Llain Staff

Centre Manager
Ken Ness - Age 35

Ken has worked at Llain as an instructor since 1996. He is a mature, professional individual who excels at a wide range of activities.

Qualifications

Kayaking

BCU Level 3 Coach (Sea)

BCU Level 3 Coach Training (Inland)

Sea Proficiency

Inland Proficiency

Canoe Safety Test

Swift Water Rescue Level 1

Sailing

RYA. Day Skipper

Level 3 Dinghy

Powerboat Level 2

Climbing

BMC. SPA Training

MLTB. Summer Certificate

MLTB. Winter Training

Other

GNAS. Leader Award

BOF Instructor

First Aid at Work

BSc. (Hons) Chemistry (St. Andrews)

Diploma in Outdoor Pursuits

PGCE Chemistry & Outdoor Education (Bangor 1997/98)

Experience

Ken is a professional teacher and therefore has a great understanding of teaching and young people. Over the last four years he has gained invaluable experience of the local environment and is now at Llain on a full time basis.

In the past he has worked as a research chemist for Smith Kline Beecham and Glaxo Wellcome as well as a successful golf caddy at The Old Course, St Andrews.