Who is Alistair Cole?

After a decade serving with the British Army, Alistair specialised in working in remote overseas project management as both a medical and risk mitigation instructor, before returning to the UK and founding a travel, medical & security company that he ran for 25 years.

As a qualified Mountain Leader, Alistair has led over 40 international expeditions, holds numerous NEBOSH and CIEH safety qualifications, is an instructor in Off-Site Safety Management and is an experienced remote trauma medic. 


Alistair advises the media on overseas programmes including “SAS are you tough enough” and the ground breaking “Human Planet” series where he was employed as the medical advisor, responsible for the pre-departure planning, training and health advice of the crews.


Alistair holds a variety of Health & Safety qualifications including a degree in Occupational Health and the NEBOSH National General Certificate. He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, fellow of the Linnean Society, fellow of the Institure of Travel & Tourism, member of the European Resuscitation Council and has lectured at both the  Royal Geographic Society and National Geographic and is the past chairman of the Expedition Providers Association (EPA). Alistair has also guest lectured at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, sat on the FPHC Expedition Medicine Working Group at the Royal College of Surgeons and was the chief instructor of faculty at the Expedition Care Program for over two decades.

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Qualifications include:

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS


  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Health & Safety
  • Level 7 Risk Management Diploma
  • TechIOSH
  • University of Dublin - Bachelor of Arts in History 2:1
  • Diploma in Operations Management & Project Management at QLS Level 7
  • Graduate of the Emergency Planning College – Emergency Control Centre Operation
  • City & Guilds 7307 in Adult Education
  • HNC Outdoor Adventure Management
  • CMI Level 6 Professional Management and Leadership Practice Certificate 
  • Prince2 Foundation Certificate in Project Management
  • Level 3 Certificate in Operations Management & Risk Management 
  • National Vocational Qualification Management - Level 3
  • Level 4 Award in Close Protection in a Hostile Environment - Firearms and Tactics
  • Level 3 Award in Education & Training Certificate
  • ECDL Certificate
  • Newcastle College Company – Diploma in Sports Psychology
  • Universities Settlement in East London – Youth Outreach Adult Leadership Training Award 



PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS



  • Basic Instructional Techniques Course
  • Methods of Instruction Course
  • City & Guilds 7307 in Adult Education
  • City & Guilds Introduction to Trainer Skills
  • Off-Site Safety Management Instructor 
  • Joint Services Mountain Expedition Leader
  • MLTB Mountain Leader Qualified
  • Unit Expedition Leader
  • HSE First Aid at Work, FPOS & FREC Instructor
  • Oxygen Therapy Instructor
  • Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
  • Medicine for Mountain Leaders Diploma Firearms qualified (FAC and Shotgun licenced)
  • Defence Junior & Senior Managers Courses
  • Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) Instructor
  • Combat Medical Technician – Class 1
  • Resus Council Advanced Life Support
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course
  • Catastrophic Bleeding Course
  • Paediatric First Aid L2
  • Supervising First Aid for Mental Health Certificate
  • LSTM Travel Health & Expedition Medicine Course
  • Medicine in Remote Areas Course
  • Cold Weather Search & Rescue Program
  • ECP Medic Course Instructor
  • CCOHS Dealing with Hostage Situations ROSPA Working at Height Qualified
  • Aquatic Safety Management Qualification – Level 3
  • RLSS Emergency Response Activity Supervisor
  • Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention
  • Statutory & Mandatory Risk Assessment Training
  • Manual Handling in the Workplace 
  • COSHH Awareness Training
  • Asbestos Awareness Training

WORKPLACE QUALIFICATIONS


  • CITB HS&E Test for Managers & Professionals – Pass
  • City & Guilds Level 3 Food Hygiene Supervisor
  • DofE Gold assessor qualified 
  • ATOL Accountable Person Training Course
  • Safeguarding Children Level 2
  • ASDAN Centre Co-Ordinator at Level 3
  • ISO Lead Auditor 9001, 45001
  • Accident Investigations Training
  • ISO 31000 Risk Manager
  • Introduction to Internal Auditing and Management
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • IOSH Behavioural Safety Leadership
  • Portable Appliance Testing Qualified
  • Conflict Management
  • Fire Warden Training
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Working at Height Trained
  • Mental Health First Aid Awareness Trained 
  • Media Management Trained 



OTHER QUALIFICATIONS


  • UK Driving Licence Held
  • DBS (Enhanced Disclosure) Screened