Access eligible workers for entry-level positions
11 January 23
The Federal Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has opportunities available for businesses to deliver projects under the Launch into Work program.
READ MORETAFE EV workshop showcases readiness for technology transition
9 November 22
TAFE Queensland demonstrated just how advanced they are in preparing the training arena for the transition to electromobility at their Acacia Ridge Training Centre last week.
READ MOREWho will help with women who weld?
14 September 22
HVIA is looking for a member to host the highly successful “Women Who Weld” program at a Queensland trailer manufacturing facility in early 2023.
READ MOREThe attraction of good traction
13 July 22
HVIA’s “Safety Through Education” project is starting to gather pace with two ambitious “best practice” courses in the works with support from the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Federal Government.
READ MOREAutomotive Industry Ambassador Program
12 July 22
HVIA is one of four peak automotive industry bodies that have partnered to offer the Automotive Industry Ambassador Program for late stage apprentices and early trades people.
READ MORECoupling evaluation project progresses
5 July 22
The industry's collaborative coupling evaluation project is gathering pace now that significant challenges have been overcome, thanks to contributions from several HVIA members.
READ MOREHV101 has now made it easy to manage group bookings
4 July 22
HVIA Training's popular online induction course HV101, is now much easier to manage for group bookings.
READ MOREStrapped in for TA22 Load restraint forum
11 May 22
Load restraint is the core safety issue at the centre of every trucking business, yet it is still tarred by controversy and frustration. HVIA facilitated a Load Restraint Masterclass at last week’s Trucking Australia ’22 conference, and the well-attended session prompted strong engagement from a passionate audience of industry leaders.
READ MORENew Tool Box Talks – Bringing safety conversations to life
6 May 22
The National Road Safety Partnership Program’s (NRSPP) collaborative Heavy Vehicle Toolbox Talk (HVTBT) project has developed a range of TBTs to help organisations deliver engaging safety messages on topics relevant to heavy vehicle drivers’ daily tasks. HVIA is proud to have partnered with NRSPP on its industry project working group.
READ MORESkills Checkpoint for Older Workers Program
23 February 22
The Government's Skills and Training Incentive provides co-funding for training to help mature age Australians to update their skills and remain in the workforce longer.
READ MOREIndustry Investigates Coupling Strength
2 February 22
A new project investigating dynamic loads on couplings has been funded by the Commonwealth Government's Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative to fill a gap in knowledge and provide evidence to update relevant Standards and Rules.
READ MOREHV101 online training Christmas special
24 November 21
Since its launch late last year the new HVIA Training online induction course “HV101” has been a hit.
READ MOREA pipeline of skilled, smart tradies
29 September 21
A flexible system and a refreshing focus on industry gives HVIA hope that there will be a pipeline of highly educated and enthusiastic tradespeople for many years to come.
READ MOREElectromobility – a new set of skills challenges
22 September 21
Before the roll-out of zero emissions trucks can happen in earnest, there are a range of significant common challenges that will require a coordinated and strategic approach to resolve.
READ MOREHVIA interactive online training endorsed to improve heavy vehicle safety
9 September 21
HVIA's “Safety Through Education” project will receive key funding through the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, supported by the Federal Government.
READ MOREAn online Associate Degree in Engineering with zero course fees
2 August 21
A partnership between the Australian Government and UniSA gives small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) the opportunity to enrol their employees into their 100% online Associate Degree in Engineering with zero course fees.
READ MOREBTS21 special for HV101 online training
7 April 21
Since its launch late last year the new HVIA Training online induction course “HV101” has been a hit, and is temporarily available at a heavily discounted rate during the 2021 Brisbane Truck Show special.
READ MORENew-starter induction course ticks over 300 registrations
18 November 20
We have been pleasantly overwhelmed by the positive response to the launch of HVIA’s online Learning Management System (LMS). HVIA’s new induction course Heavy Vehicles 101 (HV101) has ticked over 300 registrations in its first fortnight!
READ MOREHeavy Vehicles 101 – the new induction course for new starters
30 October 20
HVIA’s online Learning Management System (LMS) is now live with a comprehensive new training package for entrants to the industry, staff in back-of-house or non-technical roles, and industry stakeholder organisations.
READ MORENew training and certification platform to help fast-track business back to the workplace
5 June 20
HVIA has welcomed Australian company Soul Safe™ as its exclusive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training and certification partner.
READ MORESoul Safe Courses & Certification Regime
5 June 20
The first of two Soul Safe courses provide all staff of a business a free 60-minute micro-credential certificate in the basics of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) covering what precautions and processes staff should do from the moment they wake up, to when they return home from work.
READ MORETAFE Queensland’s free isolearn micro-credentials
29 April 20
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE Queensland, in conjunction with the Queensland Government, is offering a range of free education and training to support individuals, and small, medium and large businesses.
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