Course Aims To Lift Completion Rate Of Female Apprentices
Heavy commercial vehicle tradesperson-turned-life coach, mentor and industry ambassador Louise Azzopardi is offering a new coaching program that aims to tackle the high non-completion rate of female apprentices
Apprentice Challenge Winners Enjoy Super Cars Action
The winners of the 2023 HVIA National Apprentice Challenge not only got to experience all the race action at last weekend’s Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500, but also got a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the high-octane life of a race-car mechanic
Program Aims To Steel Women For Truck Driving Career
Eleven candidates from five transport companies across three states will take part in the Australian pilot program of ‘Iron Women’, a driver training and licensing program aimed specifically at females
Victorian Engineer Registration Deadline Looms
Mechanical engineers providing professional engineering services in Victoria must be registered from December 1 this year or face significant penalties.
Electric Vehicle Apprenticeships Arrive In Qld
Electric Vehicle (EV) apprentices are heading to the sunshine state, with TAFE Queensland now offering the Certificate III in Automotive Vehicle Technology apprenticeship to Queenslanders
HVIA Flags Huge Agenda For Committee Meetings
Truck width and mass increases, electromobility, technical issues, and HVIA’s new magazine and ZEV show all on packed agenda for upcoming state committee meetings.
White Paper Outlines Measures To Build Future Workforce
An employment white paper released this week by Federal Treasury details ambitious measures to build Australia’s future workforce, including those required to enable the transport industry’s transition to net-zero.
Tackling Heavy Vehicle Safety Through Online Education
HVIA has unveiled two new online courses this week, funded by the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative (HVSI), and supported by the Australian Government.
HVIA Calls For Member Input Into Freight Strategy Review
Review of National Freight and Supply Chain Strategy bought forward to ensure fit-for-purpose in the current environment
Member input sought on electric vehicle training needs
HVIA is inviting interested members to assist in identifying the training needs for workshop/technical staff diagnosing and repairing heavy vehicles with battery-electric systems
HVIA members take home silverware at VTA Awards
HVIA members CMV Truck & Bus and Hyzon Motors received gongs at the recent Australian Freight Industry Awards held in Melbourne.
HVIA CEO appointed to key workforce advisory panel
HVIA CEO Todd Hacking has been appointed to the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance’s Automotive Strategic Workforce Advisory Panel