Blink and January’s gone!

2023 brings significant changes to the MTA Institute’s management structure with Paul Kulpa moving into another significant management role within MTA Queensland. I’d personally like to thank Paul for his unwavering commitment to the Institute for the past 10+ years. I’m honoured to now take responsibility of the Institute and will give it my all to ensure we remain the best RTO we can possibly be.

For context here is a brief bio: I completed my apprenticeship as a mechanic in 1991 and went on to work in various small garages and a dealership until the mid-90s. I then spent nearly a decade with an automotive R&D company (Electrajet) recording, extracting, and analysing all manner of vehicle engine/drive management systems.

In May 2003, I joined MTA Queensland and have enjoyed numerous diverse job roles including technical trainer/assessor, learning/development manager, operations manager and most recently as the State Government’s automotive industry skills advisor and Deputy General Manager – Members Services.

Well, with the formalities covered, this year will see us optimise our digital capability and, in practical terms, we anticipate implementing more trainer-led, online, interactive sessions to increase our services to the regions. While we are partly already there, where practical we will digitise our users’ experience and limit the old-fashion printing of training material.

I’m excited to announce industry will soon have state funding for the new Certificate II in Accessory Fitting, a rapidly growing sector. Don’t believe me? Just go for a drive to one of our 4×4 beaches and check out some of the rigs parked on the beach!

I’ve touched on this point previously and will touch on it again – it’s never been as important as now to upskill our people as we see tremendous technological advancements in the mobility sector.

Hoping you all have a safe and productive 2023.

13 February 2023