Rail Sector News
Rail Cases for Change – Have your say
The Transport and Logistics Industry Reference Committee has developed Cases for Change for Training Package development work to address priority skills needs in the occupational areas below and is seeking your feedback. Rail Traffic Integrated Systems Coordinate...
Rail Signalling Project – Subject matter experts needed
Closing Thursday 16 September 2021. The Electrotechnology Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is looking for subject matter experts to form a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the UEE Rail Signalling project. This project will review one qualification and 20 Units...
TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence Project Update – Final draft Case for Endorsement
Draft training package materials for the TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence Project have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to align to existing requirements for high-risk work licences for crane operators as set out in Schedule 4 of...
Rail Traffic Pilot Project – Subject matter experts needed
Closing Tuesday 14 September 2021. The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) is seeking subject matter experts to form a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Rail Traffic Pilot project. The industry is experiencing rapid infrastructure growth and investment...
TLI Rail Customer Service Project Update – Final draft materials available
The final draft Case for Endorsement and Training Package materials developed as part of the Rail Customer Service Project, have undergone independent edit and quality assurance. The materials have been updated to address rail customer service skills and knowledge...
Updated Freight Movement Protocol and Code
On 20 August 2021, the National Cabinet announced updates to the Freight Movement Code and Protocol with streamlined measures and a more consistent approach to assist with the efficient movement of goods around Australia. The new testing regime requires freight...
Have your say on what the next 10 years of transport in Queensland should look like
Creating Better Connections for Queenslanders is a draft 10-year plan for passenger transport in Queensland. It is based on five key priorities, which outline how Queensland’s passenger transport will evolve to meet changing customer expectations: Reliable and safe...
TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence Project – Final draft materials available for comment
Closing Monday 30 August 2021. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Crane High Risk Work Licence Project has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised nine draft Units of Competency. At the request of Safe Work Australia, the units have been...
TLI Rail Safety Management Project – Subject matter experts needed
Registrations of interest close Friday 27 August 2021. The Rail Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the Rail Safety Management Project and is inviting expressions of interest from subject matter experts. The purpose of this...
Rail Customer Service Project – Final draft materials available for comment
Closing Friday 23 July 2021. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Rail Customer Service Project has released final draft training materials and is inviting feedback. The draft training package materials include two qualifications, one skill set and eight...
Case for Endorsement released for Transport & Logistics Training Package Release 10.0
The Case for Endorsement and draft training package materials have been released for Transport & Logistics Training Package Release 10.0. This included work on the following projects: TLI Driving Operations - The updated Certificate II, III and IV in Driving...
TLI Rail Customer Service – Draft materials available for comment
Closing 28 June 2021. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Rail Customer Service project, has drafted training materials and is inviting feedback. With an increase in passenger service needs, there is a growing requirement to have customer service...
Rail – Cases for Change for training package development
The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has developed Cases for Change for Training Package development work to address priority skills needs in the occupational areas below and is seeking your feedback. Safety Management Traffic Pilot This work is aimed at...
Nominations open for the 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Australasian Rail Industry Awards (ARI Awards), recognising and celebrating individual and company achievements in the rail industry, and showcasing examples of excellence and innovation to support its growth and success. The ARI...
Draft training materials available on Rail Projects
Closing 6 April 2021. On behalf of the Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC), the Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) for the projects below, have considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials. Rail Train Driving The TAC for the...
Industry Skills 360 Series Webinars
Australian Industry Standards are holding a series of Industry Skills 360 webinars about emerging trends for industry, cross-sector issues, and proposed qualification changes to support workforce needs. Hear from the Industry Reference Committee about current industry...
The Australasian Railway Association launches its Faster Rail Report
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) launched its Faster Rail Report in February 2021. The report sets out a three-step plan required to get Australia's network up to speed and highlights how the rail industry can deliver faster, more reliable and more frequent...
Transport & Logistics Training Package (Release 8.0) endorsed for implementation
The Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 8.0) has been endorsed by Skills Ministers for implementation. The Transport and Logistics and Rail Industry Reference Committees, with support from Technical Advisory Committees, have developed new occupational...
TLI Rail Track Protection – Draft materials available for comment
Closing Friday 12 February 2021. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Rail Track Protection project has finalised draft training package materials, including two updated qualifications, nine skill sets and associated units of competency. A new Unit of...
TLI Rail Projects update – Draft materials available
Closing Friday 26 February 2021. The Technical Advisory Committees (TAC's) for the following Rail projects have drafted materials for the Transport and Logistics Training Package and are inviting feedback: TLI Rail Train Driving The TAC has updated existing...
