Year (s) In The Trainee Instuctor Course: 1

What School Did you Come From: Oxford Area School

Year Level When Starting The Trainee Instructor Course: First Year out of School

Achievements while a cadet

Outdoor First Aid
Aspirant Guide - New Zealand Rafting Association
Outdoor 1 - EONZ
NZQA Unit Standards
432 Navigate in poor visibility
429 Demonstrate tramping skills
492 River rescue grade 2
Raft Training - B.R.O.E.C
Search And Rescue - SAR Skills
Rangiora High School Snow Module - Jason Fahey
White Water Rescue Training
Rock And Abseil Set Up’s
Emergency/Incident Management
Rock And Abseil Accident Management
Sea Kayaking
Advanced Snow Module

List Qualifications You Have Gained Since Your Training:

1. Wilderness First Responder - Wilderness Medical
Associates (USA)
2. White Water Kayak Instructor - American Canoe Association
3. White Water Rescue Technician

What Are You Currently Doing and Where:

Instructing White Water Kayaking at Camp Carolina, USA.

What’s Your Greatest Outdoor Experience:

Coast to Coast in 8 days all by my own steam

Best Piece of Advice for Future Trainees:

Be careful what you say and always carry your fine card

Who Has Had The Biggest Influence On Your Outdoor Pursuits:

Peter Cooper

And Why:

Outdoor Ed teacher at school, gave me a passion for the outdoors

What are Your Plans For The Future:

Work at the Boyle, gain more experience and learn as much as I can