Name: MARK GREWAR
Address: PO Box 4009 Mandurah WA 6210
Telephone:mobile 0403800195
e-mail: [email protected]
QUALIFICATIONS
2001 Northern Territory University Certificate III in Road Transport (Motor Vehicle Driving Instruction)
The nationally recognised driving instructor certification. Units include road law understanding, driver training programs and assessment and evaluation of learner and experienced drivers in individual and group sessions.
2000 Murdoch University, Bachelor of Education Studies (road safety)
The degree encompassed skills of practical and theoretical manner that are applicable in designing and implementing practical education and training programs for individuals and institutions relating to transport and general driver education in all vehicle operations and specialisations. Qualified to teach and train in institutions.
1999 Murdoch University, Bachelor of Arts (Tourism)
Degree program focussed on developing an intimate knowledge of Australian oriented tourism, sociology, geography, history, governmental policy and gave the skills necessary to professionally consult with and advise both organisations and individual operators.
1999 South Metropolitan College of T.A.F.E. Diploma in Human Services
The eight units of this near completed Diploma course comprised of administration, budgeting and further development of advocacy and support skills required for working with people in sensitive situations. 75% of the Diploma course altogether was completed and the final 25% is under application for RPL (recognition of prior learning)
1996 South Metropolitan College of TAFE, Certificates III and IV in Human Services
Vocational applications in conflict resolution, industrial relations, diversity management advocacy and support skills for the welfare and community service industries in Australia.
CAREER
Bus Driver, CONTRACTOR 1994 to present
Presently driving for Southern Coast Transit as a route service Bus Driver, having just completed 5 years of service with this company.
Operating charter and tour coaches, school and route service buses and coaches throughout the Perth Metropolitan and country areas of WA over the past nine years. Detailed knowledge of the Perth metropolitan region and an in-depth understanding of the various types of bus services and issues relevant to the different human transport industries
Skilled customer liaison, problem solving, financial management and safe transportation of people to various destinations.
Transport and Tourism Industry Consultant 1999 to present
Qualified to compile and provide advice, training, advocacy and assistance to both government and non government individuals and institutions.
Skilled in educating instructors and training officers in program development and implementation related to all aspects of driver training and assessment.
Qualified to teach tour operators interpretation skills, sustainable tourism and ethical and cultural perspectives pertaining to the unique Australian environment.
Driving Instructor, GREWAR'S DRIVING SCHOOL 1987 to present
Managing, organising and scheduling practical driving lessons and tests, inculcating a lifelong education perspective to all types of learner drivers from various backgrounds and with differing requirements.
Marketing and promoting the business and having an ethical and discerning approach in dealing with driving students from all ages and nationalities. Over 3000 people taught to drive safely.
Computer Training Consultant (part time) 1992 to present
Training of individuals and groups in the use of computers and associated operating systems including Microsoft, Macintosh and Linux.
Providing professional tuition to clients in the use and maintenance of computer hardware, software and peripherals.
Building and installing computer systems to suit individual requirements.
Keeping in tune to industry direction and change and adjusting knowledge base and education programs accordingly.
High School Cleaner and Gardener ESPERANCE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1986-1992
Cleaning a high school- internal and external buildings on a daily basis. Using various polishing and stripping equipment. Gardening included school oval maintenance and all aspects of horticultural work as required.
OTHER 1978 to 1986
Over 8 years of full time, extensive and varied practical industry experience in farming, transport, automotive and commercial sales industries.
Life skills combined with university and TAFE training have established competence in all employment situations
Personal References;
Jerry Baranski,
Manager, Southern Coast Transit,
Rockingham Depot,
Ph 95928185
Dean Bull
Depot Operations Manager,
Southern Coast Transit,
Rockingham Depot,
Ph 95928179
personal and written references available on request
academic transcripts available on request.