TLI Rail Customer Service Project – Industry experts needed
The Rail Industry Reference Committee has commenced work on the TLI Rail Customer Service project, and is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). With rail passenger numbers projected to climb steadily in the coming years, safety and customer satisfaction has...
Transport & Logistics Training Package Release 8.0 Update – Referred to Skills Ministers
The draft Case for Endorsement and training package materials for the Transport & Logistics Training Package (Release 8.0) were submitted to the Australian Industry & Skills Committee (AISC) in October 2020. At its meeting on 2 December 2020, the AISC approved...
TLI Rail Track Protection – Draft materials available
Closes Wednesday 27 January 2021. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Rail Track Protection project, has drafted training materials and is seeking feedback. A new Unit of Competency has been developed to ensure rail track workers have the required...
Opportunities for Queensland businesses – Free business capability workshops
Inland Rail are progressing through to the tendering stage for many of their projects in Queensland. The Inland Rail Skills Academy is holding free workshops to inform and educate local and indigenous businesses interested in supplying to Inland Rail and other major...
Rail stakeholder feedback required on new Rail Traction Lineworker draft training materials
Closes Friday 4 December 2020. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has considered all stakeholder feedback and finalised draft Training Package materials for the Industry Skills (ESI TDR Rail) project. This includes updates to one qualification and 23 Units of...
TLI (Rail) Training Package Release 7.0, approved materials now available
The Transport and Logistics Training Package (Release 7.0) has been endorsed for implementation. The revised Training Package addresses new technologies and skill requirements of Network Control, Passenger Train Guard & Network Fault Support operators. The...
Transport & Logistics Training Package Update – TLI Training Package Release 8.0
The final Case for Endorsement and training package materials for TLI Training Package (Release 8.0) have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration. This included work on the following projects: TLI Rail Infrastructure...
2020 Industry Skills Forecasts released
The 2020 IRC Skills Forecasts are now available to download. Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) have developed a 4 year proposed schedule of work identifying priority skills needs of industry and the proposed future training package activity required to address...
Rail stakeholder feedback required for new Rail Traction qualification
As part of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Transmission, Distribution and Rail (TDR) Industry Skills Project, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has released draft training materials and is inviting feedback. For Rail stakeholders, this includes the draft of...
New Rail Projects – Join the Technical Advisory Committee
Registrations close Friday 25 September 2020. The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has commenced work on the following projects and is looking for expressions of interest from industry experts to form Technical Advisory Committees (TAC). TLI (Rail) Rolling...
Transport & Logistics Training Package (Release 8.0) – Final draft case for endorsement
The final draft Case for Endorsement and training package materials have been released for the Transport & Logistics Training Package (Release 8.0). This included work on the following projects: TLI Fuel Storage Dangerous Goods Contractor TLI Logistics &...
Australasian Railway Association – Consultations to shape the future of industry
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is undertaking a landmark research project to develop a snapshot of the capability, size, structure and contribution of the Australian rail industry and is inviting feedback. This critical piece of research will help develop...
New protocol for the movement of freight across borders
The National Cabinet has agreed on a new Domestic Border Control Freight Movement Protocol, also endorsed by the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee. It has been developed to keep freight moving around Australia while minimising risks to workers and the...
Australian Freight Industry Awards 2020 – Nominations open
The 2020 Australian Freight Industry Awards, will be going ahead this year in a Virtual format, complete with an awards ceremony and entertainment. The event will be live-streamed on SUNDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER from 7.30-8.45PM. Nominations are now open for the following...
Transport and Logistics Infection Control Training
As a result of COVID-19, a large number of workers require skills to decrease transmission of infection while undertaking their daily duties. A new Infection Control Skill Set has been developed and customised to suit those working in the Transport and Logistics...
Transport & Logistics Training Package (Release 6.0) now available
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Skills Council has endorsed the Transport & Logistics Training Package (Release 6.0) for implementation. The approved training package is now available on training.gov.au. The following materials were approved:...
Australasian Railway Association release member survey results
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) recently conducted a member survey of rail suppliers, contractors and freight operators on the impact of COVID-19 to their business. They have now released their report of findings - Preparing for Recovery. The survey found...
TLI Rail Training Package Updates
Final draft Training Package materials for the below projects, have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and are now available to view. TLI (Rail) Network Fault Support TLI (Rail) Passenger Train Guard TLI (Rail) Train and Network Control Operations Review...
Identifying Rail Safety Work – Draft Guideline available for feedback
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONSR) has updated its guidance on Identifying Rail Safety Work under the Rail Safety National Law (RSNL). This reflects the changes to the RSNL that are currently being progressed and are anticipated to come into...
