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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
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: TLIP2014 TLIP2017 TLIP2018 Please submit...
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...
TLI Naval Shipbuilding Integrated Logistics Support – Subject Matter Experts needed
The Transport and logistics Industry Reference Committee (IRC), on behalf of the Naval Shipbuilding IRC, is leading a project to ensure that the skilling requirements for the naval shipbuilding and sustainment industries are reflected in relevant training packages....
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...
Aviation 3D Computed Tomography Scanning Project Update – Final draft materials available
AVI 3D Computed Tomography Scanning Project - Final draft case for endorsement The draft Aviation Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance, and are now available to view. Final drafts will be submitted to the AISC in April...
Infrastructure Australia release 2020 Priority List
Infrastructure Australia has released its 2020 Infrastructure Priority List receiving approval from the freight sector, including the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), the Australian Trucking Association (ATA) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA). Deputy...
Skilling Queenslanders for Work – Funding announced, new funding applications open
Funding applications close 16 April 2020. The Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative funds training and support for Queenslanders to gain job ready skills and qualifications. The 2019-20 second round funded projects list was released on 26 February 2020. ...
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