Webinars Drive Conversations On Skills + Training
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) has launched “Driving Industry Conversations”, a national webinar and consultation series exploring workforce development, training priorities and emerging trends across the automotive sector.
HVIA Committee Focuses On Skills Needs
The HVIA Learning & Development Committee – comprising human resource and training representatives from HVIA members –met online on January 20, 2026 to progress key workforce and training priorities for the industry.
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, 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.
HVIA Build Workforce Development Data
HVIA is looking to build a dedicated data set for the heavy vehicle industry to help guide our efforts in training and workforce development.
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
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
Automotive Training Qualifications Set For Overhaul
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance will be one of the first Jobs and Skills Councils to progress reforms to vocational education and training packages
HVIA Seeks Workforce Development Group Volunteers
HVIA is calling for volunteers to join a new working group targeted at skills, workforce development and training
Austroads Seeks Input On Overseas Licensed Drivers
Austroads is inviting he heavy vehicle industry and wider community to share their views on the management of overseas licensed heavy vehicle drivers
Nominate Now Urges 2023 HVIA Award Winner
Brayden Conaghan says he wouldn’t hesitate to recommend taking the time to nominate for Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia’s 2024 National Awards – the only awards program specifically celebrating the achievements of Australia’s heavy vehicle industry