Alida Smith

Alida has a background in Education, specialising in Adult Education and Vocational Training. Since joining Site Safe in 2022, she has developed her skills and knowledge and qualified as a Health and Safety Professional. Her experience allows her to facilitate courses in a way that ensures learners feel included and supported to complete – regardless of the course - successfully. She is passionate about providing additional support to learners enrolled in Site Safe’s Certificate Programme.

Areas of expertise

• Adult Education
• Vocational Training
• Skills Development
• Health and Safety Systems
• Training and Supervision
• Facilitation and Assessment

Qualifications

• New Zealand Certificate in Workplace Health and Safety Practice (Level 3)
• New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching (Level 4)
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management (Level 8)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (Level 8)

Courses and Unit Standards (related to Health and Safety)

• Unit standard 29315 (Describe the role and functions of the Health and Safety Representative in a New Zealand workplace)
• Unit standard 6401(Provide first aid)
• Unit standard 6402 (Provide basic life support)
• Unit standard 21970 Improve building or construction site safety through changed work practices, actions and attitudes.
• Unit standard 17601 Produce an occupational health and safety incident investigation
• Unit standard 30265 Apply health and safety risk assessment to a job role

Professional membership

• Affiliate Member of the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management (NZISM)