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Driving Cairns Future

10-day intensive entry-level training program for careers in transport and logistics.

31st August - 11 September 2026

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What does the Program offer?

Five fully accredited training units to get ready for a job in transport and logistics. This takes place over 10 days. 

Units include:

  • TLIB0002 - Carry out vehicle inspection

  • TLID0020 - Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

  • TLIF0025 - Follow work health and safety procedures
  • TLIF2010 - Apply fatigue management strategies
  • TLIF0009 - Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

Selected participants will also be offered fully funded training to undertake a heavy vehicle license (either MR or HR) or a forklift ticket. This involves additional training days. 

The accredited training units are delivered by Saltera Training, a trusted industry Registered Training Organisation.

Who should apply?

People looking for their first role in the industry or people transitioning from another career keen to get into the transport and logisitcs industry.

Employers with new employees that do not have exisiting transport and logistics qualifications or licenses. 

Eligibility

  • See Terms and Conditions below.

Ready to Apply - Are you?

Job Seeker looking to join the Transport industry Register Here

Already working in the Transport industry but have no formal qualifications.

 Register Here

An Employer looking to get a current employee upskilled and qualfied.

 Register Here

 

What is the Project?

The QTA Driving Futures Program (Cairns) is a free fully funded 10-day training program in transport and logistics. Selected participants will also be offered training to obtain a heavy vehicle license of forklift ticket.

Why was the Project Developed?

To get people trained and into jobs in the transport industry.

When will the program run?

Dates: Monday 31 August  - Friday 11 September 2026
Time: 8am-4pm
Location:  Cairns - TBC

Is there a cost for the program?

No. There is no cost to do the training program. It is fully funded by the Queensland Government through the Growing Workforce Participation Fund.

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For more information, please contact Rhiannon Dickenson on rhiannon@qta.com.au or 0449 812 121.

*T & C's:

  • This program will require commitment from participants who will be required to satisfy the employment standards and expections of the employer.
  • Participants will be required to satisfy working in Australia eligibility requirements and undertake any necessary screening (including medical, fitness to drive and drug and alcohol testing) as required by the employer. This may incur a financial investment from the participant which will be determined by the employer.
  • Participants must have their own transport to take part in the program.
  • Participants must be available to attend the entire training program (10 days).
  • Any media for the Project will only be used if approved by the participant.

The QTA Driving Cairns Future Project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through its Growing Workforce Participation Fund.