Dave Brown 41301
Membership BAIML
Membership Type Full Member
Membership Number 554/09
Renewal Date 31/12/2024
Membership Water Skills Academy
Membership Type Professional Membership
Membership Number 41301
Renewal Date 14/11/2024
Membership Mountain Training Association
Membership Type Course Director Member
Membership Number 41301
Renewal Date 27/08/2024
Membership AMI
Membership Type Full Member
Membership Number 1030
Renewal Date 01/07/2024
Membership Royal Life Saving Society UK
Membership Type Lifesaver
Membership Number 41301
Renewal Date 25/05/2024
Embroiled in Sport & Adventure, to National & International Level in a number of sports: Triathlon, Surf Kayaking, Trampolining, White Water Rafting & Climbing; I’m the most qualified Kayak Coach in the British Canoeing scheme; with 3 Level 5’s in White-Water, Sea & Surf Kayak along with the highest assessor grades.
Not “just a boater” I’m an MIC & IML, a BASI L2 & Triathlon Coach. I hold a Degree in Sport Science, Sport Psychology & Coaching & a PGCE in Physical Education.
My company, Acwa-Terra, specialises in Adventure Consultancy & Technical Advice in Mountaineering, Climbing, Canoesport, Surfing, SUP, Coasteering & Gorge Walking to organisations across the UK, Europe & Asia.
I still keep it real, coaching & personal training athletes in Triathlon & Open Water Swimming as well as the other activities of Acwa-Terra. I’ve had various roles in 30 years, providing vast experience & knowledge to draw upon including Senior Instructor, Lecturer, Operations Manager, Coach Development & Educator, Quality Assurance, National Trainer, Associate & Expedition Leader.
I’m a supported Surf & Sea Kayaker, a Patagonia, Black Diamond, Palm Equipment & System-X ‘Pro’.
Unusual facts: I once ranked 10th in World Bog-Snorkeling Championships; circumnavigated Andorra solo on ski; first person to swim to the Skerries off Anglesey; made a Ski ascent of Elbrus & I’m the only person to have skied the Welsh 14 peaks in a day; I’m also a helicopter pilot.
When not helping other folks develop their careers, I’ll be adventuring somewhere, either near home, with my partner & daughter in Snowdonia or in some other equally exotic spot around the globe, notching to date experience & adventures in over 30 countries Worldwide.
| Climbing Wall Development Instructor Assessment | 21/05/2024 | Details |
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Winter Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 07/02/2013 | |
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International Mountain Leader Award (EML) | 28/06/2008 | |
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Winter Mountain Leader | 16/03/2006 | |
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Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor | 17/09/2004 | |
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WSA SUP Safety and Rescue Training and Assessment | 14/11/2023 | |
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Lifesaving Academy Instructor | 29/12/2022 | |
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Life Support 3 (2nd Edition) | 29/09/2022 | |
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WSA SUP Expedition Guide | 24/10/2021 | |
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Open Water Endorsement | 26/10/2020 | |
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WSA Train the trainer Safety and rescue, SUP instructor Training | 01/09/2017 | |
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WSA SUP Expedition Guide International | 01/09/2017 | |
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WSA Adventure SUP Guide | 22/02/2017 | |
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WSA SUP Instructor | 22/02/2017 | |
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Single Pitch Award | 07/07/1995 | |
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Mountain Leader | 02/06/1995 |
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Cold water Immersion and Hypothermia | 13/06/2023 | 0.25 |
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How to create an Inclusive, Welcoming Environment for all Learners | 27/04/2023 | 0.25 |
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Self Awareness and values workshop - online 2 x 45min sessions 7-8pm | 06/03/2023 | 0.50 |
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Working Abroad for IMLs | 27/02/2023 | 0.25 |
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International Expedition Leadership Skills | 17/02/2023 | 1.00 |
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Mountain weather | 01/02/2023 | 0.50 |
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Slide- Snowsport Trade show | 11/01/2023 | 0.50 |
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AMI - self accredited learning (1/2 day) | 15/12/2022 | 0.50 |
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Mountain Safety online | 15/12/2022 | 0.50 |
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Thursday morning option 4: Giving feedback at assessment | 05/05/2022 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training England/ Mountain Training Cymru National Provider Conference 2022 | 05/05/2022 | 1.00 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 08/02/2022 | 1.00 |
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Level 4 internal Quality Assurance and Verification training | 08/02/2022 | 2.00 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 01/02/2022 | 1.00 |
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Business Ethics In The Workplace | 05/02/2021 | 0.50 |
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Client Avalanche Rescue Training in 15 minutes | 22/01/2021 | 0.25 |
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Leave No Trace - Take Action to Protect the Outdoors | 20/01/2021 | 0.25 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 08/01/2021 | 1.00 |
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AMI self-accredited learning (full day) | 07/01/2021 | 1.00 |
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BAIML AGM 2020 | 05/12/2020 | 0.50 |
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EduCare for Sport® online module | 12/11/2020 | 0.25 |
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Austrian Alpine Club Ski Tour Leader | 13/03/2019 | 2.00 |
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Austrian Alpine Club Ski Touring Leader | 13/03/2019 | 2.00 |
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Rock Skills provider and course tutor induction - MTC and MTE - Rock Skills 3 tutors (Learning to Lead Sports Climbs and Learning to Lead Trad Climbs) only | 21/11/2018 | 1.00 |
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Teaching Movement | 04/05/2018 | 0.50 |
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MORNING - Problem solving | 03/05/2018 | 0.50 |
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AFTERNOON - Giving Effective Feedback | 03/05/2018 | 0.50 |
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BMC / MCofS - FUNdamentals of Climbing 3 | 14/02/2018 | 1.00 |
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BMC FUNdamentals of Climbing 3 | 14/02/2018 | 1.00 |
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Mountain Training - Award Scheme Training Course | 29/01/2018 | 2.00 |
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British Canoe Union - Coach training course (min. 1 day) | 16/11/2017 | 1.00 |
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British Canoe Union - Coach training course (min. 1 day) | 09/09/2017 | 1.00 |
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Outlook Expeditions - Leaders' Conference | 13/05/2017 | 1.00 |
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British Canoe Union - Coach training course (min. 1 day) | 14/01/2017 | 1.00 |
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Joint Services - Adventurous Training Course (if relevant to your award) | 15/06/2016 | 1.00 |
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Lyon Equipment - Technical Workshop (full day) | 15/04/2016 | 1.00 |
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Any - Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable People course | 29/02/2016 | 1.00 |
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Joint Services - Adventurous Training Course (if relevant to your award) | 05/01/2016 | 1.00 |
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Provider Update Workshop for Climbing and Walking Leadership Awards | 09/11/2015 | 1.00 |
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Joint Services - Adventurous Training Course (if relevant to your award) | 07/01/2013 | 1.00 |
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Provider Workshop | 30/04/2012 | 1.00 |
Having been involved with Mountain Training awards since I was 19 as a Trainee, they have always been held in high regard in my mind for the instructor and leader to be involved with. They have industry value and respect and content developed from experience.
I've put the work in over the years into gaining the experience that would allow me to confirm my abilities against the Single Pitch Award, the Mountain Leadership Awards of both summer and winter and the Mountaineering Instructor Award and Certificates. All of these awards have given me the opportunity to work with amazing people, showing them the beauty and adventure of the British Outdoors.
I'm now lucky enough to be able to help train the next generation and provide some of these awards to others so that they may begin or continue their careers in the Adventure Industry.
I've been involved with watersports for over 30 years and now have the privilege, as well as being a high level Paddlesport Coach and Trainer, I am now a Trainer for the WSA. I base most of my SUP courses, Navigation classes, Sit on Top guide and Coasteering guide courses in North Wales, but will provide a course anywhere and provide Technical Advice and Consultancy wherever it is required.
