The training program helping to create safer roads, one new driver at a time

By Tim Garnett, manager Freight Industry Training at the VTA

Since the launch of the latest Driver Delivery Program, the Victorian Transport Association (VTA), in partnership with the Victorian government, is continuing to attract new heavy vehicle drivers to the industry.

It is widely recognised that the quality and content of both the five-day and eight-day heavy vehicle training courses, far exceeds what is more widely available to people wishing to pursue a career in transport. 

The Driver Delivery Program has already received more than 700 expressions of interest from prospective candidates wishing to become part of the program. The program delivers up to 60 hours of behind the wheel training which in turn helps create the next generation of well-trained, safe, and low-risk drivers.

To date, we have successfully trained and helped place into employment more than 400 new heavy vehicle drivers. Additionally, from the current program graduate cohort, 25 per cent are women.

The VTA remains well supported by its members and the wider transport community by offering employment opportunities to new graduates. These dynamic working partnerships with forward thinking organisations, provide welcome employment pathways for our industry’s newest workers.

The feedback received from participants on these breakout paragraphs highlights some of the benefits from a graduate’s perspective.

The VTA has several practical programs to welcome new employees to the transport industry. Among the most vital is the development of skilled warehouse operatives, who seek a rewarding future in the transport and logistics industry. The VTA’s training and education programs aim to enhance our industry standards through quality and relevant training.   

The VTA has several practical programs to welcome new employees to the transport industry. Among the most vital is the development of skilled warehouse operatives, who seek a rewarding future in the transport and logistics industry. The VTA’s training and education programs aim to enhance our industry standards through quality and relevant training.   

The transport and logistics industry is complex and has many components, but central to its conduct is the presence of well trained and competent workers, who have a professional outlook towards their own behaviour and recognition of achieving employer and customer satisfaction.

The VTA’s ‘Warehousing Today’ program will prepare people new to the industry to become a skilled and valued member of a warehouse team, with a complete understanding of industry practices and expectations.

The industry needs professional and well-trained workers and the pathway to their new career could be as close as participating in this warehouse training and industry transition course. Logistics companies can also use this program to support the training and on-boarding of their new employees.

Warehousing Today participants will achieve a solid foundation of industry relevant skills, confidence, and the competency to work in the industry knowledgably, efficiently, and safely.

With breakout exercises, group discussions and practical assessments, the Warehousing Today course aims to deliver an enjoyable and collaborative training environment.

For more information on the VTA’s Driver Deliver Program or our other training programs, please contact me at the VTA on 03 9646 8590. You can also visit vta.com.au/driver-delivery/ or call 03 9646 8590.

Graduate testimonials

“The Driver Delivery Program helped me greatly; I gained knowledge and skills that help me to be a better and safer driver and it gave me a greater understanding of the industry.” – Bryn Jeffrey, MC truck driver, Dyers Transport

“I wanted to say a big thank you for giving me the opportunity to change my job and be able to work for JJ Richards. Because of the training through the VTA, Armstrongs and their wonderful trainers, I am now able to work and drive safely every day. I haven’t had any incidents at work which my company is very happy with.” – Jelisaveta Ene (Lizzy), HR truck driver

“I really appreciate that I’ve been trained well during my course. Thanks to Tom my trainer, who enabled me to become a safer heavy vehicle driver, which has benefited my integration into the transport industry.” – John Marinas, HC truck driver

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