DSA Driver Trainers

Who are we?

Well here you can find out about the people that drive DSA.

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

Although highly experienced, DSA trainers do not claim to be experts and are always improving their skills and knowledge to provide you with the best training possible.

The DSA team are friendly, professional and are passionate about driving and road safety.

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Mark Butcher (36) - CEO / 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. Responsibiliteis also include maintaining the companies systems and procedures to comply with requirements outlined by the AQTF for Registered Training Organisations.

Mark works directly with companies to design training packages that are interesting, relevant and that comply with any other customer requirements.

Marks background includes 13 years as a driver trainer working in Australia and Overseas. Mark has a long history in motorsport that includes over 100 events as a driver at all levels from club to World Championship.

· Certificate IV - Workplace Assessment and Training
· Certificate III - Driver Training
· Driver and Trainer - Caterpillar AD40/55 and 775 Dump Trucks Underground (2 Years)
· Experiences Anti/Counter Terrorism Driver Trainer
· CAMS - International level licence Rallying
· CAMS - National level licence Circuit Racing
· MARCSTA Mine Induction
· Driver in 7 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
· 13 Years driver training experience including assignments in Bangladesh and Egypt
· Driver trainer to the Australian Defence Force
· Motorsport Training at various race-tracks in Formula Ford and V8 race cars.
· Member of the North West Car Club and Club Training Officer
· Commercial Pilots Licence and Certificate IV in Real Estate

Gavin Warren (TEX) - Senior Instructor (VIC)
gavin@driverskillsaustralia.com

Gavin joins the DSA team with a background in driving and training that includes time spent working in law enforcement and the Australian Army. During this time he has worked in a variety of roles that provided some unique challenges. It is this experience that allows Gavin to deliver quality training to all DSA clients. Gavin has provided training for DSA in a variety of locations including the Northern Territory and South Australia - but usually he is based at either Sandown or Calder Park in Victoria.

· Certificate IV- Workplace Assessment and Training
· Australian Federal Police Driving Permit
· Victoria Heavy Vehicle Drivers Licence·
· Ex Sergeant Instructor for the Australian Army
· First Aid Qualifications

Mike Elliot - Instructor (Kalgoorlie Operations)
mike@driverskillsaustralia.com

Mike Elliot has been pushing road safety in Kalgoorlie for some time and is also the local motorcycle trainer. Mike is a member of the Roadwise committee and has worked in a variety of roles in the mining industry. Delivering defensive and four wheel drive training in Kalgoorlie and surrounding areas Mike is always pushing the road safety message on both two and four wheels.

· Certificate IV- Workplace Assessment and Training
· Certificate III and IV - Engineering
· Owner/Operator - Kalgoorlie Motorcycle Training
· Member of the Kalgoorlie Roadwise Committee

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 events in Australia and New Zealand. With a wealth of motorsport experience and many years operating a successful business globally, Gary manages training for DSA in Queensland.

· Certificate IV- Workplace Assessment and Training
· 15 Years operating construction machinery
· CAMS National Race and Rally Licences
· 4 Years experience racing Go-Karts'

Harry Graeve - Senior Instructor (VIC)
harry@driverskillsaustralia.com

Harry is an experienced driver trainer who has worked for a few companies in the past - gaining valuable skills and knowledge along the way. Now working with DSA, Harry is well known for his friendly and fun approach to driver training and is popular with all DSA customers.

· Certificate IV- Workplace Assessment and Training
· Owns and operates Drive@Ease with his wife - a Learner Driving School
· Qualfied Driving Instructors Licence (VIC)
· Experienced trainer with many years experience in delivering advanced, defensive and 4wd training for corporate customers and manufacturers.

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 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 IV - 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


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.

· 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

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 IV - 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 IV - Workplace Assessment and Training
· Certificate III - 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

Dion Morgan - Instructor (QLD)
dion@driverskillsaustralia.com

Dion is originally from Wellington New Zealand. Now living on the Sunshine Coast of QLD he works part time for DSA and the rest of the time can be found working as a Kayak coach/instructor. Dion has won several state titles in Sprint Kayaks and has recently become involved in some motorsport activities.

· Certificate IV - Workplace Assessment and Training
· CAMS Competition licence
· Member of the Northern Districts Sporting Car Club
· Competitor in Motorkhana and short course rally events
· Nationally accredited level 1 Kayak Coach

John Summerville - Instructor (Kalgoorlie Operations)
johns@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

John Cantrell - Senior Instructor (NSW)
johnc@driverskillsaustralia.com

John Cantrell has a passion for off road driving and over the years has operated training courses for drivers looking at getting the most from their vehicle safely. Combined with qualifications for training and assessment, John is a key member of the DSA operation and will be operating both 4WD and Defensive courses in NSW.

· Certificate IV- Workplace Assessment and Training
· Permit holder and approved trainer in NSW forests
· 40 Years of 4WD experience in Australia and Overseas
· Senior and Remote First Aid Certificates

Amy Butcher- 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. She also navigates for Mark in the DSA rally car in State Championship rallies and recently won the fastest female driver at the Smithton Club Sprint.

· Co-driver for Mark Butcher (Group A Subaru WRX)
· CAMS - National level licence - Rallying (Co-driver)
· 4th Outright - H2 - Auspine Rally 2008 (Co-Driver)
· Member of the North West Car Club
· 28th Outright and First Lady DRIVER - 2009 Highclere Hill Climb TAS
· Certificate II in business and administration

 
Tess Whelan - Office Manager (TAS)
tess@driverskillsaustralia.com

Tess looks after the day-day running of DSA head office located in Burnie, Tasmania.

 
Other DSA Trainers

· Doug Tostevin (WA)
· Mick George (WA)
· Kevin Sullivan (WA)
· Anthony Chudleigh (WA)
· Camille Lowe (VIC)
· Greg Carr (QLD)

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