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Managing Director
Ian has been the Managing Director and Training
Manager at TUCF since its inception in 1996. He is responsible
for a diversified company that provides an integrated package
of marine services which includes a full range of occupational
diver training.
Ian was formally the National Manager NASDS, a position which
he held for 8 years. He is a former Royal Australian Navy Clearance
Diver and saw three years service as a Clearance Diver with the
Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in various operational capacities.
He holds ADAS Parts 1, 2 and 3 commercial diver and supervisor
accreditation. He also holds two Diplomas in Occupational Diving
and numerous management, diving and instructional qualifications.
Ian has held a number of senior industry administrative positions
concurrent to his work including Secretary of the Australia Scuba
Council, National Scuba Qualification Commission and WA Branch
of the Clearance Diving Association. He has also been a member
of Boating Industry Association (BIA) Boat Show Sub Committee
and member Maritime Archaeology Advisory Committee of the Western
Australian Maritime Museum
Ian remains the Managing Director of TUCF and is also a Director
of Petra Marine Australia Pty Ltd.
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General Manager Operations
Support Services
Dusty was a founding director of Contract Diving Services, one
of Australia’s foremost commercial diving companies. His
experience as a naval clearance diver over seven years, plus his
extensive involvement in the offshore and onshore diving industry
over the last three decades, make Dusty one of the most experienced
diving operations managers in the industry. Dusty has been involved
in the commercial diving industry since his honourable discharge
from the Royal Australian Navy in 1973.
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General Manager Marine
Craig is a qualified Master Mariner Class 1 and was formally the
General Manager of Adsteam Offshore, a diversified company providing
marine vessels and crewing services to the Australian offshore
oil and gas industry.
Prior to this he held General Manager, Business Development and
Marketing roles with major Australian and international marine
companies including Tidewater Marine, Australian Offshore Services
(now Farstad) and Brambles Marine Group as well as many years
of seagoing experience.
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QHSE Manager
Peter has 11 years experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
including two major projects, security and regulation. He began
his career in the drilling industry working both onshore and offshore.
Later, he worked on two development projects and commenced post-graduate
studies. Peter holds a Masters in Oil and Gas Engineering from
UWA, majoring in corporate crisis management.
In the last few years, Peter has worked as an Inspector for DOIR
and most recently with the Timor Sea Designated Authority administering
safety case jurisdictions. He has investigated a number of major
industry incidents and conducted audits of marine facilities and
hydrocarbon gathering and processing platforms.
Peter possesses both an academic and working knowledge of management
systems. Corollary, he brings a broad suite of skills and experience
to TUCF.
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Human Resources Coordinator
Jacky joined the TUCF team in September 2008 as the Human Resources
Coordinator. This role is designed to strengthen and structure
current TUCF human resources and recruitment processes. Jacky’s
role involves a broad scope HR functions initially involving the
recruitment of divers across all levels for some major new projects.
Jacky’s HR skills derive from a mixture of substantial tertiary
studies and work experience. Her previous position in HR was specialised
in recruitment. Jacky was also responsible for the management
of subcontractors across a range of different industries including
oil and gas, in which she dealt with a number of different HR
issues such as industrial relations, performance management, contracts
and remuneration.
Her tertiary studies have been focused on communications, psychology
and social sciences and Jacky is currently attending university
to complete her Masters of Commerce (Human Resources and Industrial
Relations). She has a strong interest in working with people and
hopes to bring a fresh approach to TUCF’s human resources
management.
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Administration
Manager
Natalie joined TUCF in February 2007 as a logistics assistant.
Since then she has taken on the roles of Training Administrator,
HR Administration and is now TUCF’s Administration Manager.
Within the company she takes on a broad scope of work including
events co-ordination, such as the TUCF 2008 Safety Conference,
which hosted over 90 guests. She is an organised and dynamic manager,
who is highly regarded by her team.
Prior to commencing work with TUCF Natalie
developed much of her skill and experience undertaking a variety
of management positions in retail and hospitality both in Perth
and overseas. This included her first management position with
Salty Dog Surf Store more than a decade ago and a long held management
position at Miss Maud’s Pastry House. She has travelled
extensively and completed a Certificate 3 in Travel and Tourism.
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Financial
Accounts Manager
Sergey is an associate member of CPA Australia and commenced work
for TUCF in June 2007 after completing his Graduate Diploma in
Financial Management at the University of New England in 2006.
Sergey holds a CPA-New England Business School Award for
Achievements in Studies of the Financial Accounting.
He has strong technical skills and meets strict reporting deadlines.
Responsible for the preparation of accounts, consolidated end-of-the-month
reporting, cashflow forecasting, statutory compliance and taxation
responsibilities, cost budgeting, project and management accounting,
reconciliations, payroll and receivables.
