Mike served 22 years in the RAF Regiment, learning how to hone his leadership and first aid skills while a recruit training instructor and station defence advisor. He holds a BA Hons in Education and a Cert Ed, enabling him to lecture in various fields. Mike was awarded a commendation in the New Years Honours List for meritorious service in the field of operational training. After leaving the service he became Course Team Leader at a College of Further Education, a role that included professional and personal development of staff, mentoring and coaching new lecturers through their PGCE. METT Ltd was launched in 2006,offering first aid training, but the company quickly developed and expanded and now runs an increasingly diverse range of courses.Mike has gained instructor qualifications in First Aid, Automated External Defibrillation, Manual Handling, People Moving and Handling, Fire Marshal, Conflict Resolution and Personal Safety.