HVIA Hosts Apprenticeship Info Forum
Next Tuesday HVIA will host a Bus, Truck and Trailer Manufacturing Apprenticeship Information Forum organised by Motor Trades Association of Queensland.
HVIA Highlight Working Group Activities
HVIA’s newest Working Group, the Learning and Development Committee, held its first meeting last week
HVIA Announces Automotive Academy Plan
HVIA and workforce development partner The Industry School last week unveiled plans to establish a pilot Automotive Academy in Queensland which, if successful, will quickly expand into a second interstate campus in Victoria
Members Tour Auto Centre Of Excellence
Attendees of last week’s HVIA Annual General Meeting were treated to a tour of Melbourne’s Kangan TAFE Automotive Centre of Excellence, the host venue for the meeting
QLD’s Top Apprentices Recognised In Awards
The state’s highest-achieving apprentices were recognised at the 2024 TAFE Queensland SkillsTech CSQ Apprentice Awards held at the Royal International Convention Centre on October 10. Selected from those currently training with TAFE Queensland SkillsTech, 16 apprentices received awards at the...
HVIA Completes Successful Round of Member Forums
CEO Todd Hacking updated members on HVIA’s key activities in the latest round of Member Forums held across Australia throughout August, including the strong calibre of individuals putting up their hand to volunteer for the board following a call for nominations
Federal Govt Unveils $12m Boost To VET Workforce
The Federal Government has marked the start of National Skills Week 2024 by announcing a $12 million boost for skilled VET teachers and trainers
Heavy Automotive Training Facility Opens In Mackay
Ten years on from the CQUniversity and CQ TAFE merger, training facilities in the Mackay region have been extended with the official opening of a new $7.5 million specialised heavy automotive training facility at the Ooralea campus
72,000 New Workers Required For Auto, Mining: AUSMASA
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance estimates the mining and automotive industries nationally will grow by more than 72,000 workers in the coming decade
Transport Regulator Finds Breaches In 23PC Of Audits
Twenty-three per cent of audits by Wage Inspectorate Victoria have identified at least one breach of the state’s Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 in the last financial year
HVIA CEO Endures Cold + Mud To Promote HV Careers
Promoting careers in the heavy vehicle industry is a long-standing priority for HVIA and last week CEO Todd Hacking was challenged by Shay Chalmers, CEO of long-term member GLT, to put his money where his mouth was
New Award Rates Available Following Wage Review
Updated pay guides have been released for the Vehicle Repair, Services and Retail Award and the Clerks Private Sector Award to take account of last month’s increase in the national minimum wage