·         Commercial Pilots Licence

 

 

 

 

Brad Bird – Senior Instructor

brad@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Brad brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the DSA operation. In the past 18 years Brad has worked in law enforcement and during this time has been responsible for providing training in policing, investigations, security and risk management. Other experience includes providing driver education in the Oil and Gas industry overseas and working with a variety of customers in preparing road safety training packages and procedures.

 

·         Certificate 4 – Workplace Assessment and Training

·         Police Driver Training Course

·         Senior First Aid Course

·         Advanced Driver Training Course

·         Serious Traffic Crash Investigations Course

·         Advanced Diploma in Public Safety

·         Advanced Diploma in Policing

·         Certificate 4 OSH

·         Work safe / CCI Supervisors OSH Training Course

 

 

 

 

Warren Phillip-Clarke – Senior Instructor (WA)

warren@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Warren has worked alongside Mark for a number of years as a trainer. When Warren isn't competing himself he is a key member of the MB Motorsport rally team. Warren has provided training in a variety of fields and has an extensive background in law enforcement and motorsport.

 

·         Certificate 4 – Workplace Assessment and Training

·         CAMS – National level licence Rallying

·         CAMS – National level licence Circuit Racing

·         Driver in many National and State level Rallies

·         Competed in Circuit and Tarmac racing as driver

·         Advanced Motorcycle Rider (To pursuit standard WA Police)

·         Diploma in Public Safety

 

 

 

Rod Browning – Senior Instructor (QLD/NSW/VIC)

rod@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

When Rod isn’t on two wheels performing at a show as part of one of the precision driving teams, he can be found presenting DSA training in both QLD and NSW. Rod has a wealth of experience and knowledge as he has been involved in driver education for many years. He is also a key member of the Bridgestone/Holden and Hyundai Precision Driving teams since 1974 and is now working with Toyota’s Precision driving team.

 

·         Certificate 4 – Workplace Assessment and Training

·         Certificate 3 – Driver Training

·         CAMS – International level licence - Rallying

·         1994 Queensland Rally Champion Driver Class 2A

·         QLD Transport Instructor Licence

·         Recognised Post Licence driver trainer with QLD Transport

 

 

 

 

John Summerville – Senior Instructor (Kalgoorlie Operations)

john@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

John has been involved in driver training for many years. His experience also includes time as a Mine Production Supervisor.  John has valuable experience in safety, training and management of light and heavy vehicles associated with mining. John has also been responsible for delivering defensive driving courses to drivers in 62 seater busses and semi-trailers.  With several awards for Road Safety, John is a valuable member of our team providing local support in the Goldfields area (W.A.)

 

·         Qualified Driver Trainer

·         Experienced 4WD Trainer and Assessor

·         Experienced School Bus Driver

·         Driver and Trainer - Dump Trucks and Semi Trailers

·         Mine Production Supervisor

·         Award - National Road Trauma Advisory Council 1995

·         Award - Road Safety Council Appreciation 1995

·         Senior First Aid Certificate

 

 

 

 

Reeve Shelhot – Senior Instructor (WA)

reeve@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Reeve is an experienced driver trainer having worked in the Middle East and Asia. In addition, Reeve has experience in law enforcement, traffic investigations as well as behaviour based training.

 

·         Certificate 4 – Workplace Assessment and Training

·         Traffic Investigations Course

·         Senior First Aid Course

·         Certificate of Automotive Trade Studies

·         Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety

·         Experienced Driver trainer in Australia, Middle East and Asia

 

 

 

Ross McGill – Senior Instructor (WA)

ross@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Ian "Ross" McGill is a very experienced off road operator. With over 20 years service as a park ranger for CALM, Ross has gained valuable skills in a variety of areas including Occupational Health and Safety, Risk management, safety and survival skills. With years spent driving in some of the remotest areas in Western Australia, Ross enjoys sharing his experiences while delivering training for DSA.

 

·         Trained in outback safety and survival

·         CALM 4*4 Training

·         HC-R Class Licence

·         Ex Senior CALM Ranger for 20 Years

·         Rigging and Dogging Certificates

·         MARCSTA Mine Induction

·         Senior First Aid Certificate

·         OH/S Training for co-ordinators and supervisors

 

 

 

 

 

Gary Morgan– Instructor (QLD/New Zealand)

gary@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Gary is an experienced motorsport competitor and can often be found driving his Subaru at targa style tarmac events in Australia and New Zealand. With a wealth of motorsport experience and many years operating a successful business globally, Gary joins the DSA team in QLD and will be a key member of future operations in QLD and New Zealand.

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Pedretti – Assistant Instructor and Quality/Procedure/Accounts Manager

amy@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Amy is responsible for the upkeep and development of training manuals, procedures and policies. With a strong focus on keeping all training up to date, Amy works with the DSA team to insure that there is always a high level of quality and consistency in the training being provided. Amy also is an instructor on defensive/advanced and 4WD courses and also navigates for Mark in the DSA rally car in State Championship rallies.

 

·         Co-driver for Mark Butcher (Group A Subaru WRX)

·         CAMS – National level licence - Rallying (Co-drier)

·         4th Outright - H2 - Auspine Rally 2008

 

 

Emma Heinrich - Trainee Instructor (TAS)

emma@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Emma has recently returned from the UK and has joined the DSA team as a trainee instructor. Emma has been assisting car clubs with the running of motorsport events and will be co-driving in 2009 for her brother James in a Ford Escort Rally Car. When not working for DSA Emma can be found working for the local veterinarian or behind the bar at Siroccos.

 

·         CAMS Official Licence

·         Member of the North West Car Club (TAS)

·         Volunteer official at international motorsport events for 5 years.

 

 

 

 

Carlie Wiggins – Office Administration

carlie@driverskillsaustralia.com

 

Carlie is the newest member of the DSA team and is responsible for bookings. Carlie is also responsible for coordinating all training in the goldfields region of Western Australia.

 

 

 

 

Other Instructors

 

·         Rob Webber (WA)

·         Anthony Chudleigh (WA)

·         Slaven Vukancic (WA)

·         Craig Milne (QLD)

·         Greg Carr (QLD)

 

 

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