Rail Sector News
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...
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IRC Project Update – TLI
The lastest TLI activity updates: TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle and Human Factors Case for Change TLI Freight Forwarding & Chain of Responsibility Case for Change TLI High Risk Work Licence Project TLI Logistics and Traffic Operations Case for Change ...
IRC Project Update – Rail
TLI Rail Safety Critical Communications Project The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) has commissioned the Rail Safety Critical Communications Project for the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will...
FEEDBACK NEEDED: Draft Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Qualifications
The UET12 Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector Training Package – Certificate II and IV; and Diploma and Advanced Diploma TACs have released draft qualifications and Units of Competency for feedback. Certificate II and IV Diploma and Advanced Diploma Feedback is...
2018 IRC SKILLS FORECAST – KEY FINDINGS DISCUSSION PAPERS
The 2018 IRC Key Findings Discussion Papers have been released for industry consultation. Outlining the future opportunities, challenges and new and emerging skills within the aviation, transport and logistics, maritime, energy, water and utilities, public safety,...
FEEDBACK NEEDED: TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle and Human Factors
The Rail Industry Reference Committee is seeking feedback in regards to the below cases for change within the Training Package work. A Case for Change has been developed by the Rail IRC to develop two new Skill Sets. 1. Autonomous Trains and Rail Vehicles Skill Set...
TLI Autonomous Rail Vehicle and Human Factors
The Rail Industry Reference Committee is seeking feedback in regards to the below cases for change within the Training Package work. A Case for Change has been developed by the Rail IRC to develop two new Skill Sets. 1. Autonomous Trains and Rail Vehicles Skill Set...
Rail IRC Skills Forecast Survey
The Rail Industry Reference Committee (IRC) invites stakeholders to provide feedback to inform the development of the 2018 Rail IRC Skills Forecast. Feedback can be provided by clicking here. The opportunity to have input into the 2018 IRC Skills Forecast closes next...
Latest from the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator
Latest from the (External link)Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator(External link): Asbestos found in imported friction wear plates - WA Govt alert
ARA Future Leaders selected for ideas at AusRAIL PLUS 2017
At the AusRAIL PLUS 2017 conference, two ARA Future Leader Program ‘project groups’ were announced as winners for their innovative ideas. The two project groups presented their innovative ideas as part of the ‘Where are we heading?’ plenary session at the conference....
Rail – The place to be
Rail Careers Week will take place between 20 and 24 November 2017 and will coincide with AusRAIL PLUS 2017. The theme for 2017 is ‘Rail – The place to be’. The aim of the Week is to promote and provide a greater awareness about a career in rail, provide...