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Business Development Manager
/ Senior Instructor
Koh joined TUCF following several years as a Senior Project Manager
for Sapura Diving Services in Malaysia where he successfully coordinated
and managed commercial diver training by TUCF for the Royal Malaysian
Navy.
Prior to this, Koh spent 23 years in the Royal Malaysian Navy
responsible for operations, training, administration and supervision
of clearance diving units, and as Commanding Officer onboard fast
attack crafts.
Koh holds ADAS Parts 1, 2 and 3 and Diving Supervisor accreditations.
His move to Western Australia has seen conducting commercial diving
courses for students from around the world as well as developing
further business opportunities for TUCF in South East Asia.
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TUCF PSET team leader
/ Senior Instructor
Eugene (Max) is a former Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver
holding ADAS Part 1, 2 & 3 Diving Supervisor Accreditation and
a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
As a RAN Clearance Diver for 21 years, Eugene was posted to various
ships and operational dive teams across the world. Service included
exchange with the United States Navy as a Senior Diving Instructor,
Clearance Diving duties with the Special Air Services Regiment,
and underwater clearance of mines and ordnance from the ports
and coastline of Kuwait in Gulf War 1991.
Currently Max is the onsite representative for TUCF during RAN
Pressurized Submarine Escape Training (PSET). Within his role
he is responsible for HR management, submariner training and general
operations supervision.
Eugene is a serving member of the RAN Standby Reserve.
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Senior Instructor/ Coxswain
Jean Pierre (JP) has been working in the diving industry for 10 years. JP started out as a clearance diver in the South African Navy and spent 24 months aboard mine hunter, the SAS Umhcoti.
He then crossed over to Commercial Diving in 2001 working for some local companies in South Africa. JP spent the next 5 years working in the Middle East as a diver and supervisor doing various onshore and offshore construction projects.
JP immigrated to Australia in 2007 and has worked as a Supervisor and skipper for many local companies in WA. Commencing work with TUCF in July
2009, JP is TUCF's Senior Part 3 instructor and brings a diverse diving experience background to the school.
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Senior Instructor
Jim joined the TUCF team in November 2007 after moving to Perth
from the UK. He has been involved in the occupational diving industry
since 1992.
Upon becoming a Royal Marines Commando in 1990, Jim trained as
both a diver and parachutist and also supported the Special Boat
Service. He saw active service around the world, including the
Gulf and Bosnian conflicts.
Jim joined the UK Police in 1996 where he was a Detective and
Underwater Search Officer/Supervisor, responsible for various
search, salvage and body recovery operations in addition to above-surface
police duties.
Since 2006, he has worked in the private dive industry doing salvage
and survey work. He is a commercial boat skipper and a well-liked
Instructor at the school.
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Senior Instructor / Master
5 Skipper
Ross is a former Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diver holding
ADAS Parts 1, 2 and 3 and Diving Supervisor commercial diver accreditation.
His 30 years in the RAN included posts at the Submarine Escape
Training Facility, as Chief Instructor of the RAN Diving School,
on the Joint Incident Response Unit (Bomb Squad) at the 2000 Sydney
Olympics, duties with the Special Air Service, and deployment
to Guam to instruct foreign defence forces in advanced Explosive
Ordnance Disposal techniques.
In addition to his practical knowledge and training skills, Ross
holds numerous professional qualifications, including Master Mariners
V Certificate and Assistant Life Support Technician.
His extensive experience in commercial diving makes him an invaluable
asset to the school. In addition to being a Senior Instructor,
Ross works as a Master on TUCF vessels in the Kimberley region.
Ross is currently a serving member of the RAN Standby Reserve.
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Senior Instructor
Andrew joined the TUCF team as a Senior Instructor in February
2009 with a diverse yet integrative marine career.
He is a trade qualified Blacksmith and coded welder, with specialized
skill in structural steel work. He spent five years working in
this occupation before enlisting with the Royal Navy as a Weapons
Engineer, where he gained qualifications in electronics.
After his discharge, Andy completed a Bachelor of Science with
Honors in Marine Zoology at the University of Aberdeen. He went
on to work as a fisheries scientist for the Falkland Island Government
where he independently collected data for his MSc which he completed
at the University of Hull.
Andy holds ADAS Part 2 accreditation, and is an accredited ADAS
Part 2 Supervisor and Chamber Operator. He has worked for MScience
as a Marine Scientist and Seaforce setting up the companies’ marine
science section; Diving Services Marine.
Andrew’s background makes him an exceptional resource of knowledge
for students completing commercial diving accreditation through
TUCF.
