Mark Edwins

Mark was Head of Training/Senior Trainer at New Zealand School of Tourism before joining Site Safe in early 2022. His responsibilities included guiding a team of trainers within the vocational space making sure learners were coached and mentored correctly through their qualifications. His approach is one of personalised facilitation where learners can feel free to explore their learning needs and share their ideas within the classroom setting. Marks key focus is to create an environment where all learners can succeed. 

Specific expertise 

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Leadership Development
• Effective Presentation Skills
• Strategic Planning
• Conflict Management
• Emotional Intelligence

Qualifications 

• Professional Development Programme in Training & Facilitation
• Leadership & Management Programme
• Group Emergency Management
• Diploma in Travel and Tourism IATA/UFTAA (IATA accredited) 
• National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 4)
• National Certificate in Adult Education and Training (Level 5)
• National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education (Level 5)
• NZQA 4098: Prepare and conduct assessment; complete assessment administration; and review the assessment practice.
• NZQA 11551 and 11552 Moderation course completed (Qualified Moderator)
• International Certificate in Travel and Tourism
• Diploma in Arts (Specializing in Education)
• New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3)
  • Unit Standard 21970: Supervisor
  • Environmental Site Management
  • Training & Supervising Workers
  • Site-Specific Safety Planning
  • Risk management
  • Leadership in Safety
  • Unit Standard 29315: Health and Safety Representative

Professional bodies

• New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (Professional Member)