MTA Trainer Profiles

Go behind the scenes and meet a few of the team at South Australia’s leading automotive training provider.

DAVID PULLMAN, AUTOMOTIVE BODY REPAIR TRAINER & ASSESSOR

David has been in the automotive industry for close to 50 years, starting his apprenticeship in the 1970s before working and owning a crash repair and restoration business.

Teaching apprentices the latest technology and keeping up with industry developments remain his passions. The variety of the work keeps David busy and helping instil an interest in a rewarding and exciting career for school leavers is at the forefront of his teaching.

After more than 10 years at the MTA, David encourages his apprentices to use their creativity and take pride in their work.

NICHOLAS REIRI, AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING TECHNOLOGY TRAINER & ASSESSOR

Nick brings a wealth of experience from a range of workplaces to his role, working in more than 10 workshops across multiple cities. Originally from New Zealand, he started his apprenticeship in 2005 before owning his own business for four-and-a-half years.

Nick loves working with cars and his favourite aspect is producing a finished paint product, as it is the first thing people see.

Having joined the MTA in January, he has enjoyed meeting apprentices when they first commence and tracking their progress throughout their learning.