The Australasian Railway Association launches 2 new social networks for women and young professionals
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched two new social networking groups to bring together women and young people as they develop their careers in the rail industry. The Women in Rail Network and Young Rail Professionals Network LinkedIn groups will...
TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills Project Update – Feedback invited
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills Project, has finalised draft materials and is inviting feedback. Feedback to be submitted by close of business Friday 15 May 2020. [button...
ARA – whole of industry Rail e-mentoring program
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has launched a new whole of industry Rail e-Mentoring Program open to all employees of ARA member organisations. The program provides a way to contribute to the rail industry by sharing industry insights and practical career...
AISC approve Transport and Logistics Training Package release 6.0 and Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills
At its meeting on Tuesday 25 February 2020, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) approved the Transport and Logistics Training Package Release 6.0 for referral to the COAG Skills Council for endorsement. The training package included material for :...
TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills Project – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills Project, has finalised draft materials and is inviting feedback. Feedback to be submitted by close of business Wednesday 22 April 2020. [button...
Railway Technical Society of Australasia – Scholarships and Awards open for nomination
Nominations open until 28 June 2020. The Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) have opened nominations for 2 awards and a scholarship: Young Railway Engineer Award - rewards outstanding young professionals up to the age of 35 Graduate Engineer Award -...
Australasian Railway Association – industry specific courses
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) runs a variety of one and two-day courses throughout the year to provide industry employees with a better understanding of the rail industry overall, as well as specific technical areas such as rail signalling, rollingstock...
Councils form alliance for Brisbane-Toowoomba passenger rail
Lockyer Valley Regional Council has joined forces with Toowoomba Regional Council and Ipswich City Council to form the Ipswich to Toowoomba Passenger Rail Alliance. The three Councils have invited key industry representatives to join the alliance, including...
TLI (Rail) Passenger Train Guard Project Update – Draft materials available
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI (Rail) Passenger Train Guard Project, has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback. Draft qualification, units of competency and skill sets are available for commentary. Feedback to be submitted by close...
Inland Rail – Community Sponsorships & Donations program – New round applications open
The Inland Rail Community Sponsorships and Donations Program is designed to support communitites along the Inland Rail alignment, by making voluntary financial contributions to eligible community groups running events, projects and activities which contribute to the...
TLI (Rail) Training Package – Draft materials available
The Technical Advisory Committees have finalised draft Training Package materials for the following projects, and are seeking feedback: ...
Women in Rail Mentoring Program 2020 – Applications now open
Following the success of the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) Women in Rail Mentoring Program piloted in 2019, the ARA will continue the program in 2020. It is a six-month program designed to support, guide and retain women currently employed in the rail...
Cross River Rail – Open consultation on design of Fairfield Station
Community consultation has opened on the redesign of Fairfield Station as part of the Cross River Rail Project. A newly upgraded Fairfield Station will provide improved access and functionality. For more information about the Fairfield Station concept design: [button...
Inland Rail – Community Sponsorship & Donations – Applications open
From new student laptops, events to break the cycle of isolation for farmers and bringing the magic of Dolly Parton to Narromine, Inland Rail have announced 19 initiatives to improve the wellbeing of regional communities in which Inland Rail will operate. Click here...
Australasian Rail Industry Awards – Nominations now open
Nominations close 17 April 2020. The Australasian Rail Industry Awards aim to recognise the outstanding individual and company achievements in the rail industry, promoting diversity, excellence and innovation all for the betterment of rail. Supporting this...
Cross River Rail – Open consultation on design of Exhibition Station
Community consultaton has opened on the redesign of Exhibition Station as part of the Cross River Rail Project. A newly upgraded Exhibition Station will provide rail services all year round for one of Brisbane’s fastest growing suburbs. It will provide improved...
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Update
As part of the Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project, the final draft Units of Competency and Skill Sets, along with the Companion Volume Implementation Guide compendium, have now been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) as part of...
Expressions of interest open for ARA Young Leaders Advisory Board vacancies
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is pleased to announce that Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for two female and two male vacancies on the ARA’s Young Leaders Advisory Board (Y-LAB). Each position is for a period of two years; March 2020 to March...
TLI (Rail) Passenger Train Guard – Feedback requested
The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI (Rail) Passenger Train Guard project, has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback. Draft Qualification, Skill Sets and Units of Competency are available to view, feedback to be submitted by close of business...
Artificial Intelligence to help train drivers be safer and more efficient
4Tel, a Newcastle based digital rail specialist, is developing an advanced driver advisory system using artificial intelligence, to assist a train driver in the safe operation of a locomotive. The company has been working on the AI system since 2016. With progress...
