Experience
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Ministry of Defence
Textile Materials Subject Matter Expert
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Education History
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Textile and Colour Chemistry
The University of Manchester
1981 - 1984
Qualifications
BSc Hons Textile and Colour Chemistry 1984
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (NVQ Level 4) 1999
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (NVQ Level 3) 1996
City & Guilds 381-1 Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1 & 2 1993
City & Guilds 2381 16th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 2001 2006
NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health (NVQ Level 4) 1999
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (NVQ Level 3) 1996
City & Guilds 381-1 Motor Vehicle Craft Studies Parts 1 & 2 1993
City & Guilds 2381 16th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 2001 2006
