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NCVER providing a broader picture of the VET sector
Tha National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has released several reports recently that help provide a broader picture of what's happening in the Vocational Education and Training sector. These include: Are skill sets booming? An analysis of training...
tafe Queensland’s mobile trade training vehicles
tafe Queensland's Mobile Trade Training Vehicles went to Queensland Parliament recently to showcase their flexible, mobile training on offer across the state. Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman said tafe Queensland provide on-site training...
TWAL announce Driving the Difference Scholarship winners
Transport Women Australia Limited held their 20-year anniversary dinner on 16th November 2019 where the winners of the Driving the Difference scholarships were announced. Congratulations to the winners: Katie Hannifey - studying Diploma of Logistics, employed by Luke...
Jobs QLD release report – Future work, future jobs: Preparing Queensland for the evolution of work
Jobs Queensland has released a new report outlining findings and recommendations relevant to future work in Queensland. Jobs Queensland’s Chair Professor Peter Coaldrake said Future work, future jobs: Preparing Queensland for the evolution of work examines the...
Queensland Small Business Strategy Discussion Paper – Have your say
Closes Friday 13 December 2019. The Queensland Government is developing the next small business strategy and needs your input to ensure they are providing the right support to build a strong and resilient small business sector to support growth and jobs....
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...
Australian Maritime and Shipping Industry Awards 2019
Australia's annual awards night for the shipping and maritime logistics industries was held on 14 November in Melbourne, where winners were awarded in 19 categories ranging from the best in liner trades and ports, to customs broking, environmental excellence, gender...
Queensland’s first road trial of autonomous vehicle technology
Queensland's first driverless bus trial began on Karragarra Island, paving the way for autonomous vehicles across the state. The RACQ Smart Shuttle will be making trips around the island on weekdays and residents and visitors will be able to ride the bus for free...
Australian Training Awards – Winners and Finalists 2019
The Australian Training Awards were held in Brisbane on 21 November 2019, celebrating Australia's vocational education and training (VET) sector and the individuals, businesses and registered training organisations making outstanding contributions in their field....
Review of the National Skills & Workforce Agreement – Issues Paper released
Closes Friday 20 December 2019. The Productivity Commission will be undertaking a review of the National Agreement for Skills and Workforce Development (NAWSD). The study is to examine how well the Australian, State and Territory governments have achieved their...
TLI Rail Training Package Updates – Draft materials available for comment
Closes Friday 17 January 2020. 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 -...
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