New driver grateful for program that helped him get a start
With the right attitude and an eagerness to learn, Brenton Rodgers just needed someone willing to give him a chance.
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Veteran truckie imparting his skills on up and coming drivers
Aged 62, Dave Bonello has over 40 years of experience in the trucking game – and more than a few interesting stories to tell.
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Call for volunteers to join group targeting skilled labour shortage
Peak body Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) is calling for volunteers to join a new working group targeted at skills, workforce development and training.
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Truck driver training program filling the on-road experience gap
Following the Austroads review of the Heavy Vehicle Licensing Framework, a Decision Regulation Impact Statement (Decision RIS) was considered and agreed to by infrastructure and transport ministers in late 2023.
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Automotive qualifications set to get an overhaul
Automotive qualifications are set to get an overhaul as the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) progresses reforms to vocational education and training.
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Truckie turned estate agent is the real deal
The world of real estate might seem like a far cry from trucking – but Liz Armstrong loves both equally.
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Modern $22 million training facilities opened at Albany TAFE in WA
New workshops at Albany TAFE in WA will be used to deliver training in various trades including light and heavy automotive, metals and engineering, building and construction, and electrical and plumbing.
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TAFE NSW mechanic students broaden skills with waste truck donations
REMONDIS Australia and TAFE NSW have taken circular economy recycling to a new level by arranging the supply of a used waste collection truck and engine parts for heavy vehicle mechanic students.
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Future of transport depends on skilled pipeline of workers
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, along with their application in industrial processes, hold great promise in driving Australia towards the country’s net-zero goals.
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Driver still trucking at 8 months pregnant shares empowering message
A truckie with a baby bump isn’t something you see every day – and pregnant HC driver Lindsee Cameron admits she’s drawn a couple of “raised eyebrows” during her runs around South Australia over the past few months.
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