VWMA Prescribed Industrial Waste Training
As of July 1st, 2021, all drivers transporting Reportable Priority Waste must undergo training to attain their Reportable Priority Waste Transport Certificate. This certificate is provided by the Victorian Waste Management Association (VWMA). In addition to this, the vehicle must have a valid permit which is issued by the EPA.
Click here to visit the VWMA website for training options
VTA Training Courses
The VTA offer a range of training programs covering driver training to introduce new people to the transport industry and place them into permanent jobs and a range of VTA courses for management, supervisors and operational employees.
Driver Delivery Program – Get behind the wheel – a roadmap to a rewarding career
The Driver Delivery Program is supported by the Victorian Government and is run in conjunction with Armstrong’s Driver Education. The program is fully subsidised and this allows it to be offered at no cost to participants and employers.
This program will help prepare a participant to become a skilled and valued member of a transport team with a complete understanding of industry expectations. The industry needs drivers and the pathway to your rewarding career could be as close as participating in this heavy vehicle driver training program.
For details of the course please go to the Driver Delivery page
VTA Courses
The VTA offer a range of training courses that are available for both members and non-members. These courses cover both specific issues for transport and logistics companies and general management courses.
Currently, the Academy offer the following courses:
7 Chain of Responsibility courses :
- Safety Management System
- Awareness
- Awareness for Managers & Customers
- Fatigue Management
- Load Restraint
- Safe Loads
- Sub-Contractor Management
1 course covering operational issues:
- Pallet Management for Pallet Controllers
8 Master Class Series courses developed in conjunction with Mindshop:
- Problem solving skills
- Strategic planning
- Leadership development
- Change success
- Growth strategy
- Coaching and Developing People
- Profit improvement
- Time management
For more information (including course details) and to register please refer to the registration form.
Transition to Transport is an intensive eight-module course that will attract those that are new to the industry and require more in-depth knowledge of supply chain, logistics, transport operations and associated regulations. Participants will be job-ready at the end of the program and the VTA will mentor candidates in their first three months of employment. This course is available by appointment. For details please contact the VTA
Courses are undertaken at the VTA’s purpose built training facility that is conveniently located at our Port Melbourne office.
If you have a specific requirement for a course or wish to run one of our courses specifically for your business please contact admin@vta.com.au to discuss your requirements.