North Wales

Overview

Philip is an exceptionally experienced advanced driving professional whose career spans nearly five decades across policing, emergency services driver training, fleet management and transport compliance. With a background as a senior Traffic Police Officer and Police Class 1 driver and rider, Philip brings unrivalled operational credibility, instructional depth and examiner-level expertise to advanced and professional driver training.

He is widely recognised for his work at the highest levels of emergency response driving, collision investigation and fleet risk reduction, and is a NFCC Registered Trainer, meeting and exceeding Section 19 Road Safety requirements.

Professional Overview

Philip is a result-oriented, highly organised and decisive instructor and consultant, specialising in:

• Emergency Services “Blue Light” driver training
• Police, Fire & Ambulance advanced driver development
• Fleet risk management and compliance
• Collision investigation and post-collision retraining
• LGV, PCV, car and motorcycle instruction

Experience

• High-speed and response driver training for multiple Emergency Services, including London Fire Brigade
• Police Class 1 car and motorcycle development training
• ERDT-compliant Fire Appliance and Ambulance driver instruction
• LGV, PCV and Motorcycle training to DVSA standards
• Floodwater and 4x4 training under BORDA and RoSPA frameworks

Philip is also a highly regarded Collision Investigator, providing investigation, assessment and retraining services for organisations such as Royal Mail Group and other commercial fleets.

Police Career & Operational Driving Background

Philip served with North Wales Police from 1975 to 2007, with over 28 years as a Traffic Police Officer.

During his policing career, he qualified and operated as:

• Police Class One Car Driver
• Police Class One Motorcycle Rider
• Development Driving Instructor
• Collision Investigation Specialist
• VIP Convoy Protection Driver & Motorcycle Commander

Examiner, Assessor & Instructor Credentials

Philip’s credentials place him firmly at examiner and assessor level across multiple disciplines:

• IAM Examiner – Cars, Motorcycles & Commercial Vehicles
• RoSPA Advanced Drivers & Riders Examiner
• Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
• NFCC Registered Trainer
• NVQ Assessor across driving and logistics disciplines
• Driver Assessor & Development Officer

He is also a JAUPT Approved Trainer, National CPC Holder, and holds the Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training (L4 CET).

Qualifications

Philip holds an extensive portfolio of advanced and specialist qualifications, including:

• BTEC Advanced & Defensive Driving
• Diploma in Transport Management
• Roadcraft Professional Competence Certificate
• Collision Investigation Qualification
• Managing Occupational Road Risk
• 4x4 & Floodwater Instructor
• MiDAS Instructor
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Train the Trainer
• Driver CPC Instructor

Associated qualifications include RoSPA Gold (Car, Motorcycle & Commercial), LGV & PCV Instructor status, CBT Motorcycle Instructor, ADR, HIAB, Lorry Loader, Light Recovery Vehicles and Banksman Instructor.

He is a member of:

• ADI
• Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
• RoSPA
• AMRSGB
• Driving Instructors Association (DIA)

Training Philosophy

Philip’s approach to advanced driver training is structured, analytical and safety-driven. He believes effective driver development is achieved through:

• Clear standards and accountability
• Behavioural analysis and evidence-based feedback
• Strong compliance frameworks
• Calm, authoritative instruction under pressure