Specialist First Aid Training for Work & Outdoors
Dave Coyle – Award-Winning Instructor and Expedition Leader
Dave Coyle is the Managing Director of DAC Education Ltd and a celebrated first aid instructor. Known for his energetic and hands-on teaching style, Dave makes learning both practical and engaging.
In 2024, he was named ProTrainings Instructor of the Year for his work in high-risk and outdoor environments. With over 20 years of experience, Dave has served as a global expedition medic, Search & Rescue Manager, Casualty Carer, and Community First Responder. As well as being in the safeguarding and operations of youth development programmes throughout this time. His voluntary service has earned him both the Queen’s Jubilee Medal and the King’s Coronation Medal.
Participants consistently praise his lively and practical sessions. Drawing on stories from real-life emergencies—whether in mountain ranges, jungles, or village communities—Dave brings scenarios to life with relevance and clarity.
His mission goes beyond certification. “What’s important to me is that people leave our courses with the knowledge and the confidence to be that person who steps up,” he says.
With decades of frontline experience and national recognition, Dave is the driving force behind DAC Education’s real-world approach to emergency training.
A Shepherdess with Strategy – Supporting Learning with Real-World Insight
With a flock of her own sheep and a lifetime of hands-on farming, she brings genuine agricultural experience to her work with DAC Education. Her deep understanding of rural life and the realities of lone working allows her to connect meaningfully with learners from similar backgrounds.
Beyond the field, she offers over a decade of leadership in marketing, communications, and project coordination. She’s led high-impact campaigns, protected brand identity, and steered multi-disciplinary teams—blending strategic thinking with practical action.
At DAC Education, her passion lies in supporting learners and celebrating the lived experience of instructors. By doing so, she adds depth, authenticity, and real-world relevance to every course delivered.
Community First Responder and Emergency Care Assistant – Frontline experience meets decades of expertise
Lisa is a highly experienced equestrian professional, a British Horse Society (BHS) Intermediate Instructor, and a dedicated Community First Responder with over three decades of expertise in teaching, animal management, and emergency care. Lisa completed her instructor training at the Naval Riding Centre and went on to work for the Navy as an instructor for three years.
Lisa’s practical experience is complemented by her background as a former college lecturer in Animal Management, where she educated and mentored students preparing for careers in the animal and equine industries.
Lisa has devoted many years to serving her local community as a Community First Responder and as a qualified Emergency Care Assistant, Lisa has extensive real life experience in trauma care and medical emergencies. Her frontline insight underpins her work as a qualified First Aid and Pet First Aid Instructor.
Community First Responder and Emergency Care Assistant – Frontline experience meets decades of expertise
Lisa is a highly experienced equestrian professional, a British Horse Society (BHS) Intermediate Instructor, and a dedicated Community First Responder with over three decades of expertise in teaching, animal management, and emergency care. Lisa completed her instructor training at the Naval Riding Centre and went on to work for the Navy as an instructor for three years.
Lisa’s practical experience is complemented by her background as a former college lecturer in Animal Management, where she educated and mentored students preparing for careers in the animal and equine industries.
Lisa has devoted many years to serving her local community as a Community First Responder and as a qualified Emergency Care Assistant, Lisa has extensive real life experience in trauma care and medical emergencies. Her frontline insight underpins her work as a qualified First Aid and Pet First Aid Instructor.
A Shepherdess with Strategy – Supporting Learning with Real World Insight
With a flock of her own sheep and a lifetime of hands-on farming, she brings genuine agricultural experience to her work with DAC Education. Her deep understanding of rural life and the realities of lone working allows her to connect meaningfully with learners from similar backgrounds.
Beyond the field, she offers over a decade of leadership in marketing, communications and project coordination. She’s led high impact campaigns, protected brand identity and steered multi-disciplinary teams, blending strategic thinking with practical action.
At DAC Education, her passion lies in supporting learners and celebrating the lived experience of instructors. By doing so, she adds depth, authenticity, and real-world relevance to every course delivered.
Alex – Mountain Leader, Astrophysicist & First Aid Instructor
Alex is a qualified Mountain Leader and passionate educator with over seven years of teaching experience. Whether guiding groups through rugged terrain or pointing out constellations under a clear night sky, Alex brings energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm to every session.
With a background in astrophysics and a talent for making complex topics approachable, Alex teaches everything from trigonometry to navigation and first aid. The goal? To ensure each participant leaves both informed and inspired.
As a seasoned Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Supervisor and Assessor, Alex has supported young people on challenging expeditions—across moorlands, international trails, and even tropical jungles. A well-timed sci-fi reference is never far away.
Alex holds a FROS 3 first aid qualification and serves as a Casualty Carer with SuLSAR, playing a vital role in local search and rescue efforts. Always looking to grow, Alex is also training with the local Community First Responder team and working towards the FREC 3 qualification.
When not outdoors or teaching, Alex can usually be found stargazing—or enthusiastically debating the physics of warp drive versus hyperspace.
Alex sadly passed away in November 2025 at the age of 47 . He is greatly missed. He wrote the above snippet of information about himself, we are leaving it here to honour his memory. Rest in peace Alex.
Alex – Mountain Leader, Astrophysicist & First Aid Instructor
Alex is a qualified Mountain Leader and passionate educator with over seven years of teaching experience. Whether guiding groups through rugged terrain or pointing out constellations under a clear night sky, Alex brings energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm to every session.
With a background in astrophysics and a talent for making complex topics approachable, Alex teaches everything from trigonometry to navigation and first aid. The goal? To ensure each participant leaves both informed and inspired.
As a seasoned Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Supervisor and Assessor, Alex has supported young people on challenging expeditions—across moorlands, international trails, and even tropical jungles. A well-timed sci-fi reference is never far away.
Alex holds a FROS 3 first aid qualification and serves as a Casualty Carer with SuLSAR, playing a vital role in local search and rescue efforts. Always looking to grow, Alex is also training with the local Community First Responder team and working towards the FREC 3 qualification.
When not outdoors or teaching, Alex can usually be found stargazing—or enthusiastically debating the physics of warp drive versus hyperspace.
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