News and Events

Member Spotlight March 2026: Bus Industry Confederation

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Charged for Change: EV Skills Summit

National EV Skills Summit focuses on workforce capability and training system readiness

Preparing the workforce for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

AUSMASA has completed a project to develop new hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicle AUR training products.

International Women’s Day 2026: Balance the Scales

AUSMASA Chair, Nicky Firth reflects on what drives women's representation in mining and automotive.

CCM Workforce Insights Group Online Workshops

Are you an experienced frontline supervisor, superintendent or manager?

Member Spotlight February 2026: Queensland Mines Rescue Service

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Battery electric vehicles (BEV) electrical licensing: Getting safety, skills and productivity right

Automotive Research Bulletin – February 2026

Electrification in mining: Infrastructure, skills and the road to Net Zero

Mining Research Bulletin – February 2026

Research Bulletin: The nuances of being an EV technician

Understanding how electric vehicle technicians fit into the occupation class system

Safe and Respectful Workplaces Consultation Open

Member Spotlight January 2026: Resourceful Women

Showcasing AUSMASA members and their contribution to skills development

Skills Pipeline and the Apprenticeship Ecosystem

Automotive Research Bulletin – January 2026

Restoring the higher education Mining skills pipeline

Mining Research Bulletin – January 2026

Research Bulletin: Providing access to OEM information for the Right to Repair

Improving access to OEM information for RTOs and smaller service providers

Adding a new Occupation to OSCA

Use this form to add a new Automotive or Mining occupation in the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Updating an Existing Occupation in OSCA

Use this form to update an existing Automotive or Mining occupation in the Occupation Standard Classification for Australia

Automotive roundtables summary - November 2025

Industry identified current skills shortages, future skills shortages, automotive industry mitigations for skills shortages, and future research the industry would like to see.

Mining roundtables summary - November 2025

Industry identified current skills shortages, future skills shortages, mining industry mitigations for skills shortages, and future research the industry would like to see.