Date started at MPCT 2018 Experience

A qualified, committed and professional Training Facilitator and Consultant experienced in the fields of teaching, leadership, management and personnel development, with both military and civilian personnel. A person that possesses excellent personal & administrative skills, which have been developed over a 23 year military service within the UK and abroad

During my 23 years in the military I started my career as a Scots Guardsman serving in the First Battalion in Windsor after passing out, I then went on to F Coy where I carried out public duties and six trooping the colours. I was then deployed to Northern Ireland where I completed my PTI's Course and was then posted to the ITC Wales as a PTI for three years.

It was at this point that I decide to transfer to the RAPTC, I then spent the next 8 years in Aldershot being posted to 4 MEd Regt, ASPT and then the Coldstream Gds where I deployed on Op Herrick 11 as a Patrol Base Sgt Maj and as a Op Bamma Team Comd, Commanding Officers Close protection a bit of everything really.

I was then posted to 1 Regt AAC in Germany for 10 months before returning to the UK, I was posted to the Defence Humint Unit in Chicksands where I spent my last five years in several different roles I started as the RAPTCI and then on to the Training Warrant Officer the only NON operator to hold the role in the unit history and then on the CSM HQ Coy, during this time I put myself back to school and got my DTTLLS and a Diploma in Counselling and Psychology I also completed several other course that helped me become more employable in the civilian sector.

I then moved back to England and went on to work for Center Parcs as a high ropes instructor, delivering high ropes challenges to the guests and the family's on a day to day basis ensuing total guest satisfaction this lead me to want to get back to in to teaching.

I was firstly a Training Instructor at MPCT Edgware in early 2018, but have recently obtained the post of Regional Operations Manager.

Date started at MPCT 2017 Experience

During his service, David was a Section Machine Gunner and was deployed to Afghanistan in January 2010, in which he was injured. After numerous weeks in hospital and bouts of Rehabilitation at DMRC Headley Court, David was Medically discharged from the RAF Regiment in December 2011. David is currently undergoing his Private Pilots License and enjoys taking part in extreme challenges for his chosen Charity Help for Heroes. This has seen David Trek across the Sahara Desert and also to Everest Basecamp.

Date started at MPCT 2019 Experience

I joined the Royal Navy in 2004, as an Operator Mechanic (Warfare) having abandoned my A levels after a few weeks (I could've done with MPCT ironically!)
I enjoyed the travel and the military lifestyle, but left after four years having served on anti-submarine operations in the Arabian Gulf and counter-narcotics deployments to the North Atlantic, to train and work as a personal trainer.

I joined the Parachute Regiment Reserve in 2012 and shortly after trained as a Mortars number with II Para. I currently fill the post of ACPO in the platoon.

Experience

I am the skills champion for Croydon and Battersea colleges in London and my main focus is to support learners with their Maths and English development. My role offers me the opportunity to see students develop and grow as an individual and support them achieve essential qualifications.
I have worked with the Army Cadet Force as a CFAV since 2008 having previously been a cadet myself. During my time I have completed numerous course including SAA instructor, Obstacle Course Supervisor and numerous Range Qualifications. My current role is as a Company Commander for South West London in the rank of Major.
Throughout my time as CFAV, I've had plenty of teaching experience and I thoroughly enjoy working with teenagers and helping them to build self-confidence and various others traits which prepare them for the working world.