Veteran truck technician retires after 54 years
At the ripe age of 70, Roger Padfield has called time on his career, leaving a lasting impression on many of those who have had the pleasure of working with him.
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Training boost for industry with purpose-built TAFE facilities
TAFE Queensland will start to train future apprentices to build and service heavy machinery, caravans and recreation vehicles thanks to the Palaszczuk Government’s investment in brand new purpose-built facilities at Acacia Ridge TAFE.
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Nominations open for automotive trainer scholarship
Two aspiring automotive trainers will get the opportunity to chase their dream and further their career in the automotive industry, with the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) launching the second round of the MTA Queensland VET Trainer Scholarship.
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Go-getting driver inspires other young truckies
At just 20 years of age, truck driver Katherine Glover knows first-hand how hard it can be to get a foot in the door in this industry.
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TfNSW apprentice applications closing soon
A record number of new apprentices and trainees are being hired to work on major road and transport infrastructure projects, with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) on the hunt to fill 76 placements.
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Providing a pathway to new opportunities
Through its Industry Pathways Program, O’Brien Transport is bringing new generations into the transport industry through structured and professional on the job training.
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Finalists revealed for top industry apprentice award
Australasia’s largest automotive cooperative, Capricorn, is delighted to announce the finalists in the Capricorn Rising Stars Apprentice of the Year competition.
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Going from strength to strength
In 2004, Andrew Folker joined MaxiTRANS to fill a temporary position. Fast forward to now, and he’s kicking goals as the technical product manager at MaxiTRANS’ Ballarat manufacturing facility.
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Finding her calling a long way from home
Back in late 2019, Emily Marshall had landed a dream job on the other side of Australia, hauling oversize loads across WA – then she came home for Christmas, Covid-19 hit shortly after, borders closed and for a long time, that dream was out of reach.
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Scania introduces flexible working arrangements
As Scania Australia aims to improve the work-life balance and job satisfaction of its employees, it’s introduced Flexible Working Arrangements.
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