Employment in the Bus Industry

Changes.... as we are all aware, the current economic climate brings a range of new challenges to us all across the Bus industry.  Foremost of these challenges is the need to ensure our industry sector does not neglect the skills and training needed within the Bus workforce during a time of economic recovery.  And although the labour market issues may have eased, the Bus industry still needs a diverse range of skills development to meet both the current and future needs of your individual businesses.  The Bus industry needs to be highly skilled and prepared to respond as our economic recovery continues.

Queensland has an extensive transport system that links communities and regions across our broad state. Together our industry and its partners have developed and implemented numerous skill and training strategies, raised the profile of what it is to work in the Bus Industry as a career choice and promoted the benefits of working in the sector for the betterment of all the community.

 There a range of 'Key Challenges' effecting our workforce today.  These include:

·      A shinking local labour pool

·      Attraction and retention of workers in the Bus sector

·      An older than average workforce with high numbers set to retire over the next decade

·      Increasing pressures on existing transport infrastructure

·      Growing demands on the needs of business

Drivers are the front line of Bus companies with an increased expectation in areas of customer service and safety paramount for the both driver and the companies.  Safety, stress and people management skills have been identified as high needs within the required skill set for bus drivers.  So how can you ensure that your business is best placed to manage throughout the economic recovery process?  TRAINING.....

Partnering with Hopwood Integrated Training to ensure a flexible workplace delivery of effective training for your staff will ensure that your drivers have an occupational outcome that meets the needs of your individual business requirements and those of the industry.

Contact us today on (07) 3268 7252 and let us develop a training strategy that will see you and your staff move through the current economic climate to success....