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TUCF PSET Supervisor / Senior
Instructor
Jon enlisted for over 12 years in the Australian Defence Force,
as a Clearance Diver, Supervisor & Assessor, Hazard Risk Assessor,
Asset Manager, OHS Supervisor, Senior Work Place Assessor and
Equity & Diversity Supervisor. At this time he developed specialist
skills as an Explosive Instructor and Manager in Post Blast Analysis.
He has worked as a Commercial Diver and Supervisor, for companies
including Back Tech, where his duties included UXO – Unexploded
ordinance surveying, verification data dives and dredging operations.
Holding ADAS Part 3 Onshore Supervisor accreditation and a Certificate
IV in Training and Assessment, Jon is currently a supervisor on
the TUCF PSET team and Senior Dive School Instructor. Much of
his diving knowledge and experience has been gained supervising
SSBA, working with mixed gases, oxygen and on RCC Surface Decompression
exercises.
Jon has worked across the globe in military and non military positions
that have delivered numerous challenges and rewards. Notably he
was part of The Australian World Cup Rugby Selection Squad and
represented Australia as a player for the Australian Barbarians
and NSW Waratah’s.
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Maintenance Supervisor
/ Instructor
Declan has 15 years experience in both the commercial & recreational
dive industry. He holds current ADAS part 1 and 2 qualifications.
He is an accomplished multi franchise service technician and accredited
tank tester to Australian Standards.
Certification Declan has attained include his Master class 5,
Marine Engine Driver Grade 1, Cert 4 in workplace training &
Assessment, Workplace Senior 1st Aid Instructor trainer, SSI Instructor
Certifier and City & Guilds certified motor vehicle technician.
Declan started with TUCF in 2003 as a maintenance technician and
small boat operator. With his flexible range of skills, he has
since filled many roles including, senior fleet engineer for TUCF
in the Kimberly. He is now the company’s Maintenance Supervisor
and an Instructor. As Maintenance Supervisor, Declan is responsible
for administering a programme maintenance system of assets.
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TUCF PSET water worker
/ Instructor
Amy is an ADAS Part 3 Diver, Chamber Operator and Trainee ADAS
Part 3 Supervisor. Additionally she holds qualifications as a
PADI and SSI Recreational Dive Instructor with numerous skills
in dive equipment maintenance, underwater photography and first
aid. Currently Amy works for TUCF as a Commercial Diving Instructor
and PSET Water Worker.
Prior to her commencement with TUCF in January 2009 Amy ran recreational
diving courses from an Open Water to Professional level. At her
previous position with Perth Diving Academy, her responsibilities
included training co-ordination, syllabus structuring and quality
assurance review. She started her diving career at the age of
sixteen, training Open Water students, developing these skills
working and travelling throughout Asia until settling permanently
in Australia.
Amy is currently studying towards a BSc in Environmental Science
and Project Management at the Open University.
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Training Administrator
Charmaine Millar joined TUCF in March 2009. She brings to the
team 20 years experience in Hospitality, Administration and outstanding
sales service skills. Within her role at TUCF she provides administrative
support for the diver training program. Although new to her role
and the diving industry Charmaine is highly motivated and is developing
an excellent understanding of ADAS administration procedures and
TUCF operational policies. This makes her an invaluable asset
to the company.
In previous positions, Charmaine has assisted in areas of Human
Resources and Payroll, working for Corporate Companies and Government
Agencies including the City of Bunbury, South West Regional College,
Asgard Wealth Creation, Rendezvous Observation City Hotel, Capel
Vale Winery and Bull & Bush Restaurant Boyanup. She has a strong
background in the administration and clerical work required to
assist our students’ needs.
Charmaine holds certificates in Time Management, Sales & Marketing,
Customer Service & Telephone Techniques and Effective teamwork.
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Administration & Training
Assistant
Nicole commenced employment at TUCF in July 2007. She handles
a range of activity from accounts assistance to the administration
for the range of training courses on offer at TUCF, including
course and career enquiries, preparation of course materials,
ADAS applications and certifications, as well as general student
and instructor support.
Nicole is a qualified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and keen
diving enthusiast. She currently completing her Dive Master qualification
and is looking forward to undertaking the ADAS Part 1 (Occupational
Scuba Diving to 30 metres) course at TUCF in the near future.
Nicole also holds a Senior First Aid certificate with Advanced
Resuscitation.
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Administration Assistant
Kate joined TUCF in May 2010, taking up the role of Administration Assistant. Previously working for Monson Agencies Australia Pty Ltd she comes to TUCF with a range of administration experience.
Kate also has a keen interest in Media completing an Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 course on website design and is now responsible for updates and changes to the company website.
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