Chris Davidson

Full Name : Chris Davidson

Position/Role: Trainer / Assessor

Years of Industry Experience:
12 Years (heavy/mining), many years in marine.

Specialist Skills
Chris is a High Risk Work specialist delivering nationally accredited courses in Forklift, Elevated Work Platform (EWP), Dogging, Rigging, and Cranes. He combines strong technical knowledge with practical industry experience to ensure participants leave confident, capable, and safety-focused.

Career Background:
Chris has worked extensively on marine vessels along the northwest coast, supporting gas and oil production, as well as in iron ore loadout and shipping operations. His career has spanned practical operational duties, the implementation of safety-critical procedures, and hands-on mentoring of crews. These experiences have shaped the safety-first, practical approach he now brings to his training, ensuring participants learn real-world practices that can be applied directly in high-risk environments.

Why I’ve Chosen This Career
Chris is passionate about helping people develop practical skills that create safer workplaces and open up new career opportunities. He takes pride in seeing participants grow in confidence and achieve their goals. Every course is also a learning opportunity for Chris, keeping his own knowledge current and his training grounded in real-world practice.

Fun Fact / Personal Interest:
Away from training, Chris still enjoys getting out on the water — whether it’s sailing, fishing, or diving.

• Favourite Quote or Motto:
  “Work safe, go home safe.” — A simple reminder that safety matters more than speed.
• Most Memorable Training Moment:
  One of Chris’s standout memories is watching a hesitant trainee gain confidence during a practical rigging session and then successfully lead a lift. Seeing that shift from uncertainty to competence is exactly why he loves what he does.
• Best Advice for Students
  Chris encourages participants to use their training time actively — ask questions, practice the skills, and focus on how to apply them back on the job. He believes it’s the hands-on practice that makes learning truly stick.
• Biggest Career Achievement
  Completing his Certificate IV in Training and Assessment stands out as Chris’s proudest career milestone. Studying and writing didn’t come naturally to him, so earning this qualification was both a challenge and an achievement. It also helps him connect with and support learners who may find training difficult, as he understands the journey firsthand.