Trekkers - Our Team

OUR TEAM
The specialist in Outdoor Activities

Trekkers Pte Ltd has been a ONE- STOP solution provider for Outdoor Education and Training needs for more than 10 years now. Equipped with a team of capable, dedicated and experienced trainers, we have been handling and coordinating programmes of various natures and requests. We ensure that we encompass and cover every aspect of the programme that is given to us.

Andrew Chng
Programme Director

He founded Trekkers in 1997 and was involved in the establishment of new training methods and activities, and helped develop innovative work ethics and restructuring management organisations. His experience in analysing and deciphering management problems eased his transit into being an outdoor adventure instructor.

As a Fire Fighter (SCDF) from 1992- 1995, Andrew was faced with real challenges everyday that required his full concentration, courage and analytical skills to overcome them. It has also furnished him with the leadership and skills he needed to work as a team.

Andrew has volunteered in several non- profit organizations and was part of the Boys Brigade (BB), the Singapore Scouts Association (SSA) and the Singapore Girl Guides Assocation (SGGA). He served as Committee vice- chairman for the Sarimbun Camp Adventure Activities Team (SCAAT) and was also the Chairman of the SSA Team Challenge Pyramid (TCP). During his time there, he has conducted training courses for scout leaders and External Freelance Instructors on the technical aspects on the TCP. He has also organised courses for the RockClimbing Wall (RCW) at the Sarimbun Scout Camp. He is also a trainer with the SGGA and has organised and conducted courses for adult leaders as well as for patrol leaders. Having provided consultation for the staff at SGGA HQ, he has standardised various skill trainings for the guides.

Having undergone training in the UK, under Miller Troll Training’s Dalloz Fall Protection Industrial Safety Training, he equipped himself with analytical and technical skills in specialised access and rescue like Advanced High Access, Rescue Operations, Rigging at Height Safety and Fall Protection. Having completed the "Train- the- Trainer in Adventure Learning" conducted by Global Learning (Australia) Pte Ltd. he was able to handle and facilitate participants undergoing adventure training, and to assess situations and relate to the problems faced by participants in areas of teamwork, leadership and motivation.

RK Das
Programme Consultant

Das has been with Trekkers Pte Ltd for more than 8 years. His experience in organizing and running camps date back from the time he was a scout in secondary school. A visionary with strategic foresight, Das is constantly conceptualizing different blends of activities to inspire and harness the creative talents of our youths.
After completing his national service with the Republic Singapore Air Force, Das continued his passion for the outdoors by working with the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) as an operations executive. In the course of his work with SSA, he also acquired the certification for the Rockwall Instructor (1996), Kayaking Instructor (1997), Team Challenge Pyramid Instructor (1998), Basic Interpersonal and Facilitation Skills (2000).

His qualifications and astute organizing skills garnered him a place in the Sarimbun Camp Adventure Activities Team (SCAAT) committee, where he contributed extensively to the adventure community within the Scout Association.

Das’s interest and passion in outdoor learning persisted after he left SSA. He proceeded to attend courses in related fields such as Abseiling Instructor Course (Wilderness Associates, 1998), Abseiling Proficiency Course, Levels 1 and 2 (People’s Association, 2006). More recently, he also attained qualifications for Emergency First Responder (for infants and adults) from PADI (2006) and Ncap level 1(2006). With his dearth of qualifications and experience, he has conducted many camps and led trekking expeditions to various exotic locations in Western Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, amongst others.

Das’s conquests are not limited to land. Since 2001, he has dived in various locations within SEA region. In his continual pursuit for excellence, he has attained the certification for Divemaster with PADI in 2008 and has many dive trips under his belt.

Ridzuan Emam
Programme Consultant

Since 1997, Ridzuan has been an excellent programme consultant with Trekkers and has had an extensive array of facilitation and training experience in both the corporate sector and school programs. His appointment as Vice President of the Student Council in his school days has equipped him with special skills in team management and natural leadership abilities. Also an avid Scout Master, his passion for the outdoors and adventure has helped him to flourish in this industry. His commitment and dedication to the Singapore Scout Association (SSA) has also brought him recognition as a District Commissioner for Jurong District from 2003 - 2004, managing scout units from various schools in that district.

Ridzuan also volunteered extensively for many SSA organised programmes and courses. He is also a core member in training the SGGA and is well versed in the organisations' skill training and practices. Having undergone specialised training with various organisations and youth groups, he has qualified experience and exemplified skills in areas such as Rope Access (Rockwall/ Abseiling), Campcraft, MOE certified External Freelance Instructor, Rescue (PADI).

Being able to analyse outdoor situations and assess the risks involved, he has managed to formulate specific programmes that suit various organisations, from youth programmes to corporate sessions. His youthful energy and passion has spurned him on to attain distinct qualities in the industry.

Also in charge of overseas programmes, he has manged to secure and ensure the many locations around the region to be suitable for outdoor education, and has also managed to incorporate Service Learning (CIP) into the various expeditions he has undertaken.

