Our Team
Allan Blackledge, Training Manager

Allan started his role as Training Manager in November 2010 overseeing the operational training activities of the registered training organisation at MTC.
He was formerly the Engineering Works Supervisor at RAB engineering, SA. He’s fully qualified Mechanical Engineer, Tool and Die maker, first class metal machinist and trainer & assessor. He is a Graduate Member of The Institute of Fire Engineers and a Member of the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety.
Allan graduated from Horwich College of Further Education (England) where he studied all aspects of mechanical engineering and attained his Higher National Certificate in Mechanical & Production Engineering. Allan worked for WST Engineering Limited as a Tool and Die Maker.
Allan then worked for the UK Fire Service as a firefighter, competency based trainer & workplace manager. He attended a variety of emergency situations throughout three different Fire Services, spanning a twenty year career.
Before he moved to Australia in 2009 Allan worked at Kirkstall Precision Engineering in Leeds (UK) as a Machinist, Welder and Inspector.
Allan holds Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (Australia), holds numerous OHS qualifications, is a Trauma Care Responder & First Aid Instructor.
