Mark Golley
Bodmin,CON
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in driver safety education and road safety, offering a strong foundation in traffic regulations. Known for reliable punctuality and patience with learners, consistently delivering constructive feedback to inspire confidence. Committed to enhancing road safety through effective teaching methods and aspiring to further develop skills in this field.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Police Driving Instructor
Devon and Cornwall Police
Bodmin, Cornwall
2019.04 - 2026.01
- Motivated students through encouragement and regular appraisal, fostering personal development aligned with test requirements.
- Supported learner drivers to pass their theoretical and practical driving examinations on the first attempt.
- Managed scheduling of lessons, offering flexibility for busy learners whilst maintaining efficiency.
- Fostered safe driving habits, resulting in students becoming responsible motorists.
- Provided constructive feedback after every lesson, leading to continuous improvement in students' driving skills.
- Enhanced student confidence for successful driving tests through patient, clear instruction.
- Cultivated supportive learning environment, reducing anxiety associated with learning to drive.
- Adapted teaching methods to individual learning styles, ensuring comprehensive understanding of road rules.
- Guided nervous beginner drivers through their initial experiences behind the wheel providing reassurance and encouragement.
- Provided coaching on night-time and adverse weather condition driving equipping learners with all-weather skills.
- Prepared learners for emergency situations during lessons, ensuring swift response under pressure.
- Assisted students in building confidence behind the wheel through gradual exposure to different road conditions and situations.
- Encouraged courteous behaviour towards other road users fostering respect on the road.
- Taught defensive driving techniques for accident prevention and increased road safety awareness.
- Maintained high safety standards by conducting detailed vehicle inspections before each driving session.
ARV and SFO Police officer
Devon and Cornwall Police
Devon and Cornwall, South west and England
2005.01 - 2019.04
- Provided security at large-scale events, minimising potential threats effectively.
- Performed risk assessments prior to executing search warrants, ensured safety.
- Maintained yearly training to enable up to date advanced medic skills.
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
- Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
- Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
- Attended emergency situations, employing many years of experience to secure optimal resolutions in line with force regulations.
Police officer
Devon and Cornwall Police
Bideford and Exter, Devon
2000.12 - 2005.01
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, negotiating calmly with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations and restore order.
- Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
- Intervened promptly during disturbances at public gatherings, restored peace swiftly.
- Exercised discretion and judgment when applying laws, resulting in fair outcomes.
- Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
- Coordinated with social services agencies to provide comprehensive support for vulnerable individuals, enhancing community safety.
- Ensured victim care and support during investigation processes, strengthening community trust and cooperation.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful resolution.
Electrical engineer
Ginsters/ Samworth Brothers
Callington, Cornwall
1992.03 - 2000.12
- Led an engineering team through various project phases, ensured timely completion.
- Executed troubleshooting tasks to swiftly identify and rectify faults, minimising downtime.
- Optimised resource utilisation by implementing innovative engineering solutions.
- Completed root cause analyses after critical incidents, prevented recurrence.
- Upheld safety standards while performing complex electrical repairs, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times.
- Provided strategic advice on cost-saving initiatives during procurement process, optimising expenditure.
Education
TQUK assessing competence in the work enviroment - Assessment
Ofqual
England 2024.08 - 2024.09
Level 3 in Education and Training - Training
City & Guilds
England 2022.01 - 2022.01
Training Essentials programme - Training and assessment
Devon and Cornwall Police
England 2024.02 - 2024.02
Standard/Advanced/TPAC instructors courses - Emergency response driving in all aspects
Devon and Cornwall Police
England 2019.07 - 2021.10
City and guilds - electrical and electronic engineering
City & Guilds of London Institute
England 1986.05 - 1990.01
GCSEs - Maths/English/History/
School educational exams
England 1981.05 - 1986.05
Skills
- Driver safety education
- Road safety expertise
- Traffic regulations
- Reliable punctuality
- Patience with learners
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Inspiring confidence
Affiliations
- Touring far and wide on my motorcycle. Running, Hiking and fitness. Travel.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
TQUK assessing competence in the work enviroment - Assessment
Ofqual
2024.08 - 2024.09
Training Essentials programme - Training and assessment
Devon and Cornwall Police
2024.02 - 2024.02
Level 3 in Education and Training - Training
City & Guilds
2022.01 - 2022.01
Standard/Advanced/TPAC instructors courses - Emergency response driving in all aspects
Devon and Cornwall Police
2019.07 - 2021.10
Police Driving Instructor
Devon and Cornwall Police
2019.04 - 2026.01
ARV and SFO Police officer
Devon and Cornwall Police
2005.01 - 2019.04
Police officer
Devon and Cornwall Police
2000.12 - 2005.01
Electrical engineer
Ginsters/ Samworth Brothers
1992.03 - 2000.12
City and guilds - electrical and electronic engineering
City & Guilds of London Institute
1986.05 - 1990.01
GCSEs - Maths/English/History/
School educational exams
1981.05 - 1986.05