Dawn Tan
Programme Coordinator

Dawn's passion in outdoor adventure began when she joined the scout unit, Ventures & Rovers, in Hwa Chong Junior College. Thereafter, fresh-faced and eager to share her experiences, she embarked on a long-standing stint as a freelance outdoor trainer. Volunteering with the Singapore Scout Association (SSA), she served the Sarimbun Camp Adventure Activities Team (SCAAT) in various capacities, as instructor for the Rockwall, the Team Challenge Pyramid, and the Low Ropes Course. Mindful of safety procedures and risk management, she was subsequently appointed as secretary for SCAAT's executive committee, where she coordinated and assisted training programmes for SCAAT's external instructors.

Dawn graduated from the National University of Singapore in 2000 with a Degree of Bachelor of Science (Computer and Information Science). Succumbing to mounting societal pressure, she entered the corporate world in 2001, working as a systems analyst in an MNC. Even then, through the course of her work, she honed her people management skills, working with various business units in the region and enlarged her skill sets, attending such courses as Service Excellence and Fire Safety Awareness with the Civil Defence Academy.

Nonetheless, irrevocably hooked to adventure learning, Dawn continually fortified her technical competencies by attending training and certification programmes by Wilderness Pursuit Achievement. She successfully acquired the Abseiling Instructor (Level 2) and Rockwall Climbing Instructor certifications in 1999 and 2003 respectively. Additionally, she complimented her repertoire with a first aid license from the Red Cross Training Centre in 2000 and more recently, trained to be an Emergency First Responder.

With a positive outlook, patient and perceptive facilitation, she motivates her charges to step away from their comfort zones, overcome perceived limitations, bringing out the best in them. Encouraged by the results she had seen and the potential of experiential learning, she left the rat race and is now pursuing a degree in Psychology.

Rohaizzatd Muhd
Programme Coordinator

Rohaizzatd has been actively involved in programs with Trekkers Pte Ltd as a Facilitator since 2007 before joining the team full time. He has been in the adventure scene since his ITE days where he was the President/Captain of his schools’ Rock Climbing Team. He has also been selected for overseas expeditions to places such as Mount Kinabalu, Mount Ophir, Mount Kilimanjaro etc. as part of a cluster team selected from the various ITEs.

With his experience and knowledge he gathered from his ITE and Army days, Rohaizzatd was elected as President of Adventure Learning Club (Republic Polytechnic) while still in his first year. In his role as President, he has seen the development of his club into the various interest groups (IG) such as Rock Climbing IG, Trekking / Camping IG, Kayaking, Scuba Climbing IG, Adventure Racing IG, Mountaineering IG and Astronomy IG. Other than managing the various Clubs, He was also involved in planning for and organising RP’s Rock Climbing Competitions where he was the OIC for Climb Max 2008 & 2009. He was also in the RP Mountaineering Team where he was the team’s Expedition Leader to Gunung Tahan.

Rohaizzatd has also been actively involved in Service Learning Expeditions leading the RP EcoTrail team to Chiang Rai, Thailand, to develop and promote the region Eco based tourism and Community based tourism. The team developed Signage, Maps, Brochures and Websites working with local NGO’s as well as with the District government.

Being in the Outdoor Adventure scene, Rohaizzatd has also gained certification in Sports Climbing & Abseiling Level 1 & 2, MOE certified External Freelance Instructor, Open Water (PADI). He also has a Diploma in Aerospace Avionics.

Being a strong believer in Experiential Learning, Rohaizzatd enjoys sharing his experiences and knowledge with students and colleagues encouraging others to challenge themselves and learn from their experiences.

Joyce Fam
Programme Coordinator

Once a below average student, Joyce used strategies that she shares with us today as a trainer, to catapult herself to become one of the top few students at her respective secondary levels and one of the few students who made it to the polytechnic from her graduating class at Dunman Secondary where she was already showing leadership promise!

It wasn’t until Joyce’s polytechnic light years that she was introduced to the raw experiences of outdoor adventure. Having been actively involved in Rock Climbing competitively, her curiosity and passion for outdoor adventure grew beyond her basic means of being just a participant; hence she decided to pursue this interest by joining the adventure learning club of the Republic Polytechnic and she was also given the opportunity to be elected as one of the executive committee members.

Joyce is also an avid kayaker and trekker. Her interest for outdoor adventure didn’t end there. She further challenged herself to experience new things beyond her own limits and at new heights. Hence it wasn’t long before she pursued training in Abseiling, now the proficiency course Level 1 & 2, Sport Climbing Level 1, Kayaking Star 1, and the Ministry of Education Certified External Freelance Instructor Programme.

She was also actively involved in service learning expeditions to Cambodia and Thailand, with her experience in outdoor adventure, she and her team members incorporated the elements of outdoor adventure as a critical means of service learning.

Her enthusiasm for outdoor adventure soon became a form of a learning process which she has been eagerly sharing with students today. However, she is not stopping there just yet, as the night is young and one is never too old to learn.