Date started at MPCT June 2012 Experience

Joined the Armed Forces in 1980. Originally Royal Army Ordnance Corps, transferring to the RAPTC in 1985, Commissioned 2000.

Tours include: NI x 2- 2yr tours, Hong Kong, Falklands, Kenya, Germany, Balkans. Sport played during service: Rugby (Army), Swimming/Water polo (Army), Athletics, Basketball, Volleyball, Orienteering, Squash. Adventure Training: Sub Aqua Diving (BSAC Instructor), Rock Climbing (RLT) Hill Walking (ML(S) ), Skiing, Kayaking. Left the Army in 2006 to work in the UAE, at the Zayed Military Officer Training College, delivering Physical/Adventurous Training and Leadership. Returned to UK in 2012 to work for the MPCT.

"Being able to pass on knowledge, experience, advice and continually Coach, Mentor and Lead, both students and staff is very rewarding and satisfying to me, personally. Life is just a long journey."

Ian Shaw

Date started at MPCT 2009 Experience

During my time in the Welsh Guards I served at Pirbright, London, U.S.A., Canada, Aldershot and Northern Ireland.

Experience

I have worked in training for over twenty years.
I have a Cert Ed. and a BA honours in Post Compulsory Education and Training. I am qualified to level 5 in Delivering Essential Skills to Adults.
Prior to this I worked as a technical engineer (Mechatronics) for the Japanese electronic company Aiwa. This is where I became interested in training.