Queensland secures more federal money for Gold Coast Light Rail and Port of Brisbane Inland Rail connection
The Queensland Government has secured addtional federal funding for the Gold Coast Light Rail and $20 million to fund business cases for a Port of Brisbane connection as part of an Inland Rail deal with the federal government. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark...
TLI Rail Training Package Updates – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committees for the below projects, have finalised draft materials and are inviting feedback. To view the drafts and submit your feedback, click on the relevant link below: TLI (Rail) Network Fault Support - Draft Units of Competency and Skill...
TLI Training Package Updates – Final draft training materials
Training package development work has now been completed on the below projects. The draft training package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and the Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the Australian Industry Skills...
ALC Report – Help us Deliver
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has released a report - Help Us Deliver which highlights several opportunities around Australia to deal with bottlenecks in freight networks, through targeted infrastructure investments. Investment in these projects is...
ARA Young Rail Professionals Forum
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) and Arup invite young professionals who work in rail and their managers, as well as those interested in pursuing a career in rail to attend the Young Rail Professionals Forum to be held in Melbourne on Thursday, 12 December...
ACCC release Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2018-19
The ACCC has released its annual Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2018-19, which examines the performance of stevedores operating at Australia’s ports during the last financial year. Among the key findings of the report: A general weakening of the economy has...
ALC Forum 2020 – Save the date
ALC Forum 2020 is one of Australia's most significant annual supply chain industry events and will put the focus on this flourishing economic region that is already home to one in ten Australians - and is set to attract another half a million residents by 2031. The...
National Industry Insights – Transport
The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) is updating its National Industry Insight Reports. These reports present skills, training, employment and labour market information and data. The Transport industry plays a key role in enabling Australia’s economic...
National Freight Data Hub Discussion Paper
The Australian Government has committed $8.5 million to settle the design of a National Freight Data Hub, which will help business and governments plan and make better operational and investment decisions. This commitment includes: $5.2 million to settle the design of...
Nominations open for Mercury Awards 2020
Materials handling, logistics and supply chain management touch on almost every aspect of our daily lives, though the supply chain industry’s true scope and economic potential is regularly undervalued. The Mercury Awards celebrate Australia's logistics operators...
National profile of Transport, Postal and Warehousing workers in 2016 released
The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics has released the National profile of Transport, Postal and Warehousing workers in 2016. This study used ABS 2016 census data and provides details of the sub-industries in which Transport, Postal and...
Inquiry into options for financing faster rail – accepting submissions
The Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities will be conducting an Inquiry into options for financing faster rail. The committee invites interested persons and organisations to make submissions addressing the terms of reference, to be received...
World in a Box – Celebrating International Container Services in Australia
World in a Box is a short film celebrating the 50th anniversary of International Container Services into Australia. This short film: provides a permanent record of the 50th anniversary of the first international door-to-door container service that arrived in Australia...
Conference on Railway Excellence – CORE2020
The Conference on Railway Excellence (CORE) is hosted by the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) and has firmly established itself in recent years as the premier technical event in the Australasian rail conference market, with a reputation for high quality...
Inquiry into the Management of the Inland Rail Project – Submissions invited
On 17 September 2019, the Senate announced that the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee will be undertaking an inquiry into the management of the Inland Rail project by the Australian Rail Track Corporation and the Commonwealth Government....
Toowoomba Regional Skills Investment Strategy Project
The Toowoomba Regional Skills Investment (RSIS) project is an initiative between Toowoomba Regional Council and the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, to identify current and emerging jobs, and to ensure there is a supply of skilled local people to...
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
Cross Sector Supply Chain Skills Project Regardless of which industry you’re currently working in, you’ll be impacted by multiple supply chains each and every day. Most likely you’re part of a supply chain, be it moving people, products, data or...
Rail subject matter experts needed
Work has commenced on the Train and Network Control Operations Review and Network Fault Support projects, and the Rail Industry Reference Committee is forming a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for each project.Your industry expertise and insight is...
Outstanding achievers recognised at Australasian Rail Industry Awards Gala Dinner
Individuals and organisations from across the Australasian rail industry were recognised for their outstanding achievements and innovations in rail at the Australasian Rail Industry Awards held on 11 July 2019.Congratulations to all the winners, who were:Career...
Australian Industry Standards announce new training package development projects
As a direct result of the 2019 Skills Forecasts & Proposed Schedule of Work submitted by the Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has approved the transport and...
