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Exemptions for heavy vehicle drivers at rest stops
On 30 March 2020, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) and the National Cabinet approved an exemption for roadhouses, dedicated truck stop facilities and truck driver lounges to remain open so Australia’s heavy vehicle drivers have access to...
Financial Resilience Webinars
Training and mentoring packages are available for eligible small businesses from the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training, partnering with TAFE Queensland. These webinars will help you identify risks, build financial skills and plan to mitigate the...
Truck driver rest stops and facilities
A recent article in Fully Loaded highlights the difficulties truck drivers are experiencing finding rest stops, shower and toilet facilities. Read the full article here. There are Facebook groups with information on open facilities: Truck drivers food & showers...
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
Feedback closes Wednesday 22 April 2020. 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 -...
Government Assistance in response to COVID-19
The Australian Government has announced its economic response to the Coronavirus with a package designed to provide financial assistance to businesses and households. This includes: Cash flow assistance for businesses Delivering support for business investment...
Recently released NCVER publications
The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) has recently released several publications, including: Apprentice and trainees 2019: September quarter - Australia - providing a national picture of apprentice and trainee activity. Traditional trade...
Labourforce report – Truck Driver Workforce Shortages: A Perfect Storm
There is essentially a perfect storm facing supply of truck drivers in the Australian transport industry caused by an aging workforce, training providers focusing on numbers rather than quality; barriers to entry for young people (such as age-based license eligibility...
TLI Logistics & Warehousing Operations Project – Draft materials available
Feedback closes Thursday 9 April 2020. The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for the TLI Logistics and Warehousing Operations Project, has finalised draft materials and is inviting feedback. During the review the TAC identified the following units for deletion: ...
Women & Leadership Australia – Transport & Logistics Scholarships
Women & Leadership Australia are offering partial scholarships of $2,000 to $5,000 for female leaders in the Transport and Logistics sector. Career building leadership courses are available for women at all management levels and include the Leading Edge, Executive...
Maritime Training Package Review (Phase 3) – Final draft materials available
MAR Maritime Training Package Review (Phase 3) - Final case for endorsement The draft Maritime Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance, and are now available to view. The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the...
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