First Hydrogen Vehicle Training Launches
Australia has taken a major step toward a cleaner, more innovative transport future with the launch of the nation’s first accredited hydrogen vehicle training program. Delivered at Kangan Institute’s state-of-the-art Automotive Centre of Excellence, this pioneering course equips automotive technicians...
Call For Strategy To Support Shift To EVs
The successful adoption of electric and alternative energy vehicle infrastructure requires a coordinated and holistic workforce strategy that recognises the complex, multidisciplinary nature of the shift, according to HVIA.
Call For Auto To Be Classified As ‘Industry’
Automotive doesn’t appear as a standalone industry in Jobs and Skills Australia’s recently updated Industry and Occupation Profiles.
HVIA Grants Support HV Apprentices
HVIA grants have enabled Transport Women Australia to support female apprentices working in the heavy vehicle industry with life-changing scholarships to support them to be retained in their trade career.
WA’s Body Building Pre-Apprenticeship Takes Off
South Metropolitan TAFE has officially listed the Certificate II in Automotive Manufacturing Production – Bus, Truck and Trailer (Vehicle Body Building Pre-Apprenticeship) in its 2026 VET Delivered to Secondary Students course guide.
EV Training Roadshow Hits The Road
The Canberra Institute of Technology has officially launched the Electric Vehicle TAFE Centre of Excellence Regional Training Roadshow, a national initiative delivering essential, accredited training in electric vehicle safety and maintenance directly to relevant businesses.
HVIA Calls For Review Of Training Package
HVIA has called for a review of the Automotive Retail, Service and Repair Training Package which is central to shaping the future of the heavy vehicle industry workforce.
Financial Support For Apprentices
As the end of the financial year draws near, it’s important to spotlight a challenge many apprentices face—covering day-to-day living expenses, which can be tough while juggling work and training.
Workshop Drives Change In Auto Skills
South Metropolitan TAFE recently hosted a valuable workshop in collaboration with HVIA and key industry stakeholders to shine a spotlight on the challenges facing the automotive manufacturing sector in WA.
HVIA, VSA Discuss Workforce Challenges
HVIA recently met with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), whose role includes gathering industry data, identifying current and emerging skills shortages in the state’s workforce, and working with stakeholders to develop strategies to bridge these gaps.
Have Your Say on Workforce Planning
HVIA members are urged to provide feedback on the annual workforce plans being released by Jobs and Skills Councils set up by the Federal Government to provide industry with a stronger, more strategic voice in ensuring Australia’s VET sector delivers better outcomes for learners and employers.
Call for Balanced Approach to Apprentice Funding
HVIA has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s $10,000 residential construction apprenticeship bonus scheme, arguing for a more balanced and strategic approach to apprenticeship funding across all sectors to address Australia’s critical skills shortage.