New report – Road and rail sectors to show most growth
Growth across the country's transport sector will be driven by the road and rail sectors according to a new report by Fitch Solutions.The credit market data specialist said the Federal Government's 10-year Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) supported the forecast...
Hays Jobs Report – Logistics hotspots of skills in demand
Hays annual Salary Guide indicates that 57% of employers intend to increase permanent distribution staff levels in the 2019/20 financial year.This vacancy activity will be focused on multi-skilled candidates across transport, warehousing and supply chain. This is the...
TLI Passenger Train Guard Project – Subject matter experts needed
TLI Passenger Train Guard ProjectThe Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has proposed a project to review the Certificate III Electric Passenger Train Guard Qualification and to develop a stream that caters for the diesel mode of power train guards or...
TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills Project – Subject Matter Experts Needed
TLI Rail Infrastructure Skills ProjectWith over 130 billion dollars allocated for rail infrastructure upgrades, the Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has proposed a project to review seven specific rail infrastructure qualifications and associated...
TLI Rail Human Factors Update – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Rail Human Factors Project has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback.The Case for Change proposed developing one new Skill Set and three new Units of Competency to address human factor...
TLI Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Project Update – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Heavy Vehicle Driver Safety Project has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback.In addition, feedback is requested as to whether the unitsTLIC2002, TLIC3003, TLIC3004, TLIC3005 and TLIC4006...
2019 IRC Skills Forecasts and Proposed Schedule of Work Documents submitted to AISC
On behalf of the Industry Reference Committees (IRC's) that Australian Industry Standards (AIS) supports, the eleven 2019 IRC Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work documents have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC).The IRC...
TLI Rail Human Factors Project – Draft materials available for comment
The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Rail Human Factors Project has finalised draft materials and would like your feedback.The TAC has developed 2 draft units of competency and 2 draft skill sets to address human factor skills and knowledge within...
TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project – Draft materials available for comment
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project has developed draft skill sets and units of competency and would like your feedback. Click here to view the draft materials and to submit your...
TLI Traffic Operations – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Traffic Operations Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft qualification, units of...
TLI Shared Equipment – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Shared Equipment Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft units of competency, skill sets...
TLI Freight Forwarding – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Freight Forwarding Project has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft qualification, units of...
TLI Chain of Responsibility – Draft materials available for feedback
Closes Tuesday, 30 April 2019. The Technical Advisory Committee for the TLI Chain of Responsibility Project, has finalised draft materials for the project and would like your feedback. Click on the link below to view the draft units of competency and to...
Heavy Vehicle Safety Around Ports Health Initiative – Free Skin Checks
Skin Cancer is Australia’s most common form of cancer, with 2 in 3 Australians developing skin cancer before the age of 70. Early detection is vital in saving lives.As part of the Heavy Vehicle Safety Around Ports project, all businesses within the Port of Brisbane...
TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project Update – Draft Materials Available for Comment
The Technical Advisory Committee for the Autonomous Rail Vehicle Project has developed draft skill sets and new units of competency and would like your feedback.Click here to view the draft materials and to submit your feedback.Feedback to be submitted by...
Historic moment as construction starts on Inland Rail Project
Construction of the once-in-a-generation Inland Rail officially began on 13th December 2018, boosting jobs, creating vital infrastructure and strengthening the economy. The Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack turned the ceremonial first sod alongside ARTC...
Rail Sector Skills Crisis – A Call To Action
In May 2018, the Australasian Railway Association engaged BIS Oxford Economics to undertake a workforce capability analysis for the rail industry. The study was based on planned and forecast growth in rail infrastructure and rolling stock in Australia and New Zealand...
T&L Future Ready Report Released
Read direct feedback from industry in relation to skills, training and workforce needs. The T&L Future Ready Report was commissioned by Jobs Queensland to identify the priority skills needs, skill shortages, opportunities and challenges for the future workforce...
DigiT&L Futures – Free Excel Training
The DigiT&L Futures program is a new initiative led by the QTA. The program aims to assist industries impacted by digital disruption by supporting a transition and adoption of new practices by existing workers. DIGIT&L FUTURES (Excel Skills) provides support...
Second release of Cert IV in Transport Scheduling
TLI40118 - CERTIFICATE IV IN TRANSPORT SCHEDULING Second release of the qualification for those engaged in the Transport and Logistics Industry in a scheduling role. This is a qualification for those engaged in the Transport and Logistics Industry in a scheduling...
Jobs Queensland – Anticipating Future Skills Project
Jobs Queensland's Anticipating Future Skills project has been designed to help industries and regions with uncertainty around the changing future of work. The project's final report has been launched and gives crucial information to business, employers, workers and...