SSE Alpine Development Coach. I achieved the Alpine Development Coach qualification in May 2006 following 18 months training and assessment. The 'ADC' is the highest qualification in the Snowsport England coaching scheme.

On attaining the qualification of Alpine Development Coach I became eligible to apply for a International IVSI coaching licence, which was granted shortly after my ADC qualification.

• IVSI (Internationaler Verband der Schneesportinstruktoren), The international federation of ski instructors represents the interests of the ski instructors active in associations, federations and institutions on an international level.

• Snowsport England is the national governing body for English skiers who's coaching scheme covers ski teaching in England. Formally known as the English Ski Council, affiliated to IVSI

BASI Alpine Ski Instructor - I gained my Alpine Ski Instructor licence following a 2 week assessment in Tignes in November 2002. Prior to the assessment I attended the BASI 'Trainee Instructor' course and completed several weeks training on snow. Revalidated October 2005.

Since gaining my BASI Alpine Ski Instructor licence I've trained and taught each year in the Alps, developing my teaching skills and personal performance, specifically in Bumps, speed and off-piste.

BASI Level 1 Snowboard Instructor - Attained in the Autumn of 2007 following a period of training and assessment in the UK. I teach Snow boarding regualarly at my local ski centre in the Midlands.

• BASI (British Association of Snowsport Instructors) is the UK association of 'professional' snowport instructors who primarily teach on snow, including Europe, the America's and Southern Hemisphere.

AVMS ( Associazione Valdostana Maestri di Sci ) training and test for 'out of area' Instructors, completed & passed January 2008. The test consists of modules covering:

• Mountain Safety
• First Aid (CPR)
• Local Language
• Technical Ability (timed Giant Slalom)

Emergency First Aid qualified. 2 day refresher course completed at Tamworth Snowdome in June 2007.

Syllabus: The course is intended to give as much knowledge and practical experience as possible. Includes: Learning the principles of first aid & basic life support, outdoor practical session's, common medical emergencies, wounds and bleeding, shock, fractures, the effects of heat and cold, lifting and handling casualties and various scenarios: FIS code and ski safety. A Basic Life Support skill assessment is also undertaken.

Certificate: Valid for 3 years.