Nevie Scholes

Full Name : Nevlynne “Nevie” Scholes

Position/Role: Facility Coordinator / Trainer/Assessor

Years of Industry Experience: Over 15 years across sugar, warehousing, lifting & rigging, and heavy industry operations.

Specialist Skills:
Nevie is a high-risk training specialist with expertise across dogging, rigging, forklift operations, vehicle loading cranes, elevated work platforms, and overhead/gantry crane operations. Her background in boiler and turbine operations adds further depth to her heavy industry experience. Beyond technical skills, Nevie is highly regarded for her ability to mentor and support students — ensuring they are confident, well-prepared, and safe before stepping into assessments.

Career Background:
Nevie’s career began in the sugar industry, where she worked at Mackay Sugar’s Farleigh Mill as an operator. She later broadened her skills with Bullivants Lifting & Rigging in warehousing and equipment testing before moving into training.

In 2023, Nevie joined Momentum High Risk Training as a Trainer/Assessor. She now delivers training in nearly all the High Risk Licence classes, while also mentoring both students and trainers to build confidence in high-risk work environments.

Why I’ve chosen this career/what I get out of it or keeps me in it:
Nevie is motivated by the opportunity to support learners of all backgrounds, especially those for whom English is a second language. She takes the time to explain concepts clearly, demonstrate tasks patiently, and provide additional practice so every student feels fully prepared before stepping into assessment.

She believes training is not just about passing — it’s about building confidence, safety awareness, and real skills.

Fun Fact / Personal Interest:
Nevie loves being outdoors and values time spent with family and friends.

• Favourite Quote or Motto
  It’s never too late to do what you want to do…if you stop waiting for the time to be right
• Most Memorable Training Moment
  There are far too many to list. Working alongside the most amazing team of people every day.
  Seeing students overcome learning hurdles the impact it makes on their confidence watching them grow and apply and develop new skills, it really makes what we do here worth it!!
• Best Advice for Students
  Take clear notes and ask questions
• Biggest Career Achievement
  Don’t give up, persistence pays, remember to be kind to yourself, give yourself permission to make mistakes learn from them. Remember to have fun along the way, learning should be an enjoyable experience.
• If You Weren’t a Trainer, You’d Be…
  Writing children’s story books (something I have always wanted to do)