Queensland truckie living the dream
Enthusiastic driver Sid Mansfield would recommend a career as a truck driver to any young person, despite the additional challenges that have come about in the Covid-19 era.
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Truckie apprenticeship idea moves into a higher gear
Better late than never: that seems to be the consensus from industry to the news that we may finally be getting a formal apprenticeship pathway for new heavy vehicle drivers.
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NatRoad shows support for proposed truckie apprenticeship
The National Road Transport Association (NatRoad) has gotten behind calls for a national truckie apprenticeship program, saying it would partially relieve the chronic shortage of drivers nationwide.
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New pilot aims to drive more women into industry
A new Victorian light vehicle pilot program aims to help get more women into apprenticeships in the automotive industry.
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Scania opens applications for 2022 apprentice intake
Scania will be offering 20 apprenticeships for 2022 that aim to set these new recruits up for long-term employment at its company-owned workshops around the country.
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New augmented reality guide to workplace safety
A handy new AR tool just released by Pro-Visual Publishing assists in recognising and controlling the key hazards associated with the transport and logistics industry.
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Influencing the younger generation
Lyndon Watson, CEO of Don Watson Transport, reckons young interstate driver Jess is a classic example of the opportunities open to new recruits in the industry.
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Could truck driving apprenticeships be a way forward?
A newly released consultation paper discusses plans for a formal apprenticeship for truck drivers – and those in the trucking industry are being invited to have their say.
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Big ambitions for high achiever
Seizing an opportunity to focus on a lifetime career goal rather than following a traditional study pathway was a big risk for Taylah Heinrich, but it’s well and truly paid off.
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Online tools fill industry skills and knowledge gaps
Online learning used to be pretty uninspiring for participants who would have to wade through dreary content or out-of-date videos before being assessed through unimaginative multiple-choice quizzes.
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