From behind the desk to driving road trains
Despite a “bumpy start”, MC driver Gail Ritchie, 49, has found her calling, stepping away from a career in the office to drive road trains, hauling 60 tonnes of lead.
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$7.2 million to train an additional 500 truckies in WA
As part of its 2024-25 state budget, the WA Government has announced a $7.2 million boost to its Heavy Vehicle Driving Operations training program, which will provide an additional 500 program places a year until the end of 2027.
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The HV Safe Driver Project
The ongoing commentary about the time-based driver licensing process and the varying standards of heavy vehicle driver training around the country highlights one major issue.
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TAFE Queensland builds the road to EV safety
TAFE Queensland is providing the training necessary to ensure the safety of mechanics, consumers, and motorists interacting with Electric Vehicles (EVs) as these vehicles continue to gain popularity, from four-day intensive skill sets to complete EV apprenticeships.
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New $19.4m electric vehicle training facility to open in Canberra
A new $19.4 million training facility for industries developing, operating and maintaining EVs and related technology is to be established at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT).
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New $43.2 million training facilities to service growing needs in the Pilbara
Apprentices and school-based trainees are now learning in two new state-of-the-art trades workshops at North Regional TAFE’s Pundulmurra campus.
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Bright future for young apprentice technician
Sonny King has always been interested in trucks thanks to his grandfather Billy, who was a light vehicle mechanic.
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Business owner takes plunge into trucking aged 53
A 53-year-old who got his multi-combination licence last year has said he was “petrified” heading off on his first trip – but he’s had a very positive experience working as a truckie so far.
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Centurion celebrates its latest graduates in Mackay
With 45 people going through this training program since it was launched in 2021, Centurion has celebrated the latest nine participants to have graduated with their Certificate III in Mackay.
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Truck-obsessed teen ‘can’t wait’ to get behind the wheel
Pypah Andrews is just 15 years old, but already knows she wants to be a truckie like her dad.
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