TRAINERS
Our trainers are industry experts and will work with you to ensure you have the skills needed to operate safely. They have a wealth of experience as both operators and trainers.
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JEREMY BRIDGES
Trainer
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Jeremy is a qualified trainer and experienced close approach industry operator and climber who is keen to share his knowledge with his trainees.
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He has been in the utility vegetation management industry for more than 10 years, starting out as a groundline worker, he developed his skills and knowledge to become a close approach vegetation control operator for groundline, EWP and climbing work.
Jeremy is a qualified arborist who enjoys sharing his knowledge and interest in trees with his arboriculture students. He has a passion for the safety of his students and he further fosters that in his afterhours work as an SES volunteer - Jeremy has been with the NSW SES Tamworth unit for 23 years and has held many positions, including SES trainer.
MATT GIBSON
Trainer
Starting in 2004, Matt has extensive experience in the utility vegetation management industry, having worked with both government and private companies.
As an operator, he carried out a wide range of vegetation management tasks, including ground work, chipper, EWP operation, climbing, complex felling, rigging and crane work while developing his expertise as an arborist. He then transitioned into utility network management, taking on roles such as vegetation officer, program / project management, and program compliance supervision.
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Matt’s broad and varied background equips him with a wealth of practical knowledge and industry insight, which he now brings to his role as a trainer, supporting and guiding students in their learning journey.
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Matt is passionate about safety and ensuring students adopt good technique and habits.
