Meet the DSA Team!

Driver Skills Australia trainers are friendly, professional, experienced and qualified to deliver advanced driver training.

Trainers have backgrounds that include motorsport, law enforcement, mining industry or corporate training.

Driver Skills Australia trainers are always further developing 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.

Here are just a few of our team in action.

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Mark Butcher (37) - 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 14 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
· 14 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

Eleni Mitakos- NSW Operations Manager / Trainer (NSW)

Eleni Mitakos has a passion for cars and driving enjoys tinkering with 'old school' classic cars on her days off. With an extensive background in training, Eleni delivers defensive and four wheel drive training and also handles the coordination of trainers and venues in NSW.

· Certificate IV - Workplace Assessment and Training
· Batchelor of Arts
· Batchelor of Human Resources
· Diploma of Education
· First Aid Certificate
 

Ross McGill - Senior Instructor (WA)

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.

· Certificate IV Workplace Training and Assessment

· 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- Senior Instructor (QLD/New Zealand)

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'

Brad Bird - Senior Instructor (WA/NT)

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

Warren Phillip-Clarke - Senior Instructor (WA)

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

Dion Morgan - Senior Instructor (QLD)

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

These trainers also work for Driver Skills Australia -

• Kyle Austin (NSW)
• Jack Flanagan (WA)
• Robert Whyatt (SA)
• James Rodda (SA)
• Michael Busby (SA)
• Helen Plumridge (NSW)
• Kirrilee Gentleman (ACT)
• Mark Rogers (TAS)
• Andy Langley (TAS)
• Stephen Haughey (QLD)
   

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