Australian Construction Training is a family company, like its sister company - Botany Cranes. The family have built their lives around the construction industry and therefore understand the unique needs of the industry.

We are committed to provide a friendly and flexible environment to promote maximum learning.

John Medland - Director

John is a veteran of the construction industry. In addition to his role with Act, John is a Director of Botany Access and Managing Director of Botany Cranes and Forklift Services. Before taking over at Botany Cranes, John spent five years as a Lab Technician/NATA Signatory with Boral Asphalt and following the attainment of his engineering qualifications, spent a further four years at Boral as a Supervisor of road construction crews.

Elizabeth Medland - Director

Elizabeth is a Senior Associate in a well respected law firm. Through her work in litigation, Elizabeth is well versed in the importance of professional and systematic training in the construction industry, having seen first hand the disastrous consequences of a lack of workforce training played out in the court system.

Simon Beveridge - General Manager

Before joining ACT, Simon worked for the New South Wales Department of Education & Training. A strong focus during this time had been tailoring learning programs to meet the needs of Indigenous students in specialised settings.

Ann Bradstreet - Quality of Life Manager

Ann is also a Director of Botany Cranes, and is charged with the responsibility that all trainees, visitors and employees have a good "quality of life" while on the premises.

Michael Weeding - Trainer

Michael has worked for Botany Cranes and Forklift Services for over twenty years. He is a Class 1 Rigger with a background as a boilermaker. His experience is complemented by a deep knowledge and respect for OH&S legislation.

Larry Farmer - Trainer

Larry has been involved in the construction and demolition industries for over thirty years. He has owned and managed his own business and brings his experiences of the use of a wide range of plant and machinery to his instruction of trainees.