Australia is gearing up for a significant shift towards electrified vehicles and it’s not just about swapping out petrol and diesel for batteries – it’s about ensuring the workforce is ready for the changes ahead. The Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA) – the peak body representing independent skills training, higher education, and international education … Continue reading Transport electrification needs workforce reskilling, and fast
On May 14, Australian federal treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the 2024-25 Federal Budget, introducing a variety of new spending initiatives in line with the principles from the previous year’s Infrastructure Policy Statement, where the government prioritised investments to enhance productivity, improve liveability and promote sustainability. These measures aim to address and support industry demand while … Continue reading Federal budget presents skills opportunities
The Business with VASA Treasurer Ian Stangroome Over the past few years, getting staff in any sector of employment has become increasingly difficult. The skills shortage in the automotive repair sector has fared no better with little to no improvement in recent times. Workshops have great difficulty finding staff to fill vacancies in their businesses. … Continue reading Multiskilled Technicians and their role in addressing the labour shortage
It is time for automotive workshops to consider the effect that electric cars might have on their operations but fortunately there is already much in the way of support for workshops looking to increase their repertoire and prepare for the future. Many are thinking about investing in the training and equipment required to assess and … Continue reading How to get up to speed on EV repairs
