Transqual Pty. Ltd.

Well now that the big wet is over for another year Townville and Rockhampton is full steam ahead catching up on lost time.

Due to the increase in Logistic training here in the North, Transqual Logistics Training has been in discussions with Barrier Reef Tafe for a Co provider agreement offering TLI 31209 Driving Operations commencing sometime in the very near future. Training has now commenced at Chemtrans a Division of Scott Group here in Townsville providing drivers with the new qualification of TLI 31209 Driving Operations (Dangerous Goods). Training will also commence in Gladstone and Bundaberg in the coming months.

Our regular trip to Minerals and Metals Group (MMG) is about to partake Luigi Alfonsi our Trainer here in Townsville flies in by Charter and conducts extensive Training and Assessment on MMG personnel along with this a small number of management and supervisors are undergoing the Diploma of Logistics.

Transqual Logistics Training also provides Century Port operations—Karumba a number of Trainees that are undergoing the Cert III in Warehousing Logistics

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

Southeast Qld has well and truly begun to recover from the devastation inflicted by the floods and extreme weather conditions dished out over the New Year period. Along with the improved weather conditions comes dramatic increased activity in and around the Surat basin within the gas and coal sectors, this has resulted in difficulty, at times for clients to secure positions for Santos accredited Operate vehicles in the field courses. Transqual has increased the number of courses being conducted each week to ensure we are able to cope with the high demand and continue to offer quality courses in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, please contact your nearest Transqual office for availability and further information on courses.

SEQ Branch continues to exceed expectations on the global stage and has recently had trainers return from both Ethiopia and Zambia where Defensive Driving and vehicle recovery courses have been developed locally specifically to meet the stringent and demanding requirements of the mining and resource sectors to ensure they are able to comply with local ‘in country’ regulations and individual company operational procedures, as a consequence and as the news spreads of the high quality and standard of training being delivered by Transqual together with the benefits of these programs are realised within these fields SEQ has now started to develop training programs to be delivered in Columbia and Brazil.

Over all employers seem to be gaining confidence and realising the benefits a professional training organisation like Transqual can offer their business and further increase productivity and safety by raising the skills and knowledge of staff as well as meeting the compliance requirements within their business, this is evident by the dramatic rise in short course patronage in particular the interest shown in DG Awareness, Pilot and Escort, Forklift refresher/Licencing and Transport of Radioactive Material courses. For a complete list of all courses offered please visit our web site at www.transqual.com.au

With the departure of Alan Murdoch into retirement, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Paul Jones who has taken up the role of Operations Manager in the Brisbane office; Paul comes to Transqual after14 years working for Brisbane City Council as Allocator/ fleet control for BCC Buses and transport. Secondly I would also like to welcome Nigel Walton who has joined the Trainer / Assessor ranks, Nigel comes to us from Hopwood’s Training and is already, in these early stages, proving to be a valuable asset with his past experience and knowledge of the Transport sector, in particular the fuel industry.

“MEET OUR TEAM”

NEIL MOLONEY

In this editin, we would like to introduce you to:
TRAINER / ASSESSOR

Neil has been with Transqual for longer than even he cares to remember. Over the past 10 years (excluding a short vacation where he tried his hand as a company trainer with one of Australia’s larger transport organisations). Neil has been a major contributor to the organisation and is certainly one of the reasons the SEQ Branch has continued to exceed all expectations and become the leader in Logistics training in Queensland.

Neil came to Transqual with 0ver 21 years experience in the Defence sector and logistics industry, Neil’s vast knowledge has enabled him to add valued experience into all facets of Road transport, Warehousing and Logistics traineeships.

Neil over the time he has been with Transqual has become an all round trainer, Neil has a special interest in Dangerous goods and is currently undertaking the Diploma in Logistics Management, his other skills and qualifications include:WHSQ Accredited Forklift assessor, Qld Transport Accredited Driving Instructor, Dip Bus Mngt and Dip Bus Admin, Dangerous Goods License assessor, Certificate IV in Road Transport, Warehousing and Frontline Mngt.

NSW Road Transport Qualification replaced with Driving Operations Qualification (follow up)

As of the beginning of June, the transition period in NSW will cease with no more commonwealth or state funding subsidies available for the various Road Transport qualifications. This qualification has been replaced with the new Driving Operations qualification, and government funding is now available to subsidise the cost of this qualification.

To summarise the new certificate III qualifications, Certificate III in Driving Operations will consist of 12 different stream, with employers and RTO’s selecting the most relevant stream which is reflective to the trainee’s job role: Group A: Heavy General Freight, Group B: Agitator, Group C: Bus, Group D: Refrigerated, Group E: Pilot Vehicle, Group F: Dry/Liquid, Group G: Car Carrier, Group H: Livestock, Group I: Wood Products, Group J: Cash in Transit, Group K: Dangerous Goods, Group L: Over Dimensional).

Different to previous years when the Road Transport qualification comprised of seven units of competency from each AQF level, all new Driving Operation qualifications consist of:

As mentioned in issue 2 newsletter, the intent of the new qualifications is they are more reflective of the industry job sets, and the skills required for specific sectors are recognised. Qualifications previously completed, or currently being completed will still continue to be recognised. For further information on the specific streams, please contact NSW office on 02 49622707.

Road Transport Qualification replaced with Driving Operations Qualification

As of the 04^th March, in NSW the Road Transport qualification has been replaced with Driving Operations. The intent of the new qualifications is they are more reflective of the industry job sets, and the skills required for specific sectors are recognised.

To summarise the new qualifications, TLI21210 Certificate II in Driving Operations will consist of five different streams (Group A: Medium Freight, Group B: Tow Truck, Group C: Taxi, Group D: Community Service & Group E: General), while TLI31210 Certificate III in Driving Operations will consist of 12 different streams (Group A: Heavy General Freight, Group B: Agitator, Group C: Bus, Group D: Refrigerated, Group E: Pilot Vehicle, Group F: Dry/Liquid, Group G: Car Carrier, Group H: Livestock, Group I: Wood Products, Group J: Cash in Transit, Group K: Dangerous Goods , Group L: Over Dimensional).

Different to previous years when the Road Transport qualification comprised of seven units of competency from each AQF level, all new Driving Operation qualifications consist of:

Qualifications previously completed, or currently being completed will still continue to be recognised. For further information on the specific streams, please contact NSW office on 02 49622707.