The IPWEA’s fleet program for 2015 commences in March with training in support of the new Plant & Vehicle Maintenance Safe Practice Guide.
According to IPWEA Executive Officer Ross Moody there was strong approval from attendees at the November fleet workshops for IPWEA to develop training in support of the Guide.
“We know that people are keen for interactive and practical workshops that give them knowledge and skills that they can apply immediately in their workplace and this has been a feature of other programs such as the Fleet Management Certificate.
“The March training will target mechanical workshop supervisors and hands on fleet maintenance staff and there will be plenty of practical examples and opportunities for discussion.”
Find out more about our Maintenance Safe Practice Training Plus here
The popular Live Online Plant & Vehicle Management Training will again be delivered three times in 2015. The first series commences on 10 February. The training, which was initiated to support the Fleet Management Certificate, can also be undertaken as stand-alone professional development.
“The webinar series has become very popular with over 30 people attending the series last November," said Moody. "The fact that the training can be undertaken in the participants workplace means it is becoming more popular."
Find out more about the Live Online Plant & Vehicle Management Webinar Series here
The other significant event in March is the annual meeting of the Systems Plus Panel in Melbourne. The national panel has been a crucial component of the IPWEA’s Systems Plus Plant & Vehicle Management program.
“They have been responsible for numerous new initiatives and play an important peer review role ensuring our fleet programs are relevant and practical.
“We will be looking to the panel to play a significant role to ensure we are at the forefront in developing new products and services to meet the needs of public works fleet professionals. Panel members will continue to be called upon to provide comment on news and events that impact on public works fleet.”
The panel is made up of enthusiastic representatives from all IPWEA Divisions with the exception of New Zealand where most local governments and public works agencies don’t own plant and heavy vehicles.
Nominations for the inaugural IPWEA Fleet Services Achievement Awards also close on 31 March. The Fleet Services Achievement Award seeks to encourage initiative and performance in public works fleet management by recognising the achievements of an individual and to raise the profile of fleet management in public works.
“I urge you to make a nomination of someone you believe is having a positive impact on fleet whatever their role,” said Moody.
“The primary focus of the Award is on service to public works rather than on any one single event or project so the opportunities are very open.”
Find out more about the IPWEA Fleet Services Achievement Award here