Last week’s announcement by the prime minister of the automotive manufacturing industry policy to go through to 2020 came at a critical time for the local car industry which has had a difficult few years with a strong exchange rate and rising fuel prices.
Naturally most of that policy is focussed on the car makers, [...]
Kelly Lock is a service advisor for Blacklocks Ford in Wodonga, Victoria. While she is a successful motor mechanic, she is looking forward to more challenges in her workplace, and, we discover, her own personal life. SkillsOne chatted to Kelly about what’s involved in being a Service Advisor.
Kelly outlines her typical morning.
“In the morning as [...]
The Bayford Group is the longest surviving family owned motor vehicle dealership in Australia. It began as a small Ford dealership located in Fitzroy in 1917. The founder of the firm, Dick Bayford, worked for the Ford Motor Company in America. When Dick returned to Melbourne he was intent on establishing his own business.
He viewed [...]
As of 1 January 2009, the new World Anti-Doping Code (the Code) will come into effect. Athletes and sporting organisations, including CAMS and all its members, licensed officials and competitors are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new code, as it will form the basis of the new Anti Doping Policies which will be introduced [...]
Interested in a fast-moving career in the automotive industry? Not too sure where to start? We’ve pulled together a guide of what’s in an apprenticeship, how to get one and what the best part of getting involved in the industry!
What’s involved in this industry?
Cars! Anything to do with the design, operation, manufacture, or sale of [...]

Australian workers need to update their skills and “embrace a lifetime of learning” to ensure the nation remains competitive, advises media magnate Rupert Murdoch.
The News Corp chief and Manhattan-based US citizen delivered the second of his six Boyer Lectures, entitled “Who’s afraid of new technology?”, on ABC Radio National.
Mr Murdoch said it was crucial for [...]

The community has been put on notice that if they undertake any risky driving behaviour, they will get caught in the biggest traffic enforcement operation ever undertaken in Victoria.
“If you undertake risky driving behavior like drink driving, drug driving or speeding, if you’re lucky - you will get caught, if you’re unlucky – someone will [...]

As a long standing opponent of a national Fuelwatch scheme, VACC is pleased the proposal has been rejected.
The legislation has been defeated in the Senate.
“While the Government may decide to re-introduce the proposed scheme at a later date, for now, the message is clear. Fuelwatch is finished,” VACC Executive Director, David Purchase said.
“This is a [...]