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Cutting edge simulator showcases new career path
A truck simulator that was originally acquired to help truckies negotiate the treacherous South Eastern Freeway descent into Adelaide is also proving a big hit with school-age truck fans.
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Tackling heavy vehicle safety through education
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia (HVIA) has unveiled two new online courses this month, funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), and supported by the Australian Government.
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TAFE Queensland offering express dual-trade upskill
TAFE Queensland is providing qualified technicians with express upskill programs to complete a second trade, with the most popular being automotive technicians completing an additional Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology (AUR31220) to boost their employment opportunities in the resources industry.
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Finalists revealed for LRTAQ Young Person in Transport Award
The Livestock and Rural Transporters Association of Queensland (LRTAQ) has announced seven finalists for its 2023 Young Person in Transport Award, with the winner to be revealed later this month.
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South Gippsland trucking company moves forward after tragedy and fines
As troubling as the 2020 incidents were that led Peter Stoitse Transport (PST) back into court this week, it is not the same company that is operating today, stresses CEO Mike Munday.
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Critical industry skills shortages under spotlight
The pipeline for skilled workers is struggling to keep pace with demand, according to Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s chief executive Todd Hacking.
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$22 million in funding for new heavy vehicle training precinct
The Australian Government will provide $22 million in funding for a Heavy Vehicle Training and Experimentation Precinct at Wodonga TAFE in Victoria.
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Second generation truckie keen to further her skills
Having gotten her start in trucks in the mines 14 years ago, Jacqueline Larkin has just completed additional heavy vehicle training through the Foot in the Door program, as she seeks to further her skills.
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Rising Star winner kicking goals for TGR Transport
At the joint Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) and Livestock and Rural Transport Association of WA conference in Busselton, WA, the winner of the inaugural Rural Transport Rising Star (RTRS) award